The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin Podcast

TAKEAWAYSPossession in Scripture seems to portray those who are under the full control of a demonic spiritOppression is a spiritual attack from OUTSIDE the bodyThe formative days of youth are influential in shaping a child's trajectory later in lifeKnow what your kids are watching and ingesting on TV and on social media because our children become a product of their environment

TAKEAWAYSThe fiery darts of the enemy won't penetrate and destroy those who are strong in ChristThe whole world currently lies under the power of the Devil and his evil plans (1 John 5:19)We are “demonized” through sin, however repentance is directly connected to freedom from demonic activityDo not partake in activities that are explicitly condemned in Scripture (1 Corinthians 10:20-21)

TAKEAWAYSThere is so much beauty and healing in living a communal life with other ChristiansConfessing our sins and repenting results in receiving God's forgivenessThe Bible tells us to confess our sins to each other for full healingOur job as Christians is to be faithful day by day and leave the outcomes to the Lord

TAKEAWAYSNot forgiving others is a voluntary form of suffering and refusing to forgive, over time, does damage to our soulsWe can choose to hold onto an offense, or we can choose to forgiveThere are four components to forgiveness: forgiving others, asking for forgiveness, forgiving ourselves, forgiving a false idea of who God isWe were created by a God who is in pursuit of His creation

TAKEAWAYSPhylis's mother was abusive, but the seeds of trauma that led to that behavior were planted generations beforePhylis was a highly sensitive child, but her sensitivity was degraded by her motherPhylis says she always felt God's presence, even as a childPhylis's book, Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn't Love Me, offers more details about forgiveness especially in difficult situations

TAKEAWAYSDon't be defined by what happened to you, but defined by the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ and His love and graceGod is just, and He will administer justice and righteous vengeance on His own time, not oursWe tend to be impatient and short-tempered with one another when someone offends usChristians should never be thinking about revenge or executing it

TAKEAWAYSWhen someone tells you they're sorry, believe themSometimes we use ‘oopsie-grade' responses to ‘sin-grade' offensesForgiveness does not mean that we don't hurt anymore, but it does invite others to join us in a healthier lifestyleForgiveness accepts the responsibility of bringing a real hurt to someone's attention

TAKEAWAYSForgiveness can take time because the person who has been hurt is often still in painThe way out of nagging and ignoring is genuine repentanceAcknowledging wrongdoing is a key first step in moving toward restorationForgiving others does not excuse their actions, but it frees you from carrying pain or anger

TAKEAWAYSThe most important lesson Inez put into practice: loving the person who hurt her the mostInez's story is about a great God who walks with her through the valley of the shadow of deathInez's husband fell for a worldly idea that he needed to live his ‘best life,' but it left him broken and hurt those who loved him the mostInez strove to be a Proverbs 31 woman

TAKEAWAYSOne of the key phases of forgiveness is the ‘uncovering' phase, which focuses on examining the negative effects that injustice has had on usGet forgivingly FIT! Think broadly about WHO someone is beyond a person who perpetrated injustices against youForgiveness is a choiceForgiveness is heroic because it's incredibly difficult to do, yet we want to be an example of Jesus to others who are watching

TAKEAWAYSCarrie observed many negative reactions among those who took the COVID-19 vaccineSatan wants to be like God - he would love to invade our thoughts and minds with synthetic techToday's technocratic threats are a physical manifestation of a very real spiritual warDo a heavy metal and nanotech detox by mixing 2 cups baking soda, 2 cups rock salt, and ¼ cup borax and soak 20 minutes in hot water

TAKEAWAYSNanobots are the building blocks for self-assembly in the bodyNano and microrobots contain semiconducting metals and they can self-assemble within the body and use toxic heavy metals.Microrobots (nanotech) can communicate with each other inside the bodyTechnocrats hope to use this nanotechnology to upload information straight from the human body and brain and into the cloud

