In 2005, a Romanian nun’s supposed possession led to an exorcism that ended in tragedy. Episode 4 dives into the Tanacu Exorcism, exploring the clash between faith, fear, and fanaticism — and how one woman’s suffering exposed the dark side of blind belief.

In 1976, a 23-year-old German woman named Anneliese Michel died after 67 exorcisms left her malnourished, broken, and surrounded by questions that still haunt us today. Was she suffering from epilepsy and psychosis… or was she truly possessed by demons who mocked God and tore her body apart?

In this episode of Faith & Felonies, we dive deep into the Third Commandment — “Do not take the Lord’s name in vain”— and connect it to one of the most chilling exorcism cases in modern history. From her devout Catholic upbringing and terrifying visions, to the infamous tapes of her voice growling as Judas, Hitler, and Lucifer themselves, Anneliese’s story raises the ultimate question: where do faith, medicine, and responsibility collide?

Join me as we explore the facts, the faith, and the fallout of the Anneliese Michel case — and why it still sparks debate today.

What happens when blind devotion turns deadly? In this episode of Faith & Felonies, we dig into the disturbing story of Roch Thériault and his cult, the Ant Hill Kids. On the surface, they seemed like a spiritual commune searching for purpose, but behind closed doors lay shocking abuse, control, and manipulation that twisted faith into fear.

Join me as I connect their story back to the Second Commandment—“You shall have no other gods before Me”—and explore how misplaced worship can open the door to destruction.

In 1997, 39 people followed cult leader Marshall Applewhite—known as “The UFO Messiah”—into one of the most shocking mass deaths in modern history. What began as a search for higher meaning turned into blind devotion, false promises, and a tragic end. In this episode, we explore how Heaven’s Gate members replaced faith in God with faith in their leader, and what it teaches us about the dangers of elevating people—or ideas—above the divine.