Rule Five of St. Ignatius’ Discernment of Spirits might be the single most important rule in spiritual warfare: In times of desolation, never make a change.
Dan and Jordan unpack what Ignatius really meant, how the devil manipulates our emotions to disorder our intellect and will, and why sticking to spiritual commitments — even when it feels impossible — is the path to freedom.
They explore the tension between reason, emotion, and obedience; how the body can become an idol (“their god is their belly”); and what it really means to choose God over self when you’re tired, sick, or spiritually fogged.
Key topics in this episode:
Dan and Jordan unpack what Ignatius really meant, how the devil manipulates our emotions to disorder our intellect and will, and why sticking to spiritual commitments — even when it feels impossible — is the path to freedom.
They explore the tension between reason, emotion, and obedience; how the body can become an idol (“their god is their belly”); and what it really means to choose God over self when you’re tired, sick, or spiritually fogged.
Key topics in this episode:
- What desolation actually feels like (and how to recognize it fast)
- The difference between being tired and being tempted
- How to make spiritual commitments that survive desolation
- Why Ignatius warns: “Never make a change when you feel nothing.”
- The deadly danger of letting your passions rule your will
- The spiritual meaning of “their god is their belly” (Philippians 3:19)
- Confession, perseverance, and proper order of the soul
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Subscribe to our Podcast:
Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/4klx2Ao6HQFXQYhJ7lPpuw?si=96m9FoOPSdKbjtVBAMflCw
Apple ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devil-is-in-the-details/id1763882809
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Connect with us!
Instagram:
Dan ➡ https://www.instagram.com/danburkeofficial/
Jordan ➡ https://www.instagram.com/dothe_harderthing/
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Questions? – Leave them in the comments below, or send them over to "questions@myavila.com"
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