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. Tales of Glory - Ep161 - Reading of His Word - 1 Samuel 1 - 4

    2D AGO

    Tales of Glory - Ep161 - Reading of His Word - 1 Samuel 1 - 4

    Tales of Glory - Reading of His Word. A simple, informal morning reading of scripture from 1 Samuel, chapters 1 - 4. We learn of the apostasy that plagued the temple at Shiloh. Hannah pleads for deliverance from her barrenness and her prayers are answered with a son, Samuel. Yahweh raises up Samuel as a prophet and a judge. Timeline: 00:00:00 Introduction to 1 Samuel 1:1-4 00:01:58 1 Samuel 1 Hannah prays for a son. 00:09:58 1 Samuel 2 The apostasy of the priests in Shiloh. 00:20:56 1 Samuel 3 The Word appears to Samuel 00:27:52 1 Samuel 4 The Ark of God captured by the Philistines 00:34:22 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4wqaymEl4&list=OLAK5uy_lyCWY8yIQLH2AVCmjb7vOGk1-U7qfeo_o 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Tales of Glory - Ep161 - Reading of His Word - 1 Samuel 1 - 4 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2026/02/tales-of-glory-ep161-reading-of-his.html #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare Facebook: A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063486250761 SS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/fd4de60/podcast/rss Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 Cosmology and Demonology in Genesis 1-11 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1434367570/cosmology-and-demonology-in-genesis-1-11?ref=reviews 📖 A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare https://www.etsy.com/listing/1637930890/a-field-guide-to-spiritual-warfare-the?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=a+field+guide+to+spiritual+warfare&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 📖 A Field Guide to Advanced Spiritual Warfare https://amzn.to/3SthLHY # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One-Time Donation Via Paypal: http://bit.ly/414rg3s

    38 min
  2. Sixth Mansions Chapter 9 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Experiencing Visions of Jesus - TOG EP 160

    6D AGO

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 9 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Experiencing Visions of Jesus - TOG EP 160

    We’re in Saint Teresa’s classic manuscript on prayer, The Interior Castle, Sixth Mansions, chapter 9. Class is in session on the mystical experience of Jesus appearing to us in visions. Saint Teresa advises us on the level of discernment necessary when we experience these, and she offers insight and words of caution on what to do when they occur during our prayer life. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opener 00:01:44 Introduction 00:02:34 Interior Castle VI Chapter IX Topic Outline 00:04:34 I. Saint Teresa Introduces the Imaginary VIsion 00:05:13 01. The jewel in the locket. 00:06:27 02. The simile explained. 00:13:45 03. The apparition explained. 00:21:36 II. Attributes of the Imaginary Vision 00:22:05 04. Awe produced by these visions. 00:29:40 05. False and genuine visions. 00:31:02 06. Illusive visions. 00:32:22 III. Effects From an Imaginary Vision 00:32:51 07. Effects of a genuine vision. 00:36:49 08. Conviction left by a genuine vision. 00:48:00 09. Its effects upon the after conduct. 00:53:27 IV. Consulting a Spiritual Director 00:53:56 10. A confessor should be consulted. 01:01:27 11. How to treat visions. 01:05:58 12. Effects of seeing the face of Christ. 01:06:33 V. Reasons for not Seeking Imaginary Visions 01:07:11 13. Reasons why visions are not to be sought. 01:16:11 14. The second reason. 01:16:54 15. The third reason. 01:17:23 16. The fourth reason. 01:23:22 17. The fifth reason. 01:25:12 18. The sixth reason. 01:26:28 19. Additional reasons. 01:28:27 VI. Concluding thoughts. 01:28:53 20. The virtues more meritorious than consolations. 01:35:31 21. Fervent souls desire to serve God for Himself alone. 01:39:35 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4wqaymEl4&list=OLAK5uy_lyCWY8yIQLH2AVCmjb7vOGk1-U7qfeo_o 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 9 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Experiencing Visions of Jesus - TOG EP 160 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2026/02/sixth-mansions-chapter-9-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 51m
  3. Sixth Mansions Chapter 8 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intellectual Visions - TOG EP 159

    JAN 11

    Sixth Mansions Chapter 8 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intellectual Visions - TOG EP 159

    In Tales of Glory episode 159, we are in the Seventh Chapter of Saint Teresa of Avila's masterpiece on prayer, The Interior Castle, in the Sixth Mansion, Chapter 8 - Intellectual Visions. Saint Teresa shares how we can have a deep mystical experience with Jesus at our side for an extended period. This is another stage of intimacy in prayer in our interior prayer life and the level of discernment necessary. Timeline: 00:00:00 Opener 00:02:52 Show Introduction to Sixth Mansions Chapter 8 00:06:41 I. Introducing the Intellectual Vision 00:07:13 nos. 1. Our Lord's presence accompanying the soul. 00:09:02 nos. 2. St. Teresa's experience of this. 00:14:41 II. Experiencing the Intellectual Vision 00:15:01 nos. 3. Confidence and graces resulting from this vision. 00:19:52 nos. 4. Its effects. 00:25:08 nos. 5. It Produces humility. 00:28:42 III. Experiencing His Presence 00:29:08 nos. 6. And prepares the soul for other graces. 00:32:28 nos. 7. Consciousness of the presence of the saints. 00:39:08 nos. 8. Obligations resulting from this grace. 00:47:16 IV. Not of the Devil 00:47:35 nos. 9. Signs that this favor is genuine. 00:54:23 nos. 10. A confessor should be consulted. 01:11:06 V. Commenting on Spiritual Direction 01:11:24 nos. 11. Our Lord will enlighten our advisers. 01:16:47 nos. 12. Cautions about this vision. 01:21:20 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritance 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Sixth Mansions Chapter 8 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Intellectual Visions - TOG EP 159 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare #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 32m
  4. Sixth Mansions Chapter 7 – The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila – Meditating on the Passion - TOG EP 158

    12/04/2025

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

    11/18/2025

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

    11/06/2025

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

    10/29/2025

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

    10/19/2025

    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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Michael Norton