Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study

How to Turn the World Upside Down | The Life of Solomon | Patrick Miller

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who defines your next step in life? David and Solomon broke their culture's script. Instead of putting his firstborn on the throne, David trusts Yahwe...

Who Will Be King? | The Life of Solomon | 1 Kings 1

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a new series! Today we start our biographical study of King Solomon's life. As with all political transitions, his rise to power begs th...

Do Americans Work Too Hard? Or Not Hard Enough?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is hard work a thing of the past for Americans? Should we enjoy our jobs? Why is unemployment so high? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/sta...

How Jesus Served | My Favorite Verses | Luke 22.27

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was both a leader and a servant. Hear how he humbled himself and served humanity from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Past...

The Morality of Mask Wearing?

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mask moralizing and scolding still happens on both sides of the aisle. But rather than taking sides, what if we saw masks as a window into how humans ...

What Is the Point of Life? | My Favorite Verses | Ecclesiastes 1.2

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever contemplate your life? What about life in general? What are we living for? Gain some insight from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/...

What the Sabbath Teaches Us | My Favorite Verses | Exodus 20.8-11

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a fast-paced world that never stops moving. We have to hurry to keep up or else risk getting left behind, right? Or not. Learn why the Sabb...

I'm Trans and I Love Jesus | An interview with Laura Skaer

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 5 years, trans rights have become a cultural lightning rod. But what often gets left behind in the culture war are the stories of real-l...

What Are You Seeking?: Discovering Your Personal Identity | My Favorite Verses | Colossians 3.1-2

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How would you describe yourself? How do you think God sees you? Discover how faith defines your personal identity from Annie Kelly as she continues ou...

What to Do When You Don't Want to Follow God | My Favorite Verses | Nehemiah 8.10

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Following Jesus is hard. Even the most dedicated believers struggle with their faith, so what do you do in those season? Learn from https://www.thecro...

Is the US Dying?: Population, Immigration, Economy, Culture, and Childbearing

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the US population is in decline? Most of us don't think about population that much, but it has some pretty significant impacts on da...

Am I Really Up to the Task, God? | My Favorite Verses | Isaiah 6.8

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you want to serve or you feel called to something, but you're not sure if you're ready yet. You might be wondering if now's the time. Get some g...

Why Is Death So Hard to Deal With? | My Favorite Verses | Ecclesiastes 3.19

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of dying? Does death make you uneasy? A lot of people feel that way, and there's a reason. Find out why death is so hard for us to deal...

What Chronic Pain Taught Me About God | An Interview with Dave Cover

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you or someone you love battle with chronic pain? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of it? Dave Cover knows how you feel, and shares his jour...

What Story Are You a Part Of? | My Favorite Verses | Hebrews 12.1-3

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? Are you in the middle of a difficult season? Get some encouragement from https://www.thecrossingchurc...

What is the Soul? | My Favorite Verses | Genesis 1.20

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard people about "what's good for the soul" and "saving the soul," but what does all that really mean? What actually is the soul? Di...

Was Purity Culture a Bad Idea? 6 Myths You Should Kiss Goodbye

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Were purity rings, banquets, and pledges the best or worst thing to happen to Christianity? Did purity culture teach good lessons about chastity, or o...

Caught in the Comparison Game?: How to Get Out with Guest Host Tanya Willmeth | My Favorite Verses | Galatians 2.20

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Envious? Dissatisfied? Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else? Learn how to get out of the Comparison Game from guest host Tanya Willmeth as s...

Do Some People Sin More Than Others? | My Favorite Verses | Luke 7.47

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself comparing your sins to others? Are you a pretty good person—compared to others? Learn these signs that you might be moving away...

How to Fight Your Anger | My Favorite Verses | 1 John 3.1

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anger isn't always bad—God gets angry—so what makes our anger usually different from his? Learn how God saved us and how we can extend grace to ot...

Why is 11:00 on Sunday Morning the Most Segregated Hour?

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the church responsible for racism? Is the church becoming too woke? How do race and religion fit together? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch...

How to Overcome Sin and Regret | My Favorite Verses | Mark 16.6-7

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling under the weight of your sin? Find freedom in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16.6-7&version=ESV (Mark 16.6-7 )as https:/...

How I Lost My Emotions (and Found Them Again) | My Favorite Verses | Proverbs 20.5

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Experiencing emotional numbness? Struggling to relate to others or feel your own feelings? Try this practice that helps https://www.thecrossingchurch....

How Hate Fuels Big Businesses & Politicians but Destroys Us

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After Georgia passed new voting laws the MLB and politicians on both sides seem vested in keeping using it to keep both sides angry. Who wins in this ...

