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Have you ever wondered the difference between black magic and white magic? Or is there really no difference to them at all. Black magic, white magic—they are both working for the devil. Welcome back to the Let’s be friends podcast, with us today is new friend Erika MacDougall—Erika is an ex satanist, turned Orthodox Christian. Before becoming Orthodox, Erika was not only deep in the occult, she was practicing satanist. Participating in black magic, specifically theistic satanism, befriending and working with demons, putting curses on people, and participating in blood rituals. By the grace of God Erika became an Orthodox Christian after a revelation that satanism is the counterfeit to Orthodoxdy. Counterfeit to God Erika and I have a similar story… not everyone makes it out of the occult, the Shepard finds the lost sheep. And all Glory to God he found us! Today Erika is a wife, mother, and founder of Shire skinscare—a different kind of ritual, that of healing and nourishing the skin. In this episode... Ex-satanist Erica McDougall sits down with ex-new ager /occultist Kara Mosher and shares her extraordinary journey from practicing Satanist to Orthodox Christian, revealing the spiritual dangers of the occult and the transformative power of faith. This episode explores the spiritual realm, demonic influence, and the healing found in Orthodoxy. In this episode, Erika MacDougall shares her journey from devotional Satanism to Orthodox Christianity, highlighting the spiritual warfare, demonic manipulation, and the transformative power of faith and sacraments. Discover how her story offers hope and insight into overcoming darkness through Christ. Find Erika's Shire Skincare: https://shireskincare.com/ Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Donate to Kara's Go Fund me https://www.givesendgo.com/support-fo... Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.

Have you ever wondered what the price of "selling your soul" is—or if is that even something you can actually do?  In this episode, Richard Syrett and Kara Mosher explore the mysterious legends surrounding the Beatles, 27 Club, Robert Johnson, the crossroads, and the influence of occult symbolism in music. They delve into the history of Faustian bargains, the manipulation of culture through music, and the hidden messages behind iconic bands like the Beatles. In this episode, Richard Syrett and Kara Mosher explore the influence of music, culture, and psychological warfare on society, focusing on the Beatles' role as a tool of cultural engineering and the broader implications of mind programming, frequency manipulation, and spiritual warfare. At the end of the conversation Richard and Kara also have a heart to heart, sharing personal stories of grief and also the solution to all this madness—the hospital known as the Orthodox church. Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy. https://www.karamosher.com/store Richard Syrett's Podcast Strange Planet: https://www.strangeplanet.ca/ Tales from The Rock ‘n Roll Twilight Zone: Eerie Enigmas and  Supernatural Secrets from Rock's Darkest Corners: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Rock-Roll-Twilight-Zone/dp/1634245490 Find me on Social Media: Instagram → @letsbefriends_podcast                         @herecomestroublexo                          @symbolismsyndrome

The Divine Liturgy is where Heaven meets Earth. The Orthodox Church is the hospital where we come to heal, but does healing really come the way we thought it would?  What if “blessings” are not what you think? What if your grief, your temptations, and your unanswered prayers are all trying to teach you the same thing - how to stop clinging to your own will and start trusting God completely? Welcome back to the Let's be friends podcast. With us today is Father Photios Dumont. Join us as we discuss how the Christian life is not about comfort, control, or getting your way. It is about humility, obedience, thanksgiving, and learning to see suffering through the lens of eternity. If you are carrying loss, wrestling with doubt, or trying to understand what the Orthodox faith really asks of you, this conversation meets you right where you are. In this episode Father Photios shares the story of Saint Paisios telling him that if people will travel anywhere in the world for a surgeon to heal the body, they should be even more willing to travel for someone who can heal the soul. Kara also shares an early update on the acute grief she is going through, only a month after the passing of her spouse of 16 years. The episode also has powerful stories of Mount Athos, Elder Ephraim, Saint Demetrios, Saint Porphyrios, and the saints who shape real lives today - not as history, but as living companions on the journey to salvation. Find Father Photios: https://www.saintdemetrios.com/about-us/clergy Support Kara... Go Fund Me: https://www.givesendgo.com/support-fo... Sign up for the Friendship membership: https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Buy my book Here Comes Trouble: https://www.karamosher.com/store or on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gvIM6ST

