Can Christians experience demonic oppression? How do you discern the voice of the Holy Spirit from your own thoughts... or from spiritual deception? And what does the Bible actually teach about spiritual warfare?

In this episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh Doyle sits down with Dr. Karl Payne, a pastor, author, and teacher who has spent more than 40 years ministering to people struggling with spiritual oppression. Drawing from decades of biblical study and real-life ministry, Dr. Payne shares why he believes many Christians misunderstand spiritual warfare—and how subtle deception often targets the mind long before anyone realizes what's happening.

Together they explore difficult but important questions:

• Can a Christian be demonized?

• How do you recognize deceptive thoughts?

• What are "strongholds" according to Scripture?

• Can occult involvement, habitual sin, or generational patterns open doors?

• How should followers of Jesus respond without living in fear?

Rather than sensationalizing the topic, this conversation continually points back to the authority of Scripture, the finished work of Christ, and the hope believers have in Jesus.

Whether you're skeptical, curious, or have personally wrestled with spiritual attacks, this episode will challenge you to think biblically and encourage you to stand confidently in the victory Christ has already won.

// Topics Covered //

• Can Christians experience demonic oppression?

• Spiritual warfare and the battlefield of the mind

• Recognizing deceptive thoughts

• Strongholds and biblical freedom

• Generational sin and spiritual influence

• The dangers of occult practices

• Discerning God's voice from deception

• Walking in the authority of Christ

• Practical encouragement for believers

// Resources Mentioned //

► Book: "Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance"

https://a.co/d/02iPu6GH

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What if the spiritual world is far more real than most of us realize?

While traveling through Egypt, Erik Ouimette witnessed stories that challenge everything many Western Christians believe about spiritual warfare, miracles, and the power of Jesus. From a woman who woke up with mysterious snake bite wounds after terrifying nightly attacks, to villages where the gospel is transforming lives in the middle of centuries of darkness, these are firsthand accounts that are difficult to forget.

But this conversation isn't just about the supernatural.

It's about ordinary believers risking everything to follow Christ. It's about poor churches sacrificing to free families trapped in generational slavery. It's about an 82-year-old Muslim man who finally found Jesus after decades of rejecting the gospel. And it's about what the global Church can teach us about faith, courage, and trusting God in impossible circumstances.

If you've ever wondered whether miracles still happen, how Christians live in some of the darkest places on earth, or what spiritual warfare actually looks like, this episode will both challenge and encourage your faith.

// In this episode //

• A chilling encounter with spiritual oppression in Egypt

• Can demons affect the physical world?

• How Christians are planting churches across the Middle East

• The inspiring generosity of Egyptian believers

• An incredible salvation story 82 years in the making

• Why Western Christians have so much to learn from the global Church

• How God is moving in places most people never see

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you: You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

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#faith #christianpodcast #spiritualwarfare #egypt #demons #jesus #testimony #miracles #christianity #nolongernomads #paranormal #paranormalactivity

They removed an alien implant from a man who had been abducted at age five — it had been in his body for 40 years, and what happened in that operating room is unlike anything you've heard on this show.

Government hearings. Alleged crash retrievals. Non-human biologics. Ancient giants. Genesis 6. The days of Noah. In one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've ever had on No Longer Nomads, L.A. Marzulli joins Josh Doyle to explore the intersection of biblical prophecy, the supernatural, and the modern UFO phenomenon.

For more than 30 years, Marzulli has researched alleged alien encounters, abduction reports, the Nephilim, ancient archaeology, and the biblical worldview surrounding the paranormal. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges listeners to examine Scripture, question popular narratives, and wrestle with one of the most controversial topics facing the Church today.

Together, they discuss:

• Are UFOs/UAPs real?

• Is modern disclosure preparing the world for something bigger?

• What did Jesus mean when He said it would be "like the days of Noah"?

• Are the Nephilim connected to today's supernatural claims?

• Could aliens actually be interdimensional beings?

• How should Christians think about Roswell, government disclosure, and spiritual deception?

• What role does Genesis 6 play in understanding the end times?

• How should believers respond without fear—but with discernment?

Whether you're deeply interested in biblical prophecy, fascinated by the UFO phenomenon, or simply trying to understand how faith intersects with today's headlines, this episode will leave you with questions you'll be thinking about long after it ends.

