The Hidden Influence: How Occult Ideas Shape Culture
Episode Description:
Magic isn’t what Hollywood makes it out to be—no wands, lightning bolts, or love potions. Instead, it’s a tool of manipulation, a way to distort reality and shape public perception. In this episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura break down the real meaning of "magic"—not as supernatural spells, but as an ancient method of propaganda used to steer societies, influence minds, and prepare the world for something much bigger.
🔎 What We’ll Cover in This Episode:
- 🌀 The True Nature of "Magic" – How it’s really about influence and deception, not supernatural power.
- 📺 Media, Culture & Manipulation – How narratives are carefully crafted to shift public opinion.
- 🏛️ Ancient Practices in Modern Times – Occult ideas aren’t just history—they’re everywhere today.
- 📖 Biblical Truth vs. Hidden Knowledge – Why God has already revealed everything we need in Jesus.
- ⚠️ Are Christians Being Deceived? – How subtle influences lead believers away from God’s Word.
From news headlines to entertainment, the enemy works behind the scenes to redefine truth and condition hearts for deception. But God’s Word is clear—there’s no hidden knowledge outside of Christ (Deuteronomy 29:29, Hebrews 1:1-4).
If you've ever felt uneasy about the messages the world is pushing, this episode will help you understand why. It’s time to wake up to the hidden influences shaping our faith and our world. 🚨
***This is not the “official” doctrine of satan but the five concepts are the areas where false doctrine and theology creeps into the Church. Any thoughts or ideas, with any, some, or all, of these concepts at their core is false theology.
References: References: Genesis 25:19-34, Revelation 2, Deuteronomy 7, Ephesians 1, 1 Samuel 17, Madame Blavatsky The Secret Doctrine, Hebrews, Plato, 7 Sacred Sciences, String Theory, Christ Consciousness, Ed Jarrett Mystery of God’s Will, Kit Culver, 1 Timothy 3
Hosts: Todd & Laura
Music: Stephen Elkins
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