Does the Bible Actually Support Ghosts? with Pastor Seth Pierce

Are the Bible’s monsters literal creatures, or warnings about power, fear, and corruption? In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, Pastor Seth Pierce joins us to explore how Scripture, church history, and modern media shape the way we think about demons, ghosts, and the unknown. From the apocalyptic imagery of Revelation to centuries of folklore that blurred the line between doctrine and myth, Seth reframes the word apocalypse as an unveiling rather than destruction and challenges the idea that every beast in the text was meant to be taken literally. Along the way, we examine how religious storytelling has influenced politics, prejudice, and cultural fear. We also ask a central question in paranormal belief: what does the Bible actually say about ghosts? Seth walks through major Christian interpretations of the afterlife, from the traditional immortal-soul view to the “soul sleep” perspective, and contrasts them with modern spiritualism and horror-inspired expectations shaped by films like The Exorcist and The Conjuring. From satanic panic to the psychology of fear, this conversation explores why frightening stories hold such power and how they are often used to shape cultural narratives. If you are curious about demons, hauntings, and the intersection of faith, folklore, and the paranormal, this episode offers thoughtful nuance without dismissing wonder.