Is Christianity as Soul-Sucking as a Bad Job? | My Favorite Verses | Ephesians 2.10

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does Christianity feel empty? Are you feeling drained and burnt out? Get hope and meaning from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+...

What We Really Want | My Favorite Verses | Psalm 73.25

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling dissatisfied with your life? Disappointed with your life? Find out why from Keith Simon as he delves into Psalm 73.25 to continue our series o...

Why I'm Not Going to Heaven | My Favorite Verses | Acts 3.21

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christians talk about heaven a lot, but what will it actually be like? There are a lot of misconceptions. Learn what heaven's really about from https:...

Why Friends Don't Let Friends Read Glennon Doyle

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NYT Bestseller https://untamedbook.com/ (Untamed) restyles the philosophy of an old, dead white dead in the chic new fashions of social justice and fe...

The Danger of Growing Up Christian | My Favorite Verses

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Jensen Holt McNair shares her memories growing up as a Christian, and how easy it is to become numb to the power of the Bible. Do you follo...

Is There Anything You Can’t Trust God With? | My Favorite Verses | Romans 8:32

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know to trust Jesus with our salvation, but should we give him more than that? Keith shares his all-time favorite Bible verse, and how it’s chang...

Does Life Have Any Meaning Without God? | My Favorite Verses | Isaiah 40:3-5

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are we cosmic accidents? DNA propagation machines? Do love and hate, good and evil, or justice and injustice have any real meaning? Patrick opens our ...

Why an Atheist Homicide Detective Changed His Mind About the Resurrection: An interview with Detective J. Warner. Wallace

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can a rational, intelligent person believe that Jesus rose from the dead? J. Warner Wallace, a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, ask...

Can Easter Offer Hope, Even to Cynics? | Mark | 1 Corinthians 15.58

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does the brokenness of this world weigh you down? Are you struggling for hope in your own life? Find hope in the Resurrection from https://www.thecros...

Do You Have a Reason for Your Faith? | Mark | 1 Peter 3.15

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are faith and reason really at odds with each other? What makes Christianity believable? Find out why https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-...

Should We Legalize Polygamy? Why It’s Already Too Late.

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cities and states are beginning to decriminalize polygamy and recognize it as a union. Last week, Andrew Solomon wrote a https://www.newyorker.com/mag...

How the Resurrection Applies to Our Lives | Mark | Mark 16

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Christianity different from every other religion? The Resurrection. It happened thousands of years ago but still applies to our lives now. ...

What Did Dying Accomplish? | Mark | Mark 10.45

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Couldn't God just forgive us? Why did Jesus have to die? Get answers to these questions and more from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-...

Donald Trump & Evangelical Masculinity: An Interview with Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last century, we've baked politics, masculinity, and religion together. In this episode, Keith interviews https://kristindumez.com/ (Dr. Kris...

Are Some Sins Better Than Others? | Mark | Mark 15.1-15

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes certain sins don't seem all that bad. Compared to something big like murder, is envy really a big deal? Learn how God sees sin from https://...

What Lies Beneath the Surface? | Mark | Mark 14.66-72

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you ever deny Jesus? None of the disciples thought they would, but they all did. Dig deep with https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-m...

The L.A. Times' Terrible Advice How to Treat Your "Trumpite" Neighbors

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if your political opponent shoveled your driveway? Search for ulterior motives? Give them cookies? You know something's wrong when y...

Was Jesus Afraid of Death? | Mark | Mark 14.32-42

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why was Jesus so distressed in the Garden of Gethsemane? Was he scared of the cross? Find out what really troubled him from https://www.thecrossingchu...

What Is Your Faith Costing You? | Mark | Mark 14.3-9

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does your faith look like to the rest of the world? How do you display it? See how this woman showed her devotion in https://www.biblegateway.com...

Ravi Zacharias: Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Church

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias' abusive sexual behaviors have been in the Christian headlines. In this episode, we discuss how the church sho...

Is the World Falling Apart? | Mark | Mark 13

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does it feel like the world is crumbling? Are we living in the end times? Understand what Jesus was talking about when he predicted the apocalypse in ...

Are Your Ready for the Apocalypse? | Mark | Mark 13

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about the future can get confusing. That's why https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller) corrects six co...

Rush Limbaugh: Saint or Sinner?

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Rush Limbaugh passed away. Some people lauded him. Others hated him. But no one denies it: Rush invented a new way of doing news. He pionee...

Why People Rebel Against God | Mark | Mark 12.1-12

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes all the talk about God's grace and forgiveness overshadows his justice and judgement. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keit...

