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Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

by Blaze Podcast Network

Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Episodes

  1. Ep 56 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  2. Ep 55 | Guest: Jennifer Nizza | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  3. Ep 54 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  4. Ep 53 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  5. Ep 52 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  6. Ep 51 | What Shawn Ryan, Deion Sanders & Lindsay Clancy Reveal About Spiritual Deception

    Rick Burgess examines a series of strange and disturbing stories raising serious questions about the supernatural, spiritual warfare, and biblical discernment. From Shawn Ryan’s claims of demonic activity and Deion Sanders speaking in tongues to Jonathan Cahn’s disturbing airplane encounter and…

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  7. Ep 50 | The Devil Leads to Death | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  8. Ep 49 | What Can We Learn from Lindsay Clancy? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  9. Ep 48 | Guest: Jonathan Cahn | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  10. Ep 47 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  11. Ep 46 | Who Is The Antichrist? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  12. Ep 45 | Guest: Dr. Mac Brunson | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  13. Ep 44 | Sleep Paralysis: Spiritual Warfare or Medical Mystery?

    What science calls a "harmless brain glitch," every ancient culture on earth called something else entirely. Rick opens with an exorcist's firsthand testimony that just went viral on mainstream media. The details are not theoretical. Then — a listener email from a church camp that raises a…

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  14. Ep 43 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  15. Ep 42 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  16. Ep 41 | BEWARE: 3 Spiritual Counterfeits That Are Already Inside Your Church | Strange Encounters

    In this eye-opening episode of "Strange Encounters," Rick Burgess tackles several growing trends that many Christians are embracing without asking the most important question: Does it line up with Scripture? As spiritual deception becomes harder to recognize, Rick examines three growing trends…

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  17. Ep 40 | One Night I'll Never Forget | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  18. Ep 39 | Alien Sightings vs. the Gospel | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  19. Ep 38 | Demons in the Pulpit | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  20. Ep 37 | The Demonic Mind of Terrorists | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  21. Ep 36 | Is Tucker Carlson Being Oppressed? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  22. Ep 35 | The Devil Loves Suicide | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  23. Ep 34 | Are 'Aliens' Actually Demons? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Strange headlines, government claims, and cultural shifts are raising serious spiritual questions. Could what the world calls “aliens” actually be something far older and far more dangerous? Scripture warns believers that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of...

  24. Ep 33 | Mardi Gras | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  25. Ep 32 | K-Pop Demon Hunters | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  26. Ep 31 | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  27. Ep 30 | Are Narcissists Possessed? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  28. Ep 29 | Guest: Jared Hudson | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."

  29. Ep 28 | Epstein’s Network and the Rising Spirit of Antichrist | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    This episode of "Strange Encounters" explores “demons in the headlines,” examining the Epstein scandal, cultural chaos, and the normalization of evil through the lens of spiritual warfare. It argues that depravity becomes leverage, that powerful elites can be manipulated through blackmail, and…

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  30. Ep 27 | The Hidden Dangers of Yoga | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this episode of "Strange Encounters."

  31. Ep 26 | Demonic & Masonic: The Dark Secrets of Washington, DC | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Uncover the hidden blueprint behind America's capital city — with roots that tie to the Freemasons and the occult — including the meticulously designed Masonic street layouts that form symbols like the inverted pentagram and deliberate demonic influences woven into the iconic structures of...

  32. Ep 25 | AI Christian Music: Gospel or Godforsaken??? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Artificial intelligence is now being used to create Christian music, and it is topping the streaming charts. Some argue that AI Christian songs can be a tool for spreading the gospel. Some say the computer-created songs are from the devil. Can a song touch your soul if it is sung by something...

  33. Ep 24 | Can Houses or Antiques REALLY Be Haunted? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Eric Davis and his wife, Cindy, were initially overjoyed at the chance to purchase the plantation home of their dreams, but that dream quickly became a living nightmare. Eric also inadvertently acquired an antique statue that seemed to bring hell along with it. How were they able to be delivered...

  34. Ep 23 | Pagan Holiday?? The Truth About Christmas | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Christmas traditions vary from family to family, but where do these traditions come from? Some claim that Christmas is actually a pagan holiday, like Halloween. Is it really all about the birth of Christ? When was Christ actually born? Can Christians celebrate Santa? Hear the answers and the...

