What if the world around us is more than just what we can see? In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we dive into the mysteries of the unseen realm, the spiritual world operating beyond human eyes and what Scripture actually says about it. From angels and demons to spiritual warfare, principalities, deception, discernment, and the battle for influence over humanity, we explore the questions many people are afraid to ask inside the church.

Christie and Melissa speak on spiritual warfare, exploring the unseen battle and the influence of spirits and divine beings. They also discuss the nature of angels and demons, idolatry, the supernatural in Christianity, the influence of shadim and demons, and the characteristics of named spirits like Ahab, Absalom, Python, Leviathan, religious, fear, poverty, familiar, and monitoring spirits.

Are unseen forces affecting our thoughts, culture, and daily lives? What did ancient biblical writers understand about the spiritual realm that modern Christianity often avoids?
And how do we stay grounded in truth instead of fear?

We discuss:
• What the Bible says about the unseen realm
• Angels, fallen angels, and spiritual beings
• Spiritual warfare and unseen influences
• Discernment vs deception
• Why people are becoming fascinated with the supernatural again
• How faith in Jesus brings authority, peace, and clarity in spiritual darkness

This conversation goes beyond surface-level Christianity into the deeper spiritual realities woven throughout Scripture. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or searching for answers, this episode challenges listeners to think critically, stay spiritually aware, and test everything against biblical truth.

🎙️ Beneath the Surface is where we explore the topics many avoid — the hidden, the difficult, and the spiritual truths shaping the world around us.

Takeaways

• Spiritual Warfare
• Named Spirits Spiritual forces and their impact
• Recognizing familiar spirits and their influence Territorial spirits
• Spiritual mapping

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare
• 11:39 The Nature of Angels and Demons
• 17:21 The Influence of Shadim and Demons
• 27:21 The Characteristics of Named Spirits
• 48:46 Understanding Spiritual Forces
• 53:48 The Python Spirit
• 01:00:50 The Religious Spirit
• 01:08:14 The Spirit of Poverty
• 01:20:08 Territorial Spirits
• 01:29:37 Spiritual Mapping