Tales of Glory

We are now in part III of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 143 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of what Jesus did while He was down in the underworld for three days. We also closely examine Sheol/Hades, the underworld realm, and how it was perceived by Second Temple Hebrews from Old Testament and New Testament scripture. Timeline:00:00:00 Opener 00:00:12 Tales of Glory Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water00:00:47 Introduction - Jesus Three Days and Three Nights in Sheol00:03:12 Episode 143 Roadmap00:06:09 I. What is Sheol?00:06:34 1. Realm of the dead (the underworld)00:09:29 a. Description of Sheol (Hades) from Scripture00:10:30 b. The Rich Man and Lazarus00:15:14 2. Where is Sheol?00:17:45 a. Sheol is located below the earth.00:18:53 b. Sheol below the waters.00:19:29 c. Sheol, cosmic geography, and our physical realm.00:24:07 3. Who is the lord of Sheol?00:25:10 II. Jesus Descends into Sheol00:25:23 1. To rescue the righteous out of Abraham's Bosom in Sheol00:28:49 2. To seize the keys of death00:31:19 3. Angels (prisoners) in chains in the abyss00:38:48 4. Wicked territorial spirits 00:40:25 Conclusion

Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? We move our timeline investigation to Wednesday morning, the Day of Preparation, which marks the day of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. In this episode, using scripture to rebuild the timeline, we identify the day that Jesus departs for the underworld of Sheol! Tales of Glory, episode 142, is part II of a 4 part multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.Timeline:00:00:00 Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water00:00:47 Introduction00:02:25 Recap - The Hebrew Calendar00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar00:04:11 You Are Here - Wednesday Morning 00:06:14 Judas Remorse00:08:33 Jesus Delivered to Pilate00:09:21 My Kingdom is Not of This World00:10:38 Jesus Before Herod00:12:18 The Crowd Chooses Barabbas00:13:42 Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified00:14:23 Pilate Sought to Free Jesus00:16:14 Jesus Mocked00:17:03 The Crucifixion at 9 AM on Wednesday (Established)00:17:55 The Crucifixion of Jesus00:20:28 The Two Thieves on the Cross00:22:22 The Death of Jesus at Noon (Established)00:26:27 Jesus' Side is Pierced00:29:44 Jesus is Buried00:30:54 Jesus Buried on Wednesday Sundown (Established)00:32:34 A Good Place to Pause for Part II00:36:20 Conclusion

Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? If Jesus died on Good Friday in the late afternoon and was resurrected on Sunday, how does this accounting add up to three days? Is the Bible wrong about the three days, or are we missing something in the Western Church? This question is of personal significance to me. Tales of Glory, episode 141, is part I of a multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.Timeline:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Introduction - The True Timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection00:02:41 The Western Church Conundrum00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar00:09:06 Framing the Timeline00:09:46 Tuesday - 2 Days Before the Pesach - The Plot to Kill Jesus00:11:37 Jesus Anointed at Bethany00:13:41 Satan Enters Judas00:15:42 Judas to Betray Jesus00:16:10 The Passover Preparation with the Disciples00:17:22 Sundown Tuesday Marks the Start of a New Day - Wednesday00:17:41 The Passover with the Disciples00:18:42 The Institution of the Lord's Supper00:20:48 Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial00:22:15 Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Mount of Olives)00:24:47 Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus00:27:16 Jesus Faces Annas and Caiaphas00:27:59 Peter Denies Jesus00:29:28 Jesus Mocked00:29:56 Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council00:31:19 Sunrise on Wednesday Morning - The Day of Preparation00:31:55 A Good Place to Pause for Part I00:35:14 Conclusion

In episode 140 of Tales of Glory, we are back in the Torah, the book of Exodus, chapter 34. Moses works to restore God's covenant with the Israelites. As Moses meets with God, his face becomes radiant. God promises to deliver the Israelites from the tribes in the land.Timeline:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Exodus 32 and 33 Recap00:08:06 Exodus 34 intro00:13:08 Preparatory Measures verses 1-300:15:50 God's Self-disclosure verses 4-900:19:35 Apostasy verses 10-1700:29:43 Festivals and Related Religious Obligations verses 18-2600:35:00 Moses Reaches the Pinnacle of Eminence verses 27-3500:37:07 The Radiance of Moses' Face verses 29-3500:46:13 Concluding Remarks

This is the first of a two-part episode in which we explore Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 4. In part 1, Saint Teresa explains the difference between spiritual betrothal and the Christian covenant of matrimony. As the soul goes deeper in its relationship with God, it will encounter severe trials and warfare from the devil.Timeline:00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 200:00:33 Introduction - Welcome00:02:07 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Fourth Water)00:08:56 Fifth Mansions Chapter 400:09:18 Paragraph 1. The Spiritual Espousals.00:12:25 Paragraph 2. The Prayer of Union Resembles a Betrothal.00:17:46 Paragraph 3. Before the Spiritual Nuptials Temptations are Dangerous. 00:21:43 Paragraph 4. The Great Good Done by Souls Faithful to These Graces.00:30:29 Paragraph 5. Religious Subject to the Devil's Deceptions. 00:38:22 Paragraph 6. satan's Strata-gems.00:45:03 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation00:51:28 Conclusion

In episode 135 of Tales of Glory, we are back in the Torah, the book of Exodus, chapter 33. Chapter 33 continues from the Golden Calf engraved image incident, where God is angry and wants to withdraw His presence from the Israelites.Timeline:00:00:00 Intro00:03:27 Exodus 33 intro00:09:43 Withdrawal of the Divine Presence verses 1-600:14:02 Moses' Exceptional Status verses 7-1100:19:33 Dialog With God verses 12-2300:37:33 Concluding Remarks

