Tales of Glory

Following the premiere of the Explorations Supernatural episode 1, “Are GHOSTS Real?”, I did quite a bit of analysis with Abby that didn’t make it into the video. Due to time constraints in the video, much of the analysis was cut out. Now, here is the full video of Abby's meeting, assessing the haunting and its evidence at the psychic shop in Benicia, California. In this episode of Tales of Gl...

The hosts of the Shift podcast are back in an epic multiverse crossover with Tales of Glory. Throw a log on the fire, bring your favorite beverage, and join us as we banter, share some laughs, pontificate, and Thanos snap on the events in the church today—a fireside chat you won't want to miss. Chapter Outline: 00:00:00 Opening Introduction 00:04:00 Truly, I tell you, no podcaster is welcome i...

Tales of Glory welcomes back our dear friend, Bishop Rodwell Mclean of Rhema Cornerstone Global Ministries. Bishop Rodwell moves in the gifts of the Spirit, and his ministry is known for its supernatural work with healings, deliverances, and dead raising! In episode 165, Bishop Rodwell explains what it takes - and costs spiritually, to create a prayer environment that moves mountains. Chapter Outl...

In Tales of Glory episode 164, we are in chapter 11 of Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle. Saint Teresa introduces us to one of her most intense experiences during a rapture: the fiery dart of love. Chapters 00:00:00 Show Opener 00:30:13 Introduction 00:08:34 Six Mansions Chapter XI Introduction 00:11:47 Review of the Mystical Experiences in the Sixth Mansions 00:27:15 Chapter XI Outline...

In Tales of Glory episode 163, we are in chapter 10 of Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle. We explore further the effects of intellectual visions and how they shape the soul for deeper conversion in Jesus. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:38 Chapter X Outline for IC VI 10 00:04:33 Chapter X Outline Topic I - Introduction to Intellectual Visions 00:05:08 The Interior Castle Sixth Mansi...

Tales of Glory - Reading of His Word. A simple, informal morning reading of scripture from 1 Samuel, chapters 5-8. Yahweh invokes his judgment on Shiloh and allows the Ark of the Covenant to be seized by the Philistines. In chapter 5, we see evidence of cosmic geography and spiritual warfare in the temple of Dagon. Where God establishes Himself as the creator and superior deity over His creation....

Tales of Glory - Reading of His Word. A simple, informal morning reading of scripture from 1 Samuel, chapters 1 - 4. We learn of the apostasy that plagued the temple at Shiloh. Hannah pleads for deliverance from her barrenness and her prayers are answered with a son, Samuel. Yahweh raises up Samuel as a prophet and a judge. Timeline: 00:00:00 Introduction to 1 Samuel 1:1-4 00:01:58 1 Samuel 1 Hann...

We’re in Saint Teresa’s classic manuscript on prayer, The Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions, chapter 9. Class is in session on the mystical experience of Jesus appearing to us in visions. Saint Teresa advises us on the level of discernment necessary when we experience these, and she offers insight and words of caution on what to do when they occur during our prayer life. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opener 00...

In Tales of Glory episode 159, we are in the Seventh Chapter of Saint Teresa of Avila's masterpiece on prayer, The Interior Castle, in the Sixth Mansion, Chapter 8 - Intellectual Visions. Saint Teresa shares how we can have a deep mystical experience with Jesus at our side for an extended period. This is another stage of intimacy in prayer in our interior prayer life and the level of discernment n...

In Tales of Glory episode 158, we are in the Seventh Chapter of Saint Teresa of Avila's masterpiece on prayer, The Interior Castle, in the Sixth Mansion. Here, Saint Teresa shares her wisdom on meditation, emphasizing that we still need to focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ and his humanity. She also discusses why we can't stay in contemplation and how it can be unhealthy spiritually and...

In episode 157, we explore Saint Teresa of Avila's classic manuscript on prayer, The Interior Castle, in the Sixth Mansions chapter 6. The doctor on prayer explains the trials she experienced from raptures. And she teaches us how to discern whether tears during prayer are from Jesus or from our emotions. She teaches us about a new form of prayer experience - jubilation! Timeline: 00:00:00 Open...

In episode 156 of Tales of Glory, it's a Holy Ghost stories special edition where we do a spiritual discernment walk on the haunted USS Hornet. We'll walk through how Christians use their spiritual discernment. Scripture defines the boundaries of how we do this and why we don't participate in paranormal investigation. But we do live in a spiritually active world, so what are our bounda...

