Episode 2 of our Holiday Interlude dives into the Ring Poem — one of the most spiritually revealing passages in The Lord of the Rings.Using only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Doug explores how the poem reveals the spiritual identity of Elves, Dwarves, and Men, and what their Rings of Power actually do in Tolkien’s world.Discover how the Rings amplify spiritual nature, why some races resist corruption and others fall into it, and how Tolkien subtly shows the unseen forces at work without ever explaining them directly.This episode is a key step in recovering a supernatural imagination — both for reading Tolkien and for understanding the unseen realm in our own world.In this episode, Doug examines the famous Ring Poem:“Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky…”Far from being just lore, this poem functions as a map of the spiritual order of Middle-earth. By looking closely at each line, Doug highlights the unique spiritual identities of Elves, Dwarves, and Men — and shows how the Rings of Power amplify what is already true within each race.In this episode you’ll learn:- Why the Elven Rings preserve, heal, and resist decay- How the Dwarven Rings amplify desire for gold and the ability to create wealth - Why the Rings given to Men lead to domination, and corruption, - How the One Ring embodies the will of the Dark LordDoug also draws on poetry from The Hobbit to show how Tolkien embeds spiritual identity in song and story. By the end of the episode, listeners will recognize the Rings of Power not as magical devices, but as spiritual amplifiers that reveal — and distort — the identity of those who use them.This is a foundational episode for learning to “see” the spiritual forces moving in Tolkien’s world, and for recognizing similar patterns in our world and in Scripture.Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, JRR Tolkien, Ring Poem, Rings of Power, Elves Dwarves Men, Middle-earth, Tolkien spirituality, Tolkien analysis, Seers See, Seers See podcast, supernatural worldview, unseen realm, spiritual gifts, spiritual identity, Tolkien theology, Cory Olsen, Tolkien Professor, LOTR lore, LOTR explained, Hobbit, Ringwraiths, Nazgul, Tolkien podcast, enchanted worldview, medieval imagination, biblical worldview, Christian Tolkien, fantasy theology

Welcome to a special Holiday Interlude of the Seers See Podcast: Seers See the Lord of the Rings.In this mini-season, Doug explores how J.R.R. Tolkien’s world can retrain us to think supernaturally—helping modern readers recover the enchanted, pre-materialistic imagination that both Tolkien and Scripture assume.Episode 1 lays out the purpose of the series:- Why Tolkien helps us reawaken a supernatural worldview- How The Lord of the Rings subtly reveals unseen spiritual forces- Why Dr. Cory Olsen (The Tolkien Professor) inspired this approach- How this mini-season bridges into Season 2: Seers of the Bible with Emily in 2026If you’ve ever wanted to see the spiritual dimension within Tolkien’s world—and recognize similar patterns in our own—this episode is your invitation to step through the door and into the unseen realm of Middle-earth.In this opening episode of our Holiday Interlude, Doug explains why Tolkien is the perfect guide for anyone seeking to understand the supernatural world. Tolkien writes with a medieval imagination—a worldview where spiritual beings, providence, enchantment, corruption, and hidden powers operate behind the visible world.Drawing on insights from Dr. Cory Olsen, “The Tolkien Professor,” Doug shows how The Lord of the Rings trains modern readers to notice the spiritual activity Tolkien shows but never over-explains.This approach mirrors how Scripture invites us to recognize unseen forces shaping events, identity, and calling.This episode sets the stage for the mini-season, which will explore:- The Ring Poem (Episode 2)- The Prologue as ancient historiography (Episode 3)- Gandalf’s spiritual authority, providence, and the Nazgûl (Episode 4)- Tom Bombadil, nature spirits, singing as spiritual warfare, Caradhras, and moreJoin us as we rediscover the supernatural imagination Tolkien intended—and learn to see the world around us with new eyes.Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LOTR, Hobbit, Middle-earth, Tolkien spirituality, Tolkien podcast, Seers See, Seers See podcast, supernatural worldview, unseen realm, spiritual imagination, JRR Tolkien, Cory Olsen, Tolkien Professor, Christian Tolkien, biblical worldview, spiritual gifts, seers, elves dwarves men, Rings of Power, Tolkien analysis, LOTR spiritual meaning, Tolkien theology, enchanted worldview, medieval imagination

