St. Teresa of Avila’s terrifying visions of demons and the dead from her autobiography *The Life*, Chapter 38.
In this powerful teaching we open one of the most startling passages in the writings of Saint Teresa of 脕vila — the Doctor of the Church — where she recounts the supernatural visions God granted her concerning the fate of souls after death.
You’ll discover: • The vision of two hideous demons surrounding a priest in mortal sin holding the Sacred Host (§ 29–30) • Why God allowed Teresa to see the power of the words of consecration even in the hands of a sinful priest • The horrifying sight of a damned soul’s body seized and dragged by a multitude of demons with iron hooks (§ 31–33) • Teresa’s desperate prayer for a Provincial superior and the sudden vision of his soul rising from the depths of the earth into heaven (§ 34–36) • Two holy Carmelite nuns ascending immediately to glory • A Jesuit brother and a faithful Carmelite friar entering heaven without passing through purgatory (§ 39–40) • How these experiences relate to the Sixth Mansion of *The Interior Castle*
These are not legends. These are the carefully recorded mystical experiences of one of the greatest saints in Church history, written under obedience to her confessors between 1562–1565.
If you have ever wondered what the saints actually saw regarding demons, purgatory, and the particular judgment, this chapter of *The Life* will leave you both sobered and filled with hope.
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What does the Bible actually say about ghosts? Are they real human spirits, demons, or something else?
In this in-depth study we examine ghosts according to Second Temple Hebrew beliefs — the same worldview held during the time of Jesus. Using the Masoretic Hebrew text and the Septuagint, we uncover what Scripture teaches about disembodied spirits, Sheol, necromancy, and the famous Ghost of Samuel in 1 Samuel 28.
You’ll discover: • The biblical definition of a ghost (disembodied spirit) • Two types of spirits that can become disembodied: human spirits and hybrid Nephilim/Rephaim spirits • The structure of Sheol (砖ְׁ讗讜ֹ诇) — Paradise, Hades, and the Abyss • Key Hebrew terms: 讗ֱ诇ֹ讛ִ讬诐 (Elohim), 专讜ּ讞ַ (Ruach), 诪ֵ转ִ讬诐 (Metim), 专ְ驻ָ讗ִ讬诐 (Rephaim), 讗讜ֹ讘 (Ob), and 讬ִ讚ְּ注ֹ谞ִ讬 (Yidd臅士艒n卯 / Oni) • Why God strictly forbade necromancy in Deuteronomy 18 and Leviticus 20 — because it works • The full account of Saul consulting the medium at Endor and the appearance of Samuel’s ghost • How modern paranormal investigations compare to biblical commands • The gift of discernment of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10) and how to walk in it safely
This teaching draws a clear line between biblical truth and modern ghost hunting, spirit boxes, EVPs, and mediumship.
Whether you’re a Christian seeking biblical clarity, a student of theology, or someone who has encountered the paranormal, this study will give you a solid Second Temple framework for understanding ghosts, demons, and the afterlife.
Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:51 | 1 | Title – What is a Ghost? | 00:03:46 | 2 | Second Temple Era Framework | 00:05:40 | 3 | Definition – Disembodied Spirit | 00:07:06 | 4 | Two Types of Spirits (Man vs Nephilim/Rephaim) | 00:09:09 | 5 | Human Spirits After Death | 00:10:23 | 6 | Hybrid Spirits & Demons | 00:11:58 | 7 | Sheol – Prison of the Dead (砖ְׁ讗讜ֹ诇) | 00:15:38 | 8 | Structure of Sheol | 00:17:08 | 9 | Hebrew Terms: 讗ֱ诇ֹ讛ִ讬诐 (Elohim) & 专讜ּ讞ַ (Ruach) | 00:20:28 | 10 | Hebrew Terms: 诪ֵ转/诪ֵ转ִ讬诐 (Met/Metim) & 专ְ驻ָ讗ִ讬诐 (Rephaim) | 00:21:40 | 11 | Oni – Knowing/Familiar Spirit (讬ִ讚ְּ注ֹ谞ִ讬) | 00:22:58 | 12 | Deuteronomy 18:10-11 Forbidden Practices | 00:23:33 | 13 | Medium (讗讜ֹ讘) & Necromancer (讬ִ讚ְּ注ֹ谞ִ讬) | 00:26:04 | 14 | Leviticus 20:27 | 00:28:06 | 15 | Why Necromancy Is Forbidden (Because It Works) | 00:30:41 | 16 | Classic Example: Samuel (1 Samuel 28) | 00:33:09 | 17 | Modern Application – Paranormal vs Christian | 00:37:42 | 18 | Spiritual Discernment (1 Cor 12:10) | 00:41:10 | 19 | Warnings for the Discernment Walk | 00:45:41 | 20 | Summary | 00:48:56 | 21 | Comments on Purgatory | 00:51:32 | 21 | Closing – Ghost of Samuel Quote |
I frequently discuss why we shouldn’t go outside our domain of authority and talk to angels, or try to put ourselves in the throne room of heaven. Do you know why? The modern church's view of angelology and demonology is wrong. It is not what Elijah, Ezekiel, and the saints believed. Where did the Apostle Paul get his language and context from Ephesians 6:12? It is not a choir of angels. They’re not even angels. An angel is specifically a messenger sent by God for a task. These bad guys in Ephesians 6:12 are divine spiritual beings - not messengers. Did you know that demons are not fallen angels? Get the book! Highly recommended for the Tales of Glory audience!