The episode starts out with a candid conversation with Kara Mosher and Fr. Turbo Qualls The conversation discusses grief, addiction, conversion, and what it really means to enter the Orthodox Church as a catechumen. The conversation centers on Kara’s experience with her fiancé Jody’s addiction and emergency baptism, then expands into a practical and pastoral discussion of purification, trauma, generational patterns, and healing through sacramental life. Fr. Turbo brings his perspective as an Orthodox priest, addiction studies and trauma counselor, and spiritual father to many converts. Together they explore why people coming from the occult, new age, addiction, and psychological distress need patience, community, and real formation rather than quick fixes. Father Turbo is an Orthodox priest and the rector at St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Kansas City, Missouri: https://stmaryofegypt.net/fr-turbo-qualls Donate to Kara's Go Fund me  https://www.givesendgo.com/support-fo... Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy. https://www.karamosher.com/store

Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Where does our to souls go after our death in this world?  Is "death" really the end? After the unexpected and tragic passing of my spouse two months ago, I have become more curious about what happens to the soul after we pass. Join me in a deep conversation with Father Seraphim Holland about what happens after we die. In this episode, we explore the Orthodox understanding of the soul after death, the significance of prayer for the departed, and the mysteries surrounding Hades, Heaven & Hell, the goal of Paradise, your guardian angel, saints, and the afterlife. Father Seraphim of Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKinney, Texas shares insights on the power of praying for the departed, the meaning and importance of the 40 days after death, and understanding the afterlife, including the concepts of Hades and the toll houses. We also share our own personal grief stories, how faith and prayer can bring comfort and hope through life's challenges and losses. Donate to Father Seraphim of Holland's church St Nicholas Orthodox Church: https://www.orthodox.net/index.html#d...  Donate to Kara's Go Fund me  https://www.givesendgo.com/support-for-kara Find us on Social Media: Instagram →  @seraphimholland                          @herecomestroublexo                           @letsbefriends_podcast Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy. https://www.karamosher.com/store Orthodox Christian Prayers for the Dead https://orthodoxprayers.com/prayers-for-the-dead Daniel's List for Prayers for the Departed - https://orthodoxprayers.com/daniels-list Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest introduction 03:39 Personal stories of loss and the importance of prayer 07:51 Why do we pray for the dead? The love that sustains us 12:01 The Orthodox understanding of the soul and life after death 15:26 The significance of the forty-day commemoration 18:15 Attachments, passions, and their impact on the soul 22:01 Practical ways to pray for the departed 27:43 Death as a return to God and the mystery of divine mercy 34:38 How saints are recognized and their miracles 38:19 The consciousness of the departed and their ability to remember 41:16 Prayers, scripture, and the process of sainthood 43:02 Practical prayer tips and closing thoughts 44:43 Prostrations and Their Spiritual Significance 45:12 Adapting Prostrations for Physical Limitations 46:56 The Role of Prayer in Healing and Salvation 49:31 Understanding the Afterlife: Hades, Purgatory, and Toll Houses 55:02 The Journey of the Soul: From Death to Resurrection 01:01:09 The Meaning of Joyful Sorrow and Grief 01:07:30 Living as Strangers in a World Not Our Home 01:13:48 Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth and Salvation 01:16:00 Prayers for the Living and the Departed 01:20:57 Building a Community and Church for Salvation

Two months ago the love of my life, my best friend and spouse of 16 years, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident. The past two months have been the hardest in my life. I'm going through my "Karapocalypse"... it's more then a mid life crisis, it's the end of my old life. Join me for an open and honest conversation about my experiences and the tragic event of two months ago. Listen to my story and hear why I believe a miracle occurred. And through that miracle, God showed the purpose of life.  In this episode I also discuss my current struggle and how I now understand grief. The most complex, painstaking continuation of the love we have for the people we lost. Many people have asked how they can support and help me right now. Please pray for me. Pray the Lord has mercy on John. Other ways to support me... Go Fund Me: https://www.givesendgo.com/support-fo... Sign up for the Friendship membership: https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/... Buy my book Here Comes Trouble: https://www.karamosher.com/store or on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gvIM6ST Video of Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMt8KoaXbY

