Demons thrive in the dark. That’s why St. Ignatius’ 13th Rule of Discernment urges us to expose their lies — fast.

In this episode, Dan and Jordan dive into one of the most underrated spiritual warfare tactics: calling out the devil’s schemes and sharing them with others. You’ll hear stories from police work, deliverance ministry, and personal battles with desolation that reveal how the enemy loses power the moment we bring his plans into the light.

They discuss:

•The spiritual and psychological power of naming desolation

•Why texting “I’m in desolation” can shift everything

•The importance of holy friendships and spiritual accountability

•How demons act like cowards — and why exposure makes them flee

Timestamp Summary:

00:00 Rule 13: Exposing the Enemy's Efforts

05:19 Practical Steps to Combat Desolation

06:13 The Power of Writing and Confession

08:09 Spiritual Direction and Confession

10:30 Analogies and Real-Life Examples

17:49 The Gift of Fear and Ignoring Intuition

18:50 Recognizing and Responding to Threats

19:57 Spiritual Awareness and the Enemy

24:58 Levels of Response to Desolation

29:48 The Importance of Reaching Out for Help

30:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of The Devil is in the Details, Jordan and Dan Burke react to a video raising a serious question: Should Catholics ever receive spiritual direction from someone who isn’t Catholic?With honesty and charity, they unpack the theological and practical problems with this scenario—covering sacramental life, moral theology, Church teaching, and the dangers of syncretism. Along the way, they explore how true spiritual direction is meant to work, why it requires a shared foundation in the Catholic faith, and the risks of ignoring that reality.This conversation is both a cautionary tale and a call to charity—urging Catholics to lead others to the fullness of the truth in Christ and His Church.Resources Mentioned: •Spiritual Direction School: AvilaInstitute.org •Find a Faithful Catholic Spiritual Director: SeekDirection.app •Book: Navigating the Interior Life by Dan Burke

What do you do when evil stands between you and the chapel? In this raw and practical episode, Dan and Jordan unpack Rule 12 from St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Discernment of Spirits—a hard-hitting rule about spiritual warfare, temptation, and the tactics of the enemy. They explore real-life stories involving demonic presence, a dog named Max, mountain lions, and the fight against habitual sin.

You’ll learn:

• Why the enemy is like an aggressive dog

• How delay makes desolation worse

• The role of music, noise, and distractions in spiritual warfare

• What “fast and fierce” resistance really looks like in the battle against sin

This is a no-fluff, boots-on-the-ground conversation for anyone serious about becoming spiritually dangerous.