Into the Supernatural With Jen Lilley & Billy Hallowell – Details, episodes & analysis

In this gripping episode, best-selling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel sits down with Billy Hallowell and Jen Lilley to unpack his most personal and provocative project yet—Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World. Strobel, known for The Case for Christ, brings his legal mind and journalistic rigor to topics many believers shy away from—yet are desperate to understand.

Why do so many people, even nonbelievers, report deathbed visions, angelic encounters, or near-death experiences that eerily align with biblical truths? Strobel shares riveting, documented accounts—from blind individuals gaining sight during clinical death to children describing angels with surprising biblical accuracy. And in a culture fascinated by the paranormal but increasingly distant from faith, Strobel explains how the supernatural may be the bridge to a deeper spiritual awakening.

Jen shares her own awe and urgency, pointing to Scriptures many churches gloss over and reminding listeners that signs, wonders, and miracles aren’t just relics of the past—they’re promises for every believer today. Billy draws attention to the cultural irony: Hollywood embraces the demonic, while parts of the Church shy away from talking about the spiritual realm at all.

From skepticism to belief, from Sunday school stories to peer-reviewed evidence, this conversation will challenge you to reevaluate what you believe about the invisible world—and why it matters for your walk with God today. Whether you're a doubter, a seeker, or a sold-out believer, this episode will stir your soul and ignite your imagination.

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Author and apologist Melissa Dougherty joins the show again to discuss "New Thought," how differentiates it from New Age — and why she believes Christians must beware.

Melissa's also explores her new book, "Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World."

This is the finale of "Playing With Fire!" Stay tuned April 11 for a totally new show -- "Into the Supernatural," co-hosted by Billy Hallowell and actress Jen Lilley. 

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In this gripping episode of "Billy Hallowell's Playing With Fire" podcast, Judith MacNutt joins host Billy Hallowell to take listeners on a powerful journey through her life, ministry, and extraordinary encounters with spiritual warfare. The conversation opens with Judith’s deeply personal testimony of faith and how the seeds were planted for her own ministry of healing and deliverance.

From her experiences working in psychiatric hospitals to grappling with a young man's tragic suicide, Judith shares the stunning moments that left her questioning. These experiences pushed her to seek deeper spiritual answers, leading her to study scripture and embrace a calling to deliverance ministry. She discusses her gradual but profound realization that psychology alone couldn’t heal the soul. For many, true freedom requires confronting the unseen, spiritual forces that plague them.

She delves into stories of oppression and possession, recounting real-life battles against demonic forces that refuse to release their grip. This episode isn’t just theory; it’s an invitation. As Judith discusses the prayers and processes used at her ministry, listeners are urged to consider their own spiritual health. Whether it’s unrepentant sin, generational trauma, or the effects of the occult, Judith shows how seemingly small acts can open doors for the demonic, creating a lasting impact. 

Judith also shares insights from her latest book, Deliverance from Evil Spirits: A Guide to Freedom from the Demonic Realm. 

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*** This is a flashback episode from season one of "Playing With Fire." A new episode drops on Sunday, October 13!

Amy Stamatis was a healthy nurse, wife and mother – until one day something bizarre unfolded. "I told my husband I think I’m having a nervous breakdown," she told The Playing With Fire Podcast. 

But as the days wore on, she realized something far more diabolical was unfolding. Overtaken by sudden suicidal inclinations, Amy dropped herself out of a two-story window and nearly died. But it was a stranger who, under a prompting from God, helped heal her. 

This is Amy's story.

For more on this topic, be sure to read Billy Hallowell's book, "Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts."

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Welcome to the brand-new season of Playing with Fire, kicking things off with a deep dive into a topic many Christians rarely hear about: generational curses. Our guest today is Pastor Mike Signorelli, who’s here to talk about his powerful new book, Inherit Your Freedom. In this episode, we get into what generational curses are, the battle over the concept, why so many churches avoid the subject, and how these spiritual battles could be shaping your life without you even knowing it.

Mike takes a unique approach, drawing parallels between the biological inheritance we all understand—like heart conditions or musical talent—and spiritual inheritances like addiction or broken relationships. He explains how science, specifically epigenetics, now backs up what the Bible has taught all along. The curses passed down from one generation to the next may hold the keys to unlocking your hidden purpose. As Mike says, “If I can help you uncover the curses, I can reveal the hidden purpose.”

We also dig into deliverance, a topic that also sparks debate. What’s the balance between medical issues and spiritual warfare? Are addictions and even mental health issues linked to demonic influence in some cases? Mike, who pastors a large, multi-state church, shares real-life examples of people finding freedom by tackling both the spiritual and practical aspects of their struggles.

Mike’s book isn’t just about casting out demons—it’s about a complete transformation. From healing relationships to breaking free from cycles of addiction, Inherit Your Freedom offers diagnostic tools and practical steps for rebuilding your life after spiritual strongholds have been torn down. And Mike is there with you every step of the way, even offering video guides that go along with each chapter.

If you’ve ever wondered how your family’s past might be affecting your present, or if you’re looking for real, lasting freedom from patterns you just can’t seem to break, this episode—and Mike’s book—are for you. Check out Inherit Your Freedom, available October 22nd, and join us for an unforgettable conversation.

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Evil is real. On the third season of "Playing With Fire," we're continuing our exploration of evil, healing, and truth. From the debate over generational curses to the practice of deliverance, we'll welcome familiar faces and new voices who will help us better understand spiritual warfare.

Each week on season three of the show, you'll experience sit-down interviews with pastors, authors, and Christian thinkers that will get you pondering the ins and outs of the unseen realm. Plus, revisit the powerful stories we journeyed through in season one. 

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Author and speaker Lisa Bevere says, "Everything about our culture is demonically undermining our origin, and the enemy always wants to unmake the children of God." She joins "Billy Hallowell's Playing With Fire" to discuss her new book, "Fight for Female" and to explore the spiritual implications of the times in which we live.

"We're inviting the demonic in through television, through music, through what we are rebelling against," Bevere proclaims. Listen to this fascinating season finale of "Playing With Fire."

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Ex-NYPD officer Chris DeFlorio once patrolled the streets observing the "worst evil that you can imagine." But after coming to faith, he and his wife came to understand the real roots of that diabolical horror. Now, he's on a mission to fight the demonic.

DeFlorio returns to "Playing With Fire" to tell his story and discuss his new book, "Called Into Darkness: Two NYC First Responders Battle the Supernatural."

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What is the Jezebel spirit? Radio host and author Dr. Michael Brown explains the Jezebel spirit is tied to a demoniacal figure in the Old Testament named Jezebel.

"Jezebel is arguably the most wicked woman in the Bible," Brown explains. "She was a Phoenician princess and an ardent worshiper of [the Canaan and Phoenicia god] Baal." Listen to him explain.

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Exorcism. Possession. Diabolical evil. These themes, which are mainstays in many Hollywood productions, are also deeply rooted in Scripture, with the New Testament highlighting Jesus' ministry of expelling the demonic from afflicted individuals.

These are themes at the heart of "The Exorcist Files," a podcast created and hosted by Ryan Bethea. He joins us to explain why — and how — these spine-chilling stories show the dangers of dabbling in the occult.

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