⚠️ **Disclaimer:** The views expressed by our guest are his own and are presented for discussion and exploration. We encourage every listener to examine the Scriptures, think critically, and seek truth with discernment.

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you: You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► L.A. Marzulli YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarzulli/featured

► L.A. Marzulli Website and Media

https://lamarzulli.net/

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#ChristianPodcast #UFO #UAP #Nephilim #Genesis6 #BiblicalProphecy #EndTimes #Supernatural #Faith #NoLongerNomads #disclosureday #extraterrestrial #aliens #spiritualwarfare

You thought you knew your family… until one conversation changed everything.

At 17 years old, Brook Mosser sat down for what seemed like an ordinary family meeting. Minutes later, his entire world shattered. His father revealed he had been living a secret double life for most of their marriage, leaving Brook questioning everything he thought was true—his family, his identity, and even his faith.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Brook shares how childhood wounds, hidden pain, and family dysfunction shaped his journey—and how Jesus met him in the middle of it all. From navigating betrayal and broken trust to learning how to build a healthy marriage and family culture, Brook offers hope for anyone trying to break generational cycles and become the person they never had growing up.

We also dive into practical parenting, the importance of repair and forgiveness in the home, emotional health, therapy, spiritual formation, and why becoming a great husband or father starts with doing the hard work of healing yourself. Whether you're married, raising kids, preparing for family life, or carrying wounds from your own upbringing, this conversation is filled with wisdom, grace, and encouragement.

This is a conversation about redemption, healing, and the kind of forgiveness that can transform a family tree.

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation. From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption this podcast is here to remind you. You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► Intentional Parenting Podcast

https://www.intentionalparents.org/podcast

► Intentional Fatherhood Podcast

https://www.intentionalfatherhood.org/

► Sowing a Hidden Seed Devotional Book

https://www.intentionalparents.org/store-Pd9zj-HuwW0/p/devotional

► No Longer Nomads Merch + Support

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#NoLongerNomads #Parenting #Fatherhood #Marriage #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #FamilyHealing #SpiritualGrowth #BrookMosser #IntentionalParenting

In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh sits down with Zach Duke (better known as "World Cup Dad") to unpack one of the most unbelievable stories we've ever featured. After years of chronic illness, depression, lost discipline, and feeling far from the man he knew God had called him to be, Zach found himself at a breaking point in a coffee shop. What happened next changed everything.

With no soccer background, no elite training, and nearly 40 extra pounds on his frame, Zach felt God call him to pursue an impossible goal: play in a World Cup. What followed was a journey of radical obedience, early mornings, relentless discipline, public accountability, miraculous opportunities, professional soccer contracts, ministry breakthroughs, and a faith that refused to quit.

This conversation is about far more than sports. It's about becoming the husband, father, and disciple God created you to be. It's about confronting fear, overcoming excuses, embracing hard work, and discovering what can happen when you fully surrender your "yes" to God.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still redeem lost years, reignite your passion, or use your life in ways you never imagined, this episode is for you.

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you: You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► World Cup Dad Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/worldcupdad/

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#Faith #ChristianPodcast #WorldCupDad #Motivation #NoLongerNomads #Discipline #Purpose #Jesus #Fatherhood #WorldCup

What if the biggest spiritual deception in the Church isn’t coming from outside the Church—but from ideas hiding inside it?

In this eye-opening conversation, Josh sits down with Christian apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to uncover the surprising history behind the New Thought movement, manifestation, the Law of Attraction, prosperity teachings, and the subtle ways these ideas have woven themselves into modern Christian culture.

Melissa shares her own journey from embracing New Thought beliefs while attending church every Sunday to discovering that many of the ideas she trusted were leading her away from biblical truth. What began with a conversation with Jehovah’s Witnesses turned into a deep investigation of cults, spiritual deception, critical thinking, and the question every believer must wrestle with: How do we know what’s true?

Together, they explore the rise of manifestation culture, the connection between self-help philosophy and spiritual movements, the influence of prosperity theology, and why so many Christians unknowingly adopt beliefs that sound biblical but aren’t. Melissa also addresses one of the most challenging questions she receives: What do you do when occult practices seem to “work”?

