Veteran journalist Billy Hallowell investigates the supernatural, revealing the truth about demons, ghosts, and why Christians must stop opening doors to evil.In this episode: We sit down with Billy Hallowell, host at CBN News and Faithwire, for a deep dive into the intersection of journalism and the supernatural. Billy shares his origin story of starting in media after the Columbine shooting and how he transitioned from politics to investigating miracles and spiritual warfare. We tackle the controversial topics many churches avoid: Are ghosts real or are they demons in disguise? Can Christians watch horror movies or celebrate Halloween? Billy also discusses the "open doors" of marijuana and drugs, the terrifying future of AI (and why humans might marry robots), and how to distinguish between mental health struggles and spiritual oppression.About Billy Hallowell: Role: Host/Journalist at CBN News & Faithwire Author of: Playing with Fire, Armageddon Code Known for: Investigating the supernatural, covering faith and culture, and documenting modern-day miracles.🔗 Connect with Billy Hallowell: Website: https://billyhallowell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyhallowell/⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Billy Hallowell? 01:00 - Billy’s Testimony: From Columbine to CBN News 05:30 - Investigating the Supernatural: Why a Journalist Looked into Demons 09:45 - The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6) 14:20 - Politics vs. The Gospel: Why We Are Distracted 19:00 - Are Miracles Still Happening Today? (Investigating the Evidence) 24:30 - The "Desensitization" of Miracles: Why We Don't See God in Nature 29:00 - The Hard Question: Why Doesn't God Heal Everyone? 34:15 - Why Miracles Happen More in the Third World than the West 38:00 - Medical Science is a Gift from God (Giving Credit Where Due) 41:45 - Billy’s Dark Night of the Soul: Battling Spiritual Depression 46:30 - Mental Illness vs. Demonic Oppression: How to Tell the Difference 51:00 - "Opening Doors": How Sin and Trauma Invite the Demonic 55:20 - The Marijuana Debate: Is it a Sin to Get High? 59:40 - Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? (The Dark Reality) 01:03:00 - Horror Movies: Why You Should Avoid "Demonic Entertainment" 01:05:30 - AI and the Future: Will Humans Marry Robots? 01:09:45 - Are Angels Real? (And How to Ask for Protection) 01:12:00 - Billy’s Legacy: Pointing People to Jesus📚 Resources Mentioned: "Playing with Fire" (Book)"Investigating the Supernatural" (Movie): https://www.cbn.com/ Into the Supernatural Podcast🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featuredThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #BillyHallowell #PathOfTheCross #SpiritualWarfare #Demons #Miracles #Supernatural #Halloween #Christianity #CBNNews #FaithAndCulture #MentalHealth #BiblicalWorldview #Occult#POTCP Episode #25

Former ESPN sports reporter turned online pastor Dave Adamson explains why AI is the "apprentice" the church needs and debunks the myth that Jesus was a carpenter.In this episode: We sit down with "Aussie Dave" Adamson, Director of Orange Australia and YouVersion Australia, for a fascinating conversation on the intersection of faith, technology, and ancient history. Dave shares his powerful testimony of overcoming childhood abuse and leaving a dream career in sports media to become one of the world's first online pastors. We dive deep into the ethics of AI in ministry, why online church is "real" church, and the Hebrew meaning of "Shalom." Dave also drops a bombshell historical theory: Jesus wasn't a carpenter, he was a stonemason—and explains how that changes everything about our faith.About Dave Adamson: Role: Director of Orange Australia & New Zealand, Director of YouVersion Australia Author of: MetaChurch, Chasing the Light Known for: Pioneering online ministry strategies, photography, and teaching the Jewish context of the Bible.🔗 Connect with Dave Adamson: Website: https://daveadamson.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is "Aussie Dave" Adamson? 