Get a copy of THE book you need in your training library for spiritual warfare!
A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare - the power to PULL the IMPOSSIBLE from the HEAVENLY REALM was written by Michael Norton while he was a street minister on San Francisco's Night Strike Homeless ministry under Bob Johnson. Michael documents what he experienced and how the Holy Spirit trained him to move in the Holy Spirit's empowerment during spiritual encounters. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about entering into spiritual warfare ministry. This book has been used as training material for spiritual warfare for Teen Challenge and Cleansing Streams.
Back cover information on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare.
A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare - Deliverance, Exorcism, and the Healing Effects of Ritual Abuse was written by Michael in 2017, seven years after his first manuscript, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. This book delves deeper into the question of the difference between deliverance and exorcism. Michael reveals information on identifying and working with Satanic Ritual Abuse and his work with numerous survivors. Another powerful book to pick up for spiritual warfare training and counselors wanting to know about handling these darker cases of fracturing and demonic possession.
YouTube Playlists to the M16 Ministries Training Series on Spiritual Warfare
In Episode 169 of Tales of Glory, we dive deep into the director’s extended cut of Explorations Supernatural: The Oil Church — focusing on the powerful evidence reveal section of their discernment walkthrough.
Join investigators Michael, Abby, and Meagan as they examine a historic church in San Francisco’s Mission District that has reportedly experienced angelic visitations and spontaneous holy oil manifestations for over 47 years. Witnesses claim Bibles become saturated with miraculous oil, the pulpit drips with anointing, and the presence of angels fills the sanctuary during services.
Is this a genuine Christian supernatural miracle… or something that requires careful spiritual discernment?
In this extended evidence analysis, we break down the claims of angelic activity, holy oil manifestations, and the long-standing reports surrounding the Oil Church. Perfect for those searching for true stories of miracles, Christian paranormal investigations, angelic encounters, and supernatural phenomena documented with careful discernment.
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In this episode of Exploration Supernatural, we investigate the Oil Church — a little-known church in San Francisco’s Mission District that many believe has been an open portal to heaven for nearly 50 years. Located at 449 14th Street, this historic Free Evangelic Church became famous among believers for regular angelic visitations during services and powerful supernatural manifestations of holy oil that appeared on people, Bibles, window sills, the baptistry, and woodwork. For decades under the ministry of Reverend James Gianakos, worshippers reported angels and mysterious anointing oil inside these walls. Was this place truly touched by the supernatural… and does anything remain today? Join us as we explore the remarkable history, eyewitness accounts, and spiritual legacy of San Francisco’s legendary Oil Church.
Chapters 00:00:00 Episode Opener 00:00:35 Explorations Supernatural title opener 00:01:06 Introduction to the Oil Church 00:08:44 Riding BART into the city 00:11:26 The nickel tour of the Oil Church 00:15:10 Reviewing the history of supernatural activity 00:29:46 Discerning Heavenly Spirits 00:51:12 Evidence Review
The body of Christ seems to be undergoing a housecleaning. As we talked about for some time here on Tales of Glory, the chopping block for the Instagram deliverance minister was inevitable. It has caused considerable division in the church body. What should the follower of Jesus be focused on when it comes to deliverance? Is it really important that Christians chase to expel demons? Or is there something of far greater importance we are missing here? Join us in this August 2026 back-to-school edition, of Tales of Glory. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite beverage - school is back in session!
Chapter Outline:
00:00:00 The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 00:02:11 Tales of Glory Introduction to Episode 168 00:05:18 Tales of Glory tests Christian snake oil of the month Glyco-Reset 00:10:19 Deliver Us from Deliverance Ministry Influencers 00:14:06 What is Deliverance Ministry? Luke 10:17-20 00:19:41 What does it mean, "Jesus knows me?" 00:21:53 Why it's dangerous to follow a deliverance minister. Matthew 7:22-23 00:24:18 People shaking in deliverance is not a kundalini spirit 00:24:54 Why I chose to give away most of my books. The Christian MLM cash machine. 00:25:52 Know Jesus through reflection and prayer time. 00:28:45 Conclusion 00:31:42 Mini Life Celebration of our producer K.C.
