178 - American Brujeria with J. Allen Cross - Big Seance

Author J. Allen Cross is a practicing witch of Mexican, Native American, and European descent, who has written a new book, American Brujería: Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic. Besides this exciting upcoming book, other topics include negative entities and agreements, creatures on the Other Side, and using his abilities as a psychic medium to help others. Visit BigSeance.com/178 for more info.

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In this episode:

Episode Teaser :00

Intro :35

Patrick originally heard today’s guest on the Ask a Hag Podcast. 1:17

Bio for J. (Joshua) Allen Cross 2:37

The description of Joshua’s upcoming book, American Brujería: Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic. 3:29

In Joshua’s interview on Ask a Hag, he discussed Marilyn Painter’s interview in the very first episode of the Big Seance Podcast regarding Demons and Agreements. 5:15

What is the difference between Brujería and Mexican-American Brujería? And what are the misconceptions? 11:00

Curanderismo and Hechicería. 14:15

Guadalupe, Catholic Saints, and Joshua’s form of Mexican folk magic. 17:14

More on Demons or Negative Entities, and Agreements. 20:57

Joshua’s work in the paranormal as a psychic medium. 24:37

Psychic mediums on some of Joshua’s favorite paranormal television shows. 27:57

Growing up with paranormal experiences, dreams, headaches, and developing psychic abilities. 30:23

There are creatures on the Other Side! 32:15

Psychic abilities run in Joshua’s family. 34:50

The moment Joshua learned he could use his psychic abilities to help others. 37:00

Joshua’s first case as a sixteen-year-old. 39:05

Final thoughts and what’s coming up for J. Allen Cross! 43:25

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 45:47

Outro 46:41

For more on J. Allen Cross:

American Brujería on Amazon

Instagram: @oregon_wood_witch

Joshua writes for Patheos.com

Joshua's Paranormal Investigation Team

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