Tales of Glory

Michael Norton
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Welcome to Tales of Glory! Tales of Glory is a show about spiritual warfare, miraculous healing, signs and wonders of the God Most High. In this episode, spiritual warfare minister, Rev. Michael Norton, takes you through glorious testimonies of our amazing Lord Jesus Christ.

  1. Sixth Mansions Chapter 7 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Meditating on the Passion - TOG EP 158

    DEC 4

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 7 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Meditating on the Passion - TOG EP 158

    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 physically to do so. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture Hebrews V 7-10 ESV 00:01:40 Tales of Glory Episode 158 Intro 00:09:23 Sixth Mansions Chapter 7 Topic Outline 00:11:27 Outline I Reflection and grieving for our sins. 00:12:42 nos. 1. Sorrow for sin felt by souls in the Sixth Mansion. 00:15:44 nos. 2. How this sorrow is felt. 00:19:21 nos. 3. St. Teresa's grief for her past sins. 00:20:40 nos. 4. Such souls, centered in God, forget self-interest. 00:27:54 nos. 5. The remembrance of divine benefits increases contrition. 00:35:17 Outline II The importance of meditation. 00:35:30 nos. 6. Meditation on our Lord’s Humanity. 00:39:59 nos. 7. Warning against discontinuing it. 00:44:40 nos. 8. Christ and the saints our models. 00:50:08 Outline III Meditation and the faculties. 00:50:25 nos. 9. Meditation of contemplatives. 00:52:52 nos. 10. Meditation during aridity. 00:56:49 nos. 11. We must search for God when we do not feel His presence. 00:59:45 Outline IV Challenges in meditation. 00:59:57 nos. 12. Reasoning and mental prayer. 01:02:12 nos. 13. A form of meditation on our Lord’s Life and Passion. 01:05:03 nos. 14. Simplicity of contemplatives’ meditation. 01:09:24 Outline V Meditation Advice 01:09:42 nos. 15. Souls in every state of prayer should think of the Passion. 01:13:04 nos. 16. Need of the example of Christ and the saints. 01:18:22 nos. 17. Faith shows us our Lord as both God and Man. 01:19:13 Outline VI Teresa's closing thoughts on meditation. 01:19:23 nos.18. St. Teresa’s experience of meditation on the sacred Humanity. 01:20:09 nos.19. Evil of giving up such meditation. 01:20:56 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 7 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Meditating on the Passion - TOG EP 158 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    1h 31m
  2. Sixth Mansions Chapter 6 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – The Prayer of Jubilation - TOG EP 157

    NOV 18

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 6 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – The Prayer of Jubilation - TOG EP 157

    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 Opening Scripture Luke 22:40-41 00:03:04 Tales of Glory Episode 157 Intro 00:05:42 Why Connecting with Jesus is Important 00:12:30 Why Saint Teresa is relevant today 00:16:44 Deep prayer life critical for inner healing 00:21:48 Sixth Mansions Chapter 6 Outline 00:23:00 Outline I The Butterfly Takes Flight 00:24:15 nos. 01. The soul longs for death. 00:30:22 nos. 02 The Soul Cannot help desiring these favors. 00:36:22 nos. 03. St. Teresa bewails her inability to serve God. 00:37:53 Outline II Effects of the Raptures 00:38:11 nos. 04. Fervor resulting from ecstasies. 00:39:31 nos. 05. Excessive desires to see God should be restrained. 00:39:59 nos. 06. They endanger health. 00:42:08 Outline III Discerning Tears in Raptures 00:42:23 nos. 07. Tears often come fro physical causes. 00:46:41 nos. 08. St. Teresa's own experience. 00:48:46 nos. 09. Works, not tears, are asked by God. 00:53:00 Outline IV His Presence and Jubilation 00:53:26 nos. 10. Confide entirely in God. 00:53:58 nos. 11. The jubilee of the soul. 00:54:27 nos. 12. Impossibility of concealing this joy. 00:56:15 nos.13. The world’s judgment of this jubilee. 00:58:11 Outline V Prayer of Jubilation is Supernatural. 00:58:26 nos. 14. Which is often felt by the nuns of St. Joseph’s. 00:59:04 nos. 15 The Saint's delight in this jubilee. 01:00:25 Conclusion IC VI vi Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 6 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – The Prayer of Jubilation - TOG EP 157 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    1h 12m
  3. Holy Ghost Stories Edition: Spiritual Discernment on the USS Hornet TOG EP 156

