Cookeville Ghost Hunters

29/10/2024

As promised, here is the link to the interview:

Exploring some of the Upper Cumberland's OTHER residents. Take a step inside our paranormal history, Today in the Upper Cumberland.

26/10/2024

So apparently the interview had already aired about an hour ago. I’ll try finding it archived, and if I can find it- I’ll post the link in the comments below.

26/10/2024

I wasn’t given an expected time for when the interview will air except for this weekend. So stay tuned to Lite Rock 94.9 and News Talk 94.1!

22/10/2024

I have concluded the recording for the interview with the radio station. I do hope that everyone enjoys it, as I feel the host did a great job at asking questions. I do not have the exact date/time in which it’ll air, but most likely this coming weekend. I will post when I have the information.

27/09/2024

Towards the end of October, I will be a guest on the Upper Cumberland’s radio station Lite Rock 95.9 and News Talk 94.1 to discuss paranormal investigating for the upcoming Halloween season.

19/09/2024

Like many other paranormal investigators, I’ve faced criticism from certain Christian groups in the surrounding area regarding my work. These individuals often claim that what we do is contrary to the teachings of the Bible, and I’ve even been urged to repent. Today, I’d like to address this by analyzing the concept of necromancy as understood in the Hebrew Bible and comparing it to modern-day paranormal investigations.

Before we dive in, it’s important to set clear parameters for this discussion. The meanings and interpretations of certain practices evolve over time, and that includes necromancy. In this analysis, I will focus on how necromancy is presented in the Tenach (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) and how that compares to what we do in modern paranormal investigating—not on today’s broader or modern definitions of necromancy. With that in mind, let’s explore.

Necromancy is explicitly mentioned and condemned at least eight times in the Hebrew Bible. The key passages are as follows:

• Deuteronomy 18:9-12
• Leviticus 19:31
• Leviticus 20:6
• Leviticus 20:27
• 1 Samuel 28
• 2 Kings 21:6
• Isaiah 8:19
• Isaiah 19:3

By examining these passages, we can attempt to reconstruct how the ancient Israelites understood necromancy. It’s clear that many occult practices, including divination, were considered forbidden, and necromancy was often grouped among them. The primary purpose of necromancy, as depicted in these texts, was to seek hidden or forbidden knowledge, often to predict the future. One of the most notable examples of this is found in 1 Samuel 28, where King Saul consults the Medium of Endor to summon the prophet Samuel’s spirit.

From the Israelites’ perspective, the problem with necromancy lay in the fact that it sought to bypass God’s will. Divination itself wasn’t necessarily prohibited, as it was acceptable when done through God’s direction and permission. For example, divination via the Urim and Thummim (Exodus 28:30, Leviticus 8:8) was seen as legitimate, because it sought divine guidance directly from God. Necromancers, by contrast, were thought to be seeking wisdom from the dead—wisdom that the Israelites believed only God should provide.

Necromancy, in its ancient context, involved the conjuring of the dead. This was understood as calling forth the spirits of the deceased from Sheol (the underworld) to gain hidden knowledge. A clear directive against this is found in Isaiah 8:19, where the people are instructed to reject necromancers and instead inquire of God. This reinforces the idea that necromancy, in the ancient Israelite worldview, was fundamentally about bypassing divine authority in favor of illicit spiritual insight.

Now, let’s compare this to modern-day paranormal investigations. In all my experience and research, I’m not aware of a single instance where paranormal investigators attempt to conjure the dead in the way necromancers did. Conjuration, as traditionally understood, involves summoning a spirit, entity, or supernatural force—often through ritualistic means like incantations. Paranormal investigators, on the other hand, do not engage in summoning rituals or seek to control spirits. Instead, we use technology, such as EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) recordings, video equipment, and other tools to collect potential evidence of spiritual activity. The goal is to gather data that suggests the presence of unexplained phenomena, rather than seeking knowledge from the dead to manipulate the future or uncover divine secrets.

While ancient necromancy was about conjuring the dead for guidance or prophecy, modern investigations are more akin to documenting unexplained occurrences. There is no invocation of spirits, no rituals designed to compel the dead to appear, and no attempt to gain future knowledge from the deceased. Our work is grounded in observation and analysis, not in bypassing any divine source of wisdom.

In essence, while some may claim that paranormal investigating is akin to necromancy, the fundamental purposes and practices are vastly different. One sought power and knowledge outside of divine authority, while the other simply seeks to understand unexplained phenomena through observation.

02/09/2024

Loved my time at Waverly Hills.

29/08/2024

An awesome shoutout to the podcast from the page “Hipper Cookeville”!

18/08/2024

I’m truly grateful for us having come this far: over 300 followers. I would like to thank every follower, as well as welcome our new followers!

25/07/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve posted an educational topic, and the primary reason for my absence is that I’ve been deeply engrossed in writing a book—a culmination of three years of research on a specific subject. During this time, I have also been studying the fascinating world of magick under the guidance of my mentor. Today, I want to delve into an intriguing discussion about the differences between Magic and Magick.

Many people lump everything together under the term “magic,” but this isn’t accurate. Magic (spelled without a ‘k’) refers to performances like card tricks or illusions—essentially, entertainment acts like those of David Copperfield. It’s all about creating wonder and amusement.

