03 September 2026
You’re in a Spiritual War Whether You Know It or Not | Ryan Bethea
Liberty Spenders™
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What if the battles you’re fighting aren’t only physical or mental, but spiritual?
Ryan Bethea, co-host of The Exorcist Files, joins Kurt and Kristen to talk about the reality of spiritual warfare, why Christians shouldn’t fear it, and why ignoring it may be just as dangerous as seeing a demon behind every problem.
With more than 50 million downloads, The Exorcist Files has tapped into a growing fascination with demons, exorcism and the supernatural.
Ryan explains why he believes that interest is increasing even as traditional religious participation has declined, and what it says about our desire to understand a world beyond what we can see.
They also explore whether some illnesses or struggles can have a spiritual component, why Jesus’ ministry included casting out demons, how Christians can recognize spiritual attacks without living in fear, and what Scripture teaches about protecting yourself spiritually.
Then the conversation shifts to Ryan’s remarkable success in media. He breaks down how The Exorcist Files grew to more than 50 million downloads, why he tells many people not to start a podcast, the importance of knowing exactly who your content is for, and why great storytelling, humor and authenticity can separate a brand from everyone else.
Whether you're interested in spiritual warfare, faith, culture, entrepreneurship or building an audience, this conversation challenges you to think differently about the battles we face and how we communicate what we believe.
00:00 Spiritual Warfare Is Real
00:29 Meet Ryan Bethea of The Exorcist Files
02:04 Inside a Podcast About Real Exorcism Cases
03:41 Are We All in a Spiritual War?
05:07 What Christians Get Wrong About Spiritual Warfare
07:14 The War for Your Mind, Body and Soul
09:24 Can Illness Have a Spiritual Component?
12:15 Why the Spiritual Realm Makes Christians Uncomfortable
14:05 Science Didn't Kill Belief in the Supernatural
17:24 Why Interest in Demons and the Occult Is Growing
18:54 How Spiritual Attacks Can Hide in Plain Sight
20:35 Spiritual Attack or Consequences of Our Own Choices?
23:45 How The Exorcist Files Reached 50 Million Downloads
25:29 Why Ryan Tells People NOT to Start a Podcast
29:20 What Makes Content Actually Stand Out
32:38 Why Humor Makes Marketing More Powerful
33:16 How to Build a Brand People Actually Care About
36:41 Tiny Changes That Can Dramatically Improve Content
38:08 Success Isn't the Measure of a Life Well Lived
41:02 Why Christians Can Read the Same Bible and Disagree
48:40 Ryan's Final Message: Stay Demon Free
Connect with Ryan Bethea
● Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ryanbetheashow
● ExorcistFiles.tv
● Instagram: instagram.com/thebethea
● Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exorcist-files/id1635371540
● Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rs76ZgP5iIwZCs51oHdvk
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Ryan Bethea, co-host of The Exorcist Files, joins Kurt and Kristen to talk about the reality of spiritual warfare, why Christians shouldn’t fear it, and why ignoring it may be just as dangerous as seeing a demon behind every problem.
With more than 50 million downloads, The Exorcist Files has tapped into a growing fascination with demons, exorcism and the supernatural.
Ryan explains why he believes that interest is increasing even as traditional religious participation has declined, and what it says about our desire to understand a world beyond what we can see.
They also explore whether some illnesses or struggles can have a spiritual component, why Jesus’ ministry included casting out demons, how Christians can recognize spiritual attacks without living in fear, and what Scripture teaches about protecting yourself spiritually.
Then the conversation shifts to Ryan’s remarkable success in media. He breaks down how The Exorcist Files grew to more than 50 million downloads, why he tells many people not to start a podcast, the importance of knowing exactly who your content is for, and why great storytelling, humor and authenticity can separate a brand from everyone else.
Whether you're interested in spiritual warfare, faith, culture, entrepreneurship or building an audience, this conversation challenges you to think differently about the battles we face and how we communicate what we believe.
00:00 Spiritual Warfare Is Real
00:29 Meet Ryan Bethea of The Exorcist Files
02:04 Inside a Podcast About Real Exorcism Cases
03:41 Are We All in a Spiritual War?
05:07 What Christians Get Wrong About Spiritual Warfare
07:14 The War for Your Mind, Body and Soul
09:24 Can Illness Have a Spiritual Component?
12:15 Why the Spiritual Realm Makes Christians Uncomfortable
14:05 Science Didn't Kill Belief in the Supernatural
17:24 Why Interest in Demons and the Occult Is Growing
18:54 How Spiritual Attacks Can Hide in Plain Sight
20:35 Spiritual Attack or Consequences of Our Own Choices?
23:45 How The Exorcist Files Reached 50 Million Downloads
25:29 Why Ryan Tells People NOT to Start a Podcast
29:20 What Makes Content Actually Stand Out
32:38 Why Humor Makes Marketing More Powerful
33:16 How to Build a Brand People Actually Care About
36:41 Tiny Changes That Can Dramatically Improve Content
38:08 Success Isn't the Measure of a Life Well Lived
41:02 Why Christians Can Read the Same Bible and Disagree
48:40 Ryan's Final Message: Stay Demon Free
Connect with Ryan Bethea
● Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ryanbetheashow
● ExorcistFiles.tv
● Instagram: instagram.com/thebethea
● Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exorcist-files/id1635371540
● Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rs76ZgP5iIwZCs51oHdvk
🔗 Connect with Liberty Spenders™:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libertyspenders
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyspenders
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyspenders
• Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6192506
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-vzlA03r59neWZD0ofJA
• X: https://x.com/LibertySpenders
🔗 Connect with Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luidhardts
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luidhardts
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luidhardts
• Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@luidhardts
• X: https://x.com/luidhardts
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