01:00 - Dave’s Testimony: Overcoming Childhood Abuse & Finding Jesus 06:30 - Leaving a Dream Job at ESPN to Become a Pastor 10:45 - How Young People Can Share the Gospel (You Don't Need to Know Everything) 14:15 - The Power of Humility: "I Don't Know, Let's Find Out Together" 18:00 - Defining Biblical Humility: Occupying Your God-Given Space 22:30 - The Most Important Hebrew Word: "Shema" (Hear & Obey) 28:00 - The Power of Remembrance Stones in Your Faith Walk 34:00 - Why Men Should Listen to Their Wives (The Voice of God) 39:00 - Healing from Trauma: Scars Prove the Healer Exists 45:00 - The "Wilderness" vs. The "Desert": What Words Actually Mean 50:30 - Bringing Heaven to Earth: The Kingdom is NOW 55:00 - What "Shalom" Really Means (It's Not Just Peace) 58:30 - The Stonemason Theory: Was Jesus Actually a Builder? 01:04:00 - Online Church vs. Physical Church: The "Tension" to Manage 01:10:00 - Is AI Demonic? The "Apprentice Intern" Strategy for Ministry 01:16:00 - The Future of the Church: Why 2026 is an Exciting Time for Faith 01:21:00 - Dave’s Legacy: A Learner Until the End📚 Resources Mentioned: YouVersion Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/ MetaChurch (Book)🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featuredThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #DaveAdamson #PathOfTheCross #OnlineChurch #ArtificialIntelligence #ChurchTech #BibleHistory #HebrewContext #YouVersion #FaithAndTech #StonemasonJesus #Testimony #ChristianLeadership #MetaChurch #POTCP Episode #24

Pastor Greg Ford opens up about the "overwhelming" season of raising two sons with autism while leading a growing church, and why men must fight for their mental health.In this episode: We sit down with Greg Ford, Lead Pastor of One Church in Columbus, Ohio, for a raw conversation on leadership, resilience, and the "messy" work of building community. Greg shares his unique testimony of starting a church while working at a gym, the spiritual impact of the Ohio State football team (including TreVeyon Henderson and C.J. Stroud), and why he stepped into a boxing ring to prove a point about spiritual warfare. We dive deep into the silent struggles of pastors, the danger of "Christian Atheism," and how to navigate the mental health crisis without losing your faith. Greg also challenges men to reject the "looks-maxing" vanity trend and find their true identity in Christ.About Greg Ford: Role: Lead Pastor at One Church (Columbus, OH) Known for: "The Tony Robbins of the Church," bridging faith and high performance, and mental health advocacy.🔗 Connect with Pastor Greg Ford: Website: https://one.church⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Pastor Greg Ford? 01:00 - Greg’s Testimony: From Football Player to "The Gym Pastor" 05:30 - Building a Church from Scratch: The "Scanning Keys" Strategy 09:40 - The "Overwhelming" Reality of Ministry and Parenting 14:15 - How to Disciple "Baby Christians" into Maturity 18:30 - The Ohio State Football Revival: How Faith Spread in the Locker Room 23:45 - The "Parable of the Sower": Why You Can't Control the Outcome 28:00 - Mental Health in the Church: Why We Need More Than Just Prayer 34:15 - Greg’s Personal Battle: Parenting Two Sons with Autism 40:00 - How to Fight for Your Marriage When Life Gets Hard 46:30 - The "Looks-Maxing" Trend: Why Men Are Obsessed with Vanity 54:00 - Discipline vs. Motivation: How to sustain Your Walk with Jesus 01:00:00 - Finding Your Purpose: Discovery vs. Dynamic Growth 01:08:00 - Can You Miss God’s Will? (The Theology of Regret) 01:13:30 - The Boxing Match: Why a Pastor Stepped into the Ring 01:19:00 - Greg’s Legacy: Faithfulness Over Fame📚 Resources Mentioned: One Church Columbus: https://one.churchConnect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkA The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #GregFord #PathOfTheCross #MentalHealth #AutismParenting #OneChurchColumbus #OhioStateFootball #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndFitness #PastorsInBoxing #SpiritualWarfare #MenOfGod #BiblicalMasculinity #ChurchCulture#POTCP Episode 23