What happens when we die? In this episode, Orthodox priest Fr. Paul Truebenbach joins me to share the ancient Christian understanding of the afterlife, the 40 days after death, and the reality of spiritual warfare.

We discuss how the Orthodox Church explains the journey of the soul after death, the difference between temptation and demonic oppression, and how to prepare for the Final Judgment. We also address common questions: Can demons know your thoughts? Are paranormal experiences and “ghosts” always demonic?

If you’ve ever wondered about life after death, angels and demons, or the invisible spiritual realm, this conversation will give you a clear and biblical foundation rooted in the Orthodox tradition.

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-1:59 Intro

1:59-13:27 How can believers be victorious over demonic influence and torment?

13:27-17:56 How can we know the difference between our flesh and demonic torment?

17:56-22:05 Do demons know our thoughts?

22:05-25:10 Have you ever encountered someone who was possessed?

25:10-42:21 What is the soul’s journey after death?

42:21-47:29 What happened to the souls of non-Christian’s after death?

47:29-50:11 Is God in all the hearts of Christian and non-Christian people?

50:11-56:44 Clarifying paradise and hades versus heaven and hell

56:44-59:35 What happens at the final judgement?

59:35-1:04 Have many or all biblical prophecies been fulfilled?

1:04:31-1:16:12 Why pray to saints?

1:16:12-1:20:28 Can our loved ones in heaven see us?

1:20:28-1:27:02 What do you wish you would have known before becoming Orthodox?

1:27:02-1:28:49 Final thoughts