Southern Demonology

Get ready for a truly chilling tale that will make you think twice about taking a nap. On today's episode, our host JJ goes deep into the nightmarish realm of demonic dream invasions. We're talking about visions so vivid and terrifying, they'll make your skin crawl. From a withered demon whisking him away to see the apocalypse up close...to an eight-foot crow beast with spiraling eyes of madness hunting him through non-Euclidean labyrinths. Just when you think it can't get any more spine-tingling, JJ gets visited by a trilogy of fresh hell in March 2024. A desert piled with smoldering corpses ruled by a leather-clad demoness who casually flays the skin off his face...a sickly yellow "angel" infecting his very brain...and a multi-headed dragon monstrosity slaughtering people left and right in a sacred church. You'll feel the pain and anguish as vividly as he did, all through the terrible magic of dreams. To top it off, you'll hear from religious experts weighing in on whether there are diabolical forces at play.Brace yourselves, folks. This one is a true nightmare fueled by over 40 years of chronic nightmares. Sleep with one eye open after this bone-chilling edition!See the TikTok video that reminded JJ of his experience in Japan and made him throw his phone across the room: https://www.tiktok.com/@kowazo_horror/video/7253276661620165889Watch JJ's interview on Demonology in the Hebrew Bible with Nicholean TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E986d4Yl_M8Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join JJ from Southern Demonology and Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast in this inaugural episode of season five as they discuss the basics of demonology, from what it means, what to look out for, what to avoid, and who may have the most to gain from misleading others.Looking for more Southern Demonology? Join JJ in several guest appearances he's made!Trailer Trash Terrors (SCP Foundation & storytelling): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermanson/episodes/The-SCP-Foundation-Keeping-the-World-Safe-for-Normality-e2houmoThe Wandering Road Podcast (Chronovisor): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-chronovisor-the-vaticans-secret-device-to-look/id1678025434?i=1000650078553Nicholean TV (Demonology in the Hebrew Bible): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E986d4Yl_M8Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final episode, lucky number 13, of season 4 of Southern Demonology. Not only does JJ detail some of the goodies that season 5 will offer, but he also presents an interview with the listener Elizabeth who goes over how she was underneath the dominion of demonic oppression for decades and how hearing Father Birdsong's iteration of "God is not angry with you" helped her to recognize the predicament and break the cycle. This is definitely a heart wrenching episode that will highlight the depths that the infernal can plunge a person before one can even realize it due to its slow, insidious nature.Find all of Southern Demonology's social links and information at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christians have created numerous artifacts and and icons in order to help ensure that they get into heaven, but none are as mysterious as the Bandlet of Righteousness (lefAfa Sedeq), the Ethiopian Book of Life. In this episode, JJ runs through the tradition and incantations that make up this amazing work, compares it to protection scrolls created by Ethiopian Orthodox priests that use demonic energy to fuel God's will, and demonstrates some of the aspects that truly make this work magical.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not only does this episode of Southern Demonology continues with the final part of my conversation with Father Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh on the Do's and Don'ts of Exorcism, but it also comes with the very first EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) ever captured on this podcast. And it could not be more chilling or disturbing, especially to me as it was captured on my own audio line. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While recording an episode of the other podcast to which JJ belongs, the Paranormal Rundown, Father Birdsong recommended having a show dedicated to the Do's and Don'ts of Exorcisms, and I could think of nothing better. What follows is the first part of the conversation wherein we discuss a few of the principles that Father Birdsong outlines in addition to an anecdote from JJ's own life where he demonstrates exactly what one should NEVER do. Father Birdsong has started his own podcast entitled Ending the Curse. You can find that on any podcast platform now or at https://shows.acast.com/65615eeed175620012091d66.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Southern Demonology listeners: JJ would like to introduce Dr. Bert. He is a medical doctor and psychiatrist from the Netherlands who has been practicing in the field from more than a decade. He agreed to speak to us about several different items. Namely, JJ wanted his input on the movie Nefarious and how was the field of psychiatry was represented in his professional opinion. But that was only the entrance to the doorway as in this conversation, we bounce from that to multiple personality disorder (or the more modern term dissociative personality disorder), to the nature of evil, some of the cases that he has dealt with which exhibit at least mortal evil, and finally some of the more paranormal experiences that he has encountered.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wanted JJ's viewpoints on Ouija and its Japanese comparable Kokkuri-san? Tune in to learn about the spirit board's history, iterations, dangers, and even a legend that surrounds the devices in this episode of Southern Demonology.Want further reference? Check out the episode I did with Brandon from Cookeville Ghost Hunters all about Zozo which can be found at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cookeville-ghost-hunters-1918710/episodes/the-ouija-board-demon-with-sou-145041538Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the second and final part of the Hail Yourself series with Chris from the Wandering Road Podcast. If you haven't listened to part I, I highly recommend it as otherwise you may not follow the flow of conversation. In this one, we go into detail about the interview Anton Levey's consort gave to Art Bell amongst other related topics.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to delve into the theological twists and turns that a... children's book has to offer? For the first time, Southern Demonology takes a look at two particular religious organizations through the lens of a simple book published by one of them. Forgive the vagueness, but see if you can guess exactly the topic. A huge hint is already in the title of this episode.JJ was the guest on Nicholean TV where the Bishop and he discussed Japanese spirituality. