{"podcast":{"title":"Pursuit of the Paranormal","slug":"pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571","podcast_index_feed_id":3033571,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/pursuit-of-the-paranormal/","website_url":"https://www.pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5273bd09-6025-448d-84f7-f6e4900ac3c3/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3000x3000.jpg","author":"Ash and Greg","episode_count":300,"summary":"Join Ash and Greg each week on Pursuit of the Paranormal, a UK-based paranormal podcast exploring the strange, unexplained, and unknown. From paranormal investigations and ghost encounters to UAP/UFO sightings, cryptids, poltergeists, and government-covered mysteries, Ash and Greg dive into lesser-known cases that challenge what we think we know about reality. Each episode features: The latest paranormal, UFO, and UAP news Deep dives into historical and forgotten cases Discussions on cryptids, hauntings, and unexplained phenomena Guest interviews with investigators, researchers, experiencers, and experts from the paranormal world Whether you’re fascinated by ghost stories, true paranormal encounters, alien sightings, cryptozoology, or the science and psychology behind the unexplained, Pursuit of the Paranormal delivers thoughtful discussion, credible research, and open-minded exploration. If you’re searching for a paranormal podcast, UFO podcast, UAP podcast, or a show that explores the mysteries of the unknown, this is the podcast for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T22:20:53.226501+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571"},"episode":{"title":"Stigmata: Miracle or Hoax? The Shocking Truth Behind History’s Bloodiest Religious Mystery","slug":"stigmata-miracle-or-hoax-the-shocking-truth-behind-history-s-bloodiest-religious-mystery","published_at":"2026-04-08T00:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571/stigmata-miracle-or-hoax-the-shocking-truth-behind-history-s-bloodiest-religious-mystery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571","url":"https://pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk/episode/stigmata-miracle-or-hoax-the-shocking-truth-behind-historys-bloodiest-religious-mystery","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/271a7f0d-5747-496b-a936-d17eb52eff82.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we dive into the dark and fascinating mystery of stigmata — the unexplained wounds said to mirror the suffering of Christ. From St. Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena to Therese Neumann and Padre Pio , we explore the most famous cases, the recorded evidence, the religious history behind them, and the theories that try to explain why this happens. Is stigmata a genuine miracle, a psychosomatic phenomenon, a medical mystery, or something far more troubling? We break down the strongest historical reports, the most documented modern cases, and the ongoing debate between believers and skeptics. If you’re fascinated by religious mysteries, miracles, unexplained phenomena, paranormal history, Catholic mysticism, and true supernatural cases , this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Topics covered: Stigmata Padre Pio St. Francis of Assisi Catherine of Siena Therese Neumann religious miracles Catholic mysticism medical mysteries supernatural phenomena miracle or hoax www.pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk www.linktree.com/pursuitoftheparanormal","meta_description":"In this episode, we dive into the dark and fascinating mystery of stigmata — the unexplained wounds said to mirror the suffering of Christ. From St. Franc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571/episodes/stigmata-miracle-or-hoax-the-shocking-truth-behind-history-s-bloodiest-religious-mystery/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-the-paranormal-3033571/stigmata-miracle-or-hoax-the-shocking-truth-behind-history-s-bloodiest-religious-mystery.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}