We are exploring Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fifth Mansion is the prayer stage of spiritual betrothal. Saint Teresa explains that the Prayer of Union is dependent on the soul practicing the two commandments: love God and love the neighbor!Timeline:00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 200:01:10 Introduction - Welcome00:06:10 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Third Water)00:13:52 Paragraph 1. Zeal for the souls left by divine union.00:26:30 Paragraph 2. The soul may fall from such a state.00:28:30 Paragraph 3. How divine union may always be obtained. 00:29:13 Paragraph 4. Union with the will of good - supernatural union.00:30:25 Paragraph 5. Advantage of union gained by self-mortification. 00:37:26 Paragraph 6. Defects which hinder this union.00:40:05 Paragraph 7. Divine union obtained by perfect love of God and our neighbor.00:44:04 Paragraph 8. Love for God and our neighbor are proportionate.00:46:53 Paragraph 9. Real and imaginary virtues.00:47:58 Paragraph 10. Illusionary good resolutions.00:52:36 Paragraph 11. Works, not feelings, procure union.00:55:28 Paragraph 12. Fraternal charity will certainly gain this union.01:00:16 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation01:12:46 Conclusion

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 2. The Fifth Mansion is the prayer stage of spiritual betrothal. Saint Teresa explains the stages of prayer development from ascetical to mystical through her classic analogy of the silkworm becoming the butterfly.Timeline:00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 200:01:10 Introduction - Welcome00:03:37 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions (Third Water)00:08:40 Paragraph 1. The soul compared to a butterfly. 00:14:21 Paragraph 2. The grandeurs of creation.00:16:15 Paragraph 3. Symbol of the soul and the silkworm. 00:17:48 Paragraph 4. Preparation of the soul for God's indwelling.00:19:02 Paragraph 5. Mystic death of the silkworm. 00:25:46 Paragraph 6. Effects of the union.00:29:38 Paragraph 7. Increase of fervor and detachment.00:34:17 Paragraph 8. Trials succeeding the prayer of union.00:38:32 Paragraph 9. Longing for death and zeal for God's honor.00:40:23 Paragraph 10. This zeal supernatural.00:40:53 Paragraph 11. God alone works this grace.00:43:20 Paragraph 12. The same zeal as that felt by our Lord on earth.00:44:43 Paragraph 13. Christ's keenest suffering.00:47:09 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation00:57:50 Conclusion

In episode 135 of Tales of Glory, we explore the Golden Calf incident in the Torah, Exodus chapter 32. Did Aaron create an idol of Ba'al worship? Or was it something else? Find out why many Christian social media influencers present this story wrong.Timeline:00:00:00 Intro00:06:03 Exodus 32 intro00:09:20 The Making of the Golden Calf verses 1-600:19:23 God's Anger and Moses' Intercession verses 7-1400:26:53 Moses Smashes the Tablets and Destroys the Calf verses 15-2000:32:28 Aaron's Apologia verses 21-2400:35:12 Selection of the Levites verses 25-2900:40:30 Moses' Second Intercession verses 30-3400:44:40 Verse 35 00:46:36 Concluding Remarks

Today, our guest is Abby McKee from The Shift podcast. She is an outstanding prophetic evangelist, dream interpreter, outreach minister, biblical minister of high integrity in scriptural interpretation, and master sourdough baker. Abby discusses 1 Peter 2, where we are the living stones of Jesus. We get some insight into the dangers of false prophecy revealed in Jeremiah 28. 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:25 Meet Abby 01:10:00 Dirt and stones00:11:25 Jeremiah 28 500:16:32 Jeremiah 28 1200:28:32 the Ark of the Covenant in the tabernacle00:34:30 Entering territorial spirit's land00:39:11 Getting confirmation to enter a land00:46:35 Where our feet go is holy ground00:48:00 Getting understanding from God01:05:07 ConclusionShow NotesYou Yourselves are Like Living Stones - Guest Abby McKee - TOG Ep 134

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fifth Mansions - Chapter 1. The Fifth Mansion continues the spark from the prayer of union lightly experienced in the Fourth Mansions. In the Teresan nature of explaining mystical experiences, the spark intensifies in the Fifth Mansions. Saint Teresa has a hard time explaining this interior prayer experience. She says the soul is in a swoon, a dream-like state. She says the soul is beginning a serious relationship with the indwelling bridegroom Jesus Christ.Timeline:00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fifth Mansions Chapter 100:00:47 Introduction - Welcome00:06:11 Introduction to the Fifth Mansions00:14:03 Paragraph 1. Graces of the fifth mansions.00:16:38 Paragraph 2. Contemplation to be striven for.00:19:15 Paragraph 3. Physical effects of the Prayer of union.00:22:15 Paragraph 4. Amazement of the intellect.00:23:54 Paragraph 5. The Prayer of union and of quiet contrasted.00:25:46 Paragraph 6. Divine and earthly union. .00:27:38 Paragraph 7. Competent directors in these matters.00:34:17 Paragraph 8. Proof of union.00:36:41 Paragraph 9. Assurance left in the soul.00:41:24 Paragraph 10. Divine union beyond our Power to obtain.00:45:04 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplate the Authority of Jesus00:52:00 Conclusion

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions - Chapter 3. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Recollection, where the soul is supernaturally pulled into the presence of Jesus. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Opener - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 P7 00:00:42 Introduction - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 3 00:01:43 Introduction to the Fourth Mansions 00:09:43 Quick Review on Recollection 00:15:34 Paragraph 1. The Prayer of recollection compared to the inhabitants of the castle. 00:20:02 Paragraph 2. The Shepherd recalls His flock into the castle. 00:21:18 Paragraph 3. This recollection supernatural. 00:26:53 Paragraph 4. It prepares us for higher favors. 00:28:49 Paragraph 5. The mind must act until God calls it to recollection by love. 00:31:26 Paragraph 6. The soul should here abandon itself into God's hands. 00:35:36 Paragraph 7. The prayer of recollection, and distractions in Prayer. 00:40:15 Paragraph 8. Liberty of spirit gained by consolations. 00:46:39 Paragraph 9. The soul must be watchful. 00:47:36 Paragraph 10. The devil specially tempts such souls. 00:49:13 Paragraph 11. False trances and raptures. 00:55:33 Paragraph 12. How to treat those deluded in this way. 01:00:17 Paragraph 13. Risks of delusion in this mansion. 01:01:46 Spiritual Exercises - Teresan Recollection 01:09:02 Conclusion

