The Sean McDowell Show The Truth about Haunted Houses: Ghosts, Demons, and the Paranormal
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Oct 31, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Karl Payne, a seasoned author and practitioner in spiritual warfare, dives into the world of haunted houses and demonic manifestations. He discusses the signs of demonic activity, distinguishing between ghosts and demons based on Scripture. Karl shares practical steps for cleansing homes, including a model prayer, and critiques Hollywood's portrayal of hauntings. He also highlights the increasing encounters people face and the vulnerability of Christians to spiritual assaults, offering valuable insights into navigating the unseen realm.
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Hauntings Aren't Always Real — But Some Are
- Not every report of a haunted house is genuine; attention-seeking and profit motives explain many claims.
- Karl Payne affirms that real demonic activity does occur and he has personally handled many cases.
Email About A House After A Mysterious Death
- A father emailed describing his daughter’s husband dying mysteriously and ongoing disturbances in their home.
- Payne uses it to show demons often target houses to reach people when they can't possess individuals directly.
Hollywood Glamorizes Hauntings
- Hollywood dramatizes hauntings with overt physical displays that rarely match real cases.
- Payne emphasizes demons usually prefer possessing people but will use houses as tools to access inhabitants.
