Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson MICHAEL LEEHAN | How Satan's Soldier Became God's Warrior (Ep. 872)
Jan 29, 2026
Michael Leehan, once a two-decade practicing Satanist turned Christian and author of Ascent From Darkness, recounts his journey from occult rituals and alleged demonic power to a radical encounter with God. He discusses stalking a pastor, rituals and sacrifices, deliverance and baptism, struggles with mental health, and why every testimony matters. Short, intense, and unflinching.
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Shocking Introduction Sets Testimony Tone
- Michael Leehan told a room that he was a practicing Satanist for 20 years and had been told by Satan to kill Pastor Craig Groeschel.
- He used that shocking confession to set the tone for his testimony about radical conversion.
Childhood Abuse And Early Suicidal Thoughts
- Michael recounts childhood abuse, depression, and recurring suicidal thoughts beginning as early as five or six.
- He describes walking past a bridge and imagining how much it would hurt to jump for years.
Confused View Of God Fueled Rebellion
- Michael concluded God seemed both good and evil because his childhood experience showed both creation and cruelty.
- That confusion helped push him toward serving darkness as a way to own his lot in life.
