Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Thoughtful Approach to Halloween for Christian Moms

In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett and guest Chastity delve into the history and spiritual implications of Halloween from a Christian perspective. They explore the origins of Halloween, its pagan roots, and the Catholic influences that shaped it. The conversation includes Chastity's personal journey of questioning and researching holiday traditions, along with her insights from her podcast 'Ancient Conspiracies.' Listeners are encouraged to consider how Halloween aligns with their faith, discuss alternatives like harvest festivals, and engage children in making thoughtful decisions. The episode emphasizes the importance of prayerful discernment and creating new family traditions that honor God.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 Discussing Halloween: Origins and Questions

01:02 Guest Introduction: Chastity's Background

02:21 Chastity's Journey: From Childhood to Podcasting

05:39 Exploring Halloween's Pagan Roots

07:06 The Catholic Influence on Halloween

09:30 Ancient Celtic Traditions and Giants

23:06 Modern Concerns and Spiritual Implications

29:49 Understanding Child Appropriateness

31:46 Encouraging Discernment in Kids

36:59 Balancing Traditions in a Blended Household

39:18 Spiritual Implications of Halloween

43:14 Practical Ways to Shift Focus During Halloween

45:43 Exploring Ancient Conspiracies

51:07 Normalizing Vulnerability in Parenting

54:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Connect with Chasity:

Chasity Jameson is a wife, a mom, a gardener, a chicken lady, and a beekeeper... with a passion for biblical history that decided, one day, to turn it into a podcast. The Ancient Conspiracies Podcast connects everyday conspiracies to biblical history. It also brings a biblical perspective to esoteric topics that aren't often discussed in church.

Website: www.ancientconspiracies.com

FB/Instagram/Truth Social: @ancientconspiracies

Ancient Conspiracies Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kPqRmYHBf1TB2KWxIux8h?si=d46874cf4c314e96

Ancient Conspiracies Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-conspiracies/id1644256511

RESOURCES:

Ancient Conspiracies Episode 8: The Pagan Roots of Halloween https://spotify.link/JMUX7fA7sXb

Bru na Boinne Celtic Tombs https://irisharchaeology.org/bru-na-boinne/

Connect with Michelle:

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