This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual warfare using the analogy of relationships and stories, and how our identities are shaped by our understanding of truth and love. They address common fears and misconceptions about spiritual warfare that have been fueled by culture and the practical role of prayer in helping us find the freedom Christ desires for us.

Key Points:

• Deliverance is fundamentally about freedom in God's love, not removing evil.
• Every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and healed.
• Evil spirits try to limit our story but God seeks to bring it to its fullness.
• Deliverance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.
• True deliverance draws us deeper into the love story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle over truth, belief, and identity.
• Love has the power to loosen spiritual oppression and restore freedom.
• Prayer is most powerful when it is relational rather than formulaic.
• Belief is not merely intellectual—it is lived, embodied trust.

Resources:

• Fr. Boniface's Website
  

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:10 The Basics of Deliverance

08:58 Deliverance is the Process to Freedom

16:00 Our Fascination with the Spiritual World

24:01 The Subtle Movements Away from Good Lead to Disintegration

34:27 The Battle for Our Stories

43:46 Do Our Prayers Have Power?

Connect with Restore the Glory:

• Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast
• Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod
• Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast

Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Sean Tobin, author and psychologist, to explore the reality of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. Dr. Sean reframes deliverance not as a battle to fear but as a process of centering our hearts in Christ. They discuss how fear, self-reliance, and isolation fragment the soul, why the simplicity of love and praise is more powerful than you think, and the proper balance between technique and communion. This is a hopeful conversation about spiritual battle, one rooted not in fear, but in confidence in a Father who relentlessly pursues healing, wholeness, and communion with His children.

Key Points:

• Spiritual warfare is real, but we need not be afraid.
• Deliverance is not about removing darkness but allowing the light of Christ back into our hearts.
• The enemy's main tactics are to make us feel afraid, isolated, or grasp in self-reliance.
• Feeding fear or falling into superstition can strengthen spiritual bondage instead of bringing freedom
• The simple practices of faith (prayer, trust, and praise) are more profoundly effective than you think.
• Spiritual warfare is ultimately about ministering to people, not fighting demons.
• Healing involves restoring belonging, communion, and trust in God's presence.
• Like healing, deliverance is a process, and does not usually happen in a single moment.
• God can use spiritual conflict to refine, mature, and draw us into deeper communion with Him.
  
  

Resources:

• Dr. Sean Tobin's Website
• Big GOD, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin
• Big GOD, Little Devil audiobook narrated by Dr. Sean Tobin

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Dr. Sean's Background

09:59 Learning About Spiritual Warfare Can Help Increase Our Faith

16:16 How Fear Plays into the Enemy's Hands

21:37 Isolation, Self Reliance, and Distrust are Part of Spiritual Warfare

26:38 Authority and the Power of Suggestion

31:48 The Effects of Simple Practices

41:43 Technique vs Relationship with God

49:01 Words of Encouragement as You Enter the Battle

Connect with Restore the Glory:

• Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast
• Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod
• Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast

Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing. Jake and Bob also nuance the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary experiences of grace and how the supernatural is hidden within the quiet or ordinary moments. Finally, they address the role of spiritual authority within the Church, the importance of recognizing your own authority, and why authentic healing flows from relationship with Christ rather than technique.

Key Points:

• The healing and deliverance processes are deeply connected
• Spiritual warfare is part of everyday life
• Strongholds are built from repeated thoughts, beliefs, and lies that oppose the reality of who God is
• The ordinary is often where the supernatural is most active. Extraordinary experiences are not a measure of God's presence in our lives
• Wounds can become entry points for spiritual influence if left unaddressed
• Deliverance often involves dismantling lies and beliefs (strongholds) rather than confronting extraordinary manifestations
• Prayer, the Sacraments, and virtues are our weapons in spiritual warfare
• Healing comes from relationship with Christ, not because of a specific prayer formula or technique
• There are different levels of spiritual authority within the Church

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:02 Engaging in a Spiritual Battle as a Catholic

12:21 How Do We Pull Down Strongholds in Our Life?

18:21 The Supernatural isn't Exclusive to Extraordinary Moments

25:11 Ordinary and Extraordinary Dynamics in Healing and Deliverance

34:56 The Difference Between Human and Angelic Intelligence

43:55 What are the Different Levels of Authority in the Church?

57:43 How Can We Exercise Our Authority?

Connect with Restore the Glory:

• Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast
• Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod
• Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast

Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!