The term 'spiritual warfare' can sound a bit dramatic, but it's actually something pretty normal that we all face. The devil is real, and he does NAHT want us to get to heaven. In this episode, we begin our discussion of spiritual warfare, and the ways that we can fight it. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape LettersSt. Teresa of Avila, The Interior CastleSt John of the Cross, Dark Night of the SoulThomas Merton, The Seven Storey MountainBrant Pitre, Introduction to the Spiritual LifeHenri Nouwen, Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian LifeDan Burke, Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of SpiritsDan Burke, The Devil in the Castle: St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the SoulThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive)"Matthew Leohennard, A Powerful Introduction to the Spiritual Life with Dr. Brant PitreFr. William Peckman, A Young Catholic's Guide to Spiritual WarfareBishop Robert Barron, The Spiritual Life is a BattleBishop Barron on the DevilRevisiting the Spiritual Warfare