HER FAITH INSPIRES Ep 352: From Ritual Magic to Redemption: Jac Marino’s Testimony with Jac Marino Chen

 

Season: 22 Episode: 330

Episode Description

Witchcraft isn’t just found in horror movies or Halloween decorations anymore. It’s showing up on social media, in self-help practices, wellness culture, manifestation trends, astrology apps, tarot readings, and even in conversations among people who identify as Christians.

In this episode, I sit down with author Jac Marino Chen to discuss her powerful book, Ensnared, and the growing fascination with the occult in our culture. Together, we unpack why practices that seem harmless or empowering can actually open the door to spiritual deception and pull people away from the truth of God’s Word.

If you’ve ever wondered why witchcraft is becoming so mainstream, how to recognize counterfeit spirituality, or how Christians can lovingly respond to friends and family caught up in these practices, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode

• Why witchcraft is experiencing a cultural resurgence.
• The connection between New Age spirituality and the occult.
• Why practices like manifestation, tarot, astrology, and crystal healing appeal to so many people.
• How spiritual deception often disguises itself as healing, empowerment, or self-discovery.
• What Scripture teaches about occult practices.
• How Christians can discern truth from counterfeit spirituality.
• Practical ways to talk with loved ones who are involved in New Age or occult practices.
• Why our hope and security are found in Christ alone.

Key Takeaway

The enemy rarely presents deception as something obviously evil. More often, he packages it as something helpful, empowering, or spiritually enlightening. As followers of Christ, we must know God’s Word so well that we recognize counterfeit truth when we see it.

Scriptures Mentioned

• Deuteronomy 18:9–14
• Isaiah 8:19–20
• Acts 19:18–20
• 2 Corinthians 11:13–15
• Colossians 2:8
• 1 John 4:1
• Ephesians 6:10–18

Connect with Jac Marino Chen

Learn more about Jac and her work, including Ensnared, through her ministry and social media channels.

Website

Instagram

Resources Mentioned

The Bible

Insnared by Jac Marino Chen

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