The Occult Nearly Ruined Me… Here’s What Saved Me

What happens when curiosity about the occult turns into something real? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Wigton, a New York-based entrepreneur, to unpack his journey from growing up in church to rebellion, drugs, travel, and experimenting with the occult—including spells, Ouija boards, and a terrifying moment that made him question everything. Brian shares how these experiences opened his eyes to the reality of the spiritual realm and ultimately led him to search for truth beyond what the world was offering.After years of wandering, a pivotal moment following 9/11 shattered his belief that all spiritual paths were the same. What followed was a powerful encounter with conviction, the authority of Jesus, and a complete transformation of his life. We dive into spiritual warfare, faith in business, marriage struggles, depression, and what it truly means to live with obedience and purpose. This is a raw, honest conversation about redemption, truth, and the cost—and power—of real faith.TIMESTAMPS02:58 Growing Up in Church04:10 Rebellion and Boredom08:47 Life on the Road12:58 Drawn to the Occult7:05 Dungeons & Dragons and the Doorway to the Occult20:33 Spells and a Frightening Experience23:32 Discovering Authority in Christ31:42 Church Conviction and Spiritual Growth37:38 Surrendering as an Entrepreneur41:19 Brian’s Come to Jesus Moment48:04 How 9/11 Shattered Relativism49:06 A Strange Highway Radio Encounter55:33 Becoming On Fire for the Bible01:10:36 Obedience and Unusual Instructions from God01:14:39 Family Faith and Divorce01:24:36 Extreme Ownership in Marriage01:29:19 The Worship Song That Saved a Life01:31:28 Final Thoughts and Invitation