Ep. 56 Tolkien, Demons, and Zombies; Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Fear

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In this conversation, BT delves into the psychological and spiritual implications of exposing children to occult themes, the significance of spiritual warfare and exorcisms in Catholicism, the deep Catholic roots in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, and the intersection of horror fiction with real-world issues like abortion with author Scott L. Smith. The discussion emphasizes the need for caution in how children engage with dark themes and the moral responsibilities of adults in guiding them. In this conversation, the host and guest delve into the significance of St. Joseph in spiritual warfare, emphasizing his role as a protector against evil. Scott discusses the importance of masculinity and leadership within the family, advocating for fathers to lead in prayer and spiritual guidance. The dialogue shifts to exploring the zombie apocalypse genre, where Wallace creatively intertwines Catholic themes with popular culture. Finally, he introduces his upcoming book on near-death experiences, highlighting the need for a comprehensive Catholic perspective on the subject.

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Chapters

00:00 The Dangers of the Occult for Children
07:09 Exploring Spiritual Warfare and Exorcisms
18:35 The Catholic Themes in Tolkien's Works
26:30 Horror Fiction and the Reality of Abortion Clinics
31:35 The Role of St. Joseph in Spiritual Warfare
40:17 Masculinity and Leadership in the Family
47:56 Exploring the Zombie Apocalypse Genre
53:43 Near-Death Experiences: A Catholic Perspective

Creators and Guests

Dr. Heather Lynn
Guest
Dr. Heather Lynn
Dr. Heather Lynn is an internationally recognized author and researcher of ancient mysteries, suppressed knowledge, and symbols. Her work investigates how past civilizations used ritual, myth, and cosmology to encode transformation, and how the search for meaning continues to be shaped by those ancient forces.
Mike Ricksecker
Guest
Mike Ricksecker
Author, Researcher, and Filmmaker, featured on Travel Channel's The Alaska Triangle, History Channel's Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Animal Planet's The Haunted, Gaia TV, and more! Director and Producer of The Shadow Dimension docu-series.
Ep. 56 Tolkien, Demons, and Zombies; Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Fear
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