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Quiet, where we feel the presence of Jesus. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Opener - Life Chapter XIV - The Second State of Prayer 00:00:55 Introduction - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 00:02:34. Introduction to the Fourth Mansions 00:07:48 Paragraph 1. Physical results of sensible devotion. 00:11:05 Paragraph 2. Effects of divine consolations. 00:14:29 Paragraph 3. The two fountains. 00:17:19 Paragraph 4.They symbolize two kinds of prayer. 00:22:07 Paragraph 5. Divine consolations shared by body and soul. 00:26:09 Paragraph 6. The incense within the soul. 00:31:57 Paragraph 7. Graces received in this prayer. 00:32:46 Paragraph 8. Such favors not to be sought after. 00:39:57 Spiritual Exercises - Teresan Recollection 00:46:55 Conclusion

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa explains the differences between consolation and spiritual sweetness in prayer. Timeline: 00:01:15 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 1 00:01:26 Brief Intro to the Fourth Mansions 00:02:27 Paragraph 01. Graces received in this mansion. 00:06:19 Paragraph 02. Mystic favors. 00:07:17 Paragraph 03. Temptations bring humility and merit. 00:11:11 Paragraph 04. Sensible devotion and natural joys. 00:16:12 Paragraph 05. Sweetness in devotion. 00:18:55 Paragraph 06. Saint Teresa's experience of it. 00:20:40 Paragraph 07. Love of God, and how to foster it. 00:23:38 Paragraph 08. Distractions. 00:25:35 Paragraph 09. They do not destroy divine union. 00:28:11 Paragraph 10. Saint Teresa's physical distractions. 00:30:14 Paragraph 11. How to treat distractions. 00:32:59 Paragraph 12. They should be disregarded. 00:34:34 Paragraph 13. Self-knowledge necessary. 00:35:48 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation Matthew 1 00:42:48 Conclusion Fourth Mansions Chapter 1

You made it through the first three mansions of the Interior Castle. Your soul has persevered through all the reptiles and trials. In the Third Mansions chapter, part 2, Saint Teresa discusses the importance of renunciation and why we shouldn't ask for spiritual consolations and favors in prayer. Timeline: 00:00:36 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part Deux 00:01:13 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2 00:11:43 Source Material Notes 00:13:39 Paragraph 11. Leave our cares in God's hands 00:16:37 Paragraph 12. Humility more necessary than corporal penances. 00:22:28 Paragraph 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansions. 00:25:52 Paragraph 14. Advantages of hearing them. 00:27:50 Paragraph 15. Perfection consists in love, not in reward. 00:29:32 Paragraph 16. St. Teresa's joy at seeing other souls favored. 00:30:29 Paragraph 17. These graces should be striven for. 00:31:53 Paragraph 18. Obedience and direction. 00:36:53 Paragraph 19. Misguided zeal for others. 00:39:44 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer 00:46:12 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2

The soul has mastered this praying lifestyle. It knows how to pray and contemplate the Holy Scripture. However, the soul has become too aloof in its prayer abilities and frequently experiences consolation during prayer. So, God puts the soul through trials to purge worldly attachments in preparation for the deeper mansions and stages of prayer. Timeline: 00:00:39 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1 00:02:08 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2 00:03:11 Source Material Notes 00:06:16 Paragraph 1. Imperfections of dwellers in the first three mansions. 00:09:46 Paragraph 2. Our trials show us our weakness. 00:13: 25 Paragraph 3. Humility learnt by our faults. 00:16:35 Paragraph 4. Love of money. 00:18:39 Paragraph 5. Liberty of spirit. 00:20:25 Paragraph 6. On bearing contempt. 00:21:58 Paragraph 7. Detachment proved by trials. 00:25:59 Paragraph 8. Virtue and humility are the essentials. 00:28:55 Paragraph 9. Perfection requires detachment. 00:33:02 Paragraph 10. We should try to make rapid progress. 00:34:04 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer 00:46:27 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1

The soul has made great strides and progress in building its interior prayer life. Praying is now a lifestyle, and a relationship with Jesus is flourishing. Then, all of a sudden, the soul feels distant from Jesus, and the momentum of praying stalls. The buckets from the well are coming dry. The soul is frustrated, but Saint Teresa encourages us not to worry because we have entered the Third Mansions of prayer. Timeline: 00:00:45 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2 00:04:02 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 1 00:07:36 Source Material Notes 00:11:09 Paragraph 9 - The rich young man in the Gospel 00:17:15 Paragraph 10 - Reasons of aridity in prayer 00:23:41 Paragraph 11 - Humility 00:32:00 Paragraph 12 - Tepidity (Lacking emotional warmth) 00:37:04 Paragraph 13 - We must give all to God 00:38:42 Paragraph 14 - Our debt 00:39:56 Paragraph 15 - Consolations and aridities 00:49:53 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:59:49 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 1

How does the soul know it has entered the Third Mansions stage of prayer life? What are the struggles and trials of the soul as it works to avoid temptation and venial sin? The battle can be so intense that the soul may want to quit or backslide. The soul is capable of connecting with God, yet it now feels distant. Teresa has experienced this, and she shares her wisdom about the Third Mansions! Timeline: 00:45:00 Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions 00:01:00 Recap and Viewer Feedback on the Mansions 00:03:12 Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1 Introduction 00:06:34 Source Material Notes 00:09:04 Paragraph 1 - Souls in the Third Mansions 00:21:05 Paragraph 2 - Insecurity in this life 00:25:19 Paragraph 3 - Our danger of falling from grace 00:26:47 Paragraph 4 - The saint bewails her past life 00:29:08 Paragraph 5 - Our Lady's patronage 00:33:27 Paragraph 6 - Fear necessary even for religion 00:35:33 Paragraph 7 - Saint Teresa's contrition 00:36:29 Paragraph 8 - Characteristics of those in the Third Mansions 00:38:56 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:47:52 Conclusion and Review of the Second Mansions

In Tales of Glory 125, we learn from The Shift podcast co-host Meagan Wright how she follows Jesus's voice, builds small communities with souls, and effectively makes disciples. Meagan, a mom, grandmother, creative and contemplative soul,  worship leader, and a missionary in her own backyard. Meagan discusses how Jesus led her to the desert to build a spiritual oasis. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Intro with guest co-host Meagan Wright 00:01:15 Who is Meagan? 00:09:18 Jesus returns Meagan to her Egypt 00:11:55 Focusing on disciplining people 00:14:55 Permitting changes in life 00:21:06 The importance and simplicity of the soul hearing God 00:22:40 The certitude of a new believer hearing the voice of God 00:25:05 Making disciples 00:33:26 Jesus prepares the tables 00:36:54 Healing the sick soul through community and Jesus 00:41:00 Dealing with the brokenness after deliverance 00:43:15 When deliverance is a journey walked out with Jesus 00:47:08 What's the craziest supernatural thing Meagan has experienced? 00:52:58 Jesus tells Meagan He is going to build an oasis in the desert

