‘You Don’t Have to Be Afraid’: Billy Hallowell On New Documentary ‘Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons’
This veteran journalist opens up about his new film and why faith is our greatest protection
Key Takeaways
- Most people believe in a spiritual realm, making these "strange" topics totally mainstream.
- A healthy level of skepticism is okay; questioning is a path to deeper faith and research.
- Through the "shield of faith," believers have the authority to live without fear of evil.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about the deeper meaning behind life’s struggles or felt curious about what might exist beyond what we can see, you’re not alone. Veteran journalist and TV host Billy Hallowell has spent decades exploring faith and culture, and his newest documentary, Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons, invites viewers to explore alongside him. Through real stories, expert insight and Scripture-backed evidence, the film takes a deep dive into the reality of angels, demons, and the unseen world — while simultaneously pointing viewers to hope and purpose during the Easter season.
Here, Billy Hallowell opens up to Woman’s World about his own skepticism, what led him to investigate the supernatural now and what he hopes viewers walk away with after watching.
Why ‘Investigating the Supernatural’ matters right now
For many women, especially as we age and wonder what is next for us, questions about faith and purpose tend to grow even deeper. Hallowell says that’s one reason he felt now was the right time to investigate spiritual warfare.
“80% of the population believes there’s a spiritual realm,” he explains. Even if it’s not something we always talk about openly, many of us are already thinking about it. “As strange as this topic feels, it’s actually mainstream to talk about it and believe in it,” he adds. His hope is to create space for those quiet questions and to help women, and all viewers, feel less alone in asking them.
Spiritual warfare and faith: Why you don’t have to be afraid
Hallowell aims to make spiritual warfare sound less intimidating, and encourages Christians that it isn’t something we should fear.
“People don’t always realize that we have authority over it, meaning you don’t need to be afraid of these things,” he says. Pointing to Ephesians 6, Billy describes faith as our protection. “That’s what the shield of faith is. That’s what the armor of God is.”
Rather than focusing on fear, he reframes the conversation around empowerment and awareness of it. “You can’t win a battle that you don’t know you’re in,” he adds, emphasizing that understanding spiritual warfare can actually bring clarity to both good and difficult moments in life. Understanding what is happening around us can bring a sense of calm and clarity, rather than fear.
It’s okay to be skeptical about spiritual warfare
But even as a life-long Christian, Hallowell has a healthy level of skepticism, and he assures viewers that questioning is not a lack of faith. If you’ve ever thought, I’m not sure what I believe about all this, Hallowell wants you to know that’s okay.
His own skeptical mindset is what helped shape the documentary’s approach, which includes research, vetting and insights from experts like Lee Strobel, Judith MacNutt and Dr. Hugh Ross. “We shouldn’t believe every single thing,” he says. “The last thing we would want to do is put stories out that we weren’t sure about.”
“I also have a level of skepticism, pretty high level,” he admits. “When people tell me they’ve experienced things like angels and demons, I want it to be proven to me.”
By encouraging healthy skepticism, Hallowell makes investigating spiritual warfare feel accessible even to those who are unsure what they believe.
‘Investigating the Supernatural’ at Easter: A message of hope
With the film releasing just before the Easter season, the message ultimately circles back to hope. “There is not a better time to be talking about this. Jesus has already won the battle. We know that…He died, and He rose again,” Hallowell says.
For anyone who has faced hardship, uncertainty or loss, that truth can feel especially comforting. While investigating the supernatural may raise big questions, it also points to a powerful reassurance: “We don’t need to be terrified of evil, because through Jesus, we can be victorious over it.” As Easter approaches, Hallowell hopes viewers walk away feeling strengthened, encouraged, and deeply at peace.
Whether you flip on Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons with a deep faith or whether you are living with curiosity or questions, Hallowell offers a reminder that you are not alone in your wondering. You don’t have to be afraid of what you can’t see and you don’t have to run from the answers. Instead, he invites viewers to understand that what we face, God goes before us and He’s already won the battle.
Where to watch
Watch Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons produced by The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) on the CBN News Family app or at CBN.com to take a look deeper into faith and spirituality this Easter season!
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