In this special commentary episode, Doug and Emily watch and discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s classic film The Sixth Sense (1999)—a story about a young boy who sees spirits and the counselor who tries to help him.Through the lens of the Seers See ministry, they explore the film’s deeper meaning:👁️ How Cole Sear’s terrifying visions mirror the experience of real-life seers who see into the spiritual realm.🕊️ How understanding the purpose of the gift transforms fear into peace.💔 Why secrecy and isolation magnify torment—and how truth and compassion bring freedom.⚰️ How Bruce Willis’ character represents unresolved spiritual business and redemption.🌅 How M. Night Shyamalan uses Christian imagery, grace, and mystery across his films to re-enchant a disbelieving world.Join the conversation as Doug and Emily connect film, faith, and the supernatural, showing that when understanding replaces fear, peace reigns in your house.📚 Learn More🔗 Read the book: Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm🔗 Visit: SeersSee.com🔗 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Our culture is re-enchanting the world—but without Christ at the center.From Grimm to The Witcher, Supernatural to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, modern media revives the pagan imagination and Kabbalistic mysticism, offering spirituality without holiness, mystery without moral order, and transcendence without redemption.In this episode, Doug and Emily continue their deep dive into the unseen realm—examining how today’s entertainment shapes our ideas about nature spirits, magic, prophecy, and spiritual reality.🎭 In This Episode:- Grimm, Supernatural, Buffy, The Witcher, Carnival – media that reintroduces pagan and Kabbalistic worldviews- Foucault’s Pendulum and The Redwing Saga – clashing worldviews engage the lure lure and danger of hidden knowledge- What is magic—and how does it differ from the miraculous?- The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings – how Lewis and Tolkien re-enchanted the imagination - Prophecy, poltergeists, and the spirits that “can’t cross water”- Pharaoh and the waters of judgment – biblical parallels to modern myths- The Enlightenment’s “disenchantment” of the world—and our culture’s craving to reawaken it- Native Americans and declarations to their dead and deities🕯️ A Culture Re-Enchanted—But ChristlessOur modern storytellers are rebuilding a spiritual world, but one rooted in pagan and Kabbalistic ideas:- Nature as divine and self-powered- Magic as neutral force, shaped by will- Salvation through secret knowledge or bloodline- A cosmos filled with beings—but absent its CreatorThis worldview promises transcendence but ends in confusion—just as Umberto Eco warned in Foucault’s Pendulum, where seekers of hidden truth become enslaved by the myth they created.The biblical worldview offers something far greater:“The universe is enchanted because God is present—not because it is divine.”Creation is alive, but it worships, not commands.Spiritual power flows from communion with Christ, not manipulation of unseen forces.True prophecy and true wonder come from walking with the Holy Spirit, not chasing secret knowledge.🕊️ Doug & Emily remind us:“You don’t need to fear the spiritual realm—or imitate it.You just need to walk with God in it.”

Many seers report seeing spirits in nature — in trees, rivers, mountains, or storms. Some Christian voices call all of this witchcraft. Others embrace pagan ideas of “elementals.” So what’s really going on?In this episode, Doug and Emily begin to unpack the biblical, historical, and spiritual realities behind nature spirits.We’ll look at what ancient cultures believed about “elementals,” how Scripture uses the word stoicheion, and what it means that creation “praises God.”- We also discuss nature spirits in pre-Christian Europe and medieval imagination- Stoicheion and the biblical worldview of “elemental powers”- How creation worships by functioning as God designed... but there are other ways to read those passages. - Why fear-based, hyper-religious teaching about nature spirits distorts truth- How false prophets minister to spirits, but true prophets minister to humansWe shares frustration with modern Christian fear-mongering online, and together we respond with a Kingdom of God mindset:“Learn to hear the Holy Spirit, know the Scriptures, and find freedom in Christ.God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”Whether you’re a seer, a skeptic, or simply curious about how creation reveals God’s glory, this episode invites you to see the world the way Jesus did — alive with meaning, yet under His authority.We unpack a lot, and decide Doug is left wanting to think about what was discussed, to conclude the conversation on nature spirits next week.

