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Dr. John Bergsma a renowned scholar and theological mind joins the Exorcist Files to dive into the supernatural activity of the Old Testament.

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Timestamps:

00:00 | Teaser: Demonic Footholds, Concert Culture, and the Serpent in Eden

01:26 | Introduction to Dr. John Bergsma

03:30 | Dr. Bergsma’s First Encounters with Deliverance as an Inner-City Pastor

06:12 | The 2-Hour General Confession: Renouncing Sins vs. Power Encounters

09:02 | Father Gabriel Amorth & Viewing Sin as "Accepting Cookies"

10:50 | Why Western Christianity Ignored the Intermediate Realm of Spirits

14:54 | Mid-Roll Sponsor Break (Wild Alaskan Co & The Born Again Identity)

18:27 | The Unseen Realm: Dr. Michael Heiser, the Heavenly Court, and Genesis 6

21:44 | Debunking Fallen-Angel Procreation: St. Augustine & the Line of Seth

23:46 | The Flood as a Divine Defense of Monogamy in the Dead Sea Scrolls

25:01 | All Warfare in the Old Testament Was Spiritual Warfare

27:36 | Sponsor Break (Exodus 90 & Bubs Naturals)

31:16 | The Angel of the Lord and the Pre-Incarnate Christ in the Old Testament

35:05 | King David, Saul’s Affliction, and the Roots of Exorcism

37:00 | Solomon, Deliverance Scrolls at Qumran, and Psalm 91

39:20 | Why Was the Serpent Allowed in Eden? Adam’s Failed Priestly Role

42:38 | Communication with Nature Before the Fall

44:26 | Dinosaurs, Fossils, and the Flood’s Rampant Violence

50:00 | How 1st-Century Jewish Exorcists Operated vs. the Direct Authority of Jesus

53:15 | What the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed About the Essenes and the Spiritual World

57:00 | The Gods of the Pagans: Baal, Molech, and Modern Echoes

01:02:45 | Refuting the Prosperity Gospel: Spiritual Childhood vs. Embracing the Cross

01:10:45 | Territorial Spirits and Guardian Angels in Scripture (Daniel 10 & Acts 12)

01:14:45 | The Deuterocanonical Books: How the Old Testament Canon Was Formed

01:22:12 | Tobit and the Dead Sea Scrolls

01:23:48 | St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Canonical Discernment

01:29:56 | Protestant Fruit, Sacraments of Desire, and Church Unity

01:38:40 | Where to Find Dr. Bergsma’s Work & Closing Remarks

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A first listen to Season 3. Featuring new stories of demonic obsession, generational curses, and even one of the most famous exorcism stories in American history, new case files will begin dropping this October. Make sure you are subscribed! Reminder, Vault members get the cases a fully day early and ad free!

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Father Martins offers some wisdom on forgiving yourself, how to discern what is prophetic vs demonic, and what steps to take to remove the influence of the occult in one's past.

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Father Carlos Martins and Ryan Bethea break down the sacramental, ontological power of Confession—from breaking the grip of sin and guilt to the mechanics of perfect contrition. Plus, they discuss the lingering damage of sin, the dangers of generational occult objects, and listener questions on holy water and spiritual warfare.

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Timestamps

00:00 | Cold Open & Highlights

01:07 | Welcome to The Exorcist Files

02:49 | Listener Phobias & The "Cricket Confession"

04:00 | Holy Water, Dates, and Demonic Reactions

05:57 | What Is Perfect Contrition?

12:12 | Why Go to a Priest? The Biblical Roots of Confession

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16:00 | John 20: Christ Gives the Power to Forgive

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31:15 | The Soul After Sin: Guilt vs. Deformity

37:28 | Purgation, Rehabilitation, and Martyrdom

42:20 | The Palpable Grace of Absolution

44:14 | St. John Paul II and the Power of the Confessional

46:17 | Does God Literally Forget Our Sins?

51:57 | Psychics, Occult Powers, and Generational Residue

59:02 | Intellectual Disabilities and Spiritual Warfare

01:01:09 | Exorcising and Destroying Masonic Heirlooms

01:03:50 | St. Joseph of Cupertino: Holiness That Terrified Demons

01:08:42 | Wrap-Up & Vault Member Announcements

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In this episode of The Exorcist Files, host Ryan Bethea and Father Carlos Martins share key updates on Season 3—including an October 5th premiere date, an exclusive sneak peek audio clip, and a personal prayer request.

