19 Years as an Exorcist: Father Vincent Lampert on Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
Catholic Education Matters
In this powerful conversation on Catholic Education Matters, Troy Van Vliet speaks with Father Vincent Lampert, a Catholic priest who served as a diocesan exorcist for 19 years, to discuss the reality of Satan, demonic activity, and the Catholic Church’s approach to exorcism. Father Lampert shares firsthand experiences from his ministry, explains how people can become vulnerable to demonic influence, and emphasizes the importance of prayer, the sacraments, and a strong relationship with Christ. He also discusses how the Church carefully distinguishes demonic activity from mental or physical illness, why a person must freely seek help, and the different forms of demonic influence. Perhaps most importantly, Father Lampert explains the devil’s four-stage strategy of deception, division, diversion, and discouragement, while reminding listeners that evil is never greater than God’s mercy and power. The conversation ultimately offers a message of hope, faith, and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of our lives. If you are interested in our school, make sure to check out our website: 🌐 https://www.sjp2academy.com/ Follow us on social media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy * (00:00) - Intro * (02:41) - Is Satan Real? Father Lampert’s Answer * (04:01) - How Father Lampert Became an Exorcist * (08:31) - How Demonic Influence Begins * (13:18) - Chilling Stories From the Ministry of Exorcism * (17:28) - How the Church Determines Possession * (22:22) - Why Demons Seek to Possess the Human Body * (35:48) - The Devil’s Four-Stage Plan: Deception to Discouragement * (38:32) - Why Young People Are Returning to the Catholic Church * (40:04) - Why We Need God in a Secular World * (43:07) - Finding Meaning Through Detachment and Faith * (44:30) - The Devil’s Four Ds: Deception, Division, Diversion & Discouragement * (48:53) - Why True Happiness Can Only Be Found in God * (52:28) - Can Science and Faith Coexist? * (55:18) - Why Catholic Education Matters * (01:00:33) - Keeping Christ at the Center of Catholic Schools * (01:08:20) - Outro