Halloween seems to have transformed from being a fun day for kids to dress up and get candy into an all-out celebration of death, demons, and evil. Why are parents dressing their children up as serial killers? When did torture scenes become part of home decorations? How can Christians navigate this popular pastime? Is there a way to use this "holiday" to advance the kingdom of God? Hear the answers as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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The Bible says the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour the weak. This is exactly what happened according to former nurse Brian McLendon. While fighting for his life in a hospital bed, on a ventilator due to COVID, Brian's weakened state led to him experiencing multiple spiritual attacks. How do we put on the full armor of God and use the strength of Christ to resist the devil? Hear the biblical truth as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war happening all around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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The book of Enoch is not the Holy Bible. It tickles the ears of curious readers, but there are many reasons it was not canonized in the Bible. Where does the book of Enoch go astray? Hear the biblical truth about the book of Enoch, casting out demons, and more, as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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As the nation moves farther away from God, the U.S. military seems to be as well. Norse paganism, also known as heathenry, is a polytheistic religion focused on the worship of Norse gods like Odin and Thor. The trends we are seeing in the military leave us troubled, and we caution our armed service members to stay away from this false religion. This week we also hear letters from the audience that detail demonic oppression in the form of dreams. How should Christians deal with these attacks? Hear the biblical truth as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Why didn't God stop the bullet from striking Charlie Kirk? Why do bad things happen to good people? Where is God when Christians are suffering? When horrible things happen to godly people, God's will can be hard to see and understand. If you look to the Bible, the truth is clear. Hear the biblical truth behind this horrific event and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the power of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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It is time for us to speak the truth about the evil happening all around us. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was the work of Satan. The stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was demonic. The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church was demonic possession. Pornography is human sacrifice from the bowels of hell. Hear the biblical truth behind these events and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Can you sell your soul for fame and fortune? How common is it in the music and entertainment business? Does the illuminati perform demonic rituals and propel participants to global stardom? Hear the biblical truth behind these alleged practices and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Some may not want to admit it, but the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is a clear example of demonic possession. Children in church were killed. Lives were destroyed, ultimately leading to the death of the possessed individual. Hear the biblical truth behind this horrific event and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Can humans see visions of hell? A woman who goes by the name Queen Okeoma claims to have seen into the pits of hell. She says she saw the famous deceased rapper Biggie in the lake of fire. Hear this story and other firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed similar haunting events, as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Drugs and alcohol can open the door to demonic activity, clouding judgment and weakening spiritual defenses. Hence, alcohol is dubbed "spirits," a sly nod to its potential to beckon malevolent forces. Hear firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed such dark influences, as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

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