Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Exorcist Files: Daily Summaries Delivered
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.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 4 weeks ago1h 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.
- Sep 17, 20261h 10m
The Power of Confession, Removing Sin and the Levitating St. Joseph Cupertino
Father Carlos Martins and Ryan Bethea break down the sacramental, ontological power of Confession—from breaking the grip of sin and guilt to the mechanics of perfect contrition. Plus, they discuss the lingering damage of sin, the dangers of generational occult objects, and listener questions on holy water and spiritual warfare.Thanks to our sponsors!Head to https://forkfulmeals.com/XFILES for 50% off your first order today!Watch or Listen to The Born Again Identity on EWTN+ or click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rym04mVTO8o and enjoy the auditory odyssey!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.Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box!Timestamps00:00 | Cold Open & Highlights01:07 | Welcome to The Exorcist Files02:49 | Listener Phobias & The "Cricket Confession"04:00 | Holy Water, Dates, and Demonic Reactions05:57 | What Is Perfect Contrition?12:12 | Why Go to a Priest? The Biblical Roots of Confession12:45 | Sponsor Break: Forkful Meals & The Born Again Identity Series16:00 | John 20: Christ Gives the Power to Forgive27:37 | Sponsor Break: Qualia Magnesium & Ollie Pets31:15 | The Soul After Sin: Guilt vs. Deformity37:28 | Purgation, Rehabilitation, and Martyrdom42:20 | The Palpable Grace of Absolution44:14 | St. John Paul II and the Power of the Confessional46:17 | Does God Literally Forget Our Sins?51:57 | Psychics, Occult Powers, and Generational Residue59:02 | Intellectual Disabilities and Spiritual Warfare01:01:09 | Exorcising and Destroying Masonic Heirlooms01:03:50 | St. Joseph of Cupertino: Holiness That Terrified Demons01:08:42 | Wrap-Up & Vault Member AnnouncementsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 12, 20261h 21m
The Nature of Demons, Justice, and Forgiving Others With Fr. Gregory Pine
In this episode of The Exorcist Files, host Ryan Bethea and Father Carlos Martins share key updates on Season 3—including an October 5th premiere date, an exclusive sneak peek audio clip, and a personal prayer request.Then, Dominican friar Father Gregory Pine joins the show to tackle listener questions on spiritual warfare. They discuss how demons try to derail vocations, overcoming regret and envy, what Christ meant by "turning the other cheek," and how to choose forgiveness in the face of deep betrayal.Order Father's Book- FatherCarlosMartins.comThank you to our Sponsorshttps://Exodus90.com/exfilesRight now, Babbel is offering listeners up to 60% off. Go to https://Babbel.com/EXFILESLive Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at httsp://Bubsnaturals.comLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. https://Rocketmoney.com/exfilesGet 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILESGet the Born Again Identity- listen hereTimestamps:01:29 | Housekeeping & Season 3 Launch Date Announcement04:31 | Sneak Peek Clip: Season 3 Case File (“The Wound and the Wolf”)07:45 | Father's Announcement10:10 | Speaking Dates, The Exorcist Files Book & Welcoming Fr. Gregory Pine13:40 | Sponsor Break: Exodus 90, Babbel, Bubs Naturals18:13 | Banter & Opening Remarks with Fr. Gregory Pine19:22 | Can Demons Stop You From Finding Your Vocation?21:26 | God’s Will, Desires, and Human Freedom in Discernment26:41 | Sponsor Break: Rocket Money & Cowboy Colostrum29:50 | Cultural Despair, Influencer Culture, and Lies Targeting Youth34:39 | Regret, Midlife Anxiety, and the Long-term Study on Love & Happiness37:01 | Fighting Envy, Scarcity Mindset, and the Mystical Body42:07 | Dealing with Deep Injustice, Anger, and How to Choose Forgiveness51:14 | Listener Question: Celebrating All Saints’ Day on Halloween55:00 | Justice vs. Charity: What Does “Turn the Other Cheek” Mean?01:03:07 | Grace: Comparing Catholic and Protestant Perspectives01:07:20 | Marian Apparitions & Private Revelation01:09:00 | Spiritual Warfare on the Internet & Dealing with Harsh Feedback01:17:11 | Navigating a Toxic Workplace01:18:52 | Trivia Game: Three Anthonys & Sign-offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get The Exorcist Files summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Inside The Exorcist
Audible
Pints With Aquinas
Discussions and teachings on the Catholic faith inspired by the works of Thomas Aquinas.
The Confessionals
Firsthand accounts of supernatural encounters, cryptids, UFOs, and unexplained phenomena explored through in-depth interviews.
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Explores mysteries, myths, and legends with well-researched, fresh takes delivered in a fun and lighthearted style.
Six Sensory Podcast
Explores mysteries, historical enigmas, and alternative theories about ancient knowledge and conspiracies.
The Deep End w/Taylor Welch
Explores taboo and controversial topics through in-depth conversations that challenge long-held beliefs.
EXTRA ANORMAL
Explora fenómenos paranormales, experiencias sobrenaturales, teorías ocultas y misterios inexplicables desde México.
Blurry Creatures
Explores biblical perspectives on UFOs, cryptids, the Nephilim, and supernatural phenomena through theology and witness testimony.
The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
Explores real-life paranormal encounters through firsthand accounts of ghosts, demonic possessions, and supernatural phenomena.
Going West: True Crime
Two hosts analyze true crime cases, focusing on disappearances and murders, with new episodes released twice weekly.
The Witch Farm
BBC Radio 4
Ghost Town: Strange History, True Crime, & the Paranormal
Explores haunted locations, true crimes, and bizarre historical events through detailed storytelling and investigation.
About The Exorcist Files
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.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Exorcist Files in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Exorcist Files daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Exorcist Files as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Exorcist Files podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Exorcist Files product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Ryan Bethea, Fr. Carlos Martins.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Exorcist Files release new episodes?
The Exorcist Files publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Exorcist Files cover?
The Exorcist Files covers topics including True Crime, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Exorcist Files summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.