Are mystical experiences from drugs the same as Spirit-led visions? In this episode of the Seers See Podcast, Doug and Emily tackle the sensitive and timely topic of drugs, spiritual perception, and the Kingdom of God.Together we explore: - Personal stories of spiritual curiosity, sobriety and naïveté about drugs. - The modern drug landscape: marijuana legalization, ayahuasca retreats, “toking the Holy Ghost,” neo-pagan revivals, and why today’s culture is drawn to altered states. - Ancient Near Eastern practices- Evidence of mind-altering drug use in The Hebrew Bible? - New Testament clarity- Theological Reflection: --Substances = manipulation, counterfeit, deception.-- Spirit = God’s initiative, trustworthy, transformative.- Hope for today: If you’ve experimented with drugs for spiritual reasons, there’s freedom in Christ. - Authentic intimacy with God replaces counterfeit highs.0:10 Intro03:00 Our Stories12:50 Modern Context 25:00 Ancient Near East & the Old Testament54:00 Dealing with the shortcut of using drugs for spiritual purposes. 58:00 Appropriate Use of Drugs, hallucination vs real spiritual visions01:04:20 Pharmakeia and Witchcraft01:07:00 How do you get off the drugs? ✅ Key takeaway: The Bible acknowledges that substances can alter perception — but warns against them as counterfeit pathways. True revelation and mystical vision come only from the Spirit of God.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on:- Seeing into the spiritual realm- Biblical prophecy and seer experiences- Discerning truth from counterfeit spirituality📖 Resources:Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm by Doug Overmyer Articles and resources at SeersSee.com

Megyn Kelly reported that the Jezebel website hired witches on Etsy to curse Charlie Kirk just days before he was assassinated. Two days before the assassination, Jezebel published an article detailing the reasons why they hated Charlie Kirk, how to find a witch to cast a curse, and then chronicled how they hired a witch who attempted to unleash the forces of darkness on Charlie. The witch proved the spell was cast and stated it was successful. The night before Charlie was shot, he and his wife Erika, deeply troubled by these reports, prayed together with a friend regarding their concerns. After the assassination, Jezebel claimed the article was satire and removed it from the site. Etsy similarly removed the spell store of Priestess Lilin, who is referenced in the article as casting a spell. The witch is now using the publicity for profit as a false prophet. Can you really buy a curse online? Are curses real? What does the Bible say about this? Can Christians be cursed? How should Christians respond to witches among us? In this episode of Seers See Podcast, Doug and Emily take a deep dive into the modern fascination with witchcraft and curses—yes, even the ease of purchasing them on sites like Etsy. We unpack Priestess Lilin’s claims of taking “responsibility” for the effectiveness of her curses. We further explore Scripture’s teaching on curses, including the ancient concept of the “Evil Eye." Then we look at Jesus’ surprising teachings on curses and how to respond to witches and others who may hate Christians, which turn the power of curses on its head. 1:00 Witches Hired to Curse Charlie Kirk9:00 Etsy Spells18:00 Don’t hate witches. 20:20 Galatians 3, the Curse of the Law22:45 Curses in the Bible, including the Evil Eye32:00 “The Internet has turned us into Accidental Witches.” 33:30 Christians Can Be Cursed. 40:30 Jesus explains what attracts curses52:00 Dealing with church hurt. 57:00 How to respond to Pagan Bookstores in our Midst?

