{"podcast":{"title":"The Exorcist Files","slug":"the-exorcist-files-5678739","podcast_index_feed_id":5678739,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/the-exorcist-files","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-exorcist-files","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/78/6d/06/88/786d0688-1f88-42b6-b7d6-74bcd5c4006b/7b1c975d4c10763e4074cf47f8c4b8f1da3aeac85640550ff1023d619c72e0bf8259e44f0c3abf53fc33863846038e76f7bfd4af630435fa18cdb49e7c93cb86.jpeg","author":"Ryan Bethea, Fr. Carlos Martins","episode_count":138,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T00:17:55.068040+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exorcist-files-5678739"},"episode":{"title":"Father Martins Reopens Our Most Unpopular Case: Predatory","slug":"father-martins-reopens-our-most-unpopular-case-predatory","published_at":"2026-04-28T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exorcist-files-5678739/father-martins-reopens-our-most-unpopular-case-predatory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exorcist-files-5678739","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/p687916/rss.art19.com/episodes/2e85b8d5-9af0-4b4e-aeef-c96c804cee50.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/p687916/rss.art19.com/episodes/2e85b8d5-9af0-4b4e-aeef-c96c804cee50.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"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 the benefits of God without the relationship, and that wasn't going to work for Father Martins. In this revisit of the case file, Father Martins breaks down a very complex case and the bizarre psychological elements. How could a demon manipulate people into lust? Why would God permit that? Why did the demon remain dormant for so long before finally unleashing its attack on Dylan? Father Martins breaks down what dynamics are at play. Trigger Warning: This case file may be triggering to some listeners given the theme of sexual assault that is discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/ EXFILES Runewood Rosary Co- Get 15% off your order when you use promo code EXFILES at RunewoodRosary.com Field of Greens- Get the University Study and 20% off your order at FOGCHICKS.com . Use promo code EXFILES Ryan Bethea Show- Follow Ryan's work Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"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 u…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3493,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-exorcist-files-5678739/episodes/father-martins-reopens-our-most-unpopular-case-predatory/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exorcist-files-5678739/father-martins-reopens-our-most-unpopular-case-predatory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}