We’re launching a new series on Dan’s book The Devil in the Castle, a practical guide to spiritual warfare through St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle—with help from St. John of the Cross and St. Ignatius. We unpack authority (who can command what and when), why we defer to priests, how prayer + reflection mark true discipleship, and why “deliverance ministry” needs guardrails.

What you’ll learn

• Why Teresa’s “castle” map matters for everyday Catholics

• How the enemy’s tactics change as you advance toward union with God

• Realms of authority: family, spouses, clergy—where boldness is wise and where it’s reckless

• Why prayer & reflection are the two turning keys into authentic discipleship

• A sober, non-sensational approach to spiritual warfare that avoids common abuses

It's been HOW LONG since we posted?! Wow. Apologies, because we have certainly been recording... As a token of apology, here is an episode earlier than scheduled. Or is it still later...? Either way you're getting it earlier than the youtube subscribers so that's gotta count for something. They still have to wait another 2 days! But onto business...

Today we tackle a neglected battlefield of spiritual warfare: communication. Scripture warns that we’ll answer for “every careless word” and that mercy received must become mercy given (James 2–3). We unpack how the enemy distorts messages, inflames wounds, and pushes us from charity into accusation—especially online. We also walk through practical rules to slow down, pray, reread, and respond with a charitable assumption rather than the devil’s favorite weapon: rash judgment.What you’ll learn: •Why the enemy targets communication to divide spouses, priests, bishops—and the Church •How negative assumptions and interior wounds make us easy to manipulate •The difference between fraternal correction and the sins of detraction & calumny •A simple discipline for hot emails/comments: pause → pray → reread → delay •Why James 3 is a must-read before you post •A call to conversion: show the mercy you hope to receive at judgmentScripture referenced •James 2–3 (mercy & the power of the tongue) •1 Peter 5:8 (the enemy prowls) •Matthew 18:6; 12:36 (causing scandal; every careless word) •Luke 6:36–37 (be merciful; judge not)Chapters:00:00 Spiritual Warfare and the Pope's Interview01:44 The Enemy's Tactics in Communication02:51 Misinterpretations and Emotional Reactions03:59 The Devil's Strategy to Divide08:23 The Pope's Interview: Different Perspectives11:38 The Impact of Miscommunication on Tradition14:58 Criticism and the Sin of Assumption16:49 Confronting Sin and Mercy17:31 Pharisee Behavior and Hypocrisy17:52 The Traditionalist Dilemma18:20 Vitriol and Hatred in Comments18:40 Madonna and Charitable Assumptions19:58 Respecting the Pope20:27 Challenges Faced by Traditionalists21:50 Negative Assumptions and Their Consequences30:09 The Power of the Tongue

The devil doesn’t guess. He watches. Learns. Waits. And when he finds your weakest point, he attacks.

In this final episode of our Ignatian Discernment series, Dan and Jordan unpack Rule 14 — a chilling but liberating truth: the enemy studies your life like a general preparing to breach a fortress. Your wounds, your past, your patterns — all are potential entry points. But once you know them, you can fight back.

This episode gets deeply personal as Dan and Jordan share stories of past trauma, addiction, and relational wounds — and how the enemy used them as open doors. But they also offer hope: practical steps, spiritual disciplines, and encouragement for building a life the enemy can’t conquer.

You’ll learn:

• How demons exploit your wounds and vices

• Why unresolved trauma becomes spiritual vulnerability

• The difference between clubs and true Catholic community

• How to fortify your soul through self-knowledge, mental prayer, and sacramental grace

• What comes after Rule 14

This is the end of the series — but not the war. Whether you’ve followed from Rule 1 or just discovered this episode, this conversation will help you close the door to the enemy and walk freely in the grace of God.

“The devil may be in the details—but God is on the throne.”

And for those who have read this far down - Our next series will be on The Devil in The Castle!