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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 18 MIN

Bonus: Fear of God, satan, and demons

from The Bertonians · host Robert Alexander Portillo

This is a bonus to the episode, Is Holloween Satan's Birthday Party? The crew discusses the complex relationship between fear, love, and understanding in the context of faith. They discuss the paradox of fearing God while also feeling safe in His presence, the dangers of misinformation, and the importance of navigating fear with a deeper understanding. The dialogue emphasizes the need for thoughtful reflection and the challenge of addressing misconceptions in conversations about faith and spirituality.Guests in this episode:Dr. Seth Pierce — Find him on Instagram and TikTok ⁠@professorpierce⁠. He also writes on Substack at Infodemonology and hosts the Beast and Bible Podcast.Nate Hellman — Connect with him on Instagram and TikTok ⁠@nate.hellman⁠. He co-hosts the The Imperfect Pastor Podcast.Links: www. sanberto.com/linksDonate: www.buymeacoffee.com/sanberto00:00 Fear and Its Role in Christian Messaging02:00 Understanding Fear: A Paradoxical Relationship with God03:23 The Nature of Fear: God vs. the Devil04:25 The Otherness of God and Its Implications06:27 The Danger of Simplistic Narratives08:01 The Importance of Critical Thinking12:09 Fear and Control: Human Instincts16:02 The Challenge of Responding to Misinformation

This is a bonus to the episode, Is Holloween Satan's Birthday Party? The crew discusses the complex relationship between fear, love, and understanding in the context of faith. They discuss the paradox of fearing God while also feeling safe in His presence, the dangers of misinformation, and the importance of navigating fear with a deeper understanding. The dialogue emphasizes the need for thoughtful reflection and the challenge of addressing misconceptions in conversations about faith and spirituality.Guests in this episode:Dr. Seth Pierce — Find him on Instagram and TikTok ⁠@professorpierce⁠. He also writes on Substack at Infodemonology and hosts the Beast and Bible Podcast.Nate Hellman — Connect with him on Instagram and TikTok ⁠@nate.hellman⁠. He co-hosts the The Imperfect Pastor Podcast.Links: www. sanberto.com/linksDonate: www.buymeacoffee.com/sanberto00:00 Fear and Its Role in Christian Messaging02:00 Understanding Fear: A Paradoxical Relationship with God03:23 The Nature of Fear: God vs. the Devil04:25 The Otherness of God and Its Implications06:27 The Danger of Simplistic Narratives08:01 The Importance of Critical Thinking12:09 Fear and Control: Human Instincts16:02 The Challenge of Responding to Misinformation

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