In this episode, Father Timothy Pavlatos shares his journey from Orthodox upbringing and academic pursuits in theology and psychology to his deep engagement with spiritual warfare, humility, and mental health. Our conversation explores the “Silent War”—the spiritual battle within the mind, the role of demons versus trauma, and how humility and prayer are essential in overcoming mental and spiritual struggles. We discuss the book “Saint Silouan the Athonite," touching on topics like fighting the evil within our hearts and not outside in the world, the withdrawal of grace from God, why it feels as though we are abandoned by God—how Adam must have felt in the Garden of Eden—and keeping thy mind in hell and despair not. We also discuss the profound opportunity suffering offers us to be sanctified for our salvation. Father Timothy Pavlatos is the pastor of St. Katherine Orthodox Church in Chandler, Arizona. Support the mission of St. Katherine Orthodox Church here: https://stkatherineaz.org/capital-campaign Watch Video on YouTube Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.com

In this episode of the Let’s be friends podcast, we are joined by Anthony Westage. Anthony is the host of the Reversion Podcast and Substack, where he writes about current events, theology concerned with the end of the world, human history, and the final destiny of souls—a place where you can "reclaim your mind in the age of distraction." Join Anthony and me as we discuss the hidden connections between the Protestant Reformation, Kabbalah, and the spiritual evolution of Protestant Christianity. Discover how esoteric beliefs have influenced modern Christianity by weaving their way in through the Protestant Reformation. Explore the deep ties between spirituality, technology, and esoteric traditions, including Kabbalah, the occult, and their influence on modern society and religion. This conversation delves into the history, symbolism, and spiritual implications of these themes, offering a unique perspective on the current spiritual and technological landscape. Watch Video on YouTube Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.comFind guest Anthony Westgate: Twitter The Reversion Substack

Join Michaela Nikolaenko and me as we discuss how our view on spiritual warfare has changed. Michaela and I have a similar path; we are both ex-occultists and ex-Protestants and now newly Orthodox Christians. During our journey into the Orthodox faith, we both fell victim to misconceptions about spiritual warfare. As occultists, we both encountered demons. Not realizing what they truly were yet, we were tricked into believing they were our spiritual "friends," trying to utilize them on our path to healing. Once Christ came into our lives, like many new Christians, we fell into not only Protestantism but also charismatic teaching. This experience gave us a whole other deceptive view on what we initially believed spiritual warfare was. By God’s grace, we both came to understand that what we had been taught about demons and spiritual warfare was not the truth, and we entered the Orthodox Church—the true church. Once there, we realized the true nature of spiritual warfare and that picking up your cross and following Christ meant an ongoing battle, but not with the eternal demons like we once believed—it was warfare within. A lifelong battle not just with demons, but against our passions and sin. Watch Video on Youtube If you enjoy this episode there is also a bonus chat where Michaela and I dive deeper into the topics discussed in this episode. Find it on The Friendship Membership. Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.comMain Topics: The reality of demons and demonic shapeshifting in spiritual warfareThe false origins of UFOs and alien encounters as demonic deceptionsThe importance of spiritual fathers, holy traditions, and the Orthodox approach to salvationThe spiritual significance of suffering, passions, and humility in our spiritual journeyHow to test and discern spiritual experiences through Orthodox spiritual practicesThe false promise of sinless perfection and the reality of ongoing spiritual struggleThe difference between subjective and objective grace in Orthodox spiritualityThe coming false alien invasion and the spiritual deception of the end times

