Tales of Glory

Michael Norton

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CHRISTIANITY
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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

3 DAYS AGO

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 -TOG EP 131

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa introduces the Prayer of Quiet, where we feel the presence of Jesus. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Opener - Life Chapter XIV - The Second State of Prayer 00:00:55 Introduction - Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 00:02:34. Introduction to the Fourth Mansions 00:07:48 Paragraph 1. Physical results of sensible devotion. 00:11:05 Paragraph 2. Effects of divine consolations. 00:14:29 Paragraph 3. The two fountains. 00:17:19 Paragraph 4.They symbolize two kinds of prayer. 00:22:07 Paragraph 5. Divine consolations shared by body and soul. 00:26:09 Paragraph 6. The incense within the soul. 00:31:57 Paragraph 7. Graces received in this prayer. 00:32:46 Paragraph 8. Such favors not to be sought after. 00:39:57 Spiritual Exercises - Teresan Recollection 00:46:55 Conclusion 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 ⁠Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 -TOG EP 131 📚 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

54 min
DEC 11

Advancing in a Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130

Diving into Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, the Fourth Mansions. The Fourth Mansions are the transitionary stages of prayer into the mystical experiences. Saint Teresa explains the differences between consolation and spiritual sweetness in prayer. Timeline: 00:01:15 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Fourth Mansions Chapter 1 00:01:26 Brief Intro to the Fourth Mansions 00:02:27 Paragraph 01. Graces received in this mansion. 00:06:19 Paragraph 02. Mystic favors. 00:07:17 Paragraph 03. Temptations bring humility and merit. 00:11:11 Paragraph 04. Sensible devotion and natural joys. 00:16:12 Paragraph 05. Sweetness in devotion. 00:18:55 Paragraph 06. Saint Teresa's experience of it. 00:20:40 Paragraph 07. Love of God, and how to foster it. 00:23:38 Paragraph 08. Distractions. 00:25:35 Paragraph 09. They do not destroy divine union. 00:28:11 Paragraph 10. Saint Teresa's physical distractions. 00:30:14 Paragraph 11. How to treat distractions. 00:32:59 Paragraph 12. They should be disregarded. 00:34:34 Paragraph 13. Self-knowledge necessary. 00:35:48 Spiritual Exercises - Contemplation Matthew 1 00:42:48 Conclusion Fourth Mansions Chapter 1 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Advancing in a Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare 📚 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

51 min
DEC 1

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129

You made it through the first three mansions of the Interior Castle. Your soul has persevered through all the reptiles and trials. In the Third Mansions chapter, part 2, Saint Teresa discusses the importance of renunciation and why we shouldn't ask for spiritual consolations and favors in prayer. Timeline: 00:00:36 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part Deux 00:01:13 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2 00:11:43 Source Material Notes 00:13:39 Paragraph 11. Leave our cares in God's hands 00:16:37 Paragraph 12. Humility more necessary than corporal penances. 00:22:28 Paragraph 13. Consolations rarely received until the fourth mansions. 00:25:52 Paragraph 14. Advantages of hearing them. 00:27:50 Paragraph 15. Perfection consists in love, not in reward. 00:29:32 Paragraph 16. St. Teresa's joy at seeing other souls favored. 00:30:29 Paragraph 17. These graces should be striven for. 00:31:53 Paragraph 18. Obedience and direction. 00:36:53 Paragraph 19. Misguided zeal for others. 00:39:44 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer 00:46:12 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare #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 Other Training Guides from past workshop episodes. 🔥🔥M16 Night Strike Outreach and Homeless Ministry Training Bootcamp 🔥🔥 Follow Along with M16 Night Strike Training order the workbook: 🎬🎬 The M16 Night Strike Outreach Training Videos on YouTube 🎬🎬 Module 1 -https://youtu.be/k9XN2Gw1zuQ Module 2 - https://youtu.be/sPszmfKxopY Module 3 - https://youtu.be/od16dqP98DI Module 4 - https://youtu.be/UTr6iJNBknI Module 5 - https://youtu.be/3AroJtvhDLw 📖 Training workbook for prophetic evangelism: Extreme Prophetic and Process Evangelism Ministry - Reaching the Lost and Unreachable https://mikesemporiumofstuff.etsy.com/listing/1534854517/extreme-prophetic-and-process-evangelism?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1690839994078 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

