In this week’s conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the fact that a lot of people today believe magic can play a role in their relationships. A recent survey revealed some interesting beliefs surrounding magic and love. The results were captured in an article written by Emma Patterson titled “64% of Gen Z Have Tried Something Spiritual, Psychic, or ‘Witchy’ for Love. It really is shocking how much thinking like this is invading our culture today.

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As Alexis mentioned, this is not the first time that the world of the supernatural has been a topic on the podcast. Here are some past episodes that we suggest you check out if you missed them: CCP180: On Magic, CCP171: On Halloween, CCP151: On Spirits and Ghosts and CCP11: On Wicca.

Dr. White also delivered a message series at Mecklenburg Community Church to help people have a better understanding of our world and the spiritual realm. You can find the installments of the series “Paranormal” HERE. There was another article that Dr. White mentioned that was discussed in today’s episode. Written by Syeda Khaula Saad in Cosmopolitan, it’s titled “An Etsy Witch Talks Love and Devotion Spells.” And finally, Dr. White made reference to the writings of Pitirim A. Sorokin, and particularly his lengthy four-volume work Social and Cultural Dynamics.

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