Show Notes
What happens when an obsession disguises itself as God’s will? Ryan Bethea and Father Carlos Martins examine the phenomenon of diabolical obsession through the parallel stories of two young men, Trevor and Steve. Discover how isolation and spiritualized delusions trap the mind, the fine line between psychological limerence and demonic assault, and the essential power of community and truth in breaking free.
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Timestamps 00:00 | A Distressing Voicemail 00:36 | Disguised as an Angel of Light 01:50 | Welcome to The Exorcist Files 02:30 | Trevor’s Ordinary Life & The Young Adult Night 04:19 | A Glimpse of Denise & The Isaiah Card 06:06 | "She’s the One": The Delusion Begins 07:05 | Adbreak: Wild Alaskan Company 08:52 | Adbreak: Rocket Money 10:27 | Steve’s Story: Discipline & Miss Holmes' Dream 14:02 | Trevor’s Pursuit at Mass 15:39 | The Confrontation in the Parking Lot 17:53 | Interpreting Rejection as God’s Test 19:15 | Adbreak: Exodus 90 & Fr. Gregory Pine 20:41 | Adbreak: Rugged Rosaries & The Exorcist Files Rosary 22:20 | Steve’s 8-Month Cycle of Standing Up & Grief 24:37 | Trevor's Stalking & The Diamond Ring 27:14 | Steve’s Academic Downfall & Hidden Despair 28:36 | The Intervention: Taped Photos on the Fridge 31:13 | Limerence, Psychology, and Preternatural Assault 32:55 | Historical Cases of Deadly Obsession: Madonna & Carl Tanzler 34:25 | Trevor Meets With Father Martins 37:05 | The Deliverance: Renunciation & Freedom 39:48 | Truth Shatters Steve's Illusion 42:04 | How the Doors Opened: Pornography, False Prophecy, and Testing Spirits 44:27 | Takeaway: Put God First & Never Walk Alone 46:33 | Credits & Closing 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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