Inside Stories of Possession, Evil — and Healing: Official Trailer for the Playing With Fire Podcast

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Evil is real. But are demons active today? Can evil inhabit human beings? Is exorcism real? Join investigative journalist Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity through the harrowing stories of people who believe that have experienced ultimate evil, fought a battle they never expected — and have found healing. Premiere episodes coming this month!
This podcast is based on Hallowell's book, "Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts."

Released on 15 Oct 2021

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