TAKEAWAYSSome believe that nanotechnology will eventually be able to connect the brain to the internetGlobalists will install a one-world religion during the End Times, and interlinking technology may assist them in carrying out their agendaIf you think nanotechnology can't be used in a harmful way, realize that mainstream media outlets are lying to you about its purposeNanotech may be a way for globalists to surveil who is worshipping the Beast during the Tribulation

TAKEAWAYSDigital IDs and biomarkers are not just the way of the future - they are currently being used in every facet of societyThe United Nations wants to give every human a digital biomarker by 2030A super-AI entity may be part of the End Times' universal Antichrist religionThe human body is a temple for God, and nanotechnology is seeking to literally disrupt that temple

TAKEAWAYSThe world is moving closer to digital slaveryAccording to some, CERN has identified at least 17 new dimensionsIn the near future, the government may implement Project Blue Beam to create mass illusions to manipulate the populaceVictor suggests that the elites may even stage a fake alien invasion to frighten people and force them to comply to the New World Order

TAKEAWAYSMore fallen angels will be released from their prisons in the end times (Revelation 9:14-15)This final unshackling of these evil forces is part of the battle between God and Satan in the Last DaysJoel postulates that Mt. Muntar could be the location where the bound angels will be released fromOccultists and Satan worshippers may try to conjure up ‘portals' to bring about the arrival of evil spiritual entities

TAKEAWAYSAn Illuminati Primer: Understanding The System Through the Eyes of Its Whistleblowers, introduces readers to the world of secret societiesSome believe that the Bermuda Triangle may be a spiritual hotspotOther children's books that use portals include Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, and Harry Potter, by J.K. RowlingYou might be surprised how many seemingly average members of your local circle are members of the occult

TAKEAWAYSNot every UFO witness is willing to give their testimony on national television, but many are choosing to share in great detailMany people, including pilots and members of the military are reporting seeing ‘tic-tac' or triangular-shaped objects in the skyConstituents in Eric's district, the topic of UFOs is one topic they are passionate aboutEric has also done considerable work declassifying the files on JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr.

TAKEAWAYSBabylon will represent seven major nations on the Earth during the end times and is depicted by the seven rays on the Statue of LibertyBabylon will be destroyed by fire in one hour as the bride escapes through the open door in the twinkling of an eye (Rev. 3:8-11)Repent, return, and prepare for what lies aheadNations must decide if they will side with God or if they will side with the antichrist

TAKEAWAYSCall Steve's ministry at 1-800-782-4253 and mention The Counter Culture Mom Show for a free bookOver 300 world leaders are currently emphasizing the phrase “peace and safety”Currently, America is the mightiest nation on the planet and is positioned to play a major part in the end timesCheck out Steve's book, The United States in Bible Prophecy - The Day of the Dragon is at the Door

TAKEAWAYSThere is a lost and dying world around us that needs to hear the gospel of Jesus ChristDon't give up and never give in when it comes to standing for the truth of the Word of God and the salvation messageThe church is not called to entertain; the church is called to endurePursue the heart of the Father so that you will not be deceived by the Devil

TAKEAWAYS Jesus warns us that people will be greatly deceived in the End Times, which we are currently experiencingIndia, China, and Russia appear to be moving toward fulfilling biblical prophecy as they hint at cementing a coalitionThere will be signs in the sky before the rapture: blood moons and eclipses, which are happening in our current year of 2025For the first time in history, Israel will live-stream the Feast of Trumpets and blow 100 times on the shofar instead of the normal 99

TAKEAWAYSWhen water is struck by microwaves, it will oscillate and cause frictional heatingWhen metals are struck by microwaves, electrical eddy currents are induced that cause resistive heating of the metalsHawaii government officials have been gaslighting displaced residents by using cognitive dissonance as a cover for plausible deniability15 Minute “Smart Cities” are small zones meant to limit human movement and wealth and are same locations as recent fires

TAKEAWAYSIf California loses its database of illegal voters, it could have a chance to restore common-sense policiesIt's difficult to enforce fair voting in California due to its restrictions against voter IDThe left has lost a lot of ground in previous “swing states” that are now solidly RepