Episode Summary
In a timely, no-compromise conversation, Malaine sits down with Auckland sister in Christ, Angela Bowes. For 15 years Angela practiced mediumship, seances, moon rituals, and divination. Then Jesus stepped in. From a night of suicidal planning to an unexpected phone call that led to deliverance and a brand new life, this episode exposes how the enemy counterfeits the prophetic, gains legal rights, and torments through open doors. If you are curious, conflicted, or freshly surrendered, Angela’s story will help you shut the door on darkness, renounce the counterfeit, and walk in the peace of Christ. Perfect timing for a season the world celebrates darkness. We do not.
Key Takeaways
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The counterfeit feels compassionate but creates legal rights for torment
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Accuracy does not equal truth. Familiar spirits can mimic the past
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God answers. A simple cry to Jesus interrupted suicide and opened a way out
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Gifts are real. Outside of Christ they are perverted. In Christ they become holy
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Discipleship matters. Public faith signals a safe place for seekers
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Test every word. Submit impressions to Scripture and the Holy Spirit
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Close the doors. Renounce, repent, remove occult items, and receive deliverance
Scripture Anchors
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2 Corinthians 11:14 - Satan masquerades as an angel of light
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Deuteronomy 18:10-12 - God forbids divination, sorcery, and consulting the dead
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John 10:10 - The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus gives abundant life
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Psalm 34:4 - I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears
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Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness
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Luke 10:19 - Authority to trample on the enemy
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Romans 10:13 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved
Warning For This Season
We do not celebrate Halloween. Costumes and cute decor do not sanitize spiritual agreements. Dressing up darkness still invites darkness. Choose consecration over compromise.
Timestamps and Chapters
00:53 Welcome and prayer of covering. Technical warfare noted, Jesus exalted
03:23 Angela’s background. Montessori, spiritualist church, early validations
05:41 The ego hook. Being told she would be a top medium
06:12 Fifteen years in circles, seances, tarot, crystals, moon rituals
08:37 The search for significance vs. knowing the Father’s affirmation
11:07 Harmless or harmful. The bait and switch of new age practices
12:13 A praying coworker. Power encounters that felt undeniably true
14:06 The Bible, Scotland, and a desperate prayer for her husband
15:44 Immediate breakthrough. God opens doors and provides help
16:32 The darkest day. Suicide plan interrupted by a deliverance call
19:39 The torment ends. Peace after deliverance
21:23 Why the dead do not answer you. Who is really speaking
29:23 Accuracy without truth. Familiar spirits and monitored pasts
32:17 Spiritualist circle mechanics that mirror but pervert worship
34:11 Saul and the medium. Why illegal access is still rebellion
37:59 Discernment in prophetic spaces. Submit every word to God
40:24 Humility after the new age. Stewarding gifts the holy way
46:08 What to do if you are in the new age now
47:50 Ask Jesus to reveal Himself. He will come
Sound Bites
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“Accuracy does not equal truth.”
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“I called on the Lord and He answered. My stepdad never did. Jesus did.”
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“The enemy uses almost light to keep you from the Light.”
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“Open doors become legal rights. Renounce, repent, remove, replace.”
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“Gifts outside of Christ are perverted. In Christ they are purified.”
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“We do not dress up darkness. Not now. Not ever.”
Quotes From Angela
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“I spent 15 years talking to what I thought were loved ones. It was not them.”
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“When my friend prayed, I could feel truth. That was different.”
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“I had a calm suicide plan. A random church answered the phone and Jesus saved me.”
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“When I cried to my spirit family, nothing happened. When I cried to Jesus, He came.”
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“It gave my ego significance. Christ gave me a new heart.”
Practical Steps To Close Doors
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Repent to God for any occult participation
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Renounce every practice and spirit by name to the Lord
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Remove and destroy occult objects, books, decks, crystals, altars
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Replace with the Word. Daily Scripture and prayer
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Receive deliverance and pastoral covering
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Get discipled in a Bible teaching and Spirit led church
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Test every impression. Ask, does this align with Scripture and glorify Jesus
Call To Action
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If you need freedom or are wrestling with compromise, reach out. Eden House offers deliverance, discipleship, and pastoral care.
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Share this episode with someone flirting with the counterfeit.
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Pray the Scriptures above aloud this week and ask the Lord to search your house and heart.
Episode Resources
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Disclaimer For The Season
We do not partner with Halloween. We partner with holiness. Choose the narrow way.
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