In Episode 629: Killing LaVey, Pastor Dave Bryan shares a compelling account of his transition from a conventional Christian pastor to a frontline warrior in spiritual warfare, emphasizing the intense and often overlooked battles against demonic forces. His journey, enriched by disillusionment with the lack of spiritual power in mainstream Christianity, leads him through a transformative encounter with the occult, notably marked by his interactions with Anton LaVey's family. This experience not only deepens his understanding of spiritual deliverance but also sets the stage for a direct confrontation with the forces of darkness. Pastor Bryan's experience highlights the stark realities of engaging in spiritual warfare, the importance of faith and divine intervention, and the personal transformation that accompanies the acceptance of this calling. The climax of Pastor Bryan's story revolves around a dramatic showdown involving Anton LaVey's daughter, Deborah Joy, which underscores the tangible impacts of spiritual warfare. His recounting of rescuing her from the clutches of the Church of Satan and the subsequent astral projection incident involving LaVey himself illustrates the profound challenges in deliverance ministry. Through these experiences, Pastor Bryan emphasizes the critical gap between belief and experience within the Christian faith, advocating for a proactive stance against malevolent spiritual entities. The episode encapsulates the essence of spiritual warfare, from the preparation and confrontation with evil forces to the ultimate victory through faith and the power of God. Pastor Dave Bryan: The Serpent and the Savior The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join Watch The Shape of Shadows: https://www.merkel.media/stream-now Watch Expedition Dogman: https://bit.ly/3CE6Kg0 AFFILIATES Prepare with Valley Food Storage: https://alnk.to/2uG55AO Get your Nephilim Blaster 2000: https://alnk.to/9mnHak1 Bluecosmo Satellite phones: https://alnk.to/e769Eip See Bigfoot with Sionyx night vision: https://alnk.to/bEhxr3F Emergency medical with My Medic: https://alnk.to/dpr6QM4 Black Beard Fire Starters: https://alnk.to/4BFcIbe EcoFlow Power Generators: https://alnk.to/flvpAQw GoDark Faraday Bags: https://alnk.to/5jke3rk EMP Shield: empshield.com Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase! SPONSORS FACTOR MEALS: factormeals.com/confessionals50 SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals Hello Fresh: hellofresh.com/confessionalsfree Promo Code: "confessionalsfree" for FREE BREAKFAST FOR LIFE!!! CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Bones YouTube | Apple | Spotify