Shawn Ryan Show: Cardinal Burke on the Old Testament, Exorcisms, and Christ

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So I just finished watching this incredible episode of the Shawn Ryan Show with Cardinal Raymond Burke, and I have to tell you, it was unlike anything I've seen on that podcast before. It literally opened with prayer. Prayer? On Shawn Ryan's show? That's definitely different. What was the conversation about? Well, it became this fascinating collision of fear, faith, and Scripture. Shawn actually opened up about some really disturbing experiences he's had—psychedelic experiences, dark visions, strange events in his home, and he's even had repeated exorcisms performed. Wow, that's intense. How did Cardinal Burke respond to all of that? Very directly, actually. He said, "The devil absolutely hates anyone who brings the truth to others." Burke explained that one of the enemy's main tactics is discouragement, because if you quit in fear, the battle is lost. Shawn seemed shaken by his experiences but also more committed to understanding the Bible and sharing it with his audience. That makes sense. So Burke framed this as an ongoing spiritual battle? Exactly. He emphasized that spiritual life is a real struggle that doesn't end quickly. Christians must persevere, take up the cross daily, and remain serene by staying close to Christ. He pointed to the Eucharist as the principal source of peace and confession as another major help—because the sacrament opens a person's life to mercy, forgiveness, and a fresh start.
I love that phrase he used: "Every day is a new beginning for us as we set forth on the way."
But then the conversation shifted to Scripture itself, right? Yes, and this is where it became really educational.
Burke explained that the Bible is the word of God in human language, and the Church recognizes its books over time as divinely inspired. He described the Old Testament as a chain of covenants—Adam and Eve, then Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David—all of it leading to Christ.
So everything points forward to the Savior? That's exactly Burke's point. He spent significant time on Genesis, the Fall, and that promise that the offspring of the woman will crush the serpent's head. He says that promise runs through all of salvation history and finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and in Mary's yes to God, her "Fiat, meaning, 'Let it be done to me according to your word.'' What about the differences between Catholic and Protestant Bibles? Did he address that? He did. Burke noted that the Church accepts the deuterocanonical books, like Tobit and First and Second Maccabees, as inspired. He also clarified that the Scriptures aren't scientific textbooks, but they're without error in what they intend to teach. True science and true Scripture cannot ultimately contradict each other.
And how did they wrap up this massive conversation?
Burke returned to sacrifice and fulfillment. He described the Passover lamb as a direct foreshadowing of Christ, saying, "The blood of the Passover lamb saves Israel from death." He tied together the prophets, the Exodus, and David's line to show how the entire Bible leads to one conclusion: "God saves us through Jesus."