Seers See Podcast | Powers and the Passover: Worldview MattersIn this episode, Doug and Emily dive into the appendix “Powers and the Passover” and quickly explore why worldview is everything.We contrast the pagan worldview described in Romans 1—where humanity exchanges truth for lies and God hands people over to destructive behaviors—with the Christian worldview, which begins with knowing who God is and who we are as His image bearers. That foundation leads to right living, peace, and freedom.Along the way, we unpack:* The dangers of monism and Gnosticism and how they still shape modern culture, resulting to so many societal ills. * How the Christian worldview restores true identity and purpose.* Reflections from Peter Jones’ The Other Worldview: Exposing Christianity’s Greatest Threat.* Why setting your worldview early matters for how you live and engage society.* A look at Charlie Kirk’s role as a missionary voice, seeking to communicate and defend the Christian worldview in a culture slipping into pagan patterns.* How you view God determines how you view sex and sexuality If you’ve ever wondered why ideas about God, humanity, and truth matter so much—or why distorted worldviews lead to distorted lives—this conversation is for you.We also invite listeners to share what you'd like us to cover next! 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help more people discover the Seers See Podcast.

🎨✨ Seers and Artists | Seers See Podcast with Doug & EmilyIn this episode, Doug Overmyer and Emily explore Chapter 14: Seers and Artists from the book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm. Drawing from Emily’s Master’s dissertation, they discuss how art, beauty, and imagination often intersect with the prophetic gift of sight.Discover how Christian artists, musicians, and creatives can act as seers, bringing glimpses of the spiritual realm into paintings, songs, poetry, and performance. From biblical examples of prophetic art to modern testimonies, we unpack how creativity becomes a tool for spiritual discernment, cultural influence, and Kingdom revelation.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode: - The link between artistic creativity and prophetic vision - Why seers often express what they see through art - How art and imagination reveal spiritual truth, even if it's not beautiful - Encouragement for Christian artists and prophetic creatives📖 This conversation is based on Doug Overmyer’s book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm.👉 If you’re a seer, artist, worship leader, or creative Christian, this episode will encourage you to see your artistic gift as more than talent — it’s a prophetic calling to reveal God’s Kingdom.#SeersSee #PropheticArt #ChristianCreativity #SeerGift #PropheticVision #ChristianPodcast

In this episode of the Seers See Podcast, Doug and Emily explore the role of seers as worship leaders. Drawing from Scripture and Doug’s book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm, they discuss how worship creates a throne room atmosphere where God’s presence is revealed—echoing David’s declaration that “Yahweh is enthroned on the praises of His people.”Together, they consider biblical and modern examples of how seers experience worship in the spirit realm, and why this perspective matters for worship leaders today. From prophetic vision to artistic expression, this conversation uncovers how the gift of seeing intersects with music, creativity, and leading people into God’s presence.Whether you’re a worship leader, seer, pastor, or simply hungry to understand how heaven and earth overlap in worship, this episode will encourage and equip you.📖 Learn more in Doug Overmyer’s book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm.

Seers See Podcast presents something different—an organic Bible Conversation with Emily and Doug. Before recording an episode on Seers as Worship Leaders, we found ourselves exploring Scripture together for nearly 30 minutes.Community Bible study sparks revelation, encouragement, and deeper understandingThis unscripted conversation shows how reading the Bible in community opens up new insights and brings Scripture to life. If you’ve ever wondered how to engage with the Psalms or songs of the Bible—or if you simply enjoy thoughtful, Spirit-led Bible discussion—you’ll enjoy this “behind-the-scenes” conversation.In this episode:02:00 Hold space for peace. 03:50 Luke 18, the Persistent Widow and the Prayers of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector04:40 Korah and the Sons of Korah, Psalm 88. 8:05 Psalm 918:36: Psalm 19: Do not let willful men rule over me. 9:50 Psalm 46 another song of the son of Korah. - Young woman 15:00 Hannah and her song - reading scripture and praying out loud. 17:50 Deborah’s song 20:30 Back to Hannah26:30 Caleb’s daughter Acsah 29:00 Back to Hannah30:00 Woman at the Well 🔔 Subscribe for more on seers, the Bible, and the Kingdom of God.📖 Learn more at SeersSee.com📘 Check out Doug’s book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm on Amazon.

