Christina didn't celebrate Halloween growing up. But every October, her children parade around the neighborhood trick-or-treating in their favorite super-hero costumes with their buddies, school-mates, and neighbor-friends. So what changed?

In this episode, Christina dives deep into the history and significance of Halloween. Is it an "evil" holiday? Are we "inviting darkness" or participating in "devil worship" by handing out candy in ghoul costumes? Together with Matt and Mandy, she explores how a proper understanding of Halloween fits into the larger Christian story.

Resources from the episode

“What should Christians think about Halloween?” by Rev. Steven Wedgeworth
“Christians & Halloween: the lordship of Christ over the seasons,” by Rev. Josh Robinson

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