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by Ryan Bethea, Fr. Carlos Martins
For the last several years, the Catholic Church has noted an alarming increase in the number of exorcisms performed. And for some of the most disturbing and vicious cases of possession, one priest is often summoned. With almost two decades in ministry, renowned priest Father Carlos Martins has encountered evil in nearly every way imaginable. From Ouija boards and curses to witches and demonic pacts, Father Martins has battled the ancient serpent in many forms. The Exorcist Files are his stories.
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- Yesterday57 min
S3 | Case #24 | "Through the Years"
What begins as a five-year-old boy's vivid nightmare spirals into years of relentless spiritual torment. In Part 1 of this rare three-part case on The Exorcist Files, Ryan Bethea and exorcist Father Carlos Martins bring you the story of Theodore, a young boy besieged by terrifying nocturnal visits, and his parents, Lisa and John, who exhaust every natural explanation before turning to the Church.Guided by diocesan exorcist Father Ludo, the family enters the battle against demonic obsession—only to discover during a deliverance Mass that Theodore may not be the only target under attack.Listener discretion is advised.Thanks to our SponsorsOneSkin – Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at oneskin.co/exfiles #oneskinpodCasper – Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 25% on everything else when you go to http://casper.com.Cowboy Colostrum – Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES.Runewood Rosaries – https://runewoodrosary.com and get 10% off with code EXFILESWant the show ad-free? Check out the VaultVisit ExorcistFiles.TV to get some of our anointed merchandise and submit your stories.Wondering about that incredible sacred music we integrate? It's Floriani. Check them out @ https://floriani.org.Executive Produced by SaltandWater.tv, Ryan Bethea, and Fr. Carlos Martins.Timestamps00:00 | A Distressing Nightmare01:45 | Welcome to The Exorcist Files: Season 303:10 | Lisa’s Story: Theodore’s Early Nightmares05:40 | The Shadow in the Mirror & The Bathroom Door08:15 | A House Blessing and Temporary Relief10:45 | Adbreak: OneSkin12:20 | Horror Movies, Occult Fascination, and Sleepless Nights14:50 | Ryan on the Science of Nightmares vs. The Preternatural17:15 | Demonic Obsession Defined: Father Martins on Mental Infiltration20:00 | Adbreak: Casper22:10 | Meeting Father Ludo & Dr. Perry24:35 | Session One: Physical Manifestations and the Stole27:10 | The Relic of St. Gemma Galgani & Hard-Fought Renunciations29:40 | Exorcism as a Process: Liberation Over Interrogation31:15 | Adbreak: Cowboy Colostrum33:00 | Adbreak: Runewood Rosaries34:45 | Lisa's Turmoil & Maternal Guilt37:20 | The Third Session: The Power of the Healing Mass40:05 | Theodore’s Breakthrough & The Threat in the Pew42:30 | Michael’s Crucifix: A Mother’s Sudden Fury45:10 | How Far Down the Rabbit Hole Goes46:00 | Father Martins’ Pastoral Note for Parents & CreditsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
S3 | Case #23 | "Can't Get Enough"
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.Order Father's Book - FatherCarlosMartins.com Follow us on X and Instagram for special updates and sneak peeks @ExorcistFiles @theBethea Thanks to our SponsorsWild Alaskan -Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILESRunewood Rosaries- https://runewoodrosary.com and get 10% offExodus90- Seek God with all your heart men! Join Exodus90.com/exfiles.Take control of your finances with Rocketmoney.com/exfilesWant the show ad free? Check out the VaultExorcistFiles.TV- to get some of our anointed merchandise.Wondering about that incredible sacred music we integrate? It's Floriani. Check them out @ https://floriani.orgExecutive Produced by SaltandWater.tv, Ryan Bethea and Fr. Carlos Martins.Timestamps00:00 | A Distressing Voicemail00:36 | Disguised as an Angel of Light01:50 | Welcome to The Exorcist Files02:30 | Trevor’s Ordinary Life & The Young Adult Night04:19 | A Glimpse of Denise & The Isaiah Card06:06 | "She’s the One": The Delusion Begins07:05 | Adbreak: Wild Alaskan Company08:52 | Adbreak: Rocket Money10:27 | Steve’s Story: Discipline & Miss Holmes' Dream14:02 | Trevor’s Pursuit at Mass15:39 | The Confrontation in the Parking Lot17:53 | Interpreting Rejection as God’s Test19:15 | Adbreak: Exodus 90 & Fr. Gregory Pine20:41 | Adbreak: Rugged Rosaries & The Exorcist Files Rosary22:20 | Steve’s 8-Month Cycle of Standing Up & Grief24:37 | Trevor's Stalking & The Diamond Ring27:14 | Steve’s Academic Downfall & Hidden Despair28:36 | The Intervention: Taped Photos on the Fridge31:13 | Limerence, Psychology, and Preternatural Assault32:55 | Historical Cases of Deadly Obsession: Madonna & Carl Tanzler34:25 | Trevor Meets With Father Martins37:05 | The Deliverance: Renunciation & Freedom39:48 | Truth Shatters Steve's Illusion42:04 | How the Doors Opened: Pornography, False Prophecy, and Testing Spirits44:27 | Takeaway: Put God First & Never Walk Alone46:33 | Credits & ClosingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