On the other hand, Magick (spelled with a ‘k’) is something entirely different. Magick is the highest, most absolute form of divine knowledge rooted in natural philosophy. It encompasses natural laws (distinct from legal laws) such as World-Views and Synchronicity. Under the umbrella of magick, we find rituals that include the Eucharist from Catholicism and Communion. Furthermore, authentic divination, in its original form, is also considered a form of magick.

It’s important to understand that magick is neither inherently good nor evil. It does not align itself with one side or the other. Instead, it is a neutral force that can be harnessed by practitioners for either benevolent or malevolent purposes.

If you’re interested in exploring this fascinating subject further, or if you’re curious about other topics, feel free to follow the link below. Not only will you have the opportunity to study various subjects, but you’ll also be supporting a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping others:

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30/06/2024

I had the privilege of investigating with 𝕲𝖍𝖔𝖘𝖙𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕿𝖊𝖓𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖊 at the Thomas House yesterday. We had a lot of activity, and captured one of the best EVPs I’ve heard.

Shoutout to members Bruce and Sheila!

28/06/2024

I saw this from another paranormal group.

04/06/2024

Here’s a good read from my mentor on demonology and demonic possession. I’d highly recommend it:

Evil is more than a figment of the imagination but a real concept

21/05/2024

I’m very excited for the progress going on at the Gaines House. If you haven’t investigated there and want to; I’d highly recommend getting in touch with April through her Curious Things Investigations page to schedule your investigation!

10/05/2024

Here’s something I don’t think I have addressed yet, at least in detail. It’s something that every investigator encounters, and it also sparks debates that still go on to this day. And that is the topic of orbs.

Orbs, or at least the authentic ones, are a spirit’s attempt at manifesting or establishing energetic cohesion. The vast majority of ‘orbs’ captured on film however, can be explained away as dust or insects or other anomalies.

There was a case we had assisted with in the past where the client sent numerous ‘orb’ videos, which is no exaggeration. Of the multiple videos (I would say between 15-20 that I personally watched), maybe only 1 caught my attention that required further investigation.

So how can you tell the difference between a genuine orb anomaly and dust/insects? Generally speaking if you pay close attention, you can see that the ‘orb’ isn’t really so much an orb, but a partial apparition. Almost always, a genuine orb manifestation is part of a greater whole. If an orb is perfectly round or out of focus- I would be led to believe it’s just an insect, dust, etc.

A rule of thumb that I follow when it comes to ‘orb’ evidence: if the anomaly appears off screen, and flies or darts off screen, then I would write that off as an insect or dust. If however, I can clearly see the anomaly appear on screen and has a type of shimmer effect, and disappears on screen: that will catch my attention to further analyze the video. I will call it a genuine orb manifestation only after I’ve exhausted all means to debunk it.

26/04/2024

There are many things I’ve learned on this journey of researching the paranormal. There are something’s I’ve gotten right, and something’s I’ve gotten wrong. With studying this field, it’s a lot like science; the understanding of something changes overtime. So today, I want to correct a position I’ve had since I started investigating, and that has to do with ouija boards.

For the past 2 and a half years, I’d often be asked what the difference was between dowsing and using an ouija board. I would respond with by dowsing, you’re essentially communicating with what’s already there, while an ouija board: you are summoning. After taking part in the previous episode of Vestiges After Dark, along with multiple questions and discussions with my mentor, and my own private research; I have concluded that I was wrong. Essentially there is no difference between the two.

While the tools themselves are different, the application or usage of them are not. What my research has concluded is you’re actually communicating with your subconscious when using either device (at this point in my research, I will not say that is the case 100% of the time. Just the vast majority). I’ve dowsed for just about my entire time as an investigator. I’ve demonstrated to several people, and many get excited or are surprised. But when ouija boards are discussed: instant fear.

Not to quote verbatim from the show, but it takes a person with spiritual, emotional and mental maturity to use these tools, including ouija boards. If you have those qualities, the chances of you having a positive session are much greater than those who lack them (especially lacking in the spiritual department). And fear also plays a factor. If you have all those qualities, and you do not fear an ouija board (and you don’t act like a fool), then your session generally will be positive.

12/04/2024

I’ve published several posts about possessions, but none specifically about what I’m about to discuss: the details behind possession. What people call ‘possession’ is actually the negative aspect of a more broad phenomena. This phenomena is more accurately called ‘archetypal possession’, and is far more common than what you might think.

A religious example of the positive aspect of archetypal possession is in the Catholic faith, during the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession, the priest acts ‘in persona Christi’. If you talk with a priest who takes part during this sacrament, it’s an overall consensus that they typically don’t remember the transgressions of the individual, because it wasn’t “them” during the process. A non-religious example would be method acting. The first actor that comes to my mind when talking about archetypal possession would be Heath Ledger when he played the Joker in the Dark Knight. Reading about behind the scenes footage, and how Ledger would lock himself in his hotel room days to weeks on end to prepare for the role would be a prime example of archetypal possession.

If anyone is interested in learning more about possessions, we will be discussing possession movies, debunking what they get wrong, and talking more in depth about the process and what all happens this coming Tuesday on Vestiges After Dark at 7p central/8p eastern.

In this eye-opening episode of Vestiges After Dark, Bishop Bryan Ouellette brings his unique perspective to the often-misunderstood world of possession as de...