Join Father Seraphim Holland as he shares his journey from grief to grace following the loss of his son, Daniel. Discover how prayer, fasting, and divine signs transformed his suffering into a profound spiritual awakening. This episode delves into the power of intercession, the significance of the 40 days after death, and the importance of fasting and how to fast as an Orthodox Christian. The episode breaks down the spiritual importance of fasting, prostrations, and obedience—keys to spiritual strength amid life's chaos. From the lessons in Eden about desire and disobedience to modern struggles with addiction and pride, Father Seraphim offers practical advice rooted in the ancient teachings of the Church Fathers. You’ll learn why obedience, humility, and consistent prayer are essential for healing and why the saints are still alive, here to help. Perfect for anyone facing grief, doubt, or the temptations of modern life and its passions. If you've ever wondered whether your loved ones are truly gone or how to find meaning in suffering, this conversation provides hope, insight, and a reminder: death is not the end—it's a doorway into eternity. Watch Video on Youtube Donate to Father Seraphim of Holland's church St Nicholas Orthodox Church: https://www.orthodox.net/index.html#d... Father Seraphim's YouTube→    / @orthodoxnet  Father Seraphim's Instagram→   / seraphimholland  Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.com

Welcome back to the Let's be friends podcast, with us today is returning guest and friend Buck Johnson. In this episode Buck and I dive into the mysteries and revelations we are currently facing today. In our convesratioin we discuss the profound book "Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future" by Fathe Serpahim Rose. We also explore the hot topic of UFOs, the controversial Epstein files, and the intricate web of conspiracies laid, meant to trap us and lead us astry. We also unravel the facade of fake Christianity and delve into the profound insights of Father Seraphim Rose, whose teachings illuminate the path to true spiritual awakening. Buck Johnson shares his transformative journey from atheism to Orthodoxy, offering a unique perspective on the spiritual warfare that shapes our world today. Prepare for an eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the very fabric of our existence. Watch Video on Youtube Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.comCounterflow Podcast with Buck Johnson on YouTubeBuck Johnson's Substack

I didn't grow up a Christian; in fact, I never even believed Jesus was real until 5 years ago, when I had a radical encounter with Jesus while I was knee-deep in the occult, working as a psychic medium. Watch the video on YouTube I always believed in God; I just didn't know who he was, so I went searching in the psychedelic realm for him. I didn't like what I thought Christianity was, and since I didn't believe in Jesus, I automatically thought the Bible and Christians were fake too. Most of my life I dealt with mental instability, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and panic attacks. When I was 29 years old, I was misdiagnosed as bipolar. I tried everything to heal myself. It wasn't until I started following Christ that I started to actually change.  I found out after 8 years of being told I was bipolar I'd been misdiagnosed...I was on 20 pills a day at that time. I got off pills during 2020, when the world was experiencing the insanity of COVID-19. As I got off pills, my mind came back alive, and I started questioning reality for the first time in almost a decade. But soon after I fell deeper into the occult. Until 2021, when I had my experience with Christ. This made my worst fear come true—I became a Christian.  Something didn't sit right with me as a new Christian; there were so many denominations all believing something different. I'd been deceived so many times before I was scared I would be again, so I started questioning Christianity. All my questioning led me to the true church, the Orthodox church, where real healing begins. Join me as I share my story of not only why I became a Christian but also why I was baptized this past summer as an Orthodox Christian. Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy. or from my website www.karamosher.com

