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Spiritual Warfare Podcast

Spiritual Warfare Podcast

Heralds of the Gospel Canada 78 Episodes Mar 6, 2026

Spiritual Warfare is a Catholic podcast about the daily spiritual battle of the soul. Formerly known as Salve Maria Podcast, it explores prayer, virtue, discernment, and the spiritual tools offered by the Church. The show provides calm, faithful guidance grounded in Catholic tradition.

Episodes

An Appeal to Our Listeners
An Appeal to Our Listeners Mar 6, 2026 78 Dear Friends: If this podcast has strengthened you, challenged you, or helped you see the battle more clearly, I’d like to invite you to go deeper with us. We’ve created a community on Patreon where you can support the mission of the Spiritual Warfare Podcast and help us keep producing faithful, uncompromising content. Click Here to Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/heraldsoft
Great Update: Salve Maria Is Now Spiritual Warfare Podcast
Great Update: Salve Maria Is Now Spiritual Warfare Podcast Feb 25, 2026 100 This short episode explains the transition from Salve Maria to Spiritual Warfare, a Catholic podcast focused on the daily spiritual battle of Christian life. The podcast continues on the same Podbean feed, and no action is required from listeners. If you were subscribed to Salve Maria, you are already in the right place. The new title reflects a clearer mission centered on prayer, discernment, vir
SMP#0076: What the Church REALLY Teaches About Angels (Not What You Think)
SMP#0076: What the Church REALLY Teaches About Angels (Not What You Think) Feb 11, 2026 1699 In this episode of the Salve Maria Podcast, we uncover 5 powerful facts about the angels—rooted in Sacred Scripture, Catholic doctrine, and the living tradition of the Church. From the heavenly choirs to the personal presence of our guardian angels, this episode is a reminder that these powerful spiritual beings are always at work, guiding, protecting, and inspiring us on the path to holiness. 📌 F
SMP#0075: Would the Saints Use TikTok? | Catholics & Social Media with Guest Fr. Matthew McCarthy
SMP#0075: Would the Saints Use TikTok? | Catholics & Social Media with Guest Fr. Matthew McCarthy Feb 9, 2026 1535 In this episode, Fr. Matthew McCarthy, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Toronto, joins us to tackle one of the biggest questions facing Catholics today: how do we use social media without losing silence, patience, and authentic prayer life? 📌 FULL Video: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/contact-us/donations/donate-pages/donate-to-office-of-vocations/ Donate to the Office of Vocations in the
SMP#0074: The #1 Obstacle to Your Vocation with Fr. Matthew McCarthy
SMP#0074: The #1 Obstacle to Your Vocation with Fr. Matthew McCarthy Feb 6, 2026 1774 What is a vocation? Is it something mystical, reserved only for a chosen few—or is it something every Catholic is called to discover in their own life?” In episode 74 of the Salve Maria podcast, Fr. Matthew MacCarthy joins us to explore the beautiful mystery of vocations: how God calls, how we respond, and why living our vocation is the surest path to holiness.  📌 FULL Video: https://youtu.be/2Qc2
SMP#0073: Why the World Wants You to Forget the Assumption of Mary
SMP#0073: Why the World Wants You to Forget the Assumption of Mary Feb 4, 2026 1813 What really happened to the Virgin Mary at the end of her earthly life? Was it death... or something far more extraordinary? 🔹 Why do some believe she never died at all? 🔹 What if the Assumption is more than just tradition—but a prophetic sign for your own future? 🔹 Why has this mystery been hidden in plain sight for centuries, yet rarely understood? 🔹 Could the Assumption hold the key to why our
SMP#0072: Jubilee Year Warnings, Promises, and a Door Few Walk Through
SMP#0072: Jubilee Year Warnings, Promises, and a Door Few Walk Through Feb 2, 2026 1916 Every 25 years, something extraordinary happens in the Church. A door opens… And with it, a flood of mercy.  What makes a Jubilee Year so powerful—and rare? Why does the Pope open a special door in Rome? 🔹 How can visiting a shrine during the Jubilee earn you a plenary indulgence? From biblical roots in ancient Israel to modern pilgrimages and plenary indulgences, the Jubilee is more than a celebr
SMP#0071: The Tiny Cloth That Terrifies Hell: What the Devil Doesn’t Want You Wearing
SMP#0071: The Tiny Cloth That Terrifies Hell: What the Devil Doesn’t Want You Wearing Jan 30, 2026 1934 There are three things the devil fears most. And one of them… hangs by a thread. Literally. In a world obsessed with crystals, protection rituals, and spiritual “energy,” we’ve forgotten the most powerful shield we’ve been given—one that has terrified hell for centuries. What makes the Brown Scapular one of the most feared sacramentals in all of history? Why did Our Lady appear in 1251 to deliver
SMP#0070: Sacred Heart of Jesus & 12 Promises Explained: Secrets They Didn't Teach You
SMP#0070: Sacred Heart of Jesus & 12 Promises Explained: Secrets They Didn't Teach You Jan 28, 2026 1971 In this episode, we uncover the profound devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—through the incredible life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and her divine visions. Often dismissed, even mocked, her revelations would go on to change Catholic history. But what exactly did she see? And why does this devotion hold the key to peace, mercy, and eternal life? 📌 FULL Video: https://youtu.be/p78rKEQ8_E8 👉 NEW
SMP#0069: The Pope's Unexpected Devotion: What Is Our Lady of Good Counsel?
SMP#0069: The Pope's Unexpected Devotion: What Is Our Lady of Good Counsel? Jan 26, 2026 1886 As Pope Leo XIV revives devotion to this forgotten treasure, we explore why Our Lady of Good Counsel may be the patron we need now more than ever—in a world overwhelmed by confusion, fear, and moral crisis. In this episode, we uncover the astonishing true story of Our Lady of Good Counsel—a miraculous image. 📌 FULL Video: https://youtu.be/GBfzqT8TAMg 👉 NEW! Subscribe to our newsletter here: https:
SMP#0068: Is It Wrong to Pray to Saints? The Controversy Exposed
SMP#0068: Is It Wrong to Pray to Saints? The Controversy Exposed Jan 23, 2026 2261 Did early Christians did something that many modern believers now reject? They prayed to saints. And not only that—Scripture, the early Church, and even the Apostles themselves encouraged it. Yet today, people still ask:  Isn’t praying to saints ‘unbiblical’?  Isn’t Jesus enough?  Is this just a Catholic invention from the Middle Ages? 📌 FULL Video: https://youtu.be/jz0DS7Fn6ts 👉 NEW! Subscribe to
SMP#0067: Catholics v. Protestants: Who Is Right?
SMP#0067: Catholics v. Protestants: Who Is Right? Jan 21, 2026 1885 In this episode, we unpack the 5 biggest theological clashes between Catholics and Protestants — from the Bible and salvation, to Mary, the Pope, and more. 🕊️ Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, or just exploring the Christian faith, this honest conversation is rooted in Scripture, history, and the teachings of the Early Church Fathers. 📌 FULL Video: https://youtu.be/wkOSweLSLW8 👉 NEW! Subscribe

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