How does the soul know it has entered the Second Mansions stage of prayer life? What kind of struggles and warfare does the soul embrace as it tries to move deeper into Jesus? Over the last three episodes of The Interior Castle, we acquired our fundamental knowledge of prayer life and the practice of His presence, and we are invited to move into the Second Mansions. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions 00:01:15 Recap on the First Mansions 00:01:59 Second Mansions Chapter 1 Introduction 00:05:10 Second Mansions Chapter 1 Overview 00:14:03 Paragraph 1 - Saint Teresa wrote elsewhere on this subject 00:15:04 Paragraph 2 00:15:45 Paragraph 3 00:18:52 Paragraph 4 - Self-Knowledge in the Second Mansions 00:21:05 Paragraph 5 - How God speaks to us in the Second Mansions 00:21:42 Paragraph 6 - Persevering and waiting on the Holy Spirit 00:22:37 Paragraph 7 - The faculties of the soul and spiritual warfare 00:23:32 Paragraph 8 - Spiritual warfare on the soul in the Second Mansions 00:24:57 Paragraph 9 - The will and the love for Jesus 00:25:33 Paragraph 10 - The soul begins a relationship with Jesus 00:27:32 Paragraph 11 - Trials in the Second Mansions 00:28:25 Paragraph 12 - Associate with people who are farther in the castle 00:29:17 Paragraph 13 - Do not petition Jesus for spiritual favors! 00:32:11 Paragraph 14 - Spiritual desires leads to a weak foundation in prayer! 00:32:51 Paragraph 15 - Submitting to Jesus' will builds a strong foundation! 00:38:02 Paragraph 17 - Place your trust in the mercy of God! 00:39:41 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Second Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:41:27 Conclusion and Review of the Second Mansions

We're diving into Saint Teresa's fascinating treatise on prayer - The Interior Castle. As we wrap up the First Mansions chapters 1 and 2, we take a slight but necessary detour into Saint Teresa's other books, Life and Way of Perfection, to identify a method of prayer she calls recollection. The soul must understand and implement the prayer of recollection to progress from the First Mansions into the Second Mansions. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions 00:01:56 Recap on Prayer in the First Mansions 00:03:30 Prayer Life in the Second Mansions 00:06:55 Saint Teresa refers back to her earlier writings in Life and Way 00:09:43 What is the ascetical prayer of recollection? 00:21:08 Implementing the prayer of recollection 00:27:24 Spiritual Exercises I. Where's Jesus? 00:31:10 Spiritual Exercises II. Meeting Jesus at the Fountain 00:35:40 Spiritual Exercises III. Meeting Jesus at the Breakroom Watercooler 00:37:51 Teresan Recollection Comments and Review 00:48:09 Conclusion

Discover how to go deeper in your prayer life with Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle. In the First Mansions Chapter 2, Teresa emphasizes the need for self-knowledge, humility, and a fear of offending God in our prayer life. Following the discussion is a spiritual exercise to use self-knowledge in your prayer time with Jesus. Timeline: 00:00:00 James 1 v14-15 00:00:32 Introduction 00:02:20 The Interior Castle First Mansions Chapter 1 Recap 00:03:27 The Interior Castle First Mansions Chapter 2 Overview 00:05:33 Some Quick Comments on Mansions and Your Comments 00:19:50 Introduction to Sin - Mortal, Venial, and Occasions of Sin 00:27:34 Our Objectives for First Mansions Chapter 2 00:30:08 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 1 00:31:42 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 2 00:34:10 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 3 - Darkness in the soul 00:36:31 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 4 - The soul in mortal sin 00:39:06 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 5 - Fear of offending God 00:41:46 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 8 - Self-knowledge in prayer 00:47:04 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 9 - Humility comes from self-knowledge 00:54:05 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 10 - The importance of self-knowledge 00:55:42 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 13 - Many ways the soul can enter the rooms 00:57:56 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 15 - Sin and the demonic blind the soul 01:01:50 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 16 - The soul must abandon worldly desires 01:03:55 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 20 - Perfection - love of God and our neighbors 01:05:00 First Mansions Chapter 2 Paragraph 21 - Refrain from indiscreet zeal 01:07:02 Spiritual Exercises - Implementing self-knowledge in our beginning prayer 01:17:07 Conclusion

Discover profound ways to weaponize scripture in your daily prayer life as we learn from spiritual warfare and dead-raising veteran Bishop Rodwell McLean. Bishop Rod shares his battle-hardened wisdom and thoughtful insight on developing a powerful prayer life drawn from his experience expelling demons, healing the sick, and dead-raising. Learn how to draw strength from the Lord and His promises in the scriptures. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture Hosea 4 v1-6 00:00:59 Introduction 00:06:34 Greet Bishop Rodwell 00:09:40 Opening conversation about a the importance of prayer 00:13:47 Why doesn't the body of Christ see the kind of results that are written in the Bible? 00:16:20 Hosea 4 v1-6 We are destroyed because we have no knowledge of God 00:23:09 Jeremiah 6 v16-19 God is calling His bride back to the path of the Ancient of Days 00:24:34 Jeremiah 6 v17 The Church will not listen 00:26:25 Joel 1 v14-19 sanctify and call a fast - Cry unto the Lord 00:28:00 The power of sacrifice (fast/denying the flesh) 00:29:20 Moving in power and authority to expel demons 00:31:00 Spiritual warfare with demons 00:33:42 Joel 2 v12-14 return to God with all your heart 00:36:22 Ezra 8 v 23 fasting and going to the Spirit of God where He will hear us 00:37:09 Prayer invites God - divine subpoena to step into the affairs of men 00:38:26 Dead raising testimony and the power of prayer 00:44:15 Standing on faith and scriptures of promising healing and life 00:46:38 Eternity is always in the NOW - God is the Alpha and the Omega 00:47:18 Dead raised man's description of what he experienced in heaven 00:53:28 Dead raising the Church secretary - she walks out of the morgue 00:56:50 Powerful prayer life will bring you results - power of the resurrection 00:59:42 Luke 1:44-45 God will perform the things He said 01:01:29 Hosea 13:14 God will ransom them from the grave! Dead raising promise 01:03:26 Zechariah 2:5 God will be the wall of fire around you and the glory inside 01:04:10 Considerations on dead raising - what if life was stolen through death? 01:05:20 Theology on expelling demons - where do we send them? Dry places 01:09:23 Conclusion

