Witchcraft is no longer hiding in the shadows. From Disney movies and social media to manifestation, astrology, and New Age spirituality, occult practices are becoming increasingly normalized in mainstream culture. In this episode of Cultish, Jeremiah Roberts sits down with former occultist and author Jac Marino to explore the rise of modern witchcraft, its growing influence on popular culture, and the spiritual deception lurking behind its promises of empowerment, healing, and enlightenment.

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What happens when the pursuit of spiritual power leads deeper into darkness?

Drawing from her experiences with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, ritual magic, spirit guides, and ceremonial invocations, Jac exposes the lies that once held her captive. Together, they unpack the ancient deception behind modern occultism, the dangerous allure of forbidden knowledge, and the false promise of self-salvation. Ultimately, Jac shares how the truth of the gospel shattered the darkness and revealed that genuine freedom and redemption are found in Jesus Christ alone.

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In this episode of Cultish, evangelist Samuel Torres returns to share his experiences ministering in Mormon Utah. From being detained and handcuffed by LDS security to being barred from speaking with members of the Tabernacle Choir, Samuel recounts the opposition he has encountered. We also examine the fundamental differences between Mormonism and biblical Christianity.

What happens when the biblical gospel confronts Mormonism at Temple Square?

Why would a church claiming to follow Christ seek to silence those proclaiming Him?

Samuel shares how his relationships with Latter-day Saints have opened doors for meaningful conversations despite increasing opposition. We discuss the spiritual realities of evangelism in Utah, the dangers of false doctrine, and the importance of discerning the true Christ from a counterfeit. Ultimately, this conversation points to the sufficiency of Christ and salvation through faith in Him alone.

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In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Samuel Torres to discuss his journey from serving in the Air Force to becoming a full-time missionary in Mormon country. Samuel shares how his passion for apologetics and studying Mormonism led his family to Utah. Together, they explore the challenges of evangelizing Latter-day Saints and the importance of grounding apologetics in Scripture.

Why would someone leave behind a military career to evangelize Mormons?

Is atheism itself a form of counterfeit worship?

Andrew and Samuel examine the biblical foundations of evangelism, the dangers of idolatry, and humanity's suppression of the truth. They discuss why philosophical arguments alone cannot replace the proclamation of the gospel. Through Samuel's testimony, this conversation challenges Christians to boldly proclaim Christ in a world of competing beliefs.

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In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Vocab Malone examine the claims of Islamic apologetics and their contradictions with biblical Christianity. Drawing from recent debates with Muslim apologists, Vocab challenges the claim that Muhammad was prophesied in Scripture and exposes the theological problems with Islamic interpretations of the Bible.

Was Muhammad really prophesied in the Bible?

Can the Quran withstand scrutiny when compared to the Scriptures it claims to affirm?

The conversation also examines Muhammad's moral character, the authority of the Quran, and controversial Islamic teachings on marriage and adoption. Join us as we dismantle the arguments of Islamic apologetics and defend the truth of Jesus Christ and His Gospel.

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In this episode of Cultish, we’re joined by Jason Contino to examine controversial passages in the New World Translation and how the Watchtower’s translation choices affect key biblical texts concerning the deity of Jesus Christ.

Did the Watchtower rewrite the Bible to fit its theology?

What happens when we compare the NWT with the original biblical languages?

Jason walks us through passages such as John 1:1 and Colossians 1 to uncover what the text actually says about the identity and deity of Christ.

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In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Vocab Malone to examine the rise of “Neo-Mormon” apologetics through Vocab’s recent debates with Jacob Hansen and Hayden Carroll. They discuss how modern LDS apologists approach Joseph Smith, the King Follett Discourse, the Lectures on Faith, the nature of God, and whether these newer arguments are consistent with historic Mormonism.

Has Mormon apologetics fundamentally changed?

Can modern LDS defenders distance themselves from Joseph Smith’s teachings while still claiming his prophetic authority?

Andrew and Vocab also break down the debate over biblical authority, the canon of Scripture, and the LDS demand for an “adjudicating body” to determine what counts as Scripture. Along the way, they contrast a controlled religious text with the transmission of the biblical text and ask whether Mormonism can consistently challenge the Christian canon without first defending its own claims to authority.

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In this episode of Cultish, Andrew is joined once again by former Jehovah’s Witness and current pastor Jason Cantino to examine the Watchtower Society’s history of end-times predictions and failed prophecies. From the movement’s roots in the aftermath of the Great Disappointment to the expectations surrounding 1914, 1925, and 1975, they trace how prophetic claims were made, how Jehovah’s Witnesses responded to them, and how those claims were later reinterpreted when the expected events failed to occur. Along the way, they compare these claims with the biblical tests for prophecy found in Deuteronomy and ask what standard should be used when an organization claims to speak on God’s behalf.

What happens when an organization claiming to represent God makes predictions that fail to come true?

Should our ultimate authority rest in a religious organization—or in the Word of God itself?

This conversation is about more than constructing a historical timeline or winning an argument with a Jehovah’s Witness. Andrew and Jason challenge listeners to examine the authority of the Governing Body, consider the real-life consequences these teachings can have, and ultimately turn their attention to Jesus Christ and the biblical gospel. Their stated goal is not to attack Jehovah’s Witnesses personally, but to encourage listeners to test what they have been taught against Scripture and place their faith in Christ rather than an organization.

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In this special Cultish news report, we examine the major September 2026 change to the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ blood transfusion policy, which now treats receiving red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma as a matter of personal conscience while continuing to prohibit transfusions of whole blood. Jason joins us to trace the history of the Watch Tower Society’s blood doctrine from its 1945 prohibition through decades of revisions, including the distinction between major blood components and smaller fractions. We also revisit the haunting May 22, 1994 Awake! issue, “Youths Who Put God First,” which featured children who died after refusing blood transfusions and were presented by the organization as examples of faithfulness.

Finally, we ask what this latest change means for Jehovah’s Witnesses today and contrast the organization’s evolving policies with the Christian hope of forgiveness, eternal life, and the finished sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

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