I
frequently discuss why we shouldn’t go outside our domain of authority
and talk to angels, or try to put ourselves in the throne room of
heaven. Do you know why? The modern church's view of angelology and
demonology is wrong. It is not what Elijah, Ezekiel, and the saints
believed. Where did the Apostle Paul get his language and context from
Ephesians 6:12? It is not a choir of angels. They’re not even angels. An
angel is specifically a messenger sent by God for a task. These bad
guys in Ephesians 6:12 are divine spiritual beings - not messengers.
Did you know that demons are not fallen angels? Get the book! Highly
recommended for the Tales of Glory audience!
Get a copy of THE book you need in your training library for spiritual warfare!
A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare - the power to PULL the IMPOSSIBLE from the HEAVENLY REALM was written by Michael Norton while he was a street minister on San Francisco's Night Strike Homeless ministry under Bob Johnson. Michael documents what he experienced and how the Holy Spirit trained him to move in the Holy Spirit's empowerment during spiritual encounters. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about entering into spiritual warfare ministry. This book has been used as training material for spiritual warfare for Teen Challenge and Cleansing Streams.
Back cover information on A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare.
A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare - Deliverance, Exorcism, and the Healing Effects of Ritual Abuse was written by Michael in 2017, seven years after his first manuscript, A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare. This book delves deeper into the question of the difference between deliverance and exorcism. Michael reveals information on identifying and working with Satanic Ritual Abuse and his work with numerous survivors. Another powerful book to pick up for spiritual warfare training and counselors wanting to know about handling these darker cases of fracturing and demonic possession.
YouTube Playlists to the M16 Ministries Training Series on Spiritual Warfare
A Christian spiritual warfare minister sits down with the owner of a haunted psychic boutique shop. Are ghosts real, or are they demons? The denominations are unclear across their own doctrines on ghosts. In this expedition, we explore the spiritual presence of ghosts relying on the Holy Spirit’s gift of spiritual discernment. Then the evidence is analyzed by a team that is familiar with the supernatural.
Timeline: 00:00:00 Episode teaser 00:00:42 Show intro 00:01:12 Leaving ES HQ 00:04:47 Meeting George 00:10:20 Meeting Carol 00:11:47 Carol's haunted childhood experiences 00:20:09 Carol's supernatural experiences 00:32:42 Concluding conversation with Carol 00:45:00 Post-mortem thoughts 00:48:43 Spiritual clean off with the Holy Spirit 00:51:17 Evidence Reveal
I
frequently discuss why we shouldn’t go outside our domain of authority
and talk to angels, or try to put ourselves in the throne room of
heaven. Do you know why? The modern church's view of angelology and
demonology is wrong. It is not what Elijah, Ezekiel, and the saints
believed. Where did the Apostle Paul get his language and context from
Ephesians 6:12? It is not a choir of angels. They’re not even angels. An
angel is specifically a messenger sent by God for a task. These bad
guys in Ephesians 6:12 are divine spiritual beings - not messengers.
Did you know that demons are not fallen angels? Get the book! Highly
recommended for the Tales of Glory audience!
Following the premiere of the Explorations Supernatural episode 1, “Are GHOSTS Real?”, I did quite a bit of analysis with Abby that didn’t make it into the video. Due to time constraints in the video, much of the analysis was cut out. Now, in its entirety, here is the full meeting on video of Abby assessing the haunting and its evidence at the psychic shop in Benicia, California. In this episode of Tales of Glory, I present the full conversation with Abby and what she discerned.
This is the Postmortem discussion from the new channel Explorations Supernatural.
Explorations Supernatural Episode 1 - Are Ghosts Real? YouTube Rumble
Chapter Outline:
00:00:00 Explorations Supernatural episode 1 opening trailer. 00:00:54 Welcome TOG audience 00:02:54 So why am I producing Explorations Supernatural? 00:09:26 Analysis of ghost and supernatural evidence with Abby 00:45:03 Conclusion
I
frequently discuss why we shouldn’t go outside our domain of authority
and talk to angels, or try to put ourselves in the throne room of
heaven. Do you know why? The modern church's view of angelology and
demonology is wrong. It is not what Elijah, Ezekiel, and the saints
believed. Where did the Apostle Paul get his language and context from
Ephesians 6:12? It is not a choir of angels. They’re not even angels. An
angel is specifically a messenger sent by God for a task. These bad
guys in Ephesians 6:12 are divine spiritual beings - not messengers.
Did you know that demons are not fallen angels? Get the book! Highly
recommended for the Tales of Glory audience!
