How to Think This Halloween as a Christian

Halloween sparks a lot of opinions—especially for Christians. In this episode, we dig into how to think critically and biblically about the holiday.

We cover:

• Why some call it “just demonic” and what ex-satanists have to say

• The difference between overt and hidden associations, and between celebration vs. engagement

• How Jesus interacted these ideas?

• Tradition vs. traditionalism—examples like women wearing pants, tattoos, and other cultural debates

• Safety vs. theology: balancing conviction with wisdom

We close with a reminder from 2 Timothy 2:15: have convictions, but be teachable.

Are you called—but not ready? In this episode of Holy Middle, Pastor Sam Velez from Laredo, Texas, joins Chandler Petrak to unpack what it really means to live out your calling.Together, they dive into:-The journey of answering God’s call to ministry-The real challenges and responsibilities of pastoring-How to build relationships and truly shepherd a congregation-Balancing compassion and correction, grace and truth-Encouragement for anyone feeling called to ministry or other vocationsIf you’re navigating your calling, ministry, or simply want a glimpse into the real-life challenges pastors face, this conversation will inspire, challenge, and equip you.🔹 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more conversations that bring you back to Scripture over assumption, and truth over tradition.

We’ve all heard popular Christian sayings that sound biblical… but aren’t.In this episode, I break down a few common phrases that many believers still repeat — and what Scripture actually says instead.From “The Holy Spirit is a gentleman” to “Christians can’t have demons,” we’re confronting ideas that sound spiritual but drift from truth. The goal isn’t to attack anyone — it’s to bring us back to the "Holy Middle", where we live by Scripture over assumption and truth over tradition.