🎙️ Seers in Power: How Should Seers influence Leaders? | Seers See Podcast🔮 Exploring Seers, Prophetic Leadership, and Spiritual AuthorityWhat happens when those with the gift of spiritual sight are placed in positions of influence? In this powerful episode of the Seers See Podcast, Doug Overmyer and Emily Dixon discuss Chapter 12 of the book Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm — diving deep into the role of seers in leadership, the challenges of prophetic influence, and how to navigate spiritual authority with humility and discernment.Whether you're a pastor, prophet, intercessor, or simply seeking to understand how the seer gift functions in positions of power, this conversation will equip you to lead wisely and avoid common pitfalls.📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:What the Bible says about seers in positions of powerHow spiritual gifts impact leadership and decision-makingThe dangers of spiritual pride and isolationHealthy boundaries for seers and prophetic leadersHow to discern between godly influence and manipulation00:17 Intro01:25 Seers in Government and in Business04:30 Esther a seer? 06:00 When God changes his mind. 08:15 Rasputin 14:00 Giving a prophetic word to executive leadership 18:00 Being obedient without understanding 21:00 Joseph and Egypt: The forgotten story. 35:00 Role in Leadership44:00 What is the Seer’s Job when in Positions of Power? 49:50 Imagine/see a world without justice, and make that happen. 📖 Featuring insights from Doug’s book Seers See, this episode is essential for those navigating prophetic ministry, spiritual warfare, or Christian leadership.🕊️ If you have the gift of seeing, or know someone who does, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and wisdom for stewarding your gift in places of authority.

Episode 57 – Prophetic Imagination: Remembering Walter Brueggemann (with Emily Dixon)In this heartfelt episode, Doug Overmyer and Emily Dixon reflect on the life, legacy, and prophetic brilliance of Walter Brueggemann, whose passing stirred a deep sense of gratitude and urgency to revisit his most influential work: The Prophetic Imagination. Brueggemann challenged the church to resist consumerism, empire-thinking, and spiritual numbness through lament, truth-telling, and hope-filled imagination rooted in Scripture. Doug and Emily explore how prophets feel the feelings of God, why Sabbath is resistance, and how God’s people must reject the false narratives of empire to live as communities of justice, compassion, and truth.🕊️ Timestamps & Topics:* 02:30 Doug’s first encounter with Brueggemann’s work* 05:40 Sabbath as Resistance – and why it still matters* 07:30 What is the Prophetic Imagination?* 15:00 Prophets & the emotions of God* 17:00 Critiquing consumer culture in the Church* 33:00 Sharing your redemptive story* 44:00 Serving the servers: embodying the Gospel at restaurants* 49:00 Why getting involved in a local church still mattersWhether you’re a seer, artist, preacher, or just longing for a deeper walk with God, this conversation will stir your soul and reactivate your prophetic vision for the world today.

Episode 56 – Sharing the Prophetic Message | Seers See PodcastWhat do you do when you see something spiritually significant—but the people around you can’t or won’t receive it?In this follow-up to Episode 55 on lament, Doug and Emily tackle the practical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of sharing prophetic messages—especially in churches that either **suppress supernatural gifts (Egypt)** or **allow everything without discernment (Babylon).** This episode is for seers, prophets, and anyone navigating how to share spiritual insight in a faithful, humble, and impactful way.🔥 Whether you’re ministering in a cessationist environment or a hyper-charismatic one, this episode will equip you with wisdom, grace, and perspective.⏱ **Timestamps & Highlights:**00:15 – Opening with Prayer01:00 – The Lord’s Prayer in Luke: Trinitarian insights & spiritual cleansing02:00 – Seeing the Demonic in the Old Testament06:00 – “Not a profound chapter…” Or is it?07:00 – Sexual Sin in the Temple of God (and why it matters today)08:30 – Incest in Ancient Egypt & spiritual inheritance10:00 – The Diddy Trial, political rituals, and demonic systems of power19:00 – How wealth breeds apathy & spiritual numbness22:00 – Sharing prophetic messages in Egypt vs. Babylon28:00 – What to do in churches hostile to the Prophetic (Egypt)36:00 – “When I protect myself, I’m the only one protecting me...”40:00 – Prophetic Ministry in Babylon-style churches: Where anything goes48:00 – Practical Example: Seeing in a Cessationist Reformed Church📘 Based on *Chapter 11: Sharing the Message* from Doug’s book *Seers See: Instruction on Seeing into the Spiritual Realm*, this episode covers:* The difference between Egypt (rigid, skeptical churches) and Babylon (undiscerning, permissive ones)* Why lament, not outrage, is the best posture for seers* How to honor authority while still delivering a hard word* Why relational integrity and timing matter more than flashy revelation* What Esther, Jeremiah, and Jesus teach us about prophetic delivery* How to deliver correction in ways that can be received* Navigating churches that weaponize theology to silence the Spirit💡 *“If I can’t grieve over it, I don’t deliver it.”* – Emily🎧 Listen in and be encouraged to walk with humility, discernment, and boldness as a faithful seer in complex spiritual environments.📖 Buy the book: *Seers See* – Available now on Amazon🌐 Explore more at [SeersSee.com](http://seerssee.com)#seer #prophetic #spiritualgifts #SeersSee #charismaticchurch #HolySpirit #EgyptBabylon #propheticmessage #christianpodcast #churchleadership #kingdomtheology #discernment #lament #spiritualwarfare #supernatural #biblestudy