How to Live Out Jesus's Calling | Mark | Mark 11.12-25

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you represent Jesus in your life? Learn what Jesus wants from his followers in this episode as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-...

Why We Make Terrible Decisions and How to Improve Them

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to change your life? It starts with one good decision. Learn how decisions impact our lives from this discussion with https://www.thecrossingchur...

What Pride Looks Like | Mark | Mark 10.32-45

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pride takes many forms, and we might not recognize it in ourselves. Learn how to identify it from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/...

What Temptations Cause You to Stumble? | Mark | Mark 9.43-49

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we feel weak or strong in our faith, it's important to consider what our stumbling blocks are? What's causing us to trip in our walk with Chri...

Self-Care or Selfish? The Gospel of Wellness | 2 Corinthians 4.16

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People say you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Is that true? Or is it an excuse to be selfish? Hear Keith Simon and ...

How to Follow Jesus's Example | Mark | Mark 8.29-38

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you describe Jesus? We're called to follow his example, so what would that look like? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-...

How Is God Letting You Down Right Now? | Mark | Mark 8.11-26

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does it feel like your prayers are going unanswered? You're not alone. Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patr...

How to Talk to About Sex, Politics and Religion Without ☠️ | Proverbs 18.13

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about spicy topics should be the spice of life, not the end of it. Having trouble bringing up a touchy topic? Get some tips on how to carry ha...

How to Fight Hypocrisy | Mark | Mark 7.9

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest criticisms against Christianity is hypocrisy. Jesus condemned it, so how do we fight it? Learn from https://www.thecrossingchurch.c...

Does Jesus Get Tired of Us? | Mark | Mark 6.30-44

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry ever that God gets tired of hearing prayer requests? Do you want a deeper relationship with him? Understand how Jesus views us from https...

5 Ways to be Mentally Tough | 2 Corinthians 12.9

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Mental toughness" may be new term, but it's taught throughout the Bible. Enhance your faith by developing mental toughness with https://www.thecrossi...

How to Respond to Jesus | Mark | Mark 5.21-43

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do we have to offer Jesus, our Lord and Savior? Discover what Jesus wants most in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+5.21-43&versi...

Where Evil Comes From | Mark | Mark 5.1-20

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret we live in a fallen world. Hear how Jesus addresses evil in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+5.1-20&version=ESV (Mark ...

Why I Gave Up Gay Relationships: An Interview with Sierra Michaelis

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sierra Michaelis used to play division one College Basketball. She also used to date women. In this episode, she shares about her ongoing journey with...

Where is Your Faith? | Mark | Mark 4.35-41

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trials test faith. That's what happened to the disciples in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+4.35-41&version=NIV (Mark 4.35-41). Lear...

What the Kingdom of God Looks Like | Mark | Mark 4.1-33

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God's kingdom doesn’t have borders, so what's it look like? What's it made of? Get a sneak peek from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick...

QAnon or Christ? How to talk to Christians Caught up in Conspiracy Theories

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We explain what QAnon is and share how conspiracy theories are spiritually dangerous, and how approach friends and family caught up in a conspiracy. W...

The truth about Pharisees and who follows Jesus | Mark 2.13-17

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jesus calling you? How should you respond? Discover who Jesus chooses and what he wants from his followers from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/s...

What Faith Looks Like | Mark | Mark 2.1-12

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Faith is more than a feeling. And it's more than a set of actions. Learn what true faith really looks like from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?...

How to Read Your Bible | John 5.30

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is reading the Bible a struggle for you? You want to do it, but it's hard to actually put into practice? Get more motivated with some practical tips f...

Why Jesus Came to Earth | Mark | Mark 1.16-31

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we live like Jesus? Look at how he lived his life. Follow along as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Mil...

How to Repent and Believe in Jesus | Mark | Mark 1.15

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Repentance and belief aren't just the first steps to becoming a Christian. They're continual commitments to be renewed daily throughout the Christian ...

12 Ways to Kill Your Bible Reading Resolution in 2021

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most Christians want more time with God. The best way to do that? Making a habit of reading the Bible. The problem is that most Christians also find b...

Jesus Teaches a New Way to Be Human | Who Is Jesus? | Daniel 7

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading-plan-mark (here). What separates humans from anim...

Jesus Wants You to Be His Apprentice | Who Is Jesus?

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading-plan-mark (here). Jesus was a great teacher. How ...

Best of 2020: How to Break and Make Life Changing Habits

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Your habits end up shaping what kind of person you become. And they're small little choices that happen over and over and over throughout your life."...

