Jack-O-Lanterns, ghosts, goblins, skulls, spiders, cobwebs and horror movies remind most of us of Halloween along with fun costumes, bags of candy and spooky scary decorations.

But what are we really celebrating?

While many of us ‘celebrate’ and observe this holiday annually by dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, decorating our houses, and handing out candy to kids in our neighborhoods, most of us don’t reflect very much on what exactly we are honoring.

We are in fact just going with the flow of culture.

On today’s episode, members of the Critical Bench team discuss the dilemma of Christians celebrating a day with convoluted spiritual significance, death, and darkness. 

Does this day go against the teachings of the Bible or the Words of Jesus or is the American celebration of Halloween just about having some fun, wearing costumes, and eating some candy?

"Death and darkness are encapsulated around this holiday, and it made me step back." — Cairistiona Haley

Time Stamps

00:44 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!
01:07 - Join us today as the Critical Bench Team hosts a special episode
02:47 - First thoughts on Halloween
11:24 - Halloween origins: What are we really celebrating?
17:38 - Coach Chris reveals his upcoming Halloween costume!
20:03 - Halloween’s meaning for Cairistiona, Jared, and Steve
29:00 - Halloween 101: What are you supposed to do?
38:25 - What it really means to grow up
45:00 - A new perspective on Halloween
50:00 - Seeing things the way Jesus did
56:58 - Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast

Resources:

·         Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

·         Focus on the Family – Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

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