Crystals, tarot, manifesting and “Witchtok.” Alternative spirituality has become mainstream.
In this episode, Katherine and Peter explain the differences between manifesting and prayer, how crystals are used for specific intentions and why women seem to be turning to alternative spirituality. They also share stories of people buying spells from “Etsy witches,” using horoscopes on dating apps and the rise of Witchtok.
They discuss the roots of this trend – secularism, individualism, and postmodernism and the pick-and-mix spirituality it has created. They conclude by highlighting both the opportunities and challenges for churches: clearer teaching about Jesus, better discipleship and readiness to address occult involvement, including deliverance and spiritual warfare.
00:00 Alternative spirituality is now mainstream
01:42 Gen Z spirituality stats
04:06 Celebs on manifesting
05:09 Manifesting vs Visualising
08:38 Manifesting vs Prayer
10:06 What are crystals?
12:51 Witchtok has gone viral
14:54 Etsy Witches and wedding spells
16:40 Why are people engaging in spirituality?
17:20 Cultural stories of spirituality
18:11 The burden of manifesting
19:00 Pick’n’mix spirituality
20:12 No rules, no authority
22:47 Crystals, manifesting then Jesus?
25:35 What’s the church’s role in this?
29:59 Jesus is the only way
31:04 What about the men?
33:37 Spiritually curious? Try Ethos
35:42 Next episode: the boys are back!