  35. Ep 22 | The TRUTH About Hell, Kirk Cameron & Zac Brown | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Kirk Cameron is a man of God. He has a long record of making a huge impact for the kingdom. However, he has recently changed his stance on the doctrine of hell. Cameron says he no longer believes in "eternal conscious torment." Are we wrong about hell? Is it eternal, or just temporary? Speaking…

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  36. Ep 21 | The TRUE Meaning of 'Six Seven' | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Children across the country are screaming "six seven" at random times throughout the day. If you have children, you have probably already heard it several times today. What appears to be a meaningless, harmless joke has a much darker origin. Why are kids suddenly repeating this phrase? What is…

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  37. Ep 20 | Psychics, Mediums & Tarot Cards Are Demonic | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Psychics, mediums, tarot cards, and horoscopes may seem like harmless fun, but listening to these sources for guidance is dangerous. Can people really predict the future or speak to the dead? Who is really speaking through this charade of mysticism? Can Christians take part? Hear the answers as...

  38. Ep 19 | The Christian's Guide to Halloween | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Halloween seems to have transformed from being a fun day for kids to dress up and get candy into an all-out celebration of death, demons, and evil. Why are parents dressing their children up as serial killers? When did torture scenes become part of home decorations? How can Christians navigate…

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  39. Ep 18 | Demons Attack When We Are Weak | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    The Bible says the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour the weak. This is exactly what happened according to former nurse Brian McLendon. While fighting for his life in a hospital bed, on a ventilator due to COVID, Brian's weakened state led to him experiencing multiple...

  40. Ep 17 | The Book of Enoch Is NOT Scripture | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    The book of Enoch is not the Holy Bible. It tickles the ears of curious readers, but there are many reasons it was not canonized in the Bible. Where does the book of Enoch go astray? Hear the biblical truth about the book of Enoch, casting out demons, and more, as Rick Burgess uses the power of…

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  41. Ep 16 | Pagans in the Military, Demons in Dreams | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    As the nation moves farther away from God, the U.S. military seems to be as well. Norse paganism, also known as heathenry, is a polytheistic religion focused on the worship of Norse gods like Odin and Thor. The trends we are seeing in the military leave us troubled, and we caution our armed…

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  42. Ep 15 | Why Didn't God Save Charlie Kirk? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Why didn't God stop the bullet from striking Charlie Kirk? Why do bad things happen to good people? Where is God when Christians are suffering? When horrible things happen to godly people, God's will can be hard to see and understand. If you look to the Bible, the truth is clear. Hear the…

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  43. Ep 14 | Call It What It Is: Demonic | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    It is time for us to speak the truth about the evil happening all around us. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was the work of Satan. The stabbing of Iryna Zarutska was demonic. The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church was demonic possession. Pornography is human sacrifice from the…

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  44. Ep 13 | Price of Fame: Demonic Rituals & the Illuminati | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Can you sell your soul for fame and fortune? How common is it in the music and entertainment business? Does the illuminati perform demonic rituals and propel participants to global stardom? Hear the biblical truth behind these alleged practices and other firsthand accounts from listeners as Rick...

  45. Ep 12 | Demonic Possession Looks Like This | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Some may not want to admit it, but the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is a clear example of demonic possession. Children in church were killed. Lives were destroyed, ultimately leading to the death of the possessed individual. Hear the biblical truth behind this...

  46. Ep 11 | Can We See into Hell? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Can humans see visions of hell? A woman who goes by the name Queen Okeoma claims to have seen into the pits of hell. She says she saw the famous deceased rapper Biggie in the lake of fire. Hear this story and other firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed similar haunting events, as...

  47. Ep 10 | Spirits That Haunt: How Drugs & Booze Unleash Dark Forces | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Drugs and alcohol can open the door to demonic activity, clouding judgment and weakening spiritual defenses. Hence, alcohol is dubbed "spirits," a sly nod to its potential to beckon malevolent forces. Hear firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed such dark influences, as Rick Burgess...

  48. Ep 9 | Fighting Demons with the Name of Jesus | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Author Steve Hines shares his gripping testimony of confronting demonic oppression head-on and emerging victorious through the unmatched power of Jesus’ name. He shares how prayer, scripture, and steadfast faith became his weapons in dismantling demonic strongholds. Hear how Hines and host Rick...

  49. Ep 8 | Can This Boy Really See Jesus? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    You have probably seen the viral video of the boy in the hospital bed who appears to talk to Jesus and his deceased father. Is it possible this boy really saw Jesus? Did he really witness a supernatural vision of his father? Rick looks at what the Bible actually says. When it comes to our own...

  50. Ep 7 | What Every Christian Needs to Know About Spiritual Warfare | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

    Author Dana Free has fought her fair share of spiritual battles, from battling addiction in her home to fighting a demonic force that tried to destroy her entire family. Jesus fought the devil with scripture, and Dana follows that example in her book "What Every Christian Needs to Know About...

About this show

Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess have?

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess has 280 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 7, 2026.

What is Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess about?

Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and...

How often does Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess release new episodes?

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess publishes weekly, based on its 280 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess?

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess is created and hosted by Blaze Podcast Network.
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