Documented encounters. Ancient texts. The long war with the demonic.Dark Matters explores the real historical record of how humans—and especially the Church—have understood, named, confronted, and resisted malevolent spiritual beings across the centuries.From Mesopotamian incantation bowls to the letters of early Christian monks…from medieval exorcism manuals to forgotten American case files…this podcast investigates the testimonies, texts, and lived experiences that shaped the Church’s understanding of the Powers.Hosted by Dr. Luke Bray, researcher of biblical angelology and demonology, the series draws from a wide-ranging body of primary sources—archaeological inscriptions, monastic writings, court transcripts, pastoral diaries, missionary accounts, and documented encounters preserved across eras and traditions.Each episode is narrative, immersive, and sober—grounded in historical evidence rather than folklore, speculation, or paranormal sensationalism.You’ll hear about:

• The spirits that tormented the Desert Fathers
• New Testament cosmology and early Christian exorcism
• Medieval possession trials and ecclesiastical responses
• 18th–19th century American hauntings recorded by ministers and physicians
• Modern documented deliverance encounters and pastoral case studies
• The theological frameworks that guided discernment in different ages

Dark Matters is not a spectacle. It is a historical investigation—told with clarity, theological depth, and respect for both Scripture and the lived experience of the global Church.Follow the podcast and step into the long, often forgotten story of how believers have understood, discerned, and resisted the demonic throughout history.