Beneath the Surface Podcast

Are Modern Festivals and Concerts Echoes of Ancient Worship? Explore how today's festivals and concerts may be more than just entertainment, they could be manifestations of ancient rituals and spiritual warfare. The origins of festivals: from Mesopotamian rituals to pagan traditions The biblical perspective on God's festivals versus pagan festivals The spiritual symbolism in modern concerts and fe...

Lilith Exposed | Origins, Myth & the Demonic Agenda Who is Lilith? Is she really Adam’s first wife, or is that one of the most widespread myths in modern culture? In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we separate biblical truth from centuries of folklore, mythology, and occult tradition. We trace Lilith’s origins from ancient Mesopotamian culture through Jewish tradition, examine the only pl...

This episode of Beneath the Surface Melissa and Christie dive into the themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the role of faith in finding freedom from spiritual oppression. The conversation delves into the process of deliverance and the steps involved in achieving freedom from strongholds and generational patterns. It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, renouncing sin, breaking strongholds,...

In this powerful episode of Beneath the Surface, we dive deep into one of the most discussed yet often misunderstood topics in spiritual warfare: generational curses and strongholds. Are patterns of sin, trauma, addiction, broken relationships, or spiritual oppression truly passed down through family lines? What does the Bible actually say? And how do we find lasting freedom through Jesus? We expl...

For years, Anastasia Gerali was deeply immersed in the New Age movement as a teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, and trauma specialist. What she thought was leading people to healing was actually leading her further from the truth. Then everything changed. After a powerful encounter with Jesus Christ, Anastasia walked away from New Age spirituality, soft occult practices, and the beliefs she once ta...

What if the world around us is more than just what we can see? In this episode of Beneath the Surface , we dive into the mysteries of the unseen realm, the spiritual world operating beyond human eyes and what Scripture actually says about it. From angels and demons to spiritual warfare, principalities, deception, discernment, and the battle for influence over humanity, we explore the questions man...

What if the days of Noah weren’t just a story about the past… but a warning for the future? In this episode of Beneath the Surface, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and fascinating questions in Scripture: Are we living in the days of Noah? Jesus Himself said in Matthew 24:37, “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.” But what exactly did He mean...

Are fairytales actually stories passed down from generations that encountered the Nephilim before and after the flood? Melissa and Christie explore the comparison of biblical stories with oral traditions, exploring supernatural events and their impact. They cover topics such as divine direction and confirmation, the corruption of mankind, the Sons of God and daughters of men, the Watchers pact of...

Melissa and Christie's conversation delves into the exploration of spirit-led living, the influence of spiritual practices, testing the spirits, and the distinction between being spiritual vs spiritually led. They go into the details of the dangers of seeking spiritual knowledge and the deception of the enemy. The influence of the Holy Spirit and gifted prophets are truly God given gifts that are...

What does it actually mean to be made in the image of God and what happens when we start conforming to other images? In this episode of Beneath the Surface , Melissa and Christie dive into one of the most foundational truths in Scripture: humanity was created to reflect God. But from the garden to today, there has always been a battle over identity, worship, and image. We talk about how idols are...

The hosts, Melissa and Christie, discuss their journey of faith, spiritual awakening, and the exploration of biblical concepts. They share personal experiences, challenges, and the significance of spiritual warfare in their lives. The conversation delves into the purpose of their podcast and the need for a biblical perspective on spiritual matters. The conversation delves into the journey of faith...