Distressed Spirits, Lost Souls
"Requiem Healing isn’t spiritualism—it’s about releasing the dead into the presence of Christ, not holding them back for our own purposes." – Michael Mitten
Hey friends! If you're like me, you've probably wondered about the unseen world—the places where the spiritual and physical meet, where the stories of the living and the dead intertwine. On this week’s episode, we dove deep into one of the most fascinating and controversial topics in Christianity: Requiem Healing.
Now, this topic isn’t exactly new to me as I heard about it years ago and read other’s writings on the subject, but for this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with two incredibly knowledgeable guests, Michael Mitten and Russ Parker, who have spent years exploring the connection between emotional wounds, spiritual hauntings, and healing through Christ. This isn't your typical Sunday sermon. This is about dealing with the “unquiet dead,” unresolved trauma, and the very real impact it can have on us, the living.
I’ll admit, when I first heard about this idea some years ago of healing the dead—praying for souls to be released from their own spiritual bondage—it sounded more like ghost hunting than anything biblical. But what I’ve come to realize is that Requiem Healing is about so much more than spooky encounters or supernatural manifestations. It's about love, closure, and the freedom that comes from releasing those who’ve passed on to the care of Jesus.
One story from our conversation stuck with me. Russ talked about a woman who, through prayer and communion, found freedom from generational pain after naming and honoring family members who had died tragically. These weren’t just ghosts lingering in her life; they were emotional and spiritual burdens, and releasing them brought healing not only to her but to her entire family. This blew my mind—healing the living by ministering to the dead. It’s something most of us never think about.
As we explored this more, it became clear that this isn’t about conjuring spirits or crossing into the realm of the occult. This is about Jesus—the one who holds life and death in His hands—setting captives free, whether they’re still walking this earth or waiting on the other side. It’s about reclaiming parts of Christian tradition that we’ve lost or misunderstood. After all, Jesus spoke to the dead (remember Lazarus?), and maybe, just maybe, there’s more to that story for us today.
I left that conversation with my mind expanded and my spirit stirred. If you’re struggling with grief, unresolved family trauma, or just plain wondering what happens to those who’ve passed on, I invite you to listen to the episode and explore this topic with an open heart. Who knows? Maybe Requiem Healing is exactly what you need.