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing intersection of ascetical and mystical stages of prayer in building a deepening prayer life. Mike delves into the fascinating information in Saint Teresa of Avila's treatise on prayer, The Interior Castle, and unpacks the various forms of prayer she instructs us to use to develop a life-changing, deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Let's enter the First Mansions Chapter as we learn how to begin to pray! Timeline: 00:00:00 Matthew 25 v1-13 00:01:43 Introduction 00:04:50 What are our objectives? 00:12:24 What is The Interior Castle? 00:30:12 Ascetical Prayer - First through the Third Mansions 00:31:48 Mystical Prayer - Fourth through the Seventh Mansions 00:37:25 Saint Teresa's autobiography - Life of Teresa 00:39:10 The Four Waters of Prayer 00:42:39 How do we Enter The Interior Castle? 00:50:36 Prayer 00:55:12 Christian Meditation 00:58:13 Vocal Prayer 00:59:26 Mental Prayer 01:05:06 Spiritual Exercises - Beginning to pray The Our Father 01:11:04 Conclusion

In episode 119 of Tales of Glory, we have some amazing guests from Whitney Outreach ministries—Pastors Don and Maria Whitney. I always think of Don and Maria as the Josh Gates Expedition Unknown of the missionary world. Like Josh Gates, they have some incredible stories in the regions they've served. The Whitneys are personal friends of mine and accomplished missionaries who have built Holy Spirit-driven Bible schools around the world. Come in, pull up your easy chair by the fire, and meet Tales of Glory's special guests - the Whitneys. Timeline: 00:00:00 Tales of Glory Intro 00:02:30 Introducing Pastor Don and Past Maria Whitney 00:05:12 The 800-mile 4-day boat trip through the interior of Guyana South America 00:10:24 Ministering in India 00:12:36 The Water Spirit on the border of Venezuela 00:18:25 Whitney Outreach Ministries building Bible schools 00:29:44 Cambodia Bible students pray for healing of infected foot 00:33:33 Dead raising testimonies 00:36:14 Spiritual Authority and the Western Church 00:38:39 The Graveyard Church in Cambodia 00:44:30 Freeing Slaves from the Brick Factory 00:56:00 Salvation and Preaching in the Far East Over Zoom 00:59:47 Jesus has Helped us Every Step of the Way 01:02:29 How Reach Out and Bless the Whitneys 01:03:35 Follow Up on Pastor Jerome in Guyana 01:05:32 Concluding Remarks

In episode 118 of Tales of Glory, we're having a fireside chat to debrief the ministers who participated in the Spiritual Authority Bootcamp ministry session on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Freedom Culture. Students were trained last summer in spiritual warfare, and we decided to get the class graduates back together to minister in a live deliverance environment and expel unclean spirits. It was a very successful night, and many ministers activated the old Luke 10:17 way using their spiritual authority. It was an inspiring evening seeing ministers learning to walk in their spiritual authority - by praying with live ammo. Lots of Q & A from the session. Timeline: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Facilitating Ministry 00:03:54 Why Demons Don't Leave Right Away - No Legal Rights 00:08:53 Deliverance is Not a Las Vegas Headliner Act 00:13;14 Met a Cool Street Minister 00:18:39 Another Tale from the Pop Corn Movie Guys 00:22:00 Be Patient as We Test New Equipment - Getting Ready to Shoot Discernment Walks

In episode 117 of Tales of Glory, we're diving back into the Torah with chapter 23 of the Book of Exodus! In the first portion of chapter 23, we finish up more laws for the Israelites (v1-19). Then, in the latter portion of chapter 23, Yahweh warns us about foreign gods. Who could these foreign gods possibly be? More on the Watchers and territorial spirits! Yahweh tells us to be careful to obey the one who goes before the Israelites because His name is in Him. And he can forgive transgressions! More fascinating topics in the Torah are covered here in episode 117 of Tales of Glory! Timeline: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:43 Welcome 00:01:25 What We're Covering Today 00:03:25 Exodus 23:1-19 More on Laws 00:07:45 Exodus 23:20-33 Yahweh Warns about Foreign Gods 00:13:04 Lectio Divine Spiritual Reading Exercise 00:23:02 Concluding Remarks

In episode 116 of Tales of Glory, get your permission slips signed because we are going on an M16 road trip to the haunted town of Locke, California. How do you learn to operate and sharpen your gift of spiritual discernment if you are a spiritual warfare minister? What's the difference between a spiritual discernment walkthrough and doing paranormal investigating? What caution and protection do you need to exercise and practice when sharpening your spiritual discernment? Should all Christians do discernment walks in haunted sites? We cover these controversial topics in episode 116 on our Tales of Glory M16 Ministries' road trip! Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:18 Welcome 00:03:08 Intro the Town of Locke 00:05:50 Boots on the Ground Priming for Spiritual Discernment 00:07:35 Discernment Kicks in at the Strange Cargo Book Store and Al's Place 00:08:54 Jan Ying Association Museum Walkthrough 00:11:00 Dai Loy Gambling House Museum 00:14:00 GA findings in the Dai Loy 00:16:28 GA in the Dai Loy Lottery room, where I picked up on the oppression. 00:19:47 GA interviews and PT Barnums the Locke historian 00:22:09 Interviewing the town B&B owner 00:24:58 Wrap Up

