Playing with Fire, Billy Hallowell
Playing with Fire, Billy Hallowell
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Playing with Fire
A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts

Author: Billy Hallowell

Narrator: John Behrens

Unabridged: 6 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/08/2020


Synopsis

“Provocative, insightful, and enlightening—a foray into an often-neglected topic that merits more attention than it typically receives.”--Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for ChristWhat is our fascination with the other side?Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity. Themes of demonic possession, exorcism, and ghosts have overtaken Hollywood, with countless films and TV shows delving into the age-old struggle against evil. But the question is why?Even with so much focus on the topic, there seems to be very little public knowledge and discussion about the theology and real-life claims surrounding demons. Quite often, many people remain silent about their experiences or resort to quietly whispering about what they’ve seen, heard, or felt for fear of being labeled as crazy. The truth is, even pastors, priests, and clergy who have observed firsthand accounts of possession and deliverance can succumb to the strange and terrifying effects of intense spiritual warfare.For people of faith, Playing with Fire will address these core questions: Are demons active today?If they do, indeed exist, what are they? Are they fallen angels? Nephilim?Can demons inhabit human beings?According to the Bible, can people die and remain behind as “ghosts”?Playing with Fire explores the theological underpinnings surrounding the supernatural. Relying on firsthand accounts, newspaper reports, and Christian experts, Hallowell takes listeners through the various views and perspectives surrounding supernatural activity.

About Billy Hallowell

Billy Hallowell has been working in journalism and media for more than two decades. His writings, interviews, and social commentary have appeared in Deseret News, TheBlaze, Human Events, Mediaite and FoxNews.com, among other outlets. He has served as the faith and culture editor of TheBlaze, senior editor of Faithwire, and he has written four books. Hallowell has a BA in journalism and broadcasting from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York, and an MS in social research from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Yasmine on September 01, 2020

PLAYING WITH FIRE - 3/5⭐️ (DNF) ⠀ ⠀ After getting through 100 pages (halfway mark), I finally decided to DNF this book.... ⠀ ⠀ First let’s talk about the things I liked...⠀ -the writing was very matter of fact, Billy Hallowell is a journalist so it makes sense that his book would still reflect that. ⠀ -th......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie - PhDiva Books on October 14, 2020

I consider myself to be pretty rational with scary books and movies, but demonic possession is something that is hard to shake. The idea that someone could take control of your body and mind temporarily, especially for nefarious purposes, quite frankly scares the bejeesus out of me! In Playing With F......more

Goodreads review by Jordan on October 13, 2021

Some interesting accounts in the beginning lead to a poorly executed theology of demons that takes GotQuestions, Mark Driscoll, and CARM as serious sources.......more

Goodreads review by W. on September 25, 2020

Ghosts Are No Laughing Matter – Read This Book It’s easy in our world of movies and television to laugh off the spiritual side of life—like ghosts and demons. Journalist Bill Hallowell takes a series look at this topic and backs up his insights with Scripture combined with documented stories and care......more

Goodreads review by Alisson on September 22, 2020

As a christian and a believer, this is the worst book i've read on the subject, rather than an "investigation", it looks more like the author did a quick search on the subject on Google. "An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels" is way better regarding the......more