What Happens When We Die? Orthodox Priest on the Afterlife & Spiritual Warfare
Have you ever wondered what really happens to the soul after death? Or how unseen spiritual forces influence your life today?
In this week’s episode of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, I sit down with Fr. Paul Truebenbach, the presiding priest at Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the creator of a 15-part YouTube catechism series that has helped countless seekers and converts understand the depth of Orthodox Christian belief.
Together, we go behind the veil—exploring what the Orthodox Church teaches about the afterlife, spiritual warfare, and how to prepare your soul for eternity.
Episode Highlights & Questions We Answered
🔹 Spiritual Warfare & the Passions
How can Orthodox Christians be victorious over demonic influence and torment?
What’s the difference between temptation, passion, and demonic oppression?
Can demons influence our thoughts or emotions?
Do they know what we’re thinking?
Has Fr. Paul ever encountered someone visibly affected by a demon?
🔹 The Afterlife & the Invisible Realm
What happens when we die, according to the Orthodox Church?
Is there truly a 40-day period after death where the soul remains near the earth?
Could this explain some ghost or spiritual visitation experiences?
Can our departed loved ones in Christ see us from heaven?
🔹 Salvation & Final Judgment
What happens to believers and unbelievers immediately after death?
What happens at the Final Judgment?
What about people who never heard of Christ — how are they judged?
Why do Orthodox Christians pray for the departed if the afterlife is final?
🔹 Saints, Prayer, and the Communion of Saints
Why do Orthodox Christians pray to saints?
Who are some modern saints that inspire Fr. Paul?
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This conversation is for anyone curious about Orthodox Christianity, life after death, spiritual warfare, and the unseen spiritual realm. Whether you’re Orthodox, Protestant, or just searching for truth, you’ll find answers that are rooted in Scripture, the early Church, and the lived experience of the saints.
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Until then—God bless you on your climb.
