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The Exorcist Files
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.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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/exfiles The Born Again Identity-...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Lindsay Clancy Case, The Voice of God and Praying For Your Home
You asked. He answered. Father Martins weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case, and how he distinguishes the voice of God from the voice of the enemy. We also bring you some fascinating history with King Louise IX and Father finally talks about his favorite Hockey player of all time... Follow us on…
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AI, Stewardship & Discerning the Spirit with John Kim
Investor and businessman John Kim has studied AI extensively. As a Christian he has prayed about AI extensively. What role if any does AI play in the future of the Church? In our first of episode addressing the topic, Ryan interviews John Kim, a prominent New York businessman who shares what he...
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Spiritual Authority, Purgatory and Praying Against The Demonic
"Don't try to be an on the spot exorcist". In a new interview of Vault questions, Father Martins shines some light on the role of spiritual authority, how to trust in God with our finances, and whether entire locations could experience genrational cursing. Follow us on IG at...
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Father Martins Flips The Script and Interviews Ryan
Three years in, Fr. Carlos Martins does something the show has never done: he puts his producer and co-host on the stand and interviews Ryan about his journey and how the show has impacted him. Follow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and https://www.instagram.com/TheBethea Follow…
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Father Martins Reopens The Yoga Case
It is by far the most debated and contentious episode in the canon of Exorcist Files episodes. And for good reason. For many Yoga is a lifestyle and exorcise that confers real health benefits. For others it represents a spiritual practice that cannot be separated from its roots. In a return to…
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The Holder's Downfall | The Eye of the Holder Case Revisited
Ryan and Fr. Carlos Martins go back into the most popular and most frustrating case of season two. A teenager freed. A holder possessed. One unconfessed mortal sin that turned a scheduled exorcism into what Martins calls a failure worthy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Follow us on IG at...
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Fr. Carlos Martins on Relics, Holy Curses, and How God Actually Speaks
Fr. Carlos Martins opens the mailbag. In one sitting he takes on venerating relics, praying holy curses, biblically laying off people who feel like family, staying hopeful while single at 40, and how to tell God's voice from your own. Blunt, funny, and unsparing, the exorcist without a script....
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The Greatest Lie Is That Something’s Wrong With You | Jamie Winship on The Exorcist Files
Jamie Winship spent 25 years hearing God’s voice in the hardest rooms on earth — as a beat cop, then across Iraq, Indonesia, the Sahara, and Jerusalem. He joins The Exorcist Files to name the enemy’s quietest weapon: the lie that something is wrong with you. Provision, false identity, and an…
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The Mason's Oath with Fr. Martins
Adelaide never joined a lodge. She never took an oath. Her ancestor did — and something attached to that oath found her. In this rewind episode, Father Carlos Martins and Ryan Bethea open the case file on a woman whose affliction traced directly to ancestral Freemasonry. Father Martins walks...
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The Subtle Attack Of The Enemy Most Christians Miss (Ft. Fr. Carlos Martins & Dan Burke)
What if the most dangerous move the enemy makes against you doesn't feel like an attack at all? Dan Burke — author, speaker, trainer of clergy, and former president of EWTN News sits down with Ryan Bethea and Father Martins to break down one of the most overlooked concepts in spiritual warfare:...
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Overcoming The Lies of The Enemy- With Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz who has led millions of people through the Bible in a Year, and The Exorcist Files finally had their moment. We dove into the lies that so many of us are beholden to, and what we can do to overcome them. Follow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and...
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What God The Father Saw When Christ Invaded Hell
Father Martins finishes his reflection series on Christ's descent into Hell, from the Father's perspective. Follow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and https://www.instagram.com/TheBethea Follow us on X.com at https://x.com/ExorcistFiles Thanks to our sponsors! Let Rocket Money…
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Father Martins Revisits the Ouija Board That Wouldn't Burn
The Exorcist Files has dealt with Ouija boards in several cases, but perhaps none as wild and chilling as "Spiritual Roulette", where a group of friends open a portal to a demonic entity known as Stevie. They tried to quit playing the game, but Stevie was far from game over. Follow us on IG at...
