The history, practice, and evolution of exorcism rituals to expel evil spirits from possessed individuals is a central focus of the episode.
The podcast episodes discuss the topic of exorcism and demonic possession from various perspectives, including historical cases, personal experiences, and religious/spiritual frameworks.
Several episodes delve into the rise of exorcism practices, particularly within the Catholic Church, as a response to cases of suspected demonic possession, such as the Clara Fowler case.
Other episodes explore the theological and spiritual aspects of exorcism, examining Jesus' power to cast out demons in the Gospel of Mark and the role of exorcists in the modern era, as seen in the story of Rachel Stavis, a contemporary exorcist.
The podcast also provides recommendations for past episodes that cover the history, cultural beliefs, and pop culture impact of exorcism rituals and demonic possession, as explored in the Lore podcast episodes.