Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this gripping return to Blurry Creatures, ex-witch Jess Phoenix joins Nate and Luke to pull back the curtain on a different kind of darkness: the Pharisee Spirit.
After escaping the competitive and high-stakes world of the occult, Jess expected to find a safe haven within the walls of Christianity. Instead, she encountered a relentless campaign of "spiritual bullying" and legalism. From being labeled a "fake convert" due to her aesthetic and past, to navigating the "provoking spirits" that haunt the digital town square, Jess shares a raw look at the internal warfare facing modern believers.
In this episode, we discuss:
👉 Why the Pharisee spirit is more dangerous than the Jezebel spirit because it uses the name of Jesus to gate keep the Gospel.
👉 Navigating the distinct battles against the Devil, the World, and the Self.
👉 How to distinguish between true Holy Spirit discernment and personal jealousy or paranoia.
👉 Why Christ was patient with sinners but flipped tables on the religious elite.
👉 Why the enemy works overtime to silence converts and how to stay in character when you're being provoked.
This is a sobering yet encouraging conversation for anyone who has felt the sting of religious judgment or wondered why the walk of faith often feels like a battlefield.
This episode is sponsored by:
livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout!
go.goodranchers.com/BLURRY — Start your plan today and get FREE meat included with every order PLUS $100 off your first three orders OR get $40 off your first order with code BLURRY at checkout!
Video Chapters
[00:00] The Reality of Occult Attacks vs. Church Life
[03:17] The "Holy Enough" Trap: Expectations vs. Reality
[04:52] Accusations and "Witch Vibes": Dealing with Online Slander
[07:36] Identifying the Pharisee: Jesus’s Biggest Opposition
[09:15] Pharisee Spirit vs. Jezebel Spirit: Key Differences
[10:48] Mid-Roll Break: Gut Health and Momentous
[12:43] Why Demons Hate the Name of Jesus (But Pharisees Use It)
[15:06] Gatekeeping the Gospel: Control and Power Structures
[18:20] Public Conversions: Why the Onslaught is Heightened
[20:18] The Toll of Social Media Bullying
[29:25] The Three Enemies: The Devil, The World, and The Self
[35:15] Why Witches are Watching How Christians Treat Each Other
[44:34] A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Strategies of the Enemy
[51:20] Discernment vs. Personal Jealousy
[1:06:42] The Provoking Spirit: How the Enemy Gets You Out of Character
[1:12:30] Overcoming by the Word of Your Testimony
[1:20:21] Final Encouragement: Fighting Spirits, Not People
This episode is sponsored by:
livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout!
go.goodranchers.com/BLURRY — Start your plan today and get FREE meat included with every order PLUS $100 off your first three orders OR get $40 off your first order with code BLURRY at checkout!
Video Episodes Drop Every Tuesday!
Website: blurrycreatures.com
Blurry Creatures Socials
tiktok.com/@blurrycreatures
instagram.com/blurrycreatures
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#BlurryCreatures #JessPhoenix #SpiritualWarfare #ExWitch #PhariseeSpirit #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #Deliverance #KingdomOfGod #Discernment
In this gripping return to Blurry Creatures, ex-witch Jess Phoenix joins Nate and Luke to pull back the curtain on a different kind of darkness: the Pharisee Spirit.
After escaping the competitive and high-stakes world of the occult, Jess expected to find a safe haven within the walls of Christianity. Instead, she encountered a relentless campaign of "spiritual bullying" and legalism. From being labeled a "fake convert" due to her aesthetic and past, to navigating the "provoking spirits" that haunt the digital town square, Jess shares a raw look at the internal warfare facing modern believers.
In this episode, we discuss:
👉 Why the Pharisee spirit is more dangerous than the Jezebel spirit because it uses the name of Jesus to gate keep the Gospel.
👉 Navigating the distinct battles against the Devil, the World, and the Self.
👉 How to distinguish between true Holy Spirit discernment and personal jealousy or paranoia.
👉 Why Christ was patient with sinners but flipped tables on the religious elite.
👉 Why the enemy works overtime to silence converts and how to stay in character when you're being provoked.
This is a sobering yet encouraging conversation for anyone who has felt the sting of religious judgment or wondered why the walk of faith often feels like a battlefield.
This episode is sponsored by:
livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout!
go.goodranchers.com/BLURRY — Start your plan today and get FREE meat included with every order PLUS $100 off your first three orders OR get $40 off your first order with code BLURRY at checkout!
Video Chapters
[00:00] The Reality of Occult Attacks vs. Church Life
[03:17] The "Holy Enough" Trap: Expectations vs. Reality
[04:52] Accusations and "Witch Vibes": Dealing with Online Slander
[07:36] Identifying the Pharisee: Jesus’s Biggest Opposition
[09:15] Pharisee Spirit vs. Jezebel Spirit: Key Differences
[10:48] Mid-Roll Break: Gut Health and Momentous
[12:43] Why Demons Hate the Name of Jesus (But Pharisees Use It)
[15:06] Gatekeeping the Gospel: Control and Power Structures
[18:20] Public Conversions: Why the Onslaught is Heightened
[20:18] The Toll of Social Media Bullying
[29:25] The Three Enemies: The Devil, The World, and The Self
[35:15] Why Witches are Watching How Christians Treat Each Other
[44:34] A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Strategies of the Enemy
[51:20] Discernment vs. Personal Jealousy
[1:06:42] The Provoking Spirit: How the Enemy Gets You Out of Character
[1:12:30] Overcoming by the Word of Your Testimony
[1:20:21] Final Encouragement: Fighting Spirits, Not People
This episode is sponsored by:
livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% off your first order with promo code BLURRY at checkout!
go.goodranchers.com/BLURRY — Start your plan today and get FREE meat included with every order PLUS $100 off your first three orders OR get $40 off your first order with code BLURRY at checkout!
Video Episodes Drop Every Tuesday!
Website: blurrycreatures.com
Blurry Creatures Socials
tiktok.com/@blurrycreatures
instagram.com/blurrycreatures
facebook.com/blurrycreatures
twitter.com/blurrycreatures
#BlurryCreatures #JessPhoenix #SpiritualWarfare #ExWitch #PhariseeSpirit #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #Deliverance #KingdomOfGod #Discernment