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Supernatural Healing and Deliverance with Dr. Sam Storms
Dr. Sam Storms believes God is healing and speaking today. And it's not just from his doctoral studies, it's from his own experience. He is is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries and Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He is a widely published author and...
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Christ's Invasion of Hell
Almost two billion Christians recite the Apostles Creed which states "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. And one more thing... he descended to hell. In this powerful reflection Father Martins reminds us how brilliant and all encompassing Jesus' victory on the...
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He Came To Set The Captives Free
Father Martins shares a powerful reflection on Jesus' descent into Hell. Follow us on IG at https://instragram.com/exorcistfiles and https://www.instagram.com/TheBethea Follow us on X.com at https://x.com/ExorcistFiles Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Colostrum- For a limited time, our listeners...
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The Jezebel Spirit, Tithing and Blessing, and The Power of Praying Parents
Is the Jezebel spirit an ongoing threat? How does it manifest today? Does Tithing unlock blessing in our lives? Father Martins offers reflections on these vital topics in this week's episode. Questions addressed in this week's episode What is The Jezebel Spirit? What Were The Original Purpose of...
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From Atheist to Exorcist: Father Martins' Amazing Conversion Story
Father Martins was an avowed atheist. God had other plans. Now for the first time, Father Martins opens up about his remarkable conversion story and how God drafted him not just into ministry but into the spiritual war being fought all around us. For some people it's dramatic, for others it is...
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Father Martins Reopens Our Most Unpopular Case: Predatory
When we released Predatory in 2024, it drew a lot of criticism. Why would we include an episode where it didn't end well? The short answer is because it unfortunately proves the rule more than the exception. Many cases do not end well. Sin is intoxicating and hard to give up. For Dylan, he wanted...
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Taming the Tongue and The Sins of Speech with Fr. Gregory Pine
Scripture says the power of life and death is the tongue. Demons lie. Satan is known as the Father of lies. So what does that tell us about the importance of using our speech in honest ways? In a culture that is often marked by how well we communicate, how often do we stop to consider the weight...
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The Strangest Thing To Happen In The Exorcism Room- Father Martins Breaks down "Dynasty of Death"
The first case file of Season 2, "Dynasty of Death", is intense and theologically complex. From the appearance of a strange visitor in the exorcism room to the breaking of a generational curse, this case reminds us that God can show up in the strangest of ways and that we should trust him in all...
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Supernatural Healing and The Evidence For Miracles with Dr. Joshua Brown
Are supernatural healings happening today? Science can't prove God was the cause of the healing, but it can show something miraculous happened. Dr. Joshua W. Brown is a professor of Psychological and Brain Science at Indiana University, where he directs the Cognitive Control Lab. He also…
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Father Martin's Famous Skull Injury, UFOS, And The Rise in Demonic Activity
Father Martins answers some of the most pressing questions from our listeners. Join the Vault and Support the show! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Thank you to our sponsors! Field of Greens- . Check out the university study and get 20% off at FOGCHICKS.com – PROMO CODE EXFILES. Fogchicks.com and use...
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Spiritual Warfare and Testimonies of Deliverance with Ken Fish
Few people hold a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary, an MBA from UCLA, and a track record of 20 years in Fortune 500 consulting alongside a global deliverance ministry. While it is hard to say which is more daunting—the boardroom or the exorcism room—we know Ken has seen thousands of people...
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Did These Saints Actually Levitate and Bilocate? The Christians Who Flew With Dr. Carlos Eire
Dr. Carlos Aire of Yale University, has studied hundreds of accounts of saints that levitated, bi-located and exorcised demons. His conclusion? It happened. Also don't miss a special guest joining us in the beginning... Want to skip the ads? We get it. Join the vault. It helps support the show,...
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The Unseen Battle For Our Souls with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Relics, Spirits, Divine Councils and even some emaciated monkeys make appearances in this riveting discussion with Dr. Joel Muddamalle. The good doctor holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast...