Jesus Wants You in Israel's Story | Who Is Jesus? | Isaiah 52.7

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading-plan-mark (here). Sometimes people describe their...

Is Jesus a Colonizer? | Who Is Jesus?

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading-plan-mark (here). Christianity has a flawed past....

How to Love Your Neighbor: An Interview with Chris and Elizabeth McKinney

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for MARK in 2021! Download our study https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/guided-bible-reading-plan-mark (here). Jesus called us to love our nei...

Does Jesus Make People Self-Righteous? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 18.10-14

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christians usually aren't portrayed too flatteringly in pop culture. How can we be better representatives? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch...

Jesus Wants Your Help Bringing God's Kingdom on Earth | Who Is Jesus? | 1 Corinthians 15.58

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with purposelessness in your life? Wondering what you're here for? Get some answers in this episode as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/st...

Do You Worship Politics?: An Interview with Dr. Christopher J. W. Wright | Who Is Jesus?

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have politics become the new religion? Is the West dying? Should Christians engage in politics or step out completely? Get answers to these questions ...

Jesus Wants to Overthrow Evil | Who Is Jesus? | Colossians 2.14-15

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to go through heartbreak or see evil happening. How is God going to fix it? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simo...

What does Jesus Want from You? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 7:1-10

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you committed to Jesus—like really committed? What would that look like? Get a glimpse from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-mill...

Top 7 Books of 2020

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keith and Patrick discuss their top 7 books of 2020 (plus a few extras). To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and fol...

What Does Jesus Say About Anxiety? | Who Is Jesus? | John 6.16-24

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is anxiety plaguing you as the holidays come up and COVID-19 persists? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Si...

Jesus Wants Your Deepest Love | Who Is Jesus? | Revelation 2:4

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know that we're not saved by our works, so how do we know if we're walking in faith? Hear how https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ ...

How to Let Change Kill You

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some people love change. Most people hate it. Why? Because change brings discomfort, difficulty, and uncertainty. Change is an unchanging part of life...

What's the Gospel According to Jesus? | Who Is Jesus? | Luke 4.43

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Gospels tell the story of Jesus's life and ministry, but they're so much more than that. Learn what the Gospel mean to Jesus from https://www.thec...

Did Jesus Call Himself a "Personal Savior"? | Who Is Jesus? | John 3.16-17

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How would you describe Jesus? How did he describe himself? Find out from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Mille...

Is Jesus the ONLY Way? | Who Is Jesus? | John 14.6

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

But what about people who never hear about Jesus? What about all the other good people who aren't Christians? Get answers to these questions and more ...

Does Jesus Have a Purpose for My Life? | Who Is Jesus? | Proverbs 16.4

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are you living for? Why are we here on this earth? Hear https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) start to tackle...

Did Jesus Think He Was Living in the End Times? | Who Is Jesus? | Mark 1.14-15

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is the world about to end? What would that look like? How would we know? Discover what we should expect in the end times from https://www.thecrossingc...

What is Critical Theory? And how it's redefining "justice."

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We explain the worldview redefining social justice and fueling movements like Black Lives Matter, Transgender rights campaigns, and more. If you don't...

What Were Politics Like in Jesus's Day? | Who Is Jesus?

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Has politics always been such a big deal in society? It definitely was in Jesus's time! Learn why from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick...

What Was Jesus's Everyday Life Like? | Who Is Jesus?

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus just preach all day every day? What else did he do? Learn about the world Jesus lived in from https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patric...

Does the Bible Say Anything About Policing? Part II

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we obey God's command to submit to authority when the authority isn't following God's command? Is it okay to protest? How? Join the discussion ...

How Does Jesus Heal Human Society? | Who Is Jesus? | Jeremiah 29.7

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is clearly broken. We're waiting for Jesus to come back and save us, but is that really going to happen? Learn the truth behind Jesus's miss...

Was Jesus White? | Who Is Jesus?

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible says God made humans in his own image, but we tend to make Jesus into our own image. Is that okay? What did Jesus really look like? Find out...

Does the Bible Say Anything About Policing? Part I | Luke 3.14

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Policing isn't a new problem—for the US or for the rest of the world. It's been a problem all throughout history, and the Bible has some lessons for...

Was Jesus a Real Person? | Who Is Jesus?

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know that Jesus really existed? It's an important question. If he's just a legendary figure, Christianity falls apart. Discover the evidence...

Can Christians Be Demon-Possessed? | Questions You're Asking | Ephesians 6.10-18

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is demon-possession actually biblical or a fantastical trope for horror stories? Is it modern or a myth of the past? Listen to https://www.thecrossing...