Cases and Curses From Witchcraft

⬇Please Support The Demonologist Podcast for Only $5/month!⬇ Join us on Patreon: Questions Answered, Bonus Content, Monthly Giveaways, Live Zoom Hangouts, and more!   / thedemonologistpodcast   In this episode of the Demonologist Podcast, religious demonologist Adam Blai dives into several compelling cases of witchcraft, curses, and spiritual warfare, highlighting how these unseen forces can impact everyday life with dramatic effects. As a seasoned expert, Blai clarifies the true nature of witchcraft and black magic, framing them as dangerous acts of asking demons for favors—a path that inevitably leads to destructive consequences. He unpacks the critical distinction between possession and mere spiritual influence, emphasizing that while true possession can dominate a person's body and lower faculties, it can never conquer their intellect or free will. To illustrate these dangers, Blai shares the gripping case of a young woman who was possessed after reading tarot cards for the very first time, a crisis triggered by ancestral curses and the improper use of spiritual authority. Drawing from both real-world experience and theological foundations, the episode explores how curses manifest physically and spiritually, sharing examples of ritual actions performed over food and objects. Blai grounds these modern anxieties in the biblical foundation of God's permissive will, citing the Book of Job to explain why demonic activity is allowed to occur. Ultimately, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual protections available to believers. Blai emphasizes that living in a state of grace, maintaining a strong life of faith, and engaging in regular prayer are the ultimate defenses against demonic influence. He concludes with practical, everyday advice for spiritual safety: stay close to God, bless and protect your food, and strictly avoid any objects or foods associated with black magic. HAVE QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS? Join Adam Blai on Patreon Patreon:   / thedemonologistpodcast   GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-th... Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to recent questions about witchcraft and spiritual influence 0:32 - Case overview: A young woman’s possession after reading tarot cards 1:40 – Case background: Her upbringing with a witch grandmother 2:50 - Syncretism: Blending Catholic faith with folk religion and divination 4:09 - Her first attempt at tarot reading and the sudden onset of possession signs 5:13 - The exorcism process: Prayers, tests for possession, and spiritual diagnosis 6:43 - The role of spiritual authority and ancestral curses in possession 8:14 - The litany of saints as a tool in exorcisms and its effectiveness 9:41 - Demonic possession manifesting during prayer and the demon’s own words 11:19 - How improper authority and rituals can lead to possession 12:16 - The distinction between possession and influence in Catholic doctrine 13:14 - The nature of witchcraft as asking demons for favors 14:09 - Differences between prayer, God's will, and magic's illusion of control 16:00 - The importance of trust in divine providence over seeking help from spirits 17:08 - The dangers of asking demons for favors through rituals and objects 18:48 - How curses work and the importance of being in a state of grace 20:16 - The spiritual harm from cursed objects and rituals over cursed food 22:54 - Second story: A curse involving a Thanksgiving meal and resulting demonic problems 24:01 - Biblical example of divine permission: the story of Job 25:04 - Real-world example of food curses causing physical and spiritual suffering 29:59 - A case from India: a woman vomiting rotten milk after a curse related to jealousy 32:44 - The importance of prayer, blessing food, and staying close to God to prevent curses 33:18 - Join the Patreon community for deeper discussions, bonus content, and GoFundMe to support the making of the serialized podcast