Crystals, Tarot cards and Manifesting: Exploring the rise of alternative Spirituality

Crystals, tarot, manifesting and “Witchtok.” Alternative spirituality has become mainstream.

In this episode, Katherine and Peter explain the differences between manifesting and prayer, how crystals are used for specific intentions and why women seem to be turning to alternative spirituality. They also share stories of people buying spells from “Etsy witches,” using horoscopes on dating apps and the rise of Witchtok.

They discuss the roots of this trend - secularism, individualism, and postmodernism and the pick-and-mix spirituality it has created. They conclude by highlighting both the opportunities and challenges for churches: clearer teaching about Jesus, better discipleship and readiness to address occult involvement, including deliverance and spiritual warfare.

Show notes:

00:00 Alternative spirituality is now mainstream

01:42 Gen Z spirituality stats

04:06 Celebs on manifesting

05:09 Manifesting vs Visualising

08:38 Manifesting vs Prayer

10:06 What are crystals?

12:51 Witchtok has gone viral

14:54 Etsy Witches and wedding spells