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by Dan and Jordan Burke
Welcome to a journey into the depths of spiritual warfare led by a father & son (Dan and Jordan Burke). Through devout Catholic beliefs and unwavering search for truth, we carefully examine complex topics with reverence and diligence. We explore intricate questions, navigating subtleties, debunk misconceptions, and reveal hidden truths that are often shrouded by confusion or false teachings. Drawing from centuries of Catholic tradition & wisdom, as well as expertise from those in the field, we strive to uncover the mysteries of this spiritual battle and learn how to be victorious in Jesus.
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- Today39 min
AI, Fake Miracles, and Private Revelations: Discernment in the Digital Age
Deceived by fake miracles? How to tell the difference between between a real video and AI? What does the Church teach about private revelation? Are miracles a good foundation for Faith? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing Catholics today: discerning truth from deception in an age of fake miracles, AI generated content, and spiritual manipulation. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and practical experience in both technology and spiritual direction, they explore how the enemy uses digital deception and false mysticism to lead souls astray. A recent AI generated video claiming to show a miraculous blue beam of light emanating from the Eucharist during Mass in Italy spread like wildfire across Catholic social media. Thousands shared it without question, moved by a desire to believe, to see God at work, to witness the supernatural. But the video was fake. Entirely fabricated. And this is not an isolated incident. From fabricated testimonies of former Satanists to false private revelations, from manipulated images to sensationalized headlines, Catholics are being bombarded with lies dressed up as miracles. Scripture commands us to test all spirits. The Church has always maintained a posture of healthy skepticism toward private revelation and extraordinary phenomena, not because miracles are impossible, but because deception is common. The devil appears as an angel of light. He can manipulate matter, twist interpretation, create false visions, and produce phenomena that exceed human power but fall short of true miracles. And in the digital age, human beings now possess tools that make deception easier than ever before. Dan and Jordan walk through the theological principles for discerning mystical phenomena drawn from Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene's Visions and Revelations and the classic work Theology of Christian Perfection by Jordan Allman. They discuss what the devil can and cannot do, how to recognize the signs of diabolical influence, and why childlike faith does not mean gullibility. They also offer practical steps for verifying claims before sharing them, protecting yourself from spiritual manipulation, and maintaining a disposition of trust in God without abandoning reason. This conversation is both sobering and necessary, calling Catholics to wake up to the reality of spiritual warfare in the digital age while offering a roadmap rooted in Scripture and the Catholic spiritual tradition for navigating deception with wisdom, humility, and faithfulness to the truth. In this episode: * The rise of AI generated fake miracles and how to spot them * Why a recent Eucharistic miracle video was entirely fabricated * Practical steps for verifying claims before sharing them online * The difference between childlike faith and gullibility * What Scripture means by test all spirits * Theological principles for discerning mystical phenomena * What the devil can and cannot do according to Catholic teaching * How the enemy manipulates imagination, senses, and material reality * Why the devil appears as an angel of light * Historical examples of false mystics and fabricated testimonies * The case of John of the Cross and the possessed nun * Why legitimate seers can still say false things * How to discern private revelation and extraordinary claims * The danger of sensationalized Catholic media and clickbait headlines * Why financial incentives drive fake content on social media * The importance of checking sources, timelines, and details * Why silence is sometimes wiser than sharing unverified claims * How to maintain trust in God without abandoning reason The spiritual life is not about chasing signs and wonders. It is about faithfulness to Christ, cooperation with grace, and walking in truth. Everything necessary for salvation has already been revealed. The rest is distraction unless tested, verified, and submitted to the wisdom of the Church. What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below! ______________________________________________________ ☦ABOUT US: Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is to draw Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ. Support the mission: https://www.avila-army.org/ ______________________________________________________ 👨🏽💻Websites: Home: https://spiritualdirection.com/ School: https://avila-institute.org/ Discernment: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/ Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/ Events: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Events Books: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Shop
- Aug 17, 20263 min
Two Year Update (And Good News!)
Full Episodes back on September 17th! (Give us some good questions and we will try to record some short mini episodes in between!) Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjucNg-gYn6A_2hbRbeP_g Send in your questions: https://forms.gle/FjhvXaye2w5fup9A9 In the meantime - what was your favorite episode and why?
