In this compelling episode of Dead Hand Radio Live, host Andrew Hall welcomes back Reverend Shawn Whittington for part three of their ongoing exploration into the paranormal. Rev. Shawn, a U.S. Navy veteran, ordained exorcist, ghost hunter, and author, shares deeply personal stories of his lifelong encounters with spirits, demons, and the hidden war between good and evil forces.
The conversation opens with Shawn recounting his early childhood experiences seeing spirits—recollections shaped by his mother’s spiritual heritage from a Brazilian village famously known as the “Cross of Souls.” This early sensitivity grew into a lifelong calling, though Shawn kept his abilities hidden until adulthood.
Shawn discusses how a terrifying encounter with a malevolent entity that followed him and his wife home led to her developing rare cancers—an event he views as spiritual retaliation. That experience propelled him into ministry and exorcism under the guidance of a seasoned Catholic exorcist.
Key topics include:
- The distinction between spirits, demons, and non-human entities.
- The dangers and misconceptions surrounding exorcism.
- How spiritual warfare requires discipline, faith, and clear purpose—not thrill-seeking.
- Hauntings in Las Vegas, including Native American grounds, tragic hotspots like Bally’s (site of a deadly fire), and hidden spiritual energy throughout the city.
- The importance of discernment, humility, and process when helping families deal with paranormal disturbances.
- Rev. Shawn also shares his disillusionment with sensationalist ghost hunting TV shows and emphasizes that true spiritual work is about helping people—not entertainment. His grounded, compassionate approach and firsthand experience make this an unforgettable look behind the veil.
Highlight moments:
Shawn’s story about becoming an exorcist after a demonic attack nearly cost his wife her life.
His views on Ghostbusters, Dan Aykroyd’s spiritual lineage, and why pop culture gets it both right and wrong.
A behind-the-scenes story of a haunted Las Vegas mansion and a missed opportunity with a popular TV show.
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