Episode 241: Big God, Little Devil: Rethinking Spiritual Soundbites with Dr. Sean Tobin

Our world—and especially Catholic social media—is flooded with sensationalized talk about the devil, demonic activity, and spiritual “access points.” But what if that fear-based narrative is actually distracting us from the truth? In this episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro is joined by Dr. Sean Tobin to reframe the conversation around spiritual warfare, demystify deliverance, and remind us of the one truth we often forget: God is bigger. Way bigger.

Key Topics:

• Why obsessing over the devil may actually weaken your spiritual life
• How Catholic social media is shaping our fears—and not always in a good way
• What most people misunderstand about deliverance prayer and spiritual authority
• Why “Dungeons & Dragons” might actually help your spiritual growth
• The surprising connection between imagination, healing, and holiness
• How a four-year-old’s fear of demons led to a powerful moment of truth
• Why the devil is more like a mosquito than a monster (and what that means for your faith)

Learn More:

• Big God, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin – Explore the book that inspired this conversation. Reframe your understanding of spiritual warfare and reclaim peace through a Christ-centered lens.
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – The classic work that helped shift Dr. Tobin from atheism toward a deeper search for truth and meaning.
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