In Episode 2 of "Devil is in the Details," hosts Dan and Jordan Burke delve deeper into the pressing reality of spiritual warfare. This episode builds on their previous discussion, explaining why awareness of spiritual battles is not only relevant but crucial for every Christian. Drawing from personal experiences and authoritative church documents, they aim to wake up believers to the undeniable truth of perpetual spiritual conflicts.
Dan and Jordan discuss the historical and doctrinal contexts of spiritual warfare, touching on catechisms from the Council of Trent and the modern Catechism of the Catholic Church. They reveal the church's teachings on the omnipresence of demonic forces and the necessity for Christians to be vigilant and equipped. By referencing work by exorcists like Father Ripperger and the warnings from Pope St. John Paul II about the need for exorcists in dioceses, they highlight the church’s lag in addressing these issues robustly. Throughout the episode, the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective on spiritual warfare is emphasized, avoiding both excesses and neglect.