Nightly Scroll with Hayley

Episode 168: The Battle Between Good & Evil w/ Demonologist Rick Hansen

Host: Hayley Caronia
Guest: Rick Hansen
Date: October 31, 2025

Overview

This Halloween episode features an in-depth conversation between Hayley Caronia and Rick Hansen, a demonologist whose family's story traverses the darkest dimensions of spiritual warfare. Through vivid, personal narrative, Rick recounts how his father — once a born-again Christian — spiraled into Satanism, became demonically possessed, and ultimately found deliverance through faith in Jesus Christ. The discussion blends chilling real-life accounts of exorcism, insight into the mechanics of evil, the influence of the occult in contemporary culture, and practical spiritual guidance for Christians, all layered with Hayley’s signature candid, conservative perspective.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hansen Family Background and Descent into Darkness

• Rick’s Early Life: Raised in a Christian home; both parents were devout (01:47).
• Father’s Spiritual Curiosity: Began as fascination with the supernatural while maintaining an external Christian life (03:15).
• Slippery Slope to Satanism: The “drip campaign by spirits” exploited spiritual curiosity, leading Rick’s father to experiment with the occult—Ouija boards, seances, and eventually Satanic worship inspired by Anton LaVey (03:15–06:41).
• Secret Satanic Practice: Although married, Rick’s father kept his dark practices hidden from his wife; his behavior changed, creating oppression and confusion in the household (05:34, 14:54).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [03:15]
“It’s a drip campaign by the spirits…Satan will slip into the cracks that we allow him into and then expose that and grow that.”

2. Turning Point: Anton LaVey and the Occult

• Catalyst Event: Rick’s father, in a vulnerable state, watches a televised Anton LaVey Satanic church service and is mesmerized by the commitment and energy of the worship (06:41).
• The Fatal Invocation: In a moment of spiritual vulnerability, openly invites Satan into his life, severing ties with God, and immediately experiences a powerful, fear-inducing spiritual infusion (09:32).
• The Blue Lady Painting: As an art teacher, his father creates a painting under demonic influence (“the Blue Lady”), experiencing supernatural inspiration and then compelled to bow down and worship the image, which becomes his guiding demon (11:23, 14:15).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [09:55]
“He felt an overwhelming sensation of fear and of spiritual kind of infusion. That’s where…the demons actually entered him.”

3. Impact on the Family and the Path to Deliverance

• Mother’s Response: Senses increasing darkness; copes by prayer and placing a Bible by the bed (17:17).
• Darkness Peaks in Isolation: The demonic presence intensifies when wife and son are away; physical manifestations of evil increase (14:47, 17:17).
• Attempted Spirit Materialization: In an effort to push his wife away, Rick’s father attempts to manifest a demon; is interrupted by a phone call, then has a spiritual crisis (19:02).
• Divine Intervention: Amid rage and despair, God’s peaceful presence enters the room. Rick’s father reads Psalms and Proverbs, finds a path back to faith, and confronts spiritual hypocrisy versus authentic relationship with God (20:51).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [20:52]
“He felt something come in the room…he recognized the peace and the power…God simply said, ‘I want you back.’”

4. Exorcism: Personal and Professional

• Self-deliverance: Guided by God, Rick’s father names the twelve demons possessing him and drives them out through the name and blood of Jesus (23:14–23:21).
• Becoming “the Guy Who Deals With Demons”: After his own deliverance, word spreads through the church community. People begin to seek his help; exorcisms become a daily part of family life (26:23–28:28).
• Childhood Amid Exorcisms: Rick describes exorcisms as “as common as scrambling eggs," with his earliest memories tied to people being delivered from demons in their home (28:50).

Notable Moments

• First Terrifying Exorcism Rick Witnessed: At 15, helps his father exorcise a pastor. Recounts physical transformations, objects thrown, and visible evil presence outside the window (29:01–35:30).
• Physical Manifestations: Faces change, bodies grow/shrink, supernatural acts occur, but little to no physical injury persists (36:24).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [28:28]
“I saw God's victory on the cross be evidenced as people were freed again and again and again.”

5. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare and Pop Culture

• Hollywood vs. Real Evil: Addressing similarities and discrepancies between movie depictions of exorcism and lived experience. Hollywood often amplifies or misrepresents, but physical phenomena (smell of sulfur, drops in temperature) can be real (37:42–39:17).
• Catholic Exorcism and Authority: Clarifies the misconception that only Catholic priests can be exorcists. Emphasizes necessity of divine calling and the authority of Jesus (39:51–40:31).
• Household Hauntings: The spiritual activity in his childhood home was tangible: doors opening/closing, voices, scratches, electrical oddities. Spirits would retaliate against Rick when his father helped others (42:44).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [42:44]
“What they would do is…if they're losing there [in an exorcism], maybe they can come and attack me at home and cause other damage.”

