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. 4d ago ·  Video

    EP 51: Ondrea's Martyria - God Sees You and Loves You

    Let's have natural talk about Ondrea's supernatural walk! Reach out to Ondrea if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. Website: https://www.ondrealynn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulbyondrea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ondrealynn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ondrealynn -- 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/ -- New Age, spirituality, metaphysical church, divination, spirit guides, channeling, occult practices, faith journey, personal testimony, healing visions, light, psychic services, radical transformation, healing, church response, spiritual journey, new age, faith, testimony This conversation explores the journey of an individual transitioning from New Age beliefs and practices to a Christian faith. It delves into childhood influences, experiences with metaphysical practices, and the eventual realization of the darkness within those practices. The speaker shares personal testimonies of healing, encounters with spirit guides, and the allure of divination, ultimately leading to a profound transformation towards faith in Jesus. In this conversation, Matthew and Ondrea explore the themes of spiritual visions, the journey through psychic services, and the radical transformation that comes from faith in Jesus. Ondrea shares her experiences with light, the distinction between true and false light, and her journey from new age practices to a deep relationship with Christ. They discuss the importance of the church's welcoming response to those seeking healing and transformation, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys. The difference between New Age practices and true faith in God. Childhood experiences can shape spiritual beliefs and practices. The allure of the supernatural can lead individuals deeper into darkness. Metaphysical churches often promote a distorted view of spirituality. Spirit guides can provide a false sense of comfort and protection. Divination practices like angel cards and Ouija boards are rooted in darkness. Satan can masquerade as an angel of light to deceive individuals. True healing and peace come from a relationship with Jesus. There are two types of visions: one from God and one from the devil. The Shekinah glory represents the true power of God. Satan can create a false light that deceives people. The journey to understanding God often involves distinguishing Him from other 'gods'. High places in ancient cultures were often seen as access points to God. Andrea's journey into psychic services began in her late twenties. She encountered deeper spiritual experiences that she kept private. Radical transformation can come from a place of deep pain and searching for healing.

  2. Sep 29 ·  Video

    EP 50: Kaila's Martyria - The Spiritual Awakening of a Seer

    Let's have natural talk about Kaila's supernatural walk! Reach out to Kaila if you have questions about her testimony or want to talk. Website: https://www.starfyresanctuary.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starfyresanctuary -- 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/ -- The Spiritual Awakening of a Seer with KailaKaila shares her journey from growing up deeply Christian, to exploring paranormal and psychic medium work, to realizing she could not separate her gifts from her relationship with Christ. The conversation focuses on discernment, spiritual warfare, and the difference between gifts used for personal power versus gifts surrendered to God.We discuss how her early supernatural experiences shaped her faith, how bipolar disorder and trauma overlapped with her spiritual awakening, and why she believes the Holy Spirit was guiding her even during seasons she now sees as misdirected. She also explains why she left psychic mediumship, closed the door on tarot and new age practices, and returned to a Christ-centered path. Kaila describes growing up with an unusually strong faith and says she felt connected to Jesus from childhood, with an early conversion moment at age 6.Her first major supernatural experiences included sensing demonic presence, seeing clawed fingers in a bedroom closet, and feeling angelic protection in her car at age 16.She shares how her grandmother’s lung cancer diagnosis became an early example of what she experienced as a prophetic word that she would recover.Kaila explains the difference she feels between angelic presence, demonic oppression, and what she calls the fruit of each influence.She talks about being diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder and how that season complicated her ability to discern spiritual experiences.A horror movie, in her view, opened a door to repeated demonic torment, which she says lasted about three months.The most pivotal home encounter happened when an entity targeted her young son, leading her to anoint the house and command it to leave in Jesus’ name.She reflects on her paranormal podcast years, saying curiosity about the spooky side of the supernatural eventually pulled her into psychic medium work.Kaila says she entered the psychic world through a spiritual awakening that she later came to understand as part of sanctification and prophetic calling.She explains why mediumship felt spiritually unsafe to her, especially when sessions seemed to involve attached entities and not just the dead.She details how a metaphysical store and psychic fair validated her accuracy, but also how she saw pride, dependency, and manipulation in other practitioners.Her final turning point came when she felt called out of the metaphysical world after a painful relationship, a store closure, and a 40-day fast that pushed her back toward Christ.

  3. Sep 22 ·  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 his 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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."

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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.