BONUS: Livestream Q&A with Mike Cosper, Matthew D. Taylor, and Robert Downen

About this episode

This bonus episode features a conversation about the impact of the Satanic Panic and the evangelical movement, along with a listener's chilling story and a tribute to Duane Rollins.

Season One may be wrapped—but the story isn’t over. In this bonus episode of The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, we bring you a dynamic conversation between two returning guests—Matthew D. Taylor and Robert Downen—who unpack the lingering impact of the Satanic Panic and the modern evangelical movement, including the events of January 6, 2021. You’ll also hear from a DDBS from a listener in Australia, who recounts the chilling true story of a fatal exorcism that took place in rural Australia in 1993. And finally, we take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Duane Rollins, a pivotal voice in exposing abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. Join the DDBS Facebook group to be part of the group and catch our next livestream. We will be back in one week with an all-new episode. Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a production of Christianity Today Hosted and written by Mike Cosper Produced by Rebekah Sebastian, with production assistance by Dawn Adams Sound Design and Mix Engineer: TJ Hester Sound Design, Animation, and Video: Steve Scheidler Graphic Design: Nim Ben Reuven Music by Dirt Poor Robins Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper are the executive producers of CT Media Podcasts, and Matt…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Cosper

Guests: Matthew D. Taylor, Robert Downen

Topics covered

• Satanic Panic
• evangelical movement
• exorcism
• Southern Baptist Convention
• January 6 events

Keywords

• Satanic Panic
• evangelicalism
• exorcism
• Duane Rollins
• January 6

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christianity Today

Places: Australia

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