RELOADED | 657: Lilith Comes Calling

Feb 16, 2026

Justin Kiser, researcher and biologist who studies wildlife sounds and cryptid fieldwork. Joel Thomas, former occult practitioner turned Christian minister who shares firsthand spiritual encounters. They recount eerie night woods encounters, discuss Lilith and woman-in-white legends, explore links between folklore, horned deities and bird-like figures, and reflect on occult allure, redemption and spiritual dangers.

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ANECDOTE

Three-Part Howl Recording

Jack and friends howled and recorded three distinct howls on video, later matched by distant howls during their return hike.

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Medicalization Shapes Public Narrative

Tony warned that medicalizing people who report supernatural visions prepares public narratives that pathologize encounters as disorders.

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Woman In White As Universal Motif

Justin observed that the 'woman in white' motif recurs across cultures and often links with regional forest spirits and three-toed prints.

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In episode 657: Lilith Comes Calling, Justin from Appalachian Intelligence Podcast and Joel Thomas from Free The Rabbits Podcast, dive into their eerie woodland encounters, discussing strange phenomena and the possibility of encountering demons. They explore the legend of Lilith, her connection to Bigfoot, and their personal experiences with sightings of a woman in white. They then navigate the complexities of Lilith's role across cultures and mythologies. Meanwhile, Joel shares a little about his personal journey from the occult to Christianity, examining the allure of forbidden knowledge, the dangers of the occult, and the significance of redemption and God's grace in overcoming past mistakes.

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