Welcome back to the Let's be friends podcast. Back on the show, Father Peter Heers is here for part 2 of our chat about baptism.  You may know Father Peter Heers from his popular online and YouTube account, Orthodox Ethos. Father Peter is a priest of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States of America and assistant priest of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God Orthodox Church in Houston, TX. He is also the founder of Uncut Mountain Press. In this episode we discuss the unvarnished truth about Orthodox baptism and the overused practice of economia—what the church fathers truly teach and why modern departures threaten our salvation. When does a deviation undermine the very mysteries of the faith? And how does the historical patristic consensus challenge today's widespread laxity? In this compelling episode, Father Peter Heers unpacks the vital distinction between legitimate economia and dangerous innovations that distort the sacred mysteries. You’ll learn how saints like Saint Basil and Canon 47 of St. Basil of the Council of Trullo uphold the necessity of proper reception for converts and how recent shortcuts risk undermining the divine grace bestowed through authentic sacraments. We break down the crucial criteria set by the church to distinguish temporary pastoral exceptions from systemic errors, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to the Fathers' teachings. In the episode, we discuss Father Peter’s book, The Reception of the Heterodox into the Orthodox Church, which offers clarity on complex issues such as improper reception, rebaptism, and the dangerous shift from canonical practice to ecumenical compromise. You’ll discover why the practice of pouring water instead of immersion is not only heretical but also spiritually perilous, and how saints and councils historically handled such deviations. Join us to understand how the loss of proper baptism and adherence to the church’s tradition risks opening the door to spiritual danger, including the influence of heresies and the rise of anti-Christian forces. Equip yourself with the knowledge to defend the divine mysteries with confidence, and help restore the sacred posture of the church in our tumultuous times. Watch video on YouTube Make sure to listen to part 1: "The Hidden History of the Great Schism & It’s Impact on Christian Unity Today" Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.Father Peter Resources & Links: Uncut Mountain PressOrthodox Survival Course by Father HeersThe Way of a PilgrimOrthodox Ethos YouTube ChannelChristianities Documentary Project Connect with Father Peter Heers:

Welcome back to the Let's be friends podcast. With us today is Father Peter Heers.  You may know Father Peter Heers from his popular online and YouTube account, Orthodox Ethos. Father Peter is a priest of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States of America and assistant priest of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God Orthodox Church in Houston, TX. He is also the founder of Uncut Mountain Press.  In this episode he unpacks why the ancient Church insisted on baptism, chrismation, and communion happening together—and what’s at stake when modern churches split these sacraments apart. You’ll discover how the divine energies and the patristic consensus affirm that initiation into Christ can only be fully realized within the Orthodox faith. His insights draw from centuries of tradition, ecumenical councils, and the unbroken apostolic link that defines true Christian unity. We break down the theological error of Protestant "baptism alone" and explore the dangerous drift caused by Western schisms, especially the Great Schism of 1054 and the Papacy’s unilateral authority. Father Peter discusses the heresies that led to Christ’s Church fracturing, the influence of the filioque, and how ecumenism is paving a way toward a false global unity—one that risks aligning with the Antichrist’s heretical deception. Watch video on YouTube Make sure to listen to part 2: "The Surprising Link Between Western Heresies and Orthodox Baptismal Practices" Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.Father Peter Resources & Links: Uncut Mountain PressOrthodox Survival Course by Father HeersThe Way of a PilgrimOrthodox Ethos YouTube ChannelChristianities Documentary ProjectConnect with Father Peter Heers: TwitterFacebookWebsite

Welcome back to the Let’s be friends podcast with us today is Father Paul Truebenbach. Father Paul is the presiding priest of St. Peter and Paul’s Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. You may know Father Paul from his popular YouTube channel, where he discusses life-changing Orthodox books, the lives of the Saints, and shares his 15 part Catechism series.  In our episode today we discuss "the good struggle." Struggle is an essential part of the true Christian life. If we truly are to pick up our cross and follow Christ, we should expect trials and tribulations—the hard part? Being able to count them all as joy. Watch video on YouTube Summary In this engaging conversation, Father Paul Truebenbach shares his journey to Orthodoxy, the significance of suffering, and the role of demons in spiritual warfare. He emphasizes the importance of struggle in faith, the necessity of humility, and the transformative power of grace. Through personal testimonies and insights, the discussion explores the depth of Orthodox Christianity and the call to experience God beyond mere intellectual understanding.  In this enlightening conversation, Fr. Paul Truebenbach and Kara Mosher explore the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and the Orthodox faith. They discuss how to transform personal struggles, such as anxiety and depression, into opportunities for prayer and compassion. The conversation delves into the complexities of the human person, the importance of humility and obedience, and the dangers of over-medication in modern society.  They also touch on the role of psychedelics in spiritual experiences, emphasizing the need for discernment and the ultimate pursuit of a relationship with Christ. Find Father Paul Truebenbach: YoutubeSaints Peter & Paul Orthodox ChurchLife Changing Orthodox BooksCatechism Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.