Haunted Cosmos – “Egyptian Demon & Freemason Influence”
Episode Date: March 18, 2026
Host(s): Ben Garrett, Brian Sauvé
Guest: Taylor Johnson

Episode Overview

In this riveting "Graveyard Shift" episode of Haunted Cosmos, hosts Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé welcome guest Taylor Johnson to recount his personal, chilling encounter with the spectral and occult, centering on a mysterious, hooded figure near a Masonic temple. The trio explores the intersections of secret societies, generational curses, real-life spiritual warfare, and the visceral experience of encountering pure evil. The conversation delves into family history, perceived supernatural phenomena, and the importance of spiritual vigilance for Christians.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Taylor's Chilling Encounter Near a Masonic Temple

[05:47 – 13:47]

• Taylor describes a nighttime drive past a prominent Masonic temple in his city when, coincidentally, the podcast he’s listening to shifts topics to Freemasonry.
• He’s suddenly overwhelmed by a sense of dread, then spots a hooded figure walking in the darkness.
  • “As I get closer... it whips around and it kind of took a big step towards my vehicle, almost as if it was like lunging at me... the shocking part was that it didn’t have like, a person’s face... it was like a black hole with teeth.” (Taylor Johnson, 07:19–08:07)
• Taylor, startled, swerves away, narrowly avoiding the sidewalk, and flees the area.
• The figure didn’t pursue, and Taylor reflects on the heavy darkness in the area, noting the almost total absence of streetlights.

2. Immediate Aftermath and Family Revelations

[13:47 – 17:29]

• In the aftermath, Taylor tries to rationalize the event as a mask or optical illusion.
• Days later, his mother brings up, unprompted, the family’s Freemason lineage (grandfather), expressing that she’s been feeling compelled to pray over this aspect of their heritage.
  • “For the next couple of days, I didn’t say anything to anybody because I was... still convincing myself it must have been a mask.” (Taylor Johnson, 11:41)
  • His mother relates stories of unexplained "bad luck" and bizarre happenings in their family, wondering if these could be spiritual effects linked to Freemasonry oaths.
• Taylor later discusses the incident with a Christian counselor, who asks if there is any Freemason background in his family – an uncanny coincidence that unnerves Taylor.

3. The Phone Call & Terrifying Audio Phenomenon

[17:30 – 20:15]

• Taylor recounts calling his mother to recount the counselor’s question; as he speaks, her voice fades, replaced by a “deepest, most guttural scream” through the phone.
  • “Replacing her voice was this growing scream... like the deepest, most guttural scream I have ever heard.” (Taylor Johnson, 17:45)
• The phone glitches: the screen swipes, apps open and close rapidly.
• Taylor’s father, listening in, confirms: “The demonic screaming? Yeah, I heard that, dude... I started praying down angels.” (Taylor Johnson & Dad, 18:41–19:55)
• Both Taylor and his dad, typically sober-minded and not prone to sensationalism, agree the experience was truly inexplicable and demonic in nature.

4. Podcast Parallel & Further Confirmation

[22:35 – 25:49]

• Taylor, unsettled, prays for more understanding. Soon after, he listens to an episode of Astonishing Legends about the haunted Sally House, where the hosts play a notorious, unexplainable EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) capturing rage-filled, supernatural screams.
  • “I listened to the whole thing, and then that [EVP] came on, and I was like, boom. That’s what I heard…exactly what I heard.” (Taylor Johnson, 24:47)
• Taylor shares this with his (newly curious) pastor, who interprets it as confirmation to continue learning about spiritual warfare and occult influences.

5. Connecting Experience to Larger Patterns

[25:49 – 34:00]

• Ben draws connections between Taylor’s experience, ancient Egyptian and Greco-Hermetic traditions, and the esoteric lore of Freemasonry, suggesting that such societies may tap into (or attract) genuine supernatural entities.
• Notable reflections on how, post-incident, Taylor becomes hyper-aware of Masonic symbols in everyday life, leading to opportunities for prayer and evangelism.
  • “I never saw, like, Freemasonry stuff...since then, I’ve seen it for some reason, like, everywhere.” (Taylor Johnson, 33:02)

6. Spiritual Lessons, Exhortation, and Final Thoughts

[34:01 – End]

• Brian closes with a passionate exhortation against the allure of secret societies and Gnostic quests for hidden knowledge:
  • “My exhortation is just don't go through those doors. There is no knowledge or benefit... they only seek to steal, kill, and destroy. It’s the power of Christ that protects, even from the sins of forefathers.” (Brian Sauvé, 34:03)
• He reminds listeners that Christians are equipped for both offense and defense in spiritual warfare, citing 2 Corinthians 10:3–5.
• The episode concludes affirming the real presence and protection offered by Christ, the dangers of occult curiosity, and the value of spiritual discernment.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• The Encounter:
  “It was like a black hole with teeth.” (Taylor Johnson, 08:07)
• The Phone Phenomenon:
  “Replacing her voice was this growing scream... like the deepest, most guttural scream I have ever heard.” (Taylor Johnson, 17:45)
• Father’s Response:
  “Yeah, I heard the demonic screaming. I started praying down angels.” (Taylor's Dad via Taylor, 19:55)
• Supernatural Parallels:
  “It’s interesting... The whole Masonic tradition is this esoteric, like Hermes Trismegistus, Greek and Egyptian syncretism. If you look at the pantheon... there’s so many just straight-up monsters.” (Ben Garrett, 21:34)
• Warning Against Occult Curiosity:
  “There is no knowledge or benefit... only to seek to steal, kill and destroy. It’s the power of Christ that protects.” (Brian Sauvé, 34:03)
• On Persistent Occult Symbols:
  “Since then, I’ve seen [Masonic symbols]... everywhere. Maybe it’s more opportunities to share the gospel.” (Taylor Johnson, 33:02–33:59)

Important Timestamps

• [05:47] – Taylor begins telling his story: passing the Masonic temple, encountering a hooded figure.
• [08:07] – Describes the creature: “black hole with teeth.”
• [13:47] – Family revelations about Freemason ancestry and generational spiritual effects.
• [17:45] – Terrifying phone incident: screaming replaces his mother’s voice.
• [18:41] – Father’s confirmation: “the demonic screaming.”
• [24:47] – EVP podcast parallel and confirmation.
• [34:01]–End – Exhortation on spiritual warfare and closing thoughts.

Tone & Style

The conversation is candid, personable, and marked by a blend of humor, vulnerability, and serious reflection. While the hosts interject with banter and warmth, the gravity of Taylor's experience is treated with respect and theological depth. The episode encourages believers to be spiritually vigilant but also bold and confident in Christ's authority over evil.

Summary Takeaway:
Taylor Johnson’s testimony weaves together personal spiritual phenomena, family history, and broader themes of occult influence and spiritual warfare. The episode serves as both a chilling account of supernatural encounter and an exhortation to Christians: stay vigilant, don’t seek secret knowledge from forbidden sources, and trust the power and protection of Christ in the face of real spiritual darkness.