# Ep 41 | BEWARE: 3 Spiritual Counterfeits That Are Already Inside Your Church | Strange Encounters

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Published: 2026-06-13T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2540

## Resource

In this eye-opening episode of "Strange Encounters," Rick Burgess tackles several growing trends that many Christians are embracing without asking the most important question: Does it line up with Scripture? As spiritual deception becomes harder to recognize, Rick examines three growing trends that many Christians may be overlooking, including the controversy surrounding the Passion Translation, the debate over UFOs and demons, and the rise of modern breath-work practices. Rick explores a larger question: How do believers discern what is truly from God and what is not? Hear biblical answers and clear spiritual guidance as Rick Burgess applies Scripture to help believers navigate the spiritual war happening around us in this episode of "Strange Encounters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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