    NOV 6

    Holy Ghost Stories Edition: Spiritual Discernment on the USS Hornet TOG EP 156

    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 boundaries, and when do we use spiritual discernment? Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:05 USS Hornet Intro 00:03:31 Disclaimer - what spiritual discernment is 00:06:07 Deuteronomy 18:9-13 00:11:29 Baseline - Start the walking tour on the hangar deck 00:14:29 Spiritual discernment kicks in on the lower deck 00:15:58 Haunted bunk area on lower deck 00:17:29 How do you feel spirits? 00:21:21 Spiritual activity in the med section 00:23:25 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Holy Ghost Stories Edition: Spiritual Discernment on the USS Hornet TOG EP 156 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    29 min
  4. Connecting with Jesus for Spiritual Growth and Deep Inner Healing TOG EP 155

    OCT 29

    Connecting with Jesus for Spiritual Growth and Deep Inner Healing TOG EP 155

    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 Apostle's Creed 00:05:21 Psalm 8:5 and Hebrews 2:7 - Lesser than angels 00:09:42 Step 1. Psalm 46:10 Still Your Mind 00:12:20 Step 2. Beginning Practicing His Presence 00:14:21 Visualize Jesus 00:18:09 Homework Assignment - practice, practice, practice His presence! 00:20:20 Closing Remarks Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Connecting with Jesus for Spiritual Growth and Deep Inner Healing TOG EP 155 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    22 min
  5. Sixth Mansions Chapter 5 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Flight of the Spirit - TOG EP 154

    OCT 19

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 5 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Flight of the Spirit - TOG EP 154

    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 2:25-27 00:02:51 Tales of Glory Episode 154 Intro 00:11:47 Sixth Mansions Chapter 5 Outline 00:13:19 Outline I Another kind of rapture -flight of the spirit 00:13:42 nos. 01. The flight of the spirit. 00:15:19 nos. 02 Self-control completely lost 00:29:07 Outline II Waters in the VI Mansions 00:29:23 nos. 03. Symbol of the two cisterns 00:33:29 nos. 04. Obligations following these favors. 00:38:25 Outline III Courage and the state of the soul 00:38:49 nos. 05. Humility produced by them. 00:46:36 nos. 06. How our crucified Lord comforted such a soul. 00:47:42 nos. 07. A humble soul fears these favors. 00:48:26 Outline IV Rapture of the spirit 00:48:43 nos. 08. Mysteries learnt during the flight of the spirit. 00:53:15 nos. 09. Imaginary visions sometimes accompany intellectual ones. 00:58:02 Outline V Explains the phenomenon of the flight of the spirit. 00:58:25 nos. 10. How the flight of the spirit takes place. 01:02:38 nos. 11. The soul fortified by it. 01:04:37 nos. 12. Three great graces left in the soul. 01:10:47 Outline VI The Spouse shares His treasures. 01:11:01 nos.13. The third grace. 01:15:25 nos. 14. Fear caused by this favor. 01:15:59 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 5 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Flight of the Spirit - TOG EP 154 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    1h 31m
  6. Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intense Raptures in Prayer - Part 2 - TOG EP 153

    OCT 14

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intense Raptures in Prayer - Part 2 - TOG EP 153