01:00 I love alliteration. 02:30 Sharing the Message like Agabus07:00 It’s okay for seers to not be known. 11:00 Proper uses of Table Turning12:00 Power of Grieving and Lamentation13:00 David the womanizer and Michal: Generating a response of resistance to God’s message30:00 Pharmakeia, drugs, and witchcraft

02:30 The purpose of the seer gift06:00 God wants a family11:50 Negotiation tactics 14:30 Getting people closer to God.16:00 Serving God by serving others. 16:50 Seers and spiritual abuse18:00 Misusing the Judge not verse. 30:00 The Difference of using the Seer Gift in the Old Testament and the New Testament

Continuing the conversation about how a seer can interpret the vision.02:30 Jeremiah and Ezekiel had the same vision from different perspectives. 15:00 Does our religion whip us up into a frenzy? 16:30 “As I prayed, I was moving.” 23:40 When the news upsets Nehemiah. 25:00 If nothing is bother you, maybe you need to open your eyes. 30:00 The trans movement and Gnosticism34:00 The Now/Not Yet48:00 Is Happiness Based on What God is Doing? Or in who He is? 53:00 You Can’t Blame God when you Refuse to Take Dominion 56:00 Take your thoughts captive. Fruits of the Spirit.

How should seers interpret the vision that they see? The first of two parts. 00:07 Intro and artificial life! 03:00 God’s Sovereignty, Free Will, Fear and Love 10:30 A Zeus Mentality of God 13:00 Old Covenant Filter of Interpreting Visions17:00 Yahweh is the Divine Warrior for His Seers25:00 Avoid Over Interpreting the vision: Big Visions or the Still Small Voice Might be Personal 42:00 Obedience47:00 Jeremiah was Designed for Conflict 50:00 Sometimes you need to rest and have a meal before interpreting 55:00 Read your Bible and Pray Everyday!

Doug and Emily discuss Chapter 9, which lays out several principles to follow for seers to think through what it is they are seeing. Emily drops some great one liners in this one. 00:07 Intro & a Report on the More Love More Power Conference 08:30 Why the Bible Rarely Gives Definitions 13:00 Seers Live in the In Between15:00 Email from a Scared Seer 18:00 When Two Seers see the Same Thing24:30 God Can Orchestrate Events for 1 Person 30:00 Why Humans are Obsessed with Time Travel35:00 Getting through Sleep Paralysis and Night Terrors37:50 Connection between Psalm 82 and the Lord’s Prayer40:00 A Teen Seer’s Experience Via Email49:00 Jesus our Warrior 01:00:00 Deja vu

Because 1 episode wasn't enough...00:15 Announcements01:40 Sacred space Part 208:00 Temple Prostitution Today: Porn and Tik Tok 15:00 Obedience and Sacred Space22:00 We are Sacred Space23:00 The Evil Eye: You reveal what is in you. 35:00 Wrestling with God to Enter Sacred Space40:00 Emily Drops More Truth BombsObedience to God makes you human.