The Exorcist Files The Unseen Battle For Our Souls with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Joel Muddamalle, theologian, pastor and author of The Unseen Battle, explores spiritual warfare, the divine council, and how sacred spaces and relics can mediate spiritual realities. He recounts eerie encounters, contrasts normative and extraordinary miracles, and unpacks biblical texts like Psalm 82, Micaiah and Acts 19 to explain powers, territorial spirits and discernment.
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Temple of Death Experience in India
- Joel Muddamalle visited a Hindu temple of death in India and sensed an immediate shift to decay and sulfur when entering the grounds.
- He observed malnourished, tormented monkeys bound to the temple territory, which convinced him of real dark spiritual presence tied to place.
Miracles In India Challenged Cessationism
- Joel recounts healing miracles in India: cataracts cleared and a crippled widow standing to walk after prayer.
- These healings led entire villages to conversion, challenging a strict cessationist dismissal of modern miracles.
Nighttime Anxiety And Antidote Of Dependence
- Joel describes personal struggles with nighttime anxiety and a recurring nightmare of blanking on basic Scripture in public.
- He combats disappointment by practicing dependence on Christ and gratitude for small daily affirmations from family and readers.