In episode 115 of Tales of Glory, we dive into Chapter 12, Soul Ties, in my book A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare—The POWER to pull the IMPOSSIBLE from the Heavenly Realm. So, what exactly is a soul tie? Are they Christian New Age, or are they real? Where are there Biblical references to soul ties in the Bible? When should we break soul ties? How do we break soul ties? What is the difference between a sexual soul tie and one from a non-sexual relationship? Can we get ungodly soul ties from mentors and ministers? We cover these controversial topics in episode One-One-Five of Tales of Glory! Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 1 Corinthians 6:15-17 00:00:44 Welcome 00:05:18 What is a Soul Tie? 00:09:59 Knowing - intimate soul ties with God and spouses 00:16:24 God institutes intimate soul ties in marriage 00:25:25 Sexual and ungodly soul ties 00:27:08 Holy Ghost Stories from the M16 X-Files 00:33:40 Unhealthy Non-Sexual Soul Ties 00:40:56 Spiritual Exercise - Breaking Soul Ties! 00:46:50 Conclusion

In episode 114 of Tales of Glory, we dive into Chapter 11, Generational Curses, in my book A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare—The POWER to pull the IMPOSSIBLE from the Heavenly Realm. So, what exactly is a generational curse? Why do generational curses exist under the new covenant? Do Christian deliverance social media influencers genuinely understand what a generational curse is? What common varieties of generational curses do we regularly encounter? Is repenting enough to break a curse? Are Internet curse-breaking prayers nothing more than incantations? How do you break a generational curse? We cover these controversial topics in episode 114 of Tales of Glory! Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Romans 3:21-26 Redemption and Justification through Jesus Christ 00:01:34 Welcome 00:10:22 Introduction to Generational Curses 00:15:42 The Curious Case for the Generational Curse 00:20:48 Generational Curses - The Supernatural, the Great Commission and AMBIGUITY!!! 00:20:57 1. Charismatic doctrinal misinformation 00:22:15 2. Generational family dysfunction 00:23:27 3. Generational curse through subjugation with false gods 00:25:30 4. Ambiguous unsolvable generational curses 00:31:56 5. Spiritual direction and trials are the best approach 00:34:16 6. The principality lie 00:35:38 7. Difficult curse-breaking from secret societies such as the Freemasons 00:38:20 Considerations when dealing with curses 00:41:26 Legalism of unclean spirits 00:46:27 Spiritual Exercise: Breaking Generational Curses 01:01:49 Conclusion

In episode 113 of Tales of Glory, we dive into Chapter 10, Casting Out Demons, in my book A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare—The POWER to pull the IMPOSSIBLE from the Heavenly Realm. So why do we have the authority to cast out demons? Where does this come from? Does how we're using our authority today align with how Jesus intended us to use this supernatural ministry? Has the Western Church fallen into a dangerous obsession with demons that is spiritually unhealthy? What is the purpose for the believer to cast out devils? Has modern deliverance ministry fallen into using rituals rather than the empowerment of the Holy Spirit? For a topic I thought I had already beaten to death, there was still more I have to say on casting out demons! Workshop course outline: 00:03:16 Introduction 00:10:12 The Great Commission 00:20:42 Holy Ghost Stories M16 X-Files: Expelling Spirits of Divination and Tarot 00:35:25 Post-mortem meeting and thoughts on the ministry session 00:37:42 Controversy on using prayer language and what an exorcist thinks - is it demonic? 00:40:11 Empowerment of the Holy Spirit and prayers of liberation 00:40:37 Caveats and Thoughts on Expelling Spirits 00:50:50 Conclusion

Tales of Glory episode 112 - Pain into Purpose with Forgives - welcomes life coach Joanne Calderon-Arkenburg from Time is Precious Ministries. We're blessed with a special guest today, Joanne, who was an active participant in the Night Strike homeless ministry in San Francisco and a graduate student from the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Joanne is a life coach with a heart for healing those who were deeply hurt in life. Joanne has a driving passion for recovering and helping heal souls who feel they are trapped in trafficking. Joanne is now producing training material for her ministry. These materials include the release of her book, Pain into Purpose with Forgiveness, where Joanne shares her incredible life story. Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Joanne Calderon-Arkenburg 00:08:13 Hearing from God and Launching Time is Precious 00:21:08 Discussion on going into clubs and being called 00:29:27 Joanne shares some of her story on how she had to release forgiveness 00:51:07 Conclusion

Does Jesus use dreams and nightmares to equip spiritual warfare warriors? What does this training look like? Why do these dreams look and feel extremely real on rare occasions? Like they're not a dream! In episode 111 of Tales of Glory, we dive into spiritual warfare dreams, nightmares, and things that go bump in the night! What is a sixth mansion flight of the spirit, and does it happen in dreams? What does it mean to be accessed in a dream? Is it real? What does it look and feel like when the Holy Spirit is present in these warfare dreams? Does the Holy Spirit put warriors in a spirit realm as they're asleep? And we dive into a Q &A session with a listener who has spiritual warfare questions regarding this intense spiritual topic! Join us as we continue with the "A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare" workshop and dive into chapter 9! Workshop course outline: 00:04:12 Introduction 00:20:40 Assignments in Dreams 00:31:38 From Dreams to Manifestations and Attacks 00:39:59 See You in Your Dreams 00:54:03 Fighting Back 01:01:52 Q & A 01:13:46 Conclusion

In this podcast workshop session on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 08, Jesus Battling Darkness for You Part DEUX —Episode 110 — we will focus on what to do to break off witchcraft. We don't go looking for battles with witchcraft, but what happens when it finds its way to us? Episode 110 of Tales of Glory focuses on spiritual battles with witchcraft. When should we engage in the fight against witchcraft? How do we discern a case involving witchcraft? What does the Old Testament tell us about witchcraft? Why did the Book of Exodus deal so harshly with witchcraft? Why does contemporary deliverance ministry handle cases of witchcraft so poorly? What things should we consider when taking on cases of curse-breaking witchcraft? We'll cover these topics and more!

