Southern Demonology

Welcome back, dear listeners, to another riveting episode of Southern Demonology where we blend the eerie with the enlightening. Today, Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast and JJ dive deep into the appendices of one of the most profound and chilling books we've ever encountered: "Hostage to the Devil" by Father Malachi Martin.

If you’ve ever felt a shiver down your spine while contemplating the nature of evil or the harrowing practice of exorcism, this episode is for you. We’re not just skimming the surface; we’re plunging into the theological depths that underpin every spine-tingling story in the book.

What’s on the Menu?

The appendices: We’re tackling the dense, yet fascinating appendices of "Hostage to the Devil." Why? Because understanding the theology is crucial to grasping the stories within. It’s like trying to understand a complex novel without knowing the author’s intent—you miss out on the deeper meaning.

The Trinity and Exorcism: Father Martin’s take on the Trinity and its role in exorcism is nothing short of mesmerizing. We explore how the interconnectedness of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit plays a pivotal role in repelling evil.

Human vs. Demonic Evil: Ever heard someone say there are multiple demons inside a person? We debunk this misconception and explain why it’s a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of demonic entities.

The Dangers of Misguided Exorcisms: A word of caution: Don’t try this at home! We discuss the grave risks of performing exorcisms without proper authority and training. Trust us, you don’t want to mess with forces beyond your understanding.

Ever wondered if that charming house you're about to move into has a hidden history? Like, has someone died there? Or worse, been murdered? In the U.S., you'd better be a detective to uncover this information. Yet in Japan, the story is vastly different.

In this fascinating episode, JJ takes us on a personal journey through Japan's world of "jiko bukken" or stigmatized properties. After recently house-hunting in West Tokyo, JJ shares firsthand encounters with properties that come with more than just four walls and a roof: they come with history that might make your skin crawl.

One beautifully renovated home caught JJ's wife's eye, until the real estate agent reluctantly disclosed that an elderly woman had died

alone on the first floor. Another property sent JJ literally running for the stairs after experiencing an unexplainable, chilling presence in the attic.

The episode reveals how Japanese culture views death in the home very differently than Western culture does. There's a strong belief that places where people died violently or alone carry spiritual and karmic consequences for new inhabitants. JJ even shares a disturbing story from a real estate agent about a mother and daughter who mysteriously "wasted away" after moving into an apartment with no previously reported incidents.

Welcome back to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. Join your friendly neighborhood, ancient demonologist JJ as he explores the new film Beezel. Should you believe all the hype around the film? Absolutely not, and JJ will discuss all that in detail.

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Welcome to Bite!, the mini-episodes of the Southern Demonology podcast that focuses on horror movies. In this episode, JJ reviews the relatively new movie on Shudder named Oddity in addition to "spinning" through Uzumaki again now that three of its four episodes are out. In short... something definitely "spiraled" out of control.