53 min
NOV 18

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1- TOG EP 128

The soul has mastered this praying lifestyle. It knows how to pray and contemplate the Holy Scripture. However, the soul has become too aloof in its prayer abilities and frequently experiences consolation during prayer. So, God puts the soul through trials to purge worldly attachments in preparation for the deeper mansions and stages of prayer. Timeline: 00:00:39 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1 00:02:08 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 2 00:03:11 Source Material Notes 00:06:16 Paragraph 1. Imperfections of dwellers in the first three mansions. 00:09:46 Paragraph 2. Our trials show us our weakness. 00:13: 25 Paragraph 3. Humility learnt by our faults. 00:16:35 Paragraph 4. Love of money. 00:18:39 Paragraph 5. Liberty of spirit. 00:20:25 Paragraph 6. On bearing contempt. 00:21:58 Paragraph 7. Detachment proved by trials. 00:25:59 Paragraph 8. Virtue and humility are the essentials. 00:28:55 Paragraph 9. Perfection requires detachment. 00:33:02 Paragraph 10. We should try to make rapid progress. 00:34:04 Spiritual Exercises - Dan Burke Practicing Discovery Prayer 00:46:27 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1- TOG EP 128 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare 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 📖 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

51 min
OCT 25

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2- TOG EP 127

The soul has made great strides and progress in building its interior prayer life. Praying is now a lifestyle, and a relationship with Jesus is flourishing. Then, all of a sudden, the soul feels distant from Jesus, and the momentum of praying stalls. The buckets from the well are coming dry. The soul is frustrated, but Saint Teresa encourages us not to worry because we have entered the Third Mansions of prayer. Timeline: 00:00:45 Show Intro - The Interior Castle Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2 00:04:02 Brief Intro to the Third Mansions Chapter 1 00:07:36 Source Material Notes 00:11:09 Paragraph 9 - The rich young man in the Gospel 00:17:15 Paragraph 10 - Reasons of aridity in prayer 00:23:41 Paragraph 11 - Humility 00:32:00 Paragraph 12 - Tepidity (Lacking emotional warmth) 00:37:04 Paragraph 13 - We must give all to God 00:38:42 Paragraph 14 - Our debt 00:39:56 Paragraph 15 - Consolations and aridities 00:49:53 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:59:49 Conclusion and Review of the Third Mansions Chapter 1 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2- TOG EP 127 #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare SS Feed 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

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OCT 17

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1- TOG EP 126

How does the soul know it has entered the Third Mansions stage of prayer life? What are the struggles and trials of the soul as it works to avoid temptation and venial sin? The battle can be so intense that the soul may want to quit or backslide. The soul is capable of connecting with God, yet it now feels distant. Teresa has experienced this, and she shares her wisdom about the Third Mansions! Timeline: 00:45:00 Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions 00:01:00 Recap and Viewer Feedback on the Mansions 00:03:12 Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1 Introduction 00:06:34 Source Material Notes 00:09:04 Paragraph 1 - Souls in the Third Mansions 00:21:05 Paragraph 2 - Insecurity in this life 00:25:19 Paragraph 3 - Our danger of falling from grace 00:26:47 Paragraph 4 - The saint bewails her past life 00:29:08 Paragraph 5 - Our Lady’s patronage 00:33:27 Paragraph 6 - Fear necessary even for religion 00:35:33 Paragraph 7 - Saint Teresa’s contrition 00:36:29 Paragraph 8 - Characteristics of those in the Third Mansions 00:38:56 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Third Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:47:52 Conclusion and Review of the Second Mansions 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1- TOG EP 126 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2024/10/beginning-deep-prayer-with-saint-teresa.html #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare 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 📖 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