In this podcast workshop session on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 08, Jesus Battling Darkness for You Part 1 - Voodoo —Episode 109 — we will cover this and much more. We don't go looking for battles with witchcraft and Voodoo, but what happens when it finds its way to us? Episode 109 of Tales of Glory focuses on spiritual battles with Voodoo. What is a water spirit? Does it look like what mainstream Las Vegas deliverance presents it? How do we deal with Voodoo when the battle comes from a regional spirit? Is there a methodology for these intense battles? Can it hurt us? Join us for this intriguing two-parter episode on Witchcraft and Voodoo in A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:27:30 Voodoo Power Encounter 00:37:12 First Assigned Case Involving a Voodoo Curse 01:02:28 First Case Dealing with a Water Spirit 01:06:02 Territorial Water Spirit on Guyana/Venezuela Border 01:19:38 Voodoo Case Demonic Attack in St. Thomas - Virgin Islands 01:23:25 Spiritual Warfare Ministry Jesus Visits Haitian Witch Doctor 01:29:24 An Old Blog Post on the Dead Files Show Led to Violent Attack 01:38:07 Nigerian Intern in California Levitating from a Violent Voodoo Regional Spirit 01:40:35 Voodoo Curse Breaking - Practicing His Presence and Breaking of Curses 01:45:40 Conclusion

In Tales of Glory episode 108, we dive into Exodus 22. The Israelites are encamped at Mount Sinai, and we are given a glimpse into this ancient culture and how they applied the Ten Commandments. How did the Israelites handle restitution for stealing an ox or borrowing livestock and property? In ancient Hebrew culture, what was considered theft regarding a daughter? Were daughters just property, or was it also protection for the family? We tread into some laws regarding God and supernatural practices. Why were these supernatural governing laws in place? What were they referencing? #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:13 Exodus 22 v1 More on Laws, Theft, and Oxen 00:08:14 Exodus 22 v5 Restitution for oxen running amok and burned fields 00:09:09 Exodus 22 v8 Going before God to resolve theft 00:10:25 Exodus 22 v11 Restitution for loss or theft when lending property 00:12:57 Exodus 22 v16-17 Restitution for man seducing a woman 00:15:54 Exodus 22 v18-20 No idolatry. Forbidden practices of the Watchers. No other gods 00:18:05 Exodus 22 v21-24 wronging a sojourner, mistreat widow, or fatherless child 00:21:31 Exodus 22 Concluding Remarks

Description: In this podcast workshop session on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 07, The Miracle of the Repenting Heart—Episode 107—will cover this and much more. Can harboring bitterness and aggression affect our bodies in harmful ways? What happens when we ask for forgiveness and release the harboring thoughts of bitterness? What if we're not in a place to forgive from severe childhood trauma, but we want to be able to forgive? What happens when we go to Jesus and surrender the burdens on our hearts? Is something wrong with me because I never feel any better after being prayed for in the church prayer line? We'll cover this challenging topic in Episode 107 of Tales of Glory as we learn what it takes to repent and forgive. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:16 The Repenting Heart 00:13:02 I Don't Want to Forgive 00:46:40 Praying Against Bipolar Order and Depression 00:58:41 Arthritis, Anger, and Bitterness 01:06:17 Demonic Bondage and Forgiveness 01:11:10 Forgiving Yourself; Self-Hatred 01:15:25 Forgiving God 01:22:42 Spiritual Exercise - Forgiving God 01:25:18 Conclusion

Tales of Glory Episode 106, we're curse-breaking defiled objects. What happens when you find a defiled object during a haunting or house blessing walk-through? What does it mean for an object to be spiritually defiled? Can a spiritually defiled object be redeemed through curse-breaking? What happens when the object can't be redeemed or neutralized through prayer? What are items and objects a Christian should never let into their home? Why is Leviticus 19:31 still as important today in the dispensation of the end-times church? We'll cover this and much more in this workshop session on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 06, Hauntings, Part 3. Episode 106 concludes the 3 part session on cases involving hauntings. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:37 What is a Defiled Object? 00:26:42 Witchcraft Items Fetishes 00:34:21 Necromancy Items (paranormal) 00:46:10 New Age Items 00:52:05 Meditation books Zen, Chi, Yoga, and non-Christian 01:04:34 Secret Societies 01:11:50 Occult Items 01:17:34 Dealing with Defiled Objects 01:23:50 Prayer to Bind a Defiled Object 01:25:18 Prayer to Bind a Defiled Object in 2024 01:32:00 Conclusion

In Tales of Glory episode 105, we dive into Exodus 21. This is an interesting and perplexing chapter on the Hebrews and how they were to treat their slaves. Were Hebrew enslaved people to be treated as part of the family? How were the Ten Commandments interpreted for this? We go back 6,000+ years to the Israelites in the wilderness and attempt to bring this into context. There were also other interpretations regarding harm to pregnant women and the discussion on accidents involving oxen. We're taking a minor detour through the supernatural of the Book of Exodus as we are brought in to glimpse how the Israelites interrupted the Decalogue from their earthly perspective and culture. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:21 Exodus 21 Laws About Slaves Introduction 00:05:43 Exodus 21:1-6 Correlates to the Decalogue to honoring your mother and father. 00:07:03 Exodus 21:6 Elohims - Yahweh? gods? ghosts? Or reflecting on ancestors? 00:11:06 Exodus 21:7-11 Correlates to the Decalogue to not stealing 00:14:33 Exodus 21:12-32 Correlates to the Decalogue to not killing 00:18:20 Exodus 21:22-25 Harming a pregnant mother 00:20:07 Exodus 21:26-27 Physical harm to slaves 00:20:35 Exodus 21:28-32 Laws regarding oxen 00:23:14 Exodus 21:33-36 Laws of Restitution 00:24:03 Exodus 21 Concluding Remarks

Tales of Glory episode 104, we are back into the A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare workshop. Diving into chapter 6, Hauntings - Jesus Evicting Demonic Spirits - Part 2, this workshop training will focus on the Christian approach to hauntings and evicting spirits. I will cover some controversial topics in supernatural ministry regarding learning, training, and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit. What do we do when we finally get on site for a haunting? What is a discernment walk, and how do we do it in a home with spiritual activity? What is spiritual discernment, and how does this work? What are defiled objects, and why do ministers need to be aware of them when walking around the location? How should ministers take control of the ministry session to avoid chaos from spirits and clients ignorantly trying to help in ministry? What is involved with blessing a home? And we'll do some listener Q&A! We'll cover these topics in episode 104 of Tales of Glory as we workshop my book, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare -Chapter 06 - Part DEUX! #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:20 Listener Q&A 00:26:12 On the Premise of a Haunting 00:35:02 Discernment Walk Through Haunted Premises 01:40:01 Be Holy Spirit Attuned to Defiled Objects 01:12:20 DIY (Do-I-Yourself) Rituals of Exorcism 01:15:20 Blessing a Home 01:21:13 Conclusion

