Show Notes
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 12:45 | Sponsor Break: Forkful Meals & The Born Again Identity Series 16:00 | John 20: Christ Gives the Power to Forgive 27:37 | Sponsor Break: Qualia Magnesium & Ollie Pets 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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