53 min
OCT 5

Building Christian Communities for Disciplining Souls - TOG EP 125

In Tales of Glory 125, we learn from The Shift podcast co-host Meagan Wright how she follows Jesus's voice, builds small communities with souls, and effectively makes disciples. Meagan, a mom, grandmother, creative and contemplative soul, worship leader, and a missionary in her own backyard. Meagan discusses how Jesus led her to the desert to build a spiritual oasis. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Intro with guest co-host Meagan Wright 00:01:15 Who is Meagan? 00:09:18 Jesus returns Meagan to her Egypt 00:11:55 Focusing on disciplining people 00:14:55 Permitting changes in life 00:21:06 The importance and simplicity of the soul hearing God 00:22:40 The certitude of a new believer hearing the voice of God 00:25:05 Making disciples 00:33:26 Jesus prepares the tables 00:36:54 Healing the sick soul through community and Jesus 00:41:00 Dealing with the brokenness after deliverance 00:43:15 When deliverance is a journey walked out with Jesus 00:47:08 What’s the craziest supernatural thing Meagan has experienced? 00:52:58 Jesus tells Meagan He is going to build an oasis in the desert 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 Building Christian Communities for Disciplining Souls - TOG EP 125 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2024/10/building-christian-communities-for.html #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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

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SEP 25

Beginning a Deeper Prayer Life with Saint Teresa of Avila - Second Mansions - TOG EP 124

How does the soul know it has entered the Second Mansions stage of prayer life? What kind of struggles and warfare does the soul embrace as it tries to move deeper into Jesus? Over the last three episodes of The Interior Castle, we acquired our fundamental knowledge of prayer life and the practice of His presence, and we are invited to move into the Second Mansions. Timeline: 00:00:00 Show Intro - Growing in Prayer to the Second Mansions 00:01:15 Recap on the First Mansions 00:01:59 Second Mansions Chapter 1 Introduction 00:05:10 Second Mansions Chapter 1 Overview 00:14:03 Paragraph 1 - Saint Teresa wrote elsewhere on this subject 00:15:04 Paragraph 2 00:15:45 Paragraph 3 00:18:52 Paragraph 4 - Self-Knowledge in the Second Mansions 00:21:05 Paragraph 5 - How God speaks to us in the Second Mansions 00:21:42 Paragraph 6 - Persevering and waiting on the Holy Spirit 00:22:37 Paragraph 7 - The faculties of the soul and spiritual warfare 00:23:32 Paragraph 8 - Spiritual warfare on the soul in the Second Mansions 00:24:57 Paragraph 9 - The will and the love for Jesus 00:25:33 Paragraph 10 - The soul begins a relationship with Jesus 00:27:32 Paragraph 11 - Trials in the Second Mansions 00:28:25 Paragraph 12 - Associate with people who are farther in the castle 00:29:17 Paragraph 13 - Do not petition Jesus for spiritual favors! 00:32:11 Paragraph 14 - Spiritual desires leads to a weak foundation in prayer! 00:32:51 Paragraph 15 - Submitting to Jesus’ will builds a strong foundation! 00:38:02 Paragraph 17 - Place your trust in the mercy of God! 00:39:41 Spiritual Exercises - Practicing Second Mansions Teresan Prayer 00:41:27 Conclusion and Review of the Second Mansions 🎙📝 SHOW NOTES 📝🎙 https://afieldguidetospiritualwarfare.blogspot.com/2024/09/beginning-deeper-prayer-life-with-saint_24.html #TalesOfGlory #M16Ministries #AFieldGuideToSpiritualWarfare SS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/fd4de60/podcast/rss Michael’s website: https://www.afg2sw.com 📚 To purchase Michael’s books: 📖 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1434367570/cosmology-and-demonology-in-genesis-1-11?ref=reviews 📖 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 📖 https://amzn.to/3SthLHY # Help us produce more content 🥇: Make a One Time Donation Via Paypal: http://bit.ly/414rg3s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-norton05/support

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Michael Norton
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Tales of Glory

Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 -TOG EP 131

Advancing in a Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1- TOG EP 128

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2- TOG EP 127

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1- TOG EP 126

Building Christian Communities for Disciplining Souls - TOG EP 125

Beginning a Deeper Prayer Life with Saint Teresa of Avila - Second Mansions - TOG EP 124

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Advancing into Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 2 -TOG EP 131

Advancing in a Deep Mystical Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila-Fourth Mansions Chapter 1-TOG EP 130

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 2- TOG EP 129

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 2 Part 1- TOG EP 128

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 2- TOG EP 127

Beginning Deep Prayer with Saint Teresa of Avila - Third Mansions Chapter 1 Part 1- TOG EP 126

Building Christian Communities for Disciplining Souls - TOG EP 125

Beginning a Deeper Prayer Life with Saint Teresa of Avila - Second Mansions - TOG EP 124

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