Whether you've heard terms like "manifestation," "positive affirmations," and "Law of Attraction," or you're simply trying to develop greater discernment in a world filled with competing spiritual voices, this conversation will challenge you to think deeply, test what you believe, and cling to truth.

This is a conversation about deception, discernment, suffering, truth, and the freedom found in following Christ—not cultural spirituality.

// Topics Covered //

•Melissa Dougherty’s testimony

•New Thought vs. New Age

•Manifestation and the Law of Attraction

•Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith teachings

•The roots of modern self-help culture

•Spiritual deception in Christian circles

•Why false teachings can appear to “work”

•Discernment, apologetics, and critical thinking

•The pursuit of truth in a culture of feelings

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you:You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► Melissa Dougherty

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty

► "Happy Lies" Book on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310368863?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_2RFVV21XC42S2XD3DQ4G&bestFormat=true

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#Christianity #MelissaDougherty #Manifestation #NewThought #Apologetics #Discernment #NoLongerNomads #FaithAndCulture #LawOfAttraction #BiblicalTruth

Most people can spot lust. Most people can spot greed in someone else. But what if the most dangerous sins are the ones hiding in plain sight?

In this powerful conversation, Josh sits down with bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko to unpack the surprising history behind the Seven Deadly Sins—and why they remain just as relevant today as they were 1,600 years ago. Together, they explore how early Christians fled into the desert to escape temptation, only to discover a terrifying truth: the real battle wasn't around them... it was within them.

From pride, envy, and wrath to greed, gluttony, and spiritual apathy, Levi reveals how these "nest sins" quietly create entire ecosystems of destruction in our hearts. You'll learn why anger can become a foothold for the enemy, how greed disguises itself as ambition, why envy is more dangerous than jealousy, and how sloth may have less to do with laziness and more to do with spiritual disengagement.

This episode is a deep dive into spiritual warfare, disordered loves, repentance, and the daily battle to keep Christ at the center of our lives. If you've ever wondered why certain struggles keep resurfacing, or how the enemy gains influence through seemingly small compromises, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Because the goal isn't behavior modification. It's reordered love.

// In this episode //

* The surprising origin of the Seven Deadly Sins

* How "nest sins" create bigger patterns of destruction

* The connection between anger and spiritual warfare

* Why greed is one of the hardest sins to recognize

* The hidden dangers of envy and comparison

* How sloth differs from simple laziness

* Why pride is the root beneath every other sin

* Practical ways to overcome disordered desires

* The role of confession, repentance, and the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you:

You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► Levi' Lusko's Ministryhttps://levilusko.com/

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#christianpodcast #spiritualwarfare #sevendeadlysins #levilusko #nolongernomads #ozempic #health

What if the anxiety you feel isn’t random… but a signal that your soul is starving for peace?

In this powerful conversation, pastor and author Jonny Ardavanis joins No Longer Nomads to unpack why so many people today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and spiritually numb — even while constantly connected.

From doomscrolling and panic attacks to parenting fears, uncertainty about the future, and the pressure to “hold it all together,” Jonny explains why anxiety has become the background noise of modern life… and why Scripture offers something deeper than temporary coping mechanisms.

This isn’t a surface-level “just pray more” conversation.It’s about learning how to anchor your mind in the character of God when life feels chaotic.

We talk about:

* Why anxiety is one of the most common struggles in the Bible

* How social media and nonstop information are reshaping our minds

* The hidden difference between concern and sinful anxiety

* Why many Christians feel spiritually exhausted

* How renewing your mind actually works

* The power of prayer, meditation, and abiding in God daily

* Parenting, suffering, work, burnout, and trusting God in uncertainty

Jonny also opens up about personal trials, raising children, ministry, and why peace is not found in controlling life — but in trusting the One who already holds it together.

If you’ve been battling anxiety, fear, mental exhaustion, or just feel spiritually dry… this episode will meet you right where you are.

// About No Longer Nomads //

Real stories. Raw truth. Gospel-centered transformation.From former Muslims meeting Jesus, to people breaking free from cults, to stories of survival and redemption—this podcast is here to remind you:

You were never meant to wander alone.

// Resources //

► Dial In Ministries

https://www.dialinministries.org

► Jonny’s book: "Consider the Lilies"

https://a.co/d/02SACdqy

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