Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Thoughtful Approach to Halloween for Christian MomsIn this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett and guest Chastity delve into the history and spiritual implications of Halloween from a Christian perspective. They explore the origins of Halloween, its pagan roots, and the Catholic influences that shaped it. The conversation includes Chastity's personal journey of questioning and researching holiday traditions, along with her insights from her podcast 'Ancient Conspiracies.' Listeners are encouraged to consider how Halloween aligns with their faith, discuss alternatives like harvest festivals, and engage children in making thoughtful decisions. The episode emphasizes the importance of prayerful discernment and creating new family traditions that honor God.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:31 Discussing Halloween: Origins and Questions01:02 Guest Introduction: Chastity's Background02:21 Chastity's Journey: From Childhood to Podcasting05:39 Exploring Halloween's Pagan Roots07:06 The Catholic Influence on Halloween09:30 Ancient Celtic Traditions and Giants23:06 Modern Concerns and Spiritual Implications29:49 Understanding Child Appropriateness31:46 Encouraging Discernment in Kids36:59 Balancing Traditions in a Blended Household39:18 Spiritual Implications of Halloween43:14 Practical Ways to Shift Focus During Halloween45:43 Exploring Ancient Conspiracies51:07 Normalizing Vulnerability in Parenting54:32 Final Thoughts and EncouragementConnect with Chasity: Chasity Jameson is a wife, a mom, a gardener, a chicken lady, and a beekeeper... with a passion for biblical history that decided, one day, to turn it into a podcast. The Ancient Conspiracies Podcast connects everyday conspiracies to biblical history. It also brings a biblical perspective to esoteric topics that aren't often discussed in church.Website: www.ancientconspiracies.comFB/Instagram/Truth Social: @ancientconspiraciesAncient Conspiracies Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kPqRmYHBf1TB2KWxIux8h?si=d46874cf4c314e96Ancient Conspiracies Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-conspiracies/id1644256511RESOURCES:Ancient Conspiracies Episode 8: The Pagan Roots of Halloween https://spotify.link/JMUX7fA7sXbBru na Boinne Celtic Tombs https://irisharchaeology.org/bru-na-boinne/Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @Mommin_Together https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/@Michelle_Barnett_ https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993

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