Martyria

Matthew Butler

The podcast is based on Revelation 12:11. It is a conversational style testimony (martyria in Greek) podcast that talks about life before and after salvation. The supernatural is real, and the church must be equipped to know what to do when someone comes who is experiencing spiritual attacks. Also, if you are experiencing any supernatural attacks, know that you are not alone. Natural talk about our supernatural walk.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    EP 49: Ian's Martyria - Seeing Shadow People and the Cartel

    Let's have natural talk about Ian's supernatural walk! Reach out to Ian if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.hanna.79 -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- Demonic fasting, methamphetamine, hallucinations, faith, redemption, street preaching, spiritual encounters, addiction recovery, personal testimony, supernatural experiences street preaching, evangelism, miracles, rehab centers, prayer, deliverance, cultural sins, boldness, love, transformation Demonic fasting is the opposite of spiritual fasting. Hallucinations can occur after prolonged drug use. The journey from atheism to faith can be profound. Experiences of violence can lead to moments of redemption. Street preaching can lead to unexpected spiritual encounters. God's intervention can happen in miraculous ways. Addiction recovery can vary from person to person. Personal testimonies can inspire others in their faith journey. The importance of community in faith and recovery. Spiritual warfare is a real and present struggle. Street preaching is a unique way to connect with the Holy Spirit. Miracles often happen in unexpected places like rehab centers. Prayer can lead to profound transformations in individuals. Cultural sins can harden hearts and affect communities. Boldness in evangelism is crucial, especially in life-and-death situations. Loving the unlovable is a challenge that requires prayer and commitment. Every culture has its own ruling spirit that influences behavior. The greatest miracles often involve people committing their lives to Christ. Aggressive love and kindness can lead to life-changing encounters. God is actively working in the lives of those who are often overlooked. This conversation explores the profound journey of an individual who transitioned from a life of addiction and atheism to one of faith and redemption. The speaker shares vivid experiences of drug use, including the phenomenon of 'seeing shadow people' and the concept of demonic fasting. Through personal testimonies of violence, miraculous encounters, and street preaching, the discussion highlights the transformative power of faith and the importance of community in recovery. In this conversation, Matthew shares his experiences in street preaching and evangelism, highlighting the unique stories and miracles he has witnessed, particularly in rehab centers. He discusses the importance of prayer, deliverance, and the cultural sins that affect communities. Matthew emphasizes the need for boldness in evangelism and the transformative power of love and prayer, encouraging listeners to reach out to those who are often marginalized or seen as unlovable.

  2. Sep 15 ·  Video

    EP 48: Gina's Martyria - Investing in People Outside of the Church

    Let's have natural talk about Gina's supernatural walk! Reach out to Gina via The Logic of God website if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. Website: www.thelogicofgod.com -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- Gina shares openly about adoption, abuse, self-harm, baptism, marriage, motherhood, and learning to trust God without losing the honesty of her story. The discussion is both deeply personal and broadly relevant for anyone thinking about discipleship, pastoral care, and what it really means to be the body of Christ. She explains her early life after being adopted at four months old, her parents’ divorce when she was two, and the instability that followed in a home that was not Christian. Gina describes her mother’s involvement in occult practices, including seances, numerology, crystals, Ouija boards, and self-harm rituals that profoundly affected her childhood. She reflects on how seeing and learning about self-harm at age six led to her own self-destructive behavior later in childhood and adolescence. Matthew and Gina spend time unpacking the difference between counterfeit power and Christian sanctification, especially the idea of trying to become “like God” versus living as the person God created you to be. Gina talks about rejection, abandonment, and “mommy shopping,” describing how she searched for maternal approval in teachers, friends’ moms, and relationships. She shares how she tried to become like her mother in order to be accepted, even learning occult psychology such as chromotherapy and manipulation tactics. The conversation turns toward identity and calling, including Gina’s realization that she was meant for social work and her eventual professional path helping damaged and vulnerable people. Gina explains how pregnancy, domestic violence, shelter living, and motherhood became turning points that pulled her out of further self-destruction. She recounts the role of church, baptism, and a patient pastor in helping her take her first honest steps toward Christianity after years of feeling unsafe around authority. gifts and attachment style “I wanted it to be a bold statement to my mom, to where I was raised, and to the enemy.” Spend time asking whether you are doubting God or doubting people. Reflect on your attachment style and how it affects the way you relate to God and others. Look for ways to be the church outside the church building. Practice patience with people who carry trauma instead of rushing them toward neat answers. Use your gifts to strengthen others rather than hide them or compare them.

