Episode 18: THEY LIED: Former Shaman Exposes Spirit Guides & Ayahuasca (Pt. 1)

Spirit guides, shamanism, and altered states are often presented as ancient, benevolent pathways to healing and wisdom. Many Christians, however, are left unsure how to interpret the real experiences people report through these practices. Are these encounters psychological? Symbolic? Or is something else actually at work? In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we’re joined by Mitchell, a former shaman who spent years engaging with spirit guides and ritual practices involving ayahuasca before coming to see them in a very different light. Mitchell shares his firsthand experience inside shamanism, how these spiritual encounters initially appeared helpful and illuminating, and what ultimately caused him to question the true nature of the spirits he was working with. Rather than treating these experiences as imaginary or sensational, this conversation places them within the broader biblical worldview. Scripture consistently acknowledges the reality of spiritual powers, while also drawing clear distinctions between their claims and the authority of Christ. Together, we explore how the Bible helps us make sense of practices like shamanism, why spiritual experiences alone are not a reliable guide to truth, and how deception often operates through what appears helpful or enlightening. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In Part 2, we’ll go further into what these spirits ultimately demanded, how their true intentions became clear, and how the gospel reframes spiritual power, freedom, and authority. This discussion is not driven by fear or fascination, but by discernment—recovering a biblical framework that allows Christians to engage real spiritual claims with clarity, confidence, and faithfulness to Christ. 🎙 Topics include: Spirit guides and shamanism through firsthand experience Why spiritual encounters can feel benevolent while leading toward deception How Scripture understands spiritual powers without minimizing or exaggerating them Discernment versus experience as a guide to truth Why the gospel redefines power, freedom, and authority 🔗 About Our Guest: Mitchell is a former shaman who now follows Jesus after years immersed in ayahuasca, spirit guides, and the unseen realm. 📩 Contact Mitchell: [email protected]   👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes 👉 Join our email list for bonus content and resources https://tinyurl.com/394tsj9x 📩 CONTACT / GUEST INQUIRIES / COLLABS [email protected]