[143] Do Christians believe in ghosts? And other Halloween questions

Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

It’s an exploration of the mysterious, spooky, awe-inspiring realm of Halloween.

This episode looks at Halloween questions through scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—the Wesleyan quadrilateral—to uncover multifaceted answers. We’ll ponder biblical stories, explore John Wesley’s haunted childhood home, and consider contemporary beliefs about life after death. Moreover, we’ll reflect on the role of fear and how it fits into a spiritual life, examining not just the supernatural but the everyday fears that haunt us.

In this episode:
(00:00) Christian faith, ghosts, hermeneutics, theological interpretation discussed.
(06:15) United Methodists prioritize resurrection over belief in ghosts.
(08:05) Fear relates to spirituality, perfect love overcomes.
(11:22) God’s love transcends earthly and spiritual realms.
(14:01) Christians and Halloween; it’s community-focused.

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Compass is a production of United Methodist Communications and is hosted and produced by Rev. Ryan Dunn.