Delivered from the Occult: Jac Marino’s Journey from Witchcraft & New Age Deception to Jesus

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In this episode of Her Theology, Cass speaks with Jac Marino, who shares her powerful testimony of how God delivered her from the New Age, occult practices, and witchcraft—and brought her into the freedom of the gospel.

Raised around church but without truly hearing the gospel, Jac went searching for supernatural answers elsewhere. From UFO encounters and Native American spirituality to Burning Man festivals, crystals, and even ritual magic within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, she explored the deepest corners of the occult.

But through reading the Bible, Jac encountered Jesus Christ and found that only in Him is there true salvation, peace, and freedom.

This conversation is both eye-opening and encouraging for Christians who want to understand the rise of New Age spirituality—and how to lovingly and truthfully respond.

Why This Episode Matters

The world is more fascinated with the supernatural than ever before. Witchcraft is one of the fastest-growing “religions” in the U.S., outpacing even some Christian denominations. From manifestation and the law of attraction to crystals, astrology, and spirit guides—what was once fringe is now mainstream.

As Jac’s story reveals:

• These practices may feel empowering, but they open doors to deep spiritual bondage.
• The New Age borrows language from Christianity but twists it to make you the god of your reality.
• Many people are genuinely experiencing supernatural encounters—but without the truth of Christ to anchor them, they are left deceived and searching.

Christians cannot afford to ignore this. We must be ready to give an answer when people share their spiritual experiences and point them to the only true source of life: Jesus Christ.

Key Topics We Discussed

• Jac’s journey from church kid ➝ New Age ➝ ritual occult practices
• Why New Age spirituality is exploding in popularity today
• The dangers of manifestation and the law of attraction (and how they twist biblical truth)
• How Christians sometimes unknowingly adopt New Age ideas into their faith
• Why supernatural experiences (like UFOs and astral projection) feel real—but are deceptive without Christ
• The freedom Jac found when she read the Bible and met Jesus personally

Scripture References

• 2 Corinthians 11:14 – “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
• John 8:36 – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
• Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy…”
• Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but… against the spiritual forces of evil.”

This is an episode worth sharing with:

• A friend or family member caught up in New Age spirituality
• Someone curious about manifestation, crystals, or law of attraction
• Christians who want to understand how to respond biblically to these trends

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