Daniel, the Demonic & the Lion's Den

Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural. But what happens when we look for wisdom, guidance, protection, or power outside of God?

In this episode of the Everyday Jesus Podcast, Cassie explores what Scripture teaches about divination, witchcraft, sorcery, mediums, astrology, and spiritual counterfeits. Through the stories of Daniel in Babylon, the believers in Ephesus, and other biblical accounts, we'll examine the difference between supernatural experiences and the authority of the one true God.

Daniel refused to compromise his devotion to God, even when obedience led him into the lion's den. Likewise, the believers in Ephesus demonstrated genuine transformation by walking away from practices that conflicted with following Jesus.

This conversation isn't about becoming fascinated with darkness or living in fear. It's about recognizing where we've placed our trust, surrendering anything that competes with our devotion to Jesus, and standing firm in biblical truth.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• What the Bible says about divination, witchcraft, sorcery, mediums, and astrology.
• Why not every supernatural experience comes from God.
• How Daniel modeled faithfulness in a culture of competing beliefs.
• Why following Jesus requires surrender, not simply adding Him to our existing practices.
• How Jesus holds ultimate authority over every power and principality.
• What it means to trust God even when obedience comes at a cost.

The goal isn't to become experts in darkness. It's to know the Light.

Join Cassie as we pursue an everyday, ever-present relationship with Jesus — learning to know Him, love His Word, and live transformed.

Scripture references: Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Daniel 2 and 6; Acts 16:16–18; Acts 19:11–20; Galatians 5:19–21; Ephesians 6:10–18; James 4:7; Colossians 2:13–15.