6. Societal Evil, Culture, and the Rise of Open Darkness

• Charlie's Assassination and Demonic Manifestation: Hayley raises the political and cultural climate, notably public reactions to the assassination of Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk.
• Rick’s View: The mocking responses and cultural embrace of evil are not just human depravity but manifestations of genuine demonic influence, now increasingly open due to social media (46:50).
• Evil on the World Stage: Parallels the spiritual struggles he witnessed growing up with the public rise of evil in culture and politics (46:50–49:52).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [49:52]
“A lot of the stuff I saw in my home, private, growing up…I’m seeing that evidence of evil on the global stage in the culture.”

7. The Occult in Pop Culture & Hollywood

• Satanic Bargains for Power: Rick confirms the existence of occult dealings for fame, particularly in Hollywood and among the influential, as his father experienced and assisted with deliverance for high-profile individuals (50:34–53:28).
• Demons’ Desire for Sacrifice: Powerful people are often enticed to “give” others (even children or spouses) for greater power; some resist due to faith, as with Rick’s father (50:34, 53:28).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [53:28]
“They make a commitment, and of course, it comes out in the media and they mock it…but I’ve seen it real…in our living room.”

8. The Nature of Angels, Demons, and Supernatural Phenomena

• Demons and the Supernatural: Many “paranormal” phenomena (ghosts, aliens, cryptids) are explained as demonic manifestations disguising themselves to deceive (54:18–55:57).
• What Demons and Angels Look Like: Describes demonic forms (sometimes alien-like, as per cultural imagery), while angels are tall, radiant, and bring calm and awe (56:28).
• Spiritual Warfare: Witnesses unseen battles between angels and demons, especially when spiritual events (like exorcisms or evangelism) occur (56:32–59:07).

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [55:57]
“I’ve seen demons look like stuff you see in horror films…I’ve seen demons look like aliens…in my experience, it’s just angels and demons, but the demons will become different things to lure you in.”

9. Practical Advice for Christians: Halloween, Prayer, & Protection

• Christians and Halloween: While Halloween is the holiest day for Satanists, Rick advises that believers cover themselves and their children in prayer if they participate, avoid celebrating darkness, and maintain spiritual vigilance (59:42–63:06).
• Everyday Spiritual Battle: Emphasizes daily need for prayer and spiritual covering, not just on Halloween.

Notable Quote

Rick Hansen [63:06]
“We can’t run from our neighbors…we have to pray for protection. We have to pray for guidance…that Satan wouldn’t come in and destroy our hearts and minds.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Allure of the Occult and Demonic Power

  “Satan will slip into the cracks that we allow him into and then expose that and grow that.” — Rick [03:15]

• On Recovering from Satanism

  “And God simply said, ‘I want you back.’” — Rick [20:52]

• Exorcism Authority

  “I am the exorcist. Call on me.” — Rick recounting God’s directive to his father [23:21]

• Manifestation of Evil in Culture

  “…That’s not someone just being angry. That’s a manifestation…of a demon celebrating the death of a Christian and the death of a voice that spoke for the Lord publicly.” — Rick [46:50]

Important Timestamps

• The Hansen Family Faith and Early Occult Curiosity: 01:43–06:41
• Television Event Inspires Satanic Commitment: 06:41–09:32
• The Blue Lady Painting and Possession: 11:23–14:15
• Spousal Struggle and Spiritual Oppression: 14:15–19:02
• Moment of Deliverance: 20:51–23:21
• Self-Exorcism and Naming Spirits: 23:14–23:21
• Becoming an Exorcist Through Word of Mouth: 26:23–28:28
• Rick’s First Harrowing Exorcism Experience: 28:50–35:30
• Physical Manifestations and Recovery: 36:24–37:42
• Demons Masquerading as Aliens, Ghosts, Etc.: 54:18–55:57
• Power of Prayer and Protecting Children at Halloween: 59:42–63:06

Conclusion

Hayley and Rick’s dialogue serves as a powerful reminder of the pervasive and tangible spiritual struggle between good and evil—one that extends from the intimacy of family life to the chaos of culture and politics. Rick’s testimony, both chilling and redemptive, not only makes the case for the reality of spiritual warfare but also shines light on the hope, authority, and peace found in faith and prayer.

Resources & Contact

• Rick Hansen’s Book & Website: thebluelady.com
• Social Media: Instagram linked from website
• Book: “The Blue Lady” available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

“In the battle of good and evil, my money’s on good.” — Hayley Caronia [59:07]