In Tales of Glory 155, we learn to connect with Jesus, whether you are a beginner wanting to learn or a severe trauma survivor having difficulty connecting with your creator. Every believer must know how to put their spirit into the presence of God. Class is now in session for beginning to connect with Jesus! Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:06 Tales of Glory Episode 155 Intro 00:04:40 Pray the Ap...

In episode 154, Saint Teresa of Avila describes the intense rapture experience of the spirit's flight. She tries to articulate this supernatural embrace from God, where He picks up the soul. The soul sees with the imaginary and intellectual visions when this happens. Welcome to the Interior Castle Six Mansions Chapter 5 - the Flight of the Spirit. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture Luke 2:25...

In episode 153, Saint Teresa of Avila provides us with in-depth details about her supernatural experiences, including intense raptures. We are in the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 4, wrapping up Part 2 of our exploration into raptures in prayer. Here, Teresa also tells us of her experience when they happened to her in public settings. Join in on this workshop of mystical prayer experiences as we go thro...

In episode 152, Saint Teresa of Avila instructs us on the prayer experiences of raptures and ecstasies in the Sixth Mansions. What is the difference between absorption in prayer and ecstasy? What is an intellectual vision, and why does Jesus grant this grace? These are topics of discussion - class is in session! Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 00:03:05 Tales of Glory Epis...

We're exploring the Interior Castle, the Sixth Mansions, Chapter 2, where Saint Teresa edifies us with her experience of Jesus deeply touching our hearts during prayer. She describes these interactions as delicate and powerful. These mystical experiences are vital for enduring trials in the Sixth Mansions. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture Luke 7:44-50 00:03:13 Tales of Glory Episode 151 In...

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 1, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on stages of mystical prayer life. Saint Teresa explains the importance of the prayer stage of the Sixth Mansions. She uses the analogy of a spiritual engagement to describe the depths of the relationship of our heart and soul to Jesus. And of course, this deep interior prayer relationship is acco...

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 1, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on stages of mystical prayer life. Saint Teresa explains the importance of the prayer stage of the Sixth Mansions. She uses the analogy of a spiritual engagement to describe the depths of the relationship of our heart and soul to Jesus. And of course, this deep interior prayer relationship is acco...

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 3, in part 2 of this two-part podcast on locutions. Locutions means "to speak". God speaks to us in many ways. Intellectual locutions/visions come from the Superior part of the soul. Saint Teresa shares with us her wisdom on the validity of these supernatural experiences and how to confide in a spiritual director. Timeline:...

We're exploring the Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions Chapter 3, in part 1 of this two-part podcast on locutions. Locutions means "to speak". God speaks to us in many ways. How do we know what is being spoken to us by God, or soul making up fantasies, or the devil? Saint Teresa instructs us on these supernatural experiences from her classic manuscript on prayer. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opener 00:01:47 We...

We are now in part IV of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 146 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of Jesus' miraculous resurrection from the underworld of death - Sheol! We also closely examine the Gospel accounts of the resurrection in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and what Jesus accomplished by defeating the grave. Timel...

Ezekiel 23 contains a polemic against the Pharaoh of Egypt being drawn down to the pit, Sheol, by the sword. Ezekiel mentions an encounter with fallen chiefs in Sheol. Are these chiefs, the giant kings—the Nephilim? We will explore what the Septuagint reveals and examine peer-reviewed discussions on this curious case of Ezekiel 32:21. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opener 00:01:06 Welcome TOG 00:02:58 Introdu...

In this episode of Tales of Glory, we dive into Part 2 of our exploration of Saint Teresa of Avila's Fifth Mansion, chapter 4 on the mystical Prayer of Union. She reveals how the soul knows for certain if it is experiencing the Prayer of Union and how it differs from similar mystical unions we may encounter. The saint leads through a more profound conversion of the soul as we wrap up our discu...

We are now in part III of our four-part series on "Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days?" In episode 143 of Tales of Glory, we examine the scriptural evidence of what Jesus did while He was down in the underworld for three days. We also closely examine Sheol/Hades, the underworld realm, and how it was perceived by Second Temple Hebrews from Old Testament and New Testament scripture. Tim...