EVIL IS REAL: The Playing With Fire Podcast
Evil is real. But are demons active today? Can evil inhabit human beings? Is exorcism real?
Join investigative journalist Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity through the harrowing stories of people who believe they have experienced ultimate evil, fought a battle they never expected — and have found healing.
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“Playing With Fire”: New Book Exploring Exorcism, Possession and Demons
What Is “Playing With Fire”? A Book About Evil
Journalist Billy Hallowell’s new book, “Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts,” dives deep into some of the most powerful and timeless spiritual questions:
What is demonic possession? Who is Satan in the Bible (and who is Satan more generally?)? What is exorcism? And many other curiosities.
Lee Strobel is calling this book about demonic possession, “Provocative, insightful, and enlightening—a foray into an often-neglected topic that merits more attention than it typically receives.” Actor Kirk Cameron believes that “Playing With Fire” “unearths a graveyard of information about spiritual warfare, scary stories, and biblical perspectives on what animates evil in the world.”
But “Playing With Fire” doesn’t dive into exorcism prayer, exorcism, demonic possession, Satan in the bible, and the question of “Who is Satan?” in an effort to scare or entertain. Just the contrary, the book seeks to educate, inform and prepare readers.
“Playing With Fire” dives deep into what the Bible says about Satan, while also equipping Christians and non-Christians, alike, with essential information about how evil manifests itself in the world — and how it can be defeated.
Exorcism, Demonic Possession & Satan in the Bible: Inside the Book
“Playing With Fire” is available in paperback, audiobook and digital. Let’s explore the topics within the book — exorcism, demonic possession and Satan in the Bible, among other spiritual themes:
What is Our Fascination with the Other Side? Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity. Themes of demonic possession, exorcism, and ghosts have overtaken Hollywood, with countless films and TV shows delving into the age-old struggle against evil. But the question is why?
Even with so much focus on the topic, there seems to be very little public knowledge and discussion about the theology and real-life claims surrounding demons. Quite often, many people remain silent about their experiences or resort to quietly whispering about what they’ve seen, heard, or felt for fear of being labeled as crazy.
The truth is, even pastors, priests, and clergy who have observed firsthand accounts of possession and deliverance can succumb to the strange and terrifying effects of intense spiritual warfare. For people of faith, Playing with Fire addresses these core questions:
Are demons active today?
If they do indeed exist, what are they? Fallen angels? Nephilim?
Can demons inhabit human beings?
According to the Bible, can people die and remain behind as “ghosts”?
Playing with Fire explores the theological underpinnings surrounding the supernatural. Relying on firsthand accounts, newspaper reports, and Christian experts, Hallowell takes readers through the various views and perspectives surrounding supernatural activity.
Inside the Book: Who Is Satan?
“Playing With Fire” explores exorcism, demonic possession and other evils. But at the root of it all is Satan, according to experts. Who is Satan in the Bible? Here’s the breakdown:
• The devil is an “enemy” who “prowls around like a roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8).
• Satan hatches “schemes” (Ephesians 6:11).
• He is a “tempter” (Matthew 4:3 and 1 Thessalonians 3:5).
• Satan is the “prince of this world” (John 12:31).
• The devil is a deceiver who has “blinded the minds of unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
• He is at work “in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2).
• Satan is an “accuser” (Revelation 12:10).
Inside the Book: The Disconnect
“Playing With Fire” explores some fascinating statistics surrounding belief in Satan, demons, demonic possession and other related themes.
YouGov found that 22 percent of Americans believe demons “definitely exist,” with an additional 24 percent stating that these entities “probably exist”
36 percent of respondents “have personally felt the presence of a spirit or ghost”
43 percent of Americans believe ghosts can return to haunt places or even other people.
82 percent of church leaders believe demonic forces have the ability to overtake a person’s mind or body
85 percent of church leaders believe that demons are active spirits in the modern era that can harm humans.