Stories from a real-life exorcist consultant Ep. 155

Movies about demons and exorcisms are popular at this time of year,
and are—let’s be honest—pretty scary. Well, real life demonic
possession is even scarier—and nothing to mess around with. This
week, we talk with someone who would know. Dr. Richard Gallagher is
a board-certified psychiatrist, a leading expert in the field of
exorcism and the author of Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a
Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the
Paranormal. Dr. Gallagher recounts hard-won lessons about the
spiritual life as well as some of his most harrowing experiences
with literal demons.  In “Signs of the Times,” we look at the
13 new cardinals that Pope Francis named over the weekend,
including Washington’s Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who is set to
become the first Black Cardinal in the United States.  A
reminder that we’ll be discussing Pope Francis’ latest encyclical,
“Fratelli Tutti” in reading groups (over drinks) with all members
of our Patreon community throughout the month of November. It
starts next week, but there’s still time to sign up to support the
show and guarantee a spot in the reading group.  Links from
the show:  Demonic Foes Dr. Richard Gallagher, Demonic
Possession Expert, Isn't Trying to Convince You Pope Francis names
13 new cardinals, including Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of
Washington D.C. How long will the Latino community have to wait for
a cardinal in the United States? What’s on tap:Witches’ Brew, also
known as a gin and tonic made with Empress Gin for spooky
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