    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 through the Interior Castle. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opening Scripture Song of Solomon 3:1-4 00:03:11 Tales of Glory Episode 153 Intro 00:05:43 What will Saint Teresa be discussing in Sixth Mansions iv Part 2? 00:09:02 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 Outline 00:09:42 Outline V Seek the Bridegroom 00:10:01 nos. 14. The soul’s preparation. 00:14:22 nos. 15. The soul blinded by its faults. 00:15:59 nos. 16. God ready to give these graces to all. 00:18:45 Outline VI The Souls Experience During Ecstasy 00:19:07 nos. 17. Faculties lost during ecstasy. 00:25:40 nos. 18. Spiritual inebriation. 00:28:17 nos. 19. Fervor and love of suffering left in the soul. 00:32:30 Outline VII Teresa Experiences Her Ecstasy in Public 00:32:44 nos. 20. Scandal caused to spectators by such favors. 00:35:47 nos. 21. Our Lord’s predilection for such a soul. 00:37:48 nos. 22. Illusionary raptures. 00:42:49 Conclusion Opening show music - Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intense Raptures in Prayer - Part 2 - TOG EP 153 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    48 min
  7. Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Raptures and Ecstasies in Prayer- TOG EP 152

    OCT 6

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Raptures and Ecstasies in Prayer- TOG EP 152

    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 Episode 152 Intro 00:13:38 What will Saint Teresa be discussing in Sixth Mansions iv? 00:16:06 What is a rapture? 00:23:50 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 Outline 00:26:00 Outline I Courage of the Soul and Raptures 00:26:42 nos. 1. Courage required by the soul for the divine espousals. 00:31:26 nos. 2. Raptures. 00:35:05 Outline II One Particular Kind of Rapture 00:35:16 nos. 3. Rapture caused by the spark of love. 00:37:03 nos. 4. The powers and senses absorbed. 00:33:30 nos. 5. Mysteries revealed during ecstasies. 00:46:55 nos. 6. These mysteries are unspeakable. 00:50:17 Outline III Understanding the Experience 00:50:43 nos. 7. Moses and the burning bush. 00:55:12 nos. 8. Simile of the museum. 00:57:30 nos. 9. St. Teresa’s visit to the Duchess of Alva. 01:00:13 nos. 10. Joy of the soul during raptures. 01:03:43 Outline IV Enraptured in an Intellectual Vision 01:04:11 nos. 11. No imaginary vision. 01:05:33 nos. 12. True and false raptures. 01:08:29 nos. 13. Revelations of future bliss. 01:10:47 Conclusion 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 4 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Raptures and Ecstasies in Prayer- TOG EP 152 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    1h 16m
  8. Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 151

    SEP 26

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 151

    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 Intro 00:03:44 Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 Topical Outline 00:04:50 Outline I. Introduction to Wounds of Love 00:06:09 nos. 1. Our Lord excites the love of His spouse. 00:09:00 nos. 2. The wound of love. 00:12:54 nos. 3. The pain it causes. 00:19:31 nos. 4. The Call of the Bridegroom. 00:21:57 nos. 5. Effect on the Soul. 00:35:51 Outline II. Divine Spark 00:36:18 nos. 6. A spark of the fire of love. 00:43:02 nos. 7. Spark Dies Out. 00:45:37 Outline III. Security, Peace, and Joy. 00:45:55 nos. 8. This grace evidently divine. 00:46:55 nos. 9. One such wound repays many trials. 00:48:41 Outline IV. Security felt about these experiences. 00:49:05 nos. 10. First reason of immunity from deception. 00:50:22 nos. 11. Second and third reasons. 00:52:52 nos. 12. The imagination not concerned in it. 00:57:24 Outline V. No Fear of Deception 00:57:49 nos. 13. St. Teresa never alarmed at this prayer. 01:02:07 nos. 14. ‘The odor (Fragrance) of Thine ointment.’ 01:05:49 nos. 15. No reason to fear deception here. 01:08:11 Conclusion 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 2 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Going Deeper in Prayer - TOG EP 151 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2025/09/sixth-mansions-chapter-2-interior.html #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal

    1h 18m
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Welcome to Tales of Glory! Tales of Glory is a show about spiritual warfare, miraculous healing, signs and wonders of the God Most High. In this episode, spiritual warfare minister, Rev. Michael Norton, takes you through glorious testimonies of our amazing Lord Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Michael Norton
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Michael Norton