Freedom from Ayahuasca, Witchcraft & the New Age (Ep. 6) | True Faith with Austin Rumpel & Erika Treadway

Oct 7

Episode Overview

There’s a growing hunger in our generation for something spiritual — something real. But when we seek truth outside of Jesus, the enemy is waiting to meet that hunger with deception.

In Episode 6 of the True Faith Podcast, Erika Treadway shares how her search for healing and higher consciousness led her deep into the world of New Age practices, ayahuasca rituals, and witchcraft—and how Jesus delivered her completely.

What began as curiosity about health and “energy” escalated into a full descent into darkness as a young woman in college. Erika describes how she was drugged during a so-called ‘spiritual ceremony,’ and how that night opened doors to torment, fear, and demonic oppression. Yet even in that moment, the voice of God broke through the chaos: “You’ve made a mistake in trusting him, but stay the course—I will deliver you.”

That promise became her lifeline.

Over months of spiritual battle and surrender, Jesus began to rescue and restore what the enemy had stolen. Through prayer, fasting, and the Word, Erika learned that freedom isn’t found in spiritual experiences or human effort—it’s found in a Person.

This conversation isn’t just about what’s wrong with the New Age and witchcraft—it’s about what’s right with Jesus. He still delivers. He still heals. And He’s still rescuing people from deception today.

In this episode, we talk about:

How New Age practices like ayahuasca and “plant medicine” open doors to the demonic
The truth about spiritual “light” outside of Christ
What it means to walk in discernment and true freedom
The mercy of God that pursues us even in our darkest moments

If you’ve ever been curious about the New Age, or if you know someone who’s searching for truth in all the wrong places, we pray this story brings wisdom, clarity, and hope.

Highlights

[00:00] – Intro: Erika’s Story Begins
[05:42] – The Ayahuasca Ceremony
[12:10] – Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance
[18:24] – The Moment Jesus Stepped In
[25:30] – Walking Out Freedom
[33:15] – Warnings & Wisdom for a Searching Generation

“I was never exposed to the supernatural in church. I was exposed to religion and rules. So the first taste of supernatural and power I tasted — to me, I just equated that to truth.”— Erika Treadway

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