Devil and the Deep Blue Sea BONUS: Livestream Q&A with Mike Cosper, Matthew D. Taylor, and Robert Downen
Jun 9, 2025
In this thought-provoking conversation, Amy Isham, a Catholic theological librarian, shares the chilling story of Joan Leonora Taylor's exorcism in rural Australia, highlighting how mental health often clashed with faith. Matthew D. Taylor discusses the New Apostolic Reformation’s influence on American politics, particularly following the events of January 6th. Robert Downen addresses the rise of Christian nationalism in Texas while honoring abuse survivor Duane Rollins, revealing a complex web of faith, politics, and lasting societal impacts.
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Fatal 1993 Australian Exorcism
- Joan Vollmer's tragic exorcism in rural Australia in 1993 escalated to physical abuse resulting in her death.
- The event reflected bad theology, anthropology, and ecclesiology with lethal consequences.
NAR Theology Rationalizes Trump
- New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) leaders rationalize Trump's flaws through charismatic theology of sovereign anointing.
- They see his anointing as irrevocable, overriding personal conduct issues.
NAR's Endurance After 2020 Loss
- Despite losing in 2020, NAR prophets doubled down, redefining prophecies to sustain Trump's spiritual legitimacy.
- Assassination attempts reinforced perceptions of divine protection over Trump.