In this episode of Everyday Exorcist, Kat and Grant sit down with theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle to tackle one deceptively simple question: What exactly are demons? Just as Kat and Grant work to make the mysterious topics of healing, deliverance, and the works of the Holy Spirit accessible and practical, Joel has a gift for taking complex biblical and theological ideas and making them clear. By breaking down Scripture, original words, historical context, and Second Temple literature, he helps uncover truths that are often hiding in plain sight.There are plenty of theories about the origin and nature of demons. But in this conversation, Joel walks through the biblical language and ancient context that he believes point toward a surprisingly simple answer.Joel is also the creator of Stranger Theology, a Substack and podcast exploring the strange, supernatural, and often glossed-over parts of the Bible - Balaam’s talking donkey, angels appearing in physical form, the Nephilim, talking serpents, spiritual beings, and more. The conversation even ventures into questions about aliens, Bigfoot, and how Christians should think about things that don't fit neatly into our modern categories. Because sometimes the Bible is stranger than we give it credit for—and our biblical worldview may be big enough to hold more mystery than we realize.If you’ve ever wondered what demons actually are, where they came from, or how the supernatural worldview of the biblical authors changes the way we understand spiritual warfare, this conversation will take you deeper while keeping you rooted in the truth of Scripture.
44: What Exactly ARE Demons? The Answer Is Stranger Than You Think | Dr. Joel Muddamalle
In this episode of Everyday Exorcist, Kat and Grant sit down with theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle to tackle one deceptively simple question: What exactly are demons? Just as Kat and Grant work to make the mysterious topics of healing, deliverance, and the works of the Holy Spirit accessible and practical, Joel has a gift for taking complex biblical and theological ideas and making them clear. By breaking down Scripture, original words, historical context, and Second Temple literature, he helps uncover truths that are often hiding in plain sight.There are plenty of theories about the origin and nature of demons. But in this conversation, Joel walks through the biblical language and ancient context that he believes point toward a surprisingly simple answer.Joel is also the creator of Stranger Theology, a Substack and podcast exploring the strange, supernatural, and often glossed-over parts of the Bible - Balaam’s talking donkey, angels appearing in physical form, the Nephilim, talking serpents, spiritual beings, and more. The conversation even ventures into questions about aliens, Bigfoot, and how Christians should think about things that don't fit neatly into our modern categories. Because sometimes the Bible is stranger than we give it credit for—and our biblical worldview may be big enough to hold more mystery than we realize.If you’ve ever wondered what demons actually are, where they came from, or how the supernatural worldview of the biblical authors changes the way we understand spiritual warfare, this conversation will take you deeper while keeping you rooted in the truth of Scripture.