Western Christianity—especially American Christianity—often treats the spiritual realm as distant, abstract, or merely symbolic. Angels, demons, and spiritual warfare are affirmed doctrinally but functionally ignored in everyday faith. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we challenge that assumption head-on by stepping into the unseen realm through chilling Amish ghost stories, Christian theology, and biblical discernment.

Our guest, Kate, returns to the show to share firsthand insight into Amish folklore, including the eerie legend of Cry Baby Bridge—a haunting story involving tragedy, judgment, spiritual encounters, and unexplained phenomena. But this episode is about far more than spooky stories. We ask the deeper questions Christians often avoid:

Are ghosts real?
Are these encounters demonic deception, human imagination, or something else entirely?
Does Scripture allow for spirits roaming the earth—or only angels and demons?
How should Christians respond when the spiritual realm breaks into everyday life?

From sleep paralysis and spiritual oppression to real-world experiences of prayer, authority, and discernment, we explore what the Bible actually says about the unseen world. We discuss Jesus’ teachings on unclean spirits, angels, spiritual authority, and why Christians should neither fear nor flirt with spiritual darkness.

The conversation also dives into lesser-known Amish beliefs and practices, including cultural understandings of healing, suffering, and spiritual sensitivity. Are these gifts from God, remnants of tradition, or examples of syncretism? We examine these questions carefully, always returning to Scripture as our foundation.

This episode is a warning and an invitation:
Do not ignore the spiritual realm—but do not play with it either.
Christians are called to walk in wisdom, authority, and humility, covered by the blood of Christ, grounded in biblical truth, and alert to spiritual realities without becoming obsessed or reckless.

If you’ve ever wondered about:

• Ghost stories and Christianity

• Demons vs ghosts

• Spiritual warfare in daily life

• Sleep paralysis and spiritual attack

• Amish folklore and faith

• The unseen realm in the Bible

…this episode is for you.

At Deformed Theology, we exist to confront the ideas that quietly deform our faith—so we can follow Jesus with clarity, courage, and conviction. We’re here to wash feet, flip tables, and remind the Church that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

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