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August 28, 2025 20 mins
What makes certain places feel haunted, cursed, or spiritually charged - and is the concept of territorial spirits actually biblical? Dr. Marta Escarcega has spent 45 years investigating the connection between geography and supernatural phenomena while examining what Scripture teaches about principalities, powers, and spiritual warfare over land. She discusses locations where people consistently go missing, areas that trigger unexplained anxiety in travelers, and regions avoided by indigenous peoples for spiritual reasons. Drawing from experiences across reservations, ancient sites, and urban centers, Dr. Marta explains how to "read" the spiritual atmosphere of a place and why some locations seem to act as portals or gathering points for non-human entities. The conversation explores Old Testament concepts like "high places," New Testament references to territorial demons, and how historical events create lasting spiritual consequences for geographic regions. Dr. Marta addresses common theological objections while sharing real-world examples of locations where teams of investigators consistently report similar phenomena. She explains the difference between lingering human spirits and territorial demons, how worship and biblical declaration can impact spiritual atmospheres, and why proper spiritual authority matters when confronting these forces. The discussion examines the balance between acknowledging supernatural realities based in Scripture and avoiding obsession with demonic activity, offering both a theological framework and practical field experience for understanding the spiritual dimensions of geography. This episode is a members-only exclusive. Not a Blurry Creatures member? Check out www.blurrycreatures.com/members for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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