  3. Sep 8 ·  Video

    EP 47: Alissa's Martyria - All the Fun Stuff is in Hell

    Let's have natural talk about Alissa's supernatural walk! Reach out to Alissa if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@psycho_sw33theart -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- faith, spirituality, Mormonism, atheism, theistic Satanism, personal journey, belief systems, divine intervention, questioning faith, upbringing Satanism, Christianity, personal transformation, divine intervention, faith journey, spirituality, belief systems, religious experiences, peace, acceptance In this conversation, Alissa shares her profound journey through faith, spirituality, and personal beliefs. She recounts a moment of desperation that led her to pray for the first time in years, experiencing a divine intervention that restored her peace. Alissa reflects on her complicated upbringing in the Mormon church, the influences that shaped her beliefs, and her eventual questioning of faith. She explores her brief foray into atheism and theistic Satanism, discussing the appeal of these belief systems and how they provided a sense of freedom and understanding. Ultimately, Allissa's story is one of seeking truth and grappling with the complexities of faith and personal identity. Alissa experienced a moment of divine intervention during a desperate time. Alissa found the idea of fun and freedom appealing in theistic Satanism. She questioned the validity of different religious practices and their claims to truth. Her journey reflects a common human experience of seeking meaning and understanding in faith. Alissa's story highlights the importance of personal experience in shaping beliefs. Wearing symbols can represent one's beliefs and affiliations. She felt a strong divine intervention that led her back to Christianity. Praying to God unexpectedly brought Alissa peace and sleep after years of insomnia. Since returning to faith, Alissa has lost interest in alcohol and dark themes. She feels a sense of peace and direction in his life now. Alissa emphasizes the importance of understanding others' journeys to faith. Approaching newcomers to faith with patience and love is crucial. Alissa's journey reflects a significant personal transformation and acceptance of faith. From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Faith Symbols of Belief: The Path from Satanism to Christianity Divine Intervention: A Personal Transformation Finding Peace: Restructuring Life Through Faith 00:00 Desperation and Divine Intervention 01:47 A Complicated Upbringing 06:07 Questioning Beliefs and Seeking Truth 09:53 Exploring Atheism and Theistic Satanism 14:13 The Appeal of Theistic Satanism 20:06 Understanding Theistic Satanism 23:45 Exploring Satanism and Personal Symbols 28:08 The Shift from Satanism to Christianity 32:03 Experiencing Divine Intervention 36:09 Finding Peace and Restructuring Life 40:06 Welcoming Others to Faith

  4. Sep 1 ·  Video

    EP 46: Kira's Martyria - The Bible by the Tarot Cards

    Let's have natural talk about Kira's supernatural walk! Reach out to Kira if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sovereignlysober -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- Kira shares a sweeping testimony that moves from childhood sleep paralysis, night terrors, Wicca, occult practices, addiction, and despair into sobriety, church, and a dramatic encounter with Jesus on Easter Sunday 2025. It works for search because it stacks the exact phrases people are likely to look for—sleep paralysis, Ouija board, Wicca, tarot, deliverance, sobriety, and Easter Sunday—while clearly signaling the episode’s core transformation. In this episode, Matthew interviews Kira about her upbringing, her family’s relationship to faith and the supernatural, and the gradual shift from paganism and divination to Christianity, recovery, and community. Kira describes her childhood in England, Alaska, and across the U.S., growing up in a home shaped by atheism on her father’s side and Wicca, tarot, candles, and psychic practices on her mother’s side. She explains how sleep paralysis and night terrors began at age two, including a recurring dark entity, crushing fear, and experiences she understood as spiritual oppression.Kira shares a formative childhood memory of seeing a bright, protective light in her crib, which she later associated with Jesus and divine protection.The conversation explores how she was taught the Lord’s Prayer by her mother and used it during terrifying episodes, even while still participating in Ouija boards, pendulums, crystals, and divination.Matthew and Kira discuss syncretism, the danger of mixing Christianity with New Age practices, and the difference between seeking God directly versus trying to control the supernatural.Kira recounts a childhood miracle in Alaska when she prayed for a missing Aurora Borealis ring and found it during a blizzard.She talks about adolescence, bullying, alcohol use, depression, and how drinking felt like an immediate way to quiet panic and connect with something beyond herself.The episode turns to Easter Sunday 2025, when a terrifying vehicle malfunction, a box of wine in the car, and a desperate cry for Jesus led to what Kira describes as a deliverance experience.Kira says that after that event, she saw herself clearly for the first time, prayed for release, and experienced what she understood as God claiming her as His child.She describes the aftermath: renewed sobriety, discipleship, baptism, returning to church, and a desire to help others who are afraid to enter faith communities.“Jesus Christ, my father, please take the wheel. Take me, not them.” “She is mine. That is my child." “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” If you are involved in tarot, Ouija, divination, or New Age practices, challenge what you believe and ask what is actually behind it.

  5. Aug 25 ·  Video

    EP 45: Justice's Martyria - Opening Portals in the Trap House

    We had some audio hiccups in this episode. This has been cleaned up to the best of my ability, but some are still noticeable. Let's have natural talk about Justice's supernatural walk! Reach out to Justice if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayamber_theoriginal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceamber_ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@justiceamber_ -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- spiritual awakening, faith, relationships, seizures, substance abuse, personal growth, healing, Christianity, life challenges, self-discovery trap house, spirituality, drugs, tarot cards, spiritual awakening, mental health, addiction, supernatural, personal journey, recovery spiritual warfare, deliverance, demons, Jesus, conviction, generational curses, intentions, spiritual contracts, toxic relationships, faith spiritual warfare, deliverance, personal testimony, faith journey, church community, supernatural experiences, relationship struggles, healing, redemption, mental health This conversation explores the journey of spiritual awakening, contrasting upbringings, and the struggles of faith within relationships. The speaker shares personal experiences with seizures, the impact of medical challenges, and the downward spiral into substance abuse, ultimately leading to a realization of the need for change and a deeper connection with faith. In this segment of the conversation, Matthew shares his tumultuous journey through addiction, spirituality, and the supernatural. He recounts his experiences living in a trap house filled with drugs and chaos.