Then, Dominican friar Father Gregory Pine joins the show to tackle listener questions on spiritual warfare. They discuss how demons try to derail vocations, overcoming regret and envy, what Christ meant by "turning the other cheek," and how to choose forgiveness in the face of deep betrayal.

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Timestamps:

01:29 | Housekeeping & Season 3 Launch Date Announcement

04:31 | Sneak Peek Clip: Season 3 Case File (“The Wound and the Wolf”)

07:45 | Father's Announcement

10:10 | Speaking Dates, The Exorcist Files Book & Welcoming Fr. Gregory Pine

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18:13 | Banter & Opening Remarks with Fr. Gregory Pine

19:22 | Can Demons Stop You From Finding Your Vocation?

21:26 | God’s Will, Desires, and Human Freedom in Discernment

26:41 | Sponsor Break: Rocket Money & Cowboy Colostrum

29:50 | Cultural Despair, Influencer Culture, and Lies Targeting Youth

34:39 | Regret, Midlife Anxiety, and the Long-term Study on Love & Happiness

37:01 | Fighting Envy, Scarcity Mindset, and the Mystical Body

42:07 | Dealing with Deep Injustice, Anger, and How to Choose Forgiveness

51:14 | Listener Question: Celebrating All Saints’ Day on Halloween

55:00 | Justice vs. Charity: What Does “Turn the Other Cheek” Mean?

01:03:07 | Grace: Comparing Catholic and Protestant Perspectives

01:07:20 | Marian Apparitions & Private Revelation

01:09:00 | Spiritual Warfare on the Internet & Dealing with Harsh Feedback

01:17:11 | Navigating a Toxic Workplace

01:18:52 | Trivia Game: Three Anthonys & Sign-off

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You asked. He answered. Father Martins weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case, and how he distinguishes the voice of God from the voice of the enemy. We also bring you some fascinating history with King Louise IX and Father finally talks about his favorite Hockey player of all time...

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Timestamps

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01:00:08 | Opening Reflection & Call to Prayer

01:00:58 | Welcome & Season 3 Announcement

01:03:12 | The Lindsay Clancy Tragedy & Demonic Discernment

01:08:32 | How God Communicates & Discerning the Voice of the Lord

01:14:06 | St. Ignatius Loyola’s Three Modes of Discernment

01:21:54 | Approaching God with Childlike Petition vs. Demands

01:23:21 | God Speaking Through Scripture, Books, & Movies

01:28:03 | Feast of King Louis IX: Monarch as Servant

01:35:25 | Vault Question: House Guests & Spiritual Concerns

01:37:39 | Burial, Cremation, & Relics of the Saints

01:40:00 | Overcoming Regret, God’s Plan, & the Brokenness of Peter

01:44:53 | NHL Legends, Wendel Clark, & Jeremy Roenick

01:49:18 | Wrap-Up & Prayer Request for Henry

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Investor and businessman John Kim has studied AI extensively. As a Christian he has prayed about AI extensively. What role if any does AI play in the future of the Church?

In our first of episode addressing the topic, Ryan interviews John Kim, a prominent New York businessman who shares what he thinks the future is going to look like as Christians grapple with a technology that is changing the foundations of how we work and create.

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Timestamps

00:00 Cold Open: The Stomach Growl

00:20 Welcome & Meet John Kim

01:31 The Catholic Icebreaker

04:54 MIT Testimony: When God Rewired My Brain

10:03 Ask for Wisdom, Not Just the Outcome

13:12 Discerning God Voice in Business Decisions

17:33 AI as a Tool: Where Christians Fit

25:41 Is There a Christian Edge Against AI?

28:47 Human Presence: What Stays Scarce

30:17 Mozart, Salieri, and the AI Gospel Hit -- AD BREAK 2: Casper + Mars Men

41:20 Elvis,Math, and the Robot Golfer

46:02 Creative Destruction and the Christian Advantage 55:16 Spain,

Contentment, and the Tesla Bet

66:25 Stewardship, Prosperity Gospel, and Raising Samuel Right

84:22 Scheduled Divine Boredom and Hearing God's Voice

91:44 The Stomach-Growl House Negotiation

96:48 Mammon, Power, and the Loneliness of Wealth

103:06 AI, End Times, and the Tower of Babel

108:23 - Proving you're not an avatar

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