S3- Case #22- "The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund"- Part 2
Fr. Reisinger struggles to set Emma free while the attacks on the priests escalate in the climactic finale to one of the most famous Exorcism Cases in History Want to support the show? Get the episodes early? Get them Ad free? Join here. Thank You To Our SponsorsOriginal Grain- For an extra 10% off your order, head to OriginalGrain.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES. Dose: Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/EXFILES or enter EXFILES to get 35% off your first subscriptionFor a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code EXFILES at oneskin.co/EXFILES. That’s 15% off oneskin.co with code EXFILESExodus90- Join today and see what God does. Go to Exodus90.com/exfilesFollow us on SocialsFollow us on X and Instagram for special updates and sneak peeks @ExorcistFiles @theBetheaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
S3- Case #22 "The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund"- Part 1
In this dramatic episode of The Exorcist Files, Father Martins takes us back to 1920s Earling, Iowa, exploring one of the most thoroughly documented and bizarre cases of spiritual warfare in modern history: the exorcism of Emma Schmidt (pseudonym Anna Ecklund).From her troubled youth marked by curses, witchcraft, and domestic turmoil, to sudden violent levitation and an aversion to holy water, Emma’s torment baffled those around her. When Father Theophilus Reisinger steps into the fray with the help of Father Joseph Steiger and local religious sisters, the first solemn rite in the convent unleashes forces far darker than expected. Order Father's Book - FatherCarlosMartins.com Sign up for the Vault to get the episodes ad free and early- at Exorcistfiles.supercast.comFollow us on X and Instagram for special updates and sneak peeks @ExorcistFiles @theBethea Thank you to our SponsorsLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. https://Rocketmoney.com/exfilesUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/exfiles and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Head to https://Exodus90.com/exfiles and start your 14 day free trial. Seek the Lord...see what happens!Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES.Timestamps:00:00 | Opening Drama: The Rite Commences01:23 | Welcome to Earling, Iowa: The Arena of Spiritual Warfare02:32 | Father Carlos Martins on Begone Satan & Rules of Engagement04:32 | Emma’s Upbringing, Aunt Mina & Suspicions of Witchcraft07:42 | The Church Threshold Incident & Meeting Father Theophilus Riesinger11:00 | Capuchin Fathers & A Pastoral Relationship15:32 | Mid-Life Crisis, Melancholy & Early Deliverance (1912)21:45 | Relocation to St. Joseph’s Parish Convent (1928)24:02 | The Covert Holy Water Test & Preternatural Aversion27:02 | The Rite Begins: Unnatural Speed, Leaping & Wall Levitation31:37 | The Exhaustion of the Exorcist & Weary Convent Sisters39:48 | Physical Degradation: Inexplicable Manifestations41:20 | Interrogating the Spirits: Beelzebub, Jacob, Mina & Judas Iscariot48:22 | Preview of Part 2 & CreditsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 5, 20261h 3m
Season 3 Premiere: Case #21-"The Wolf and The Wound"
A young woman tries hard to escape a troubled past when she meets the man of her dreams. Thank you to our sponsors for making this show possible!Exodus90.com/exfiles- check out the ultimate in men's spiritual formation. Fr. Pine leads a cohort this fall!Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box!Babbel.com/exfiles- learn a new language today and get up to 60% off. Runewood Rosaries- Visit RunewoodRosary.com and use code EXFILES for 10% off your order. Check out the new limited edition Exorcist Files rosary!Want the show ad free? Check out the VaultExorcistFiles.TV- to get some of our anointed merchandise. Executive Produced by SaltandWater.tv, Ryan Bethea and Fr. Carlos Martins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 30, 20261h 39m