  6. Aug 18 ·  Video

    EP 44: Selah's Martyria - I Saw Angels in the Strip Club

    Let's have natural talk about Selah's supernatural walk! Reach out to Selah if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovejesusendlessl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovejesusendlessly -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- NOT a sponsor or affiliate, just an awesome resource! Martyria is Greek for "testimony" and is the reason behind the name of the show. Thank you to the Blue Letter Bible app for being accessible and free for those who want to go a little deeper into the Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/ -- faith, foster care, addiction, Christianity, redemption, personal journey, overcoming struggles, mental health, transformation, testimony faith, transformation, spirituality, family, Islam, Christianity, personal testimony, community, love, sacrifice I was dancing, travel dancing in Myrtle Beach. I was placed in foster care at 16. I stopped believing in God at one point. I was struggling with alcoholism. I realized there is a God. He does exist. I was very convicted and I like when I felt that sensation of hell. I just knew God didn't want me to be in that environment. I saw this blue light, and it looked like an angel. "I felt the sensation of hell." "I was struggling with alcoholism." "I was repenting for it." "This is gonna be my life now." "I knew there was a God." "God spared my life again." "I just want to show them God's love." "I always felt a void still." "I learned to have compassion for her." "God sees you and loves you."

  7. Aug 11

    EP 43: Rachel's Martyria - My Imaginary Friend Was a Demon

    Let's have natural talk about Rachel's supernatural walk! Reach out to Rachel if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. TikTok: @therealrachellynn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.lynn.jeffries E-mail: rachellynn.england(@)gmail.com (Remove parenthesis) -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- NOT a sponsor or affiliate, just an awesome resource! Martyria is Greek for "testimony" and is the reason behind the name of the show. Thank you to the Blue Letter Bible app for being accessible and free for those who want to go a little deeper into the Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/ -- spiritual journey, occult, childhood trauma, prophetic gift, demonic influence, personal power, control, imaginary friends, black magic, faith spiritual awakening, witchcraft, demonic forces, redemption, healing, transformation, compassion, church, testimony, personal journey Rachel emphasizes the importance of compassion within the church for those who have walked similar paths, advocating for understanding and open conversations about spiritual struggles. God's voice guided Rachel away from destructive practices. The journey of transformation is ongoing and requires patience. Compassion in the church is crucial for welcoming those with troubled pasts. Rachel's testimony highlights the importance of understanding spiritual struggles. Healing is a process that involves both God and community support. Rachel encourages open conversations about faith and struggles.

  8. Aug 4

    EP 42: Armand's Martyria - There Was An Angel on My Bed

    Let's have natural talk about Armand's supernatural walk! Reach out to Armand's church if you have questions about his testimony or want to see some of his sermons: Church Website: https://www.nlachurch.com/ -- Follow Martyria! TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyriamedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phph... -- End song "The Practice of Presence" by We Dream of Eden. https://www.wedreamofeden.com/ -- NOT a sponsor or affiliate, just an awesome resource! Martyria is Greek for "testimony" and is the reason behind the name of the show. Thank you to the Blue Letter Bible app for being accessible and free for those who want to go a little deeper into the Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/ -- This conversation explores the profound journey of faith experienced by Matthew, who recounts his encounters with darkness and the transformative power of Jesus' name. He reflects on his spiritual upbringing, the impact of his father's redemption, and his personal encounter with Jesus that led to his salvation. The discussion delves into the nature of sin, conviction, and the significance of supernatural experiences, including speaking in tongues, as integral parts of his faith journey. In this conversation, Armand Asimar shares his experiences with the voice of God, supernatural encounters, and the importance of prayer in the Christian walk. He discusses the challenges of belief in modern-day prophets. "I saw Jesus interceding for me." "I was just a seeker, trying to understand God." "I cried out to Jesus, Save me!" "I learned how to speak in tongues." "I felt something breathing on my face." "The Lord spoke to my heart." "I shared the gospel with them how to get saved." "What are the chances that I run into this kid?" "God can speak in many different ways." "I said the name of Jesus and it disappeared." "It's not about seeking supernatural encounters."

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The podcast is based on Revelation 12:11. It is a conversational style testimony (martyria in Greek) podcast that talks about life before and after salvation. The supernatural is real, and the church must be equipped to know what to do when someone comes who is experiencing spiritual attacks. Also, if you are experiencing any supernatural attacks, know that you are not alone. Natural talk about our supernatural walk.