David Gornoski sits down with Fr. Dan Reehil for a conversation on the real nature of demons, whether demons are getting bolder in this age, discerning earthly afflictions from spiritual afflictions, the role of divorce in the rise of evil, why Satan would waste time on parlor tricks when he could start wars, how we […]
In this special THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski sits down with renowned exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert for a conversation on the phenomenon of demonic possession; whether we should always blame the devil; how humans seek substitutes for God in chaos; whether America is demonically possessed; the difference between possession in the West and the pagan […]
David Gornoski is joined by Jordan Landfear and Surit Dasgupta for a discussion of Fr. Malachi Martin’s popular book Hostage to the Devil. Are the exorcism stories true? What does the first case in Fr. Martin’s book signify for our time? Can those who get demonically possessed resist evil? Listen to the full podcast to […]
David Gornoski is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Richard Gallagher, author of Demonic Foes, for a fascinating conversation on demonic possession. Are supernatural subjects like possession beyond the critical scope of science? Why do spiritual entities attempt to possess individuals? What are some ways demons have reportedly attacked human beings? Is there a way to discern […]
In this brand new episode of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski sits down with stuntman and fellow student of Girard, Eric Jacobus. The two have an exciting conversation on the resurgence of 80s aesthetics in pop culture; our society’s fascination with underdogs; the comedian’s role as a scapegoat; the ancient understanding of catharsis; spirit possession; and […]