Were There Demons In the Old Testament? with Dr. John Bergsma
Dr. John Bergsma a renowned scholar and theological mind joins the Exorcist Files to dive into the supernatural activity of the Old Testament.Thank you to our sponsors!Wild Alaskan Co- WildAlaskan.Com/exfiles for $35 off your first order.Exodus90- Exodus90.com/exfilesThe Born Again Identity- Watch hereBubs Naturals- Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.comTimestamps:00:00 | Teaser: Demonic Footholds, Concert Culture, and the Serpent in Eden 01:26 | Introduction to Dr. John Bergsma 03:30 | Dr. Bergsma’s First Encounters with Deliverance as an Inner-City Pastor 06:12 | The 2-Hour General Confession: Renouncing Sins vs. Power Encounters 09:02 | Father Gabriel Amorth & Viewing Sin as "Accepting Cookies" 10:50 | Why Western Christianity Ignored the Intermediate Realm of Spirits 14:54 | Mid-Roll Sponsor Break (Wild Alaskan Co & The Born Again Identity) 18:27 | The Unseen Realm: Dr. Michael Heiser, the Heavenly Court, and Genesis 6 21:44 | Debunking Fallen-Angel Procreation: St. Augustine & the Line of Seth 23:46 | The Flood as a Divine Defense of Monogamy in the Dead Sea Scrolls 25:01 | All Warfare in the Old Testament Was Spiritual Warfare 27:36 | Sponsor Break (Exodus 90 & Bubs Naturals) 31:16 | The Angel of the Lord and the Pre-Incarnate Christ in the Old Testament 35:05 | King David, Saul’s Affliction, and the Roots of Exorcism 37:00 | Solomon, Deliverance Scrolls at Qumran, and Psalm 91 39:20 | Why Was the Serpent Allowed in Eden? Adam’s Failed Priestly Role 42:38 | Communication with Nature Before the Fall 44:26 | Dinosaurs, Fossils, and the Flood’s Rampant Violence 50:00 | How 1st-Century Jewish Exorcists Operated vs. the Direct Authority of Jesus 53:15 | What the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed About the Essenes and the Spiritual World 57:00 | The Gods of the Pagans: Baal, Molech, and Modern Echoes 01:02:45 | Refuting the Prosperity Gospel: Spiritual Childhood vs. Embracing the Cross 01:10:45 | Territorial Spirits and Guardian Angels in Scripture (Daniel 10 & Acts 12) 01:14:45 | The Deuterocanonical Books: How the Old Testament Canon Was Formed 01:22:12 | Tobit and the Dead Sea Scrolls 01:23:48 | St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Canonical Discernment 01:29:56 | Protestant Fruit, Sacraments of Desire, and Church Unity 01:38:40 | Where to Find Dr. Bergsma’s Work & Closing RemarksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 27, 20262 min
SEASON 3: TRAILER
A first listen to Season 3. Featuring new stories of demonic obsession, generational curses, and even one of the most famous exorcism stories in American history, new case files will begin dropping this October. Make sure you are subscribed! Reminder, Vault members get the cases a fully day early and ad free!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 24, 20261h 6m
Dreaming and Prophecy, Recovering From The Occult and Forgiving Yourself
Father Martins offers some wisdom on forgiving yourself, how to discern what is prophetic vs demonic, and what steps to take to remove the influence of the occult in one's past.Thank you to our sponsors!Casper Sleep- Remember: The day always ends well with Casper. Right now save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to Casper.com OneSkin- Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at https://www.oneskin.co/EXFILESDose- Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/EXFILES or enter EXFILES to get 35% off your first subscription. Your body does so much for you—let's do something for it.Cowboy Colostrum- limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout. That’s 25% off when you use codeEXFILES.Sign up for the Vault here to get Dramatic Episodes a day early- exorcistfiles.supercast.comGrab a copy of Father's Book- FatherCarlosMartins.comFollow us on Instagram- @exorcistfiles @theBetheaSign Up For Our Newsletter- Exorcistfiles.tvSee 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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For the last several years, the Catholic Church has noted an alarming increase in the number of exorcisms performed. And for some of the most disturbing and vicious cases of possession, one priest is often summoned. With almost two decades in ministry, renowned priest Father Carlos Martins has encountered evil in nearly every way imaginable. From Ouija boards and curses to witches and demonic pacts, Father Martins has battled the ancient serpent in many forms. The Exorcist Files are his stories.
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