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Jesus and Mary Magdalene: Lent Series, Ep 4
Father finishes his Lenten Audio Retreat with Jesus and Mary Magdalene! Thank you to Hallow for partnering with us. It's not too late- head to Hallow.com/exfiles and start praying! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Jesus and Satan: Lent Series, Ep 3
Father Martins continues the series in our Lenten Audio retreat. Thank you to our sponsors. They make this show possible. Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout for 50% off Babbel! - Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at babbel.com/exfiles Get 25%…
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Breaking Curses and Confronting The Enemy with Michael Miller
Michael Miller is a pastor and speaker who has prayed for thousands of people to experience freedom from demonic attacks. These are his stories and lessons learned from his many battles against that ancient adversary. Thank you to our sponsors Miracle Made- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made!…
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Jesus and Peter: Lent Series, Ep 2
Father Martins continues our Lenten audio reflection. Thank you to Hallow for sponsoring this episode! Hallow.com/exfiles , start the Prayer40 challenge...it's not too late!!! Get 90 days free See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Jesus and Pilate: Lent Series, Ep 1
Fr. Martins shares a reflection on one of the most significant exchanges in human history: between the man who asked, “What is truth?” and the Truth Himself. Join us for part 1 of a multi episodic Lenten retreat. Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this episode and all of the others…
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They Escaped Satanism and The Occult: Riaan Swiegelaar and Adele Vrey
Riaan and Adele Vrey were entrenched in a life of Satanism and the occult until God set them free. Now they spend their days warning people about the dangers of the darkness and shining a light on the freedom that can come only with Christ. Bubsnaturals.com. Use promo code EXFILES for a special...
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Giving The Enemy No Foothold with John Eldredge
Bestselling author, speaker and counselor John Eldredge joins the show to share his own experiences with spiritual warfare and offer a mental health perspective on deliverance ministry. Thank you to our sponsors Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at...
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S2- Case #20 "Ghosts of Our Past"
Father Martins recounts several chilling interactions with the spirit realm. Thank you to our sponsors! Get RocketMoney today. Go to Rocketmoney.com/exfiles MenGoToMars.com- Get natural testosterone optimization with Mars Men and get 50% off Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to...
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S2- Case #19- Maid For More, PT 2
Fr. Martins discovers that Geraldine's tormentor is not going to leave without a fight. Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Collostrum- Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to...
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S2- Case #19 "Maid for More", PT 1
A girls weekend in New Orleans turns into a nightmare after a fateful card game. Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/EXFILES and...
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Tammy Comer on Deliverance, Breaking A Generational Curse and Healing
Tammy Comer returns to the Exorcist Files. After years of chronic illness and no medical explanation, Tammy Comer ultimately found healing through deliverance. In an incredible testimony told in Season 1 of the Exorcist Files, Tammy's story challenged the notion that Christians cannot face…
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S2-Case #18-"Hannah's Story"
*CONTENT WARNING*- Today's episode features a discussion of Sexual Abuse and some listeners may find the content triggering. Some listeners may want to skip the episode or certain portions. A young woman must confront her traumatic past to find healing and restoration through Christ. Sponsors…
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We Will Return After Christmas!
We are taking a break this week and will return next week with another dramatic case file! Blessings to everyone and thank you for listening!! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S2- Case #17- "The Gift, Pt 2"
Simon decides to try and part ways with Ouija board. And we all know how that goes. Thank you to our sponsors REMI- Skip the dentist and get a nightguard! “Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and...
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S2 Case #17- "The Gift", PT 1
A grandmother's poor choice of Christmas gift leads to a frightening reality for her grandson. Thank you to our sponsors! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive...
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S2- Case #16 "A Mother's Love", PT 2
Clarissa and Fr. Martins square off against the adversary in the climactic finale. Warning: This episode contains mature content. Listener discretion is advised. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the...
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S2-Case #16- "A Mother's Love"- PT 1
When a young woman dedicates her life to Christ, the celebration is short lived as a long dormant darkness emerges, hellbent on fighting her every step of the way. Thank you to our sponsors. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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