Why Exorcisms Are on the Rise & How to Protect Your Family w/ Fr. Dan Reehil

On this episode of Arroyo Grande, Raymond Arroyo sits down with Father Dan Reehil, chief exorcist for the Diocese of Nashville, for a sobering and eye-opening conversation about the rise of exorcisms, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the hidden nature of evil in our modern world. Why are cases increasing? How do people unknowingly open doors to the demonic? What’s the difference between oppression, obsession, and full possession? Father Reehil explains the Church’s process of discernment, why exorcisms happen in churches - not haunted houses - and how sacraments, confession, and the Rosary serve as powerful spiritual armor. He also addresses Ouija boards, psychics, “K-Pop demon hunters,” and the dangers of treating evil as entertainment. This is not Hollywood. It’s a grounded, thoughtful discussion about faith, freedom, and the battle for the soul - and why Christ’s authority ultimately prevails. Subscribe to Arroyo Grande and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #exorcism #catholicchurch 00:00 - Introduction 01:55 - Why Exorcisms Are Increasing 03:17 - Who Qualifies for Exorcism? 05:15 - Psychologists & Discernment 06:15 - Why Exorcisms Happen in Churches 07:02 - Exorcism as Charity 09:46 - Sponsor: Ave Maria Mutual Funds 11:49 - Oppression vs. Possession 12:50 - Do Demons Reveal Themselves? 13:38 - “Evening Knowledge” Explained 15:13 - Opening Doors to the Demonic 16:42 - The Danger of Ouija Boards 18:46 - The Backlog of Cases 20:27 - Why God Allows It 21:13 - Inside the Rite of Exorcism 22:17 - The Power of the Virgin Mary 26:38 - Marian Titles Debate 28:23 - Preparing for Spiritual Warfare 31:46 - The Risk of Public Exposure 34:09 - Scientific Skepticism 35:58 - Why the Bishop’s Permission Matters 37:18 - Vatican II & Cultural Shifts 38:29 - Surviving Abuse 42:51 - Why He Was Chosen 45:26 - How Exorcists Are Trained 46:45 - Father Amorth 48:08 - Most Bizarre Case 49:13 - Father LeBarre’s Story 50:57 - AI & the Demonic 51:11 - The Blood Covenant Story 54:19 - Sensing Evil 55:44 - Guardian Angels 57:17 - Hauntings Explained 59:21 - How to Protect Your Family 1:01:28 - K-Pop Demon Hunters 1:02:56 - Infant Baptism 1:05:40 - Current Trends 1:09:08 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire 1:13:31 - The Haul