Ex-Satanist Reveals What REALLY Happens When You Practice Witchcraft

Shayne Smith’s Path to Christianity

In an interview with host Bryce Crawford, comedian Shayne Smith recounts his path from atheism, crime, and occult practices to Catholic Christianity.

Smith says he grew up amid poverty and instability, gravitated toward chaotic and violent scenes, and later became involved in gang-related crime. He also describes identifying with Satanic imagery and the Satanic Temple before exploring tarot, rituals, and spell-casting.

Occult Practices

Smith says he viewed spells as something that could produce results, but described them as a “monkey’s paw”: in his view, getting something through magic comes at a cost and may harm someone. He says his involvement began with relatively casual interests and became darker over time.

He also recounts a frightening episode at home that he interpreted as an evil presence, which contributed to his decision to leave occult practices. These are Smith’s personal interpretations and claims.

Conversion Experience

Smith says his grandfather’s death and recurring dreams of a church led him to enter a Catholic church while he was still an outspoken atheist. He recounts praying for the first time, experiencing a vision of Mary, and feeling an overwhelming sense of safety and love. He says the experience prompted him to reconsider his beliefs and eventually embrace Christianity.

Life After Conversion

Smith describes his conversion as requiring changes in his views and behavior. He says faith has helped him think more seriously about family, forgiveness, service, and moral responsibility.

He also says becoming a Christian cost him followers, bookings, and income, but led him to create a comedy show about his life and conversion. He hopes to show that Christian faith can coexist with ordinary interests and a humorous personality.

Presenters and Contributors

• Host: Bryce Crawford
• Guest: Shayne Smith