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Note: Sorry for lower audio on Dr. Keyl & myself and some mic handling noises - we were sharing two mics between three people! Mea culpa. - Maximilian

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Resources Mentioned:

Rome Sweet Home Ebook

Catholic Answers Live Podcast

FORMED Audio Apologetics

The Exorcist Files Podcast

Serial Podcast



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(Editor’s note: Sorry for the low audio for my mic—I did the best I could after the fact! - Maximilian)



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