The Devil in The Details
by Dan and Jordan Burke
Mental Prayer and the Near Occasion of Sin
About this podcast
Welcome to a journey into the depths of spiritual warfare led by a father & son (Dan and Jordan Burke). Through devout Catholic beliefs and unwavering search for truth, we carefully examine complex topics with reverence and diligence. We explore intricate questions, navigating subtleties, debunk misconceptions, and reveal hidden truths that are often shrouded by confusion or false teachings. Drawing from centuries of Catholic tradition & wisdom, as well as expertise from those in the field, we strive to uncover the mysteries of this spiritual battle and learn how to be victorious in Jesus.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 47 episodes
- Mental Prayer and the Near Occasion of Sin · 30 minAre you struggling with the same temptations over and over? What is the near occasion of sin? Do you struggle to pray regularly? Does it feel like you aren’t really getting…
- Mental Prayer Distractions: What's Demonic vs. What's From God · 43 minDo you struggle with distractions? Do you experience spiritual peace one day and then spiritually alone the next? Does prayer feel empty now when it used to be a source of…
- The Loneliness of Holiness: Why Christians Often Feel Misunderstood | Devil in the Castle Chapter 4 · 33 minAre you making spiritual progress but feeling more alone? Do you struggle to find Catholics who understand your desire for deeper prayer? Are you being criticized for caring too…
- BONUS EPISODE: The Veil Is Thin: Understanding All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween · 58 minIs Halloween pagan? Can and should Christians celebrate Halloween? Should we be praying for the dead? In this Halloween Special Jordan Burke is joined by Charles Fraune, founder…
- Your Emotions Are Lying About Your Spiritual Life · 37 minAre you making spiritual progress but feeling less joy in the world? Do you struggle to feel God's presence in prayer? Are you tempted to hold on to seemingly harmless…
- What Most People Get WRONG About Spiritual Growth | Devil in The Castle · 31 minAre you proud of how holy you are? How do you know if you’re holy? Are you in danger of falling into pride? How else can you do to get closer to God? In this episode of The Devil…
- How Imperfections Become Doorways for the Devil | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 6) · 40 minAre you faithful but still feel like a wreck? Struggling with a small sin you just can’t seem to stop? Wondering why holy people still fall into subtle sins? In this episode of…
- AI, Fake Miracles, and Private Revelations: Discernment in the Digital Age · 40 minDeceived by fake miracles? How to tell the difference between between a real video and AI? What does the Church teach about private revelation? Are miracles a good foundation for…
- Two Year Update (And Good News!) · 4 minFull Episodes back on September 17th! (Give us some good questions and we will try to record some short mini episodes in between!) Our Youtube Channel…
- How You Know You’re Leaving the Purgative Way | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 5) · 35 minAre you finally winning the battle against habitual mortal sin? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey through The Devil in…
- How the Devil Keeps Good Catholics Comfortable | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 4) · 32 minWhy do so many Catholics remain stuck in the same spiritual patterns year after year? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey…
- You Don’t Get to Correct Everyone (And Shouldn't) · 56 minAnd it might be taking you to hell. When should you correct another Catholic… and when should you stay silent? Many Catholics sincerely want to defend the truth, but good…
- How to Finally Break Habitual Sin | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 3) · 46 minWhy do so many Catholics remain trapped in the same sins year after year? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their journey through The…
- Real Signs You’re Growing Spiritually | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 2) · 38 minHow can you tell whether you are actually growing in the spiritual life? In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series through The…
- Influencer Fatigue: The Corruption of Catholic Commentary · 51 minWhat happens when zeal moves faster than spiritual maturity? In this episode of The Devil in the Details, Dan and Jordan discuss the growing feeling of “influencer fatigue” in…
- The Seduction of Suspicion: A Critical Spirit in Catholic Commentary · 59 minRead Mark's full article here: https://www.catholicunscripted.com/p/the-seduction-of-suspicion Why does so much Catholic commentary today feel suspicious, divisive, or even…
- Should Lay People Lay Hands? Authority, Charismatic Gifts, and Spiritual Warfare · 33 minIn this episode of The Devil is in the Details, Dan and Jordan tackle a hot-button topic in Catholic circles: can lay people lay hands on others in prayer? Responding to a…
- Humility, Judging Others and Fear of Sin | Devil in the Castle Chapter 3 (Part 1) · 30 min“Do not judge” is one of the most quoted and most misunderstood lines in the Gospel. Jesus does not say “ignore your brother’s speck.” He says remove the plank from your own eye…
- Second Mansion: Fighting Temptation, Shame, and Discouragement | Devil in the Castle Chapter 2 · 27 minIn the second mansion of St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle, the battle gets loud. You have started praying, you are doing the daily examen, and suddenly you see your sin…
- The Power of the Rosary: How Mary Heals Wounds and Breaks Bondage — with Gabriel Castillo · 49 minWhen Catholics actually pray the Rosary well, hearts heal, families are protected, and hidden lies lose power. Gabriel Castillo (Gabby After Hours) joins Jordan to unpack real…