Tales of Glory episode 103, we are back into the A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare workshop. Diving into chapter 6, Hauntings - Jesus Evicting Demonic Spirits, this workshop training will focus on the Christian approach to hauntings and evicting spirits. I will cover some controversial topics in supernatural ministry regarding learning, training, and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This episode will discuss what the Second Temple Hebrews believed about demons and ghosts during the intertestamental period. Is Casper a demon? How do Christians sort approach resolving hauntings? Should we follow what paranormal shows instruct us to do? How do we vet calls for help for a potential haunting? What does preparing for a haunting look like? We'll cover these topics in episode 103 of Tales of Glory as we workshop my book, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:51 Casper is a Demon 00:50:18 Universal Spirituality 01:10:35 Answering a Call for Help 01:23:34 Preparing to Enter a Haunting or Defiled Site 01:35:20 Conclusion

Tales of Glory episode 102, we are back into the A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare workshop. Diving into chapter 5, Listening in on Heaven's Will, this workshop training will focus on hearing God and operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I will cover some controversial topics in supernatural ministry regarding learning, training, and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This episode will discuss the differences between words of knowledge and words of wisdom. Can you hear from God? How do you learn how to hear from God? Is it ok to pray in tongues in ministry? What is the gift of discernment of spirits, and is it abused in ministry? Can the enemy hijack a spiritual gift? We'll cover these topics in episode 102 of Tales of Glory as we workshop my book, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Workshop course outline: 0:00 Introduction 4:04 Gifts of the Spirit 21:34 Word of Knowledge or Prophetic Word? 28:36 Listening to God 40:28 Evangelism and the Gifts of the Spirit 59:58 Praying in Tongues 1:06:35 The Gift of Discernment of Spirits 1:13:08 Hijacked Spiritual Gifts 1:25:51 Releasing the Holy Spirit

Tales of Glory episode 101, we are back into the A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare workshop. Diving into chapter 4, Mark 9:29, prayer petitioning ministry, more commonly referred to as exorcism. I cover lots of ground today in what Mark 9:29 ministry looks like from my ministry perspective since 2005. What is the difference between Roman Catholic exorcism and Mark 9:29 petitioning prayer ministry? Why use one over the other? What does this ministry look like? Who should be involved in this ministry? Lots of information about battling the supernatural in this episode!! #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

In our epic 100th episode of Tales of Glory, Shift happens! We welcome Meagan and Abby from the podcast The Shift. Yes, you read that right; we have guests! We dive into conversations on "Practicing His Presence" and what our personal interior prayer life walks with Jesus look like—lots of spiritual wisdom from our guests in learning to hear from God. We share stories from early spiritual development. We'll glean great spiritual direction from two outstanding ministers passionate about pulling souls from dark places. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

In Tales of Glory Episode 99, we dive into A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 03. What is spiritual authority, and why do we have it? How is the Great Commission tethered to our spiritual authority? We will examine what was unique about Jesus taking authority over unclean spirits in Mark 1. How is spiritual authority in Jesus tied to casting out unclean spirits, healing the sick, and raising the dead? If we have spiritual authority, why do we need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit? How do we use the charismas recorded by Apostle Paul in spiritual warfare? We look at these exciting topics in episode 99 of Tales of Glory! #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

In Tales of Glory Episode 98, we dive into A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 02 - Part DEUX. We are in the second part of a two-part episode and go through Chapter 2 of A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. I will present the material in Genesis 1-3 from the perspective of theology and research 14 years after I wrote the book. I will also present the case for the three falls in the book of Genesis. We are very familiar with the one in Genesis 3. But there are two more, and these events define the angelology and demonology in the Septuagint and the Hebrew texts. This episode of Tales of Glory has some exciting material as we continue through the book on our podcast workshop and equipping. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

In Tales of Glory Episode 97, we dive into A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Chapter 02. This episode will be part 01 of a two-part episode in which we examine the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ. We also examine the divine spiritual being, which goes by many names: the serpent, the dragon, the devil, and most commonly, Satan. Join the podcast workshop as we examine the Second Temple Hebrew angelology and demonology on this fascinating subject matter. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare is the book that started it all for this ministry. This book is what I use when I go to a haunting or work with people who are under spiritual affliction. We use the "Field Guide" to spiritually bring people up to speed to become victorious on the battlefield. The "Field Guide" was written over 14 years ago and is still as powerful today as when it was first published. I have grown in ministry and my experiences since I wrote the book, and I will present the material from my 2024 spiritual warfare perspective. In Tales of Glory, Episode 96, we are starting a podcast workshop on spiritual warfare and the Book of Acts ministry. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

In the supernatural history of the book of Exodus, we are finally arriving at the Ten Commandments. In Exodus 20, Yahweh restates to His people, the Israelites, that He delivered them from the land of Egypt. Establishing Yahweh as the one true God and creator over the Egyptian gods - the territorial spirits. God presents His Ten Commandments to the Israelites, which are the foundations for God's relationship with His people. Yahweh instructs His people about the Sabbath and warns against constructing idles. We have more cosmic geography with Yahweh meeting Moses in Mount Sinai. Let's dive into Exodus 20! #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

For unto us, a child is born! What is the reason for the season? Why did Jesus leave his position in heaven to come to earth as man? Did Jesus come to earth as a man merely to fix the original sin, or was there much more? What role did Jesus play as the second Adam? In this episode, we dive into the birth of Jesus and the objective of the work on the cross. It's the Christmas edition of Tales of Glory! #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare

What does it look like to have Jesus walk us through spiritual warfare ministry? Does modern deliverance ministry teach us to rely on our efforts rather than trusting Jesus? Why does Matthew 25, The Parable of the Ten Virgins, correlate to ministering in spiritual warfare? In the Q&A section, we'll examine how to minister to children. We'll discuss the level of discernment required for determining if a child has a spiritual affliction. We'll also discuss when and where to use the spiritual warfare prayer postures. The Tales of Glory - Demonology 104 Q&A class is now in session. #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare