From Dawn to Doctrine
After extensive study of Christianity and as a follower of Jesus Christ, I am launching a podcast aimed at new believers, with the goal of educating both new and seasoned Christians. I will clearly explain the “whys” behind core Christian beliefs, addressing a gap in modern churches, particularly in the West. Many churches focus on the positivity of following Jesus, diluting doctrine to attract attendees rather than nurturing deep faith. This creates lukewarm Christians who often leave more confused than before. Church should be a place to learn about creation, sin, Jesus’ redemption, and God’s ultimate victory, not a cult of positivity. On this podcast we aim to fill the gap!
From Dawn to Doctrine
Episode 23: Demons: Their Origins, Influence, and How to Combat Them
Pastor Mike Williams Returns with an absolute must listen for new and seasoned Christians!
Today, we invite you to explore a topic that is often misunderstood, sensationalized, or dismissed in our modern world: demons. These spiritual entities, referenced throughout the Bible and discussed extensively in Christian tradition, are not mere figments of imagination or Hollywood inventions. They are real, subtle, and pervasive forces that seek to lead humanity astray. My goal is to educate you about the origins of demons, their nature, and how they operate—not just through dramatic possessions but through everyday temptation and meddling. Drawing on the wisdom of Orthodox saints, the scholarship of Michael S. Heiser, and the truth of scripture, I’ll explain how demons are attracted through sin, particularly severe acts like magic, tarot cards, Ouija boards, pornography, secular music, and media portraying violence and sex, and how we can combat them through prayer and spiritual discipline. Most importantly, I want to move beyond the theatrical portrayals of demons in popular culture and offer a biblically grounded understanding of these forces and our power to resist them through Christ.