136. ROAR’ing Through the Concept of Ghosts (rebroadcast)
Oct 28, 2025
Summary
On this episode, we are revisiting the concept of ghosts. Every year around this time, we start to see more depictions, decorations, and stories about ghosts —and your kids may be hearing more about them at school. But what are they? We will be examining the idea of ghosts using our ROAR method. What are they? What are the common misconceptions around ghosts and the supernatural? What does the bible say about ghosts and how are Christians supposed to engage this topic? Our hope is that you will be able to use the tools outlined in this episode to help the young ones in your care to be able to recognize the falsities in the messaging and be able to clearly defend their faith and protect their minds.
Main Points Covered
How does the world see ghosts?
What is a ghost truly?
How are we to interact with the truth and lies around “ghosts”?
How can we navigate elements of the spiritual realm with our kids?
Paranormal: Supernatural phenomena that exist beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.
Ghost: Commonly believed to be a disembodied human spirit that can be anchored to an individual, place, or object. A biblical understanding of “ghosts” is that they are, in most cases, a demonic presence.
EVP: Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are sounds found on electronic recordings that are interpreted as spirit voices
Residual energy: A “spiritual GIF” an energy that replays the same action over and over again.
Medium: A person reputedly able to make contact with the world of spirits, especially while in a state of trance.
Demonic Oppression: When the presence and power of a demon influence the body and mind of a person.
Occult: In the broadest sense, it is a category of supernatural beliefs and practices that encourage the interaction with demonic spirits and forces.
Necromancy: The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.
Dia De Los Muertos: A Hispanic celebration of the life of lost loved ones which traditionally has elements of practicing necromancy.
Quotable Quotes
“An entity that is not affirming, submitting, or promoting the truth of God, is not angelic. It is demonic.” – Amy Davison
“When someone passes, be honest with your child about death but also point back to the beauty and the hope that is within Christ. Because there is immense hope in Christ, beyond the grave.” – Amy Davison
“Talk to [your kids] about ghosts. What do you know about ghosts? What have you heard about them? What is interesting to you about ghosts? What questions do you have about it? And then explore those questions with them.” – Amy Davison
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
The Lent Project, presented by Biola University’s Center for Christianity, Culture, & the Arts (CCCA), can be found here: http://ccca.biola.edu/lent/2020/.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 27: Illusions of Equality
Jun 02, 2018
How should we define “equality”? Is equality the highest good? It’s important to remember that language – and how we define terms – does matter…
In her article, “Illusions of Equality,” Elizabeth Scalia reminds us that true equality exists only within the Triune God.
True equality exists only within the Triune God. Share on X
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 26: The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible
Feb 12, 2018
Hey everyone! The latest Mama Bear podcast (Episode 28) encourages you to check out a recent blog post by Michael J. Kruger: “The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible.”
There seems to be a trend among those who no longer consider themselves traditional, evangelical Christians; Kruger suggests many of them have followed the same basic steps in what he calls the “de-conversion playbook.”
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 25: Should Parents Let their Children Believe in Santa Claus?
Dec 24, 2017
Telling our kids the truth about Santa Claus doesn’t have to ruin Christmas! But not being truthful about Santa now could end up causing them to question what we have told them about God later on.
William Lane Craig offers his advice on this very question in this Audio Apologetics Blog: “Should Parents Let their Children Believe in Santa Claus?”
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 24: Enjoy the Distinctly Christian Holiday We Call Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2017
Most people know that Christmas and Easter are Christian holidays, but what about Thanksgiving? What would you say to someone who claims that Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday?
We explore this topic by taking a stroll through history in “Enjoy the Distinctly Christian Holiday We Call Thanksgiving,” by J. Warner Wallace.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 23: The Top Five Reasons Faith is Not What You Think It Is
Nov 13, 2017
Have you ever hesitated when using the word “faith” in a conversation? Perhaps others may think you are talking about something not based on reason or evidence. It’s important to remember that definitions need to be clear before we can have a meaningful discussion!
This week’s AAB takes a look at the most common misconceptions in “The Top Five Reasons Faith is Not What You Think It Is.”
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
This is the video mentioned by the author, in which Dr. Jordan Peterson and PhD student Christine Brophy discuss their research on political correctness and Social Justice Warriors: https://youtu.be/x_fBYROA7Hk
What the heck is going on with free speech on college campuses?! @profyancey answers. Share on X
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
AAB Episode 15: For All the Moms Overwhelmed by Raising Christian Kids in a Secular World
May 13, 2017
For all the moms who were so overwhelmed that they couldn’t even read Natasha’s fabulous article, pop in some headphones and listen instead! And be encouraged. You are not alone.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.
Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.