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/live/I8QfrY1wSvc?si=SITVOTHqIoSC76IHJJ also appeared on the Wandering Road Podcast where he discussed yokai and yurei. Find that at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/14011682-37-ghosts-demons-of-japan-ft-southern-demonologyVictor from Trailer Trash Terrors lent Baalzebubba, the former minion of perdition, as a special digital voice actor for this episode. You can find Victor's excellent podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-trash-terrors/id1617866378Any works quoted in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders. The purpose of this episode is to provide commentary and analytical insights upon said works, not distribution or advocacy. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh! Last week's episode centered around the hardest exorcism case Father Birdsong has ever encountered. This week we branch out by exploring how one can avoid demonic doorways, a detailed (and spoiler-filled) deep dive into the movie Nefarious, and then answer some questions about the Book of Enoch and the Nephalim. Tune in to discover the rest of the details!Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Michael Birdsong and his son Deacon Josh join JJ yet again to provide an update on a very troubling case that he introduced in the season finale of season 3 on Southern Demonology, that involving a person codenamed Paula. One of the most eerie aspects of this possession is the infected's penchant to carry around her "friends" and actively pray with them. These friends are dolls. Tune in to discover the rest of the details!Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for this special Halloween episode where the recently released to streaming platforms film When Evil Lurks is reviewed. (Don't read the subtitle if you want to remain surprised!) JJ was recently the guest on two different podcasts for their Halloween episodes: Your Worst Friend and The Wandering Road. Links to both are down below. Please support these phenomenal podcasts with a listen!Your Worst Friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ywf-halloween-2023-chapter-1-jj-rory-reiss/id1505651599?i=1000632004343The Wandering Road: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-the-halloween-special-2023-ft-southern-demonology/id1678025434?i=1000632787499Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://www.southerndemonology.com or at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the second and final part of my interview with The Wandering Road hosts Chris and Dean wherein Chris wraps up some more of the horrifying details of the house he lived in, Dean shares his own dose of the unexplained in the woods, and I share a little of my family’s long history with the paranormal.You can find The Wandering Road's episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/share or wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to my guest interview with them regarding demons, Second Temple Judaism, and my own paranormal experiences; simply click https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/13629610-28-jj-from-southern-demonology-podcast-demons-japanese-ghosts-paranormal-experiences.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 starts off with a blast with not only part 1 of a haunting interview with the two amazing gentlemen from The Wandering Road Podcast, but Southern Demonology also got a bit of a face lift with brand new intro and outro sequences! If you have strong feelings about the new music, then please be sure to contact me at southerndemonology.com. You can find The Wandering Road's episodes at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/share or wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to my guest interview with them regarding demons, Second Temple Judaism, and my own paranormal experiences; simply click https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155744/13629610-28-jj-from-southern-demonology-podcast-demons-japanese-ghosts-paranormal-experiences.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second to last episode of season 3! In this episode, I not only share a listener submitted story that answers the question of what constitutes a positive paranormal experience much better than I ever could, but we also have a dual guest interview with the Birdsongs, the father and son exorcist duo that have been on more than twenty cases in the last two years alone. Father Birdsong has at least thirty years of experience as an exorcist.Father Birdsong has also written a book entitled "Becoming a House of Prayer" which you can find at https://a.co/d/d7NYcfCGet access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gather around as JJ shares a paranormal question, a listener's experience, why Shudder should NOT raise any prices, and finally a review of Evil Dead Rise. Yeah, the last two go about as well as you might think!JJ will be a guest on Vestiges after Dark on Tuesday, August 29th. You can find their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Nicholean.Find the new Appearances page on southerndemonology.com at https://www.southerndemonology.com/appearancesGet access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Demonology is back after a family emergency in Tennessee, and this time JJ shares not only a at once funny albeit heartbreaking story that really puts the "Southern" in Southern Demonology, but he also goes over what can happen when a horror lover gets what one truly wants and finds something that's truly scary.Southern Demonology was listed as one of the top 10 paranormal-related podcasts by American Paranormal Press! Check out the full list at https://www.paranormalzine.com/post/10-compelling-paranormal-podcasts-you-can-t-missAlso check out JJ's own feature article in the magazine at https://www.paranormalzine.com/jj-johnson-southern-demonology-podcastListen to Southern Demonology on Podurama. The direct link to this podcast is at https://podurama.com/podcast/southern-demonology-i1225440374Link to the TikTok video referenced: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8doC5SM/Check out SD's own TikTok channel at https://www.tiktok.com/@southerndemonologyGet access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a movie to watch that features demons and exorcisms? Southern Demonology has you covered! In this episode, JJ reviews Prey to the Devil, The Pope's Exorcist, and Drag me to Hell. Two of these are very recent films yet only one is deemed worth watching with copious reasons listed as to why.Also, Southern Demonology was recently listed in a FreeSpot blog article as the number one ranked podcast concerning demonology! Thanks to everyone for listening and making this happen! You can check out the article at https://blog.feedspot.com/demonology_podcasts/Get access to all of Southern Demonology's links at https://linktr.ee/southerndemonology Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come on a journey through time as I take a look at the Dead Sea Scrolls, their importance, the effect they had on academia as a whole, and their overall importance. I then embark on an analysis of my favorite scroll, 4Q510-11, and how it helps determine not just the mindset of the Essenes but also perhaps the Second Temple period itself. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.