- Aug 10, 202634 min
How You Know You’re Leaving the Purgative Way | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 5)
Are you finally winning the battle against habitual mortal sin? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey through The Devil in the Castle, exploring sustained piety, the final stage of the purgative way before transition into the illuminative way. This is the stage where mortal sin has become rare, occurring only when taken by surprise, and even then it's often questionable whether the sin was truly mortal. Venial sin is no longer habitual, and the soul fights it vigilantly, though imperfections begin to surface more clearly. Prayer has become consistent, meditation is often affective, and the soul may even begin to experience the prayer of simplicity or contemplative aridity as the Lord draws them deeper. Dan and Jordan discuss what this late purgative stage looks like in everyday life, how the soul responds to venial sin with intense sorrow and a firm purpose of amendment, why imperfections are often avoided or excused, and how daily mental prayer becomes absolutely non-negotiable. They also explore the transition into the dark night of sense, where meditation dries up and the Lord begins to purify the soul more deeply, preparing them for the illuminative way. This conversation is both practical and deeply rooted in the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Catholic spiritual tradition, offering clear markers for discerning where you are in the spiritual life and what God may be calling you toward next. In this episode: * What sustained piety looks like in the late purgative way * Why mortal sin becomes rare and only by surprise * How venial sin is fought vigilantly and taken to confession * Why imperfections begin to surface and how to respond * The importance of daily mental prayer at this stage * What affective prayer and the prayer of simplicity mean * How contemplative aridity signals a deeper purification * The four signs of the dark night of sense according to St. John of the Cross * Why consistent examination of conscience is essential * The role of daily Mass, confession, and the sacraments in spiritual progress * How to discern whether God is calling you into a new phase of prayer The spiritual life is not about perfection. It is about faithfulness, cooperation with grace, and allowing the Lord to purify and transform you according to His will. What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
- Aug 3, 202631 min
How the Devil Keeps Good Catholics Comfortable | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 4)
Why do so many Catholics remain stuck in the same spiritual patterns year after year? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey through The Devil in the Castle, diving deeper into the purgative way and exploring what it means to move from mediocre piety to intermittent piety. This is the stage where most practicing Catholics find themselves: mortal sin is being resisted more consistently, confession is becoming more regular, and awareness of sin is growing. But venial sin remains a persistent struggle, fought weakly and without a clear plan. The soul regrets sin when recognized, but sorrow is often shallow, and examination of conscience lacks method or structure. Dan and Jordan discuss why venial sins matter more than most Catholics realize, how they weaken the will and prepare the way for more serious falls, and why awareness without strategy leads nowhere. They also tackle the uncomfortable truth that many Catholics are only nominally engaged with their faith, attending Mass but avoiding confession, receiving the Eucharist without proper preparation, and picking and choosing which Church teachings to follow. This conversation is both challenging and compassionate, calling Catholics to wake up spiritually while offering practical tools rooted in the wisdom of the saints and the Church's spiritual tradition. In this episode: * What intermittent piety looks like in the purgative way * Why venial sin weakens the will and leads to mortal sin * The connection between gluttony and lust according to the Church Fathers * Why adequate confession requires contrition and a firm purpose of amendment * How to know if your confession is valid * The importance of a structured examination of conscience * Why so many Catholics are spiritually asleep * The danger of picking and choosing which teachings to follow * How Holy Days of Obligation, Friday abstinence, and regular confession shape the spiritual life * Why awareness alone is not enough for spiritual progress * Practical resources for understanding mortal sin, venial sin, and confession The spiritual life is not about perfection. It is about faithfulness, honesty, and cooperation with grace. Progress begins when excuses end and the soul becomes willing to fight with strategy, humility, and perseverance. What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
- Jul 27, 202656 min
You Don’t Get to Correct Everyone (And Shouldn't)
And it might be taking you to hell.When should you correct another Catholic… and when should you stay silent?Many Catholics sincerely want to defend the truth, but good intentions are not enough. In this episode, Dan and Jordan explore one of the most neglected virtues in the Church today: charitable correction.Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and hard lessons learned through years of ministry, they unpack why many attempts at “fraternal correction” actually become sins of pride, rash judgment, and speech.Together they discuss Christ’s teaching in Matthew 18, St. Paul’s description of charity in 1 Corinthians 13, and practical principles for discerning whether you should speak at all.They also examine real-world examples involving public figures, online debates, and the unique dangers of social media, showing why being right is not enough. Truth must always be spoken with humility, patience, and genuine love for the other person’s salvation.In this episode:Why not every battle belongs to youThe difference between defending truth and defending your egoWhat Matthew 18 actually teaches about correctionWhy private conversations should come before public criticismThe importance of earning “a seat at someone’s table”How charity changes the way we speakWhy assumptions are often forms of rash judgmentThe danger of online Catholic outrageHow to know whether God is calling you to speak or remain silentThe goal of correction is never humiliation. It is always the salvation of souls.
- Jul 20, 202645 min
How to Finally Break Habitual Sin | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 3)
Why do so many Catholics remain trapped in the same sins year after year?In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey through The Devil in the Castle, beginning a closer examination of the purgative way, the first major phase of the spiritual life.Most Catholics are somewhere within this stage. The soul may sincerely desire God and regret serious sin, yet still struggle with habitual mortal sin, inadequate confession, avoidance of suffering, inconsistent prayer, and a lack of awareness about the patterns that repeatedly lead to failure.Dan and Jordan explore the first stage of the purgative way, which Dom Chautard calls mediocre piety, and explain what must change before genuine spiritual progress can occur.They discuss why regret alone is not enough, what a firm purpose of amendment actually requires, how venial sins prepare the way for more serious falls, and why freedom demands more than simply “trying harder.” It requires humility, strategy, accountability, prayer, and a willingness to suffer rather than continually escape through distraction or sin.In this episode:What the purgative, illuminative, and unitive ways meanWhy most Catholics remain in the purgative wayThe signs of mediocre pietyWhy habitual mortal sin must become your highest spiritual priorityWhat makes a confession inadequateThe meaning of a firm purpose of amendmentHow to identify the patterns that lead to repeated sinWhy venial sin cannot be treated as insignificantHow the avoidance of suffering keeps us spiritually immatureWhy prayer often begins as self-focused petitionHow a daily examination of conscience wakes us upThe importance of gratitude, accountability, and a rule of lifeThe spiritual battle is rarely fought in dramatic moments. It is fought in the ordinary details of daily life: getting out of bed, resisting temptation, examining your choices, accepting suffering, and returning faithfully to prayer and the sacraments.Freedom begins when excuses end and the soul becomes willing to cooperate seriously with grace.
- Jul 13, 202637 min
Real Signs You’re Growing Spiritually | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 2)
How can you tell whether you are actually growing in the spiritual life?In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series through The Devil in the Castle, exploring the Third Mansion of St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle and the signs that a soul is beginning to make real spiritual progress.The Third Mansion marks a serious transition. Habitual mortal sin is being overcome, mental prayer has become more consistent, and love of God begins to reshape how a person speaks, dresses, works, manages responsibilities, and treats others.But spiritual growth is also easy to misunderstand.Dan and Jordan discuss why mystical experiences are not reliable evidence of holiness, how pride can distort our perception of where we are spiritually, and why love, humility, virtue, and fidelity are far better indicators of progress than visions, locutions, or extraordinary experiences.They also examine the three traditional stages of the spiritual life: the purgative, illuminative, and unitive ways, and explain why understanding your general trajectory matters more than obsessing over exactly which mansion you occupy.In this episode:Signs of progress in the Third MansionWhat it means to overcome habitual mortal sinWhy mental prayer is essential for spiritual growthHow love changes speech, dress, work, and relationshipsWhy sins of the tongue reveal spiritual immaturityThe purgative, illuminative, and unitive waysWhether someone can be in two mansions at onceWhy mystical experiences do not prove holinessHow the enemy can imitate spiritual experiencesWhy humility and love are the truest signs of progressThe importance of confession, the Eucharist, and a rule of lifeThe spiritual life is usually not dramatic. It is built through ordinary fidelity: getting up, praying, fighting sin, receiving the sacraments, fulfilling your duties, and beginning again.
- Jun 2, 202650 min
Influencer Fatigue: The Corruption of Catholic Commentary
What happens when zeal moves faster than spiritual maturity?In this episode of The Devil in the Details, Dan and Jordan discuss the growing feeling of “influencer fatigue” in Catholic media: the trend of new converts, reverts, commentators, and public personalities being elevated too quickly before they have the prayer life, accountability, formation, and humility needed to sustain that platform.From celebrity conversions to Catholic social media scandals, this conversation examines how the enemy can use genuine zeal, real gifts, and even orthodox teaching as a kind of spiritual judo, turning momentum against the soul.Together, they discuss:Why new converts and reverts are especially vulnerable to premature public platformsThe danger of making Catholic media about personality instead of ChristWhy daily mental prayer and spiritual direction are non-negotiableHow ambition can disguise itself as zealThe need for accountability, humility, and silence before teachingWhy followers should be cautious about quickly elevating new Catholic voicesHow the devil can use even good desires to pull souls off courseThis is not a call to cynicism or gatekeeping. It is a call to discernment, humility, and prayer.Because the goal is not to become known.The goal is to become holy.
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Welcome to a journey into the depths of spiritual warfare led by a father & son (Dan and Jordan Burke). Through devout Catholic beliefs and unwavering search for truth, we carefully examine complex topics with reverence and diligence. We explore intricate questions, navigating subtleties, debunk misconceptions, and reveal hidden truths that are often shrouded by confusion or false teachings. Drawing from centuries of Catholic tradition & wisdom, as well as expertise from those in the field, we strive to uncover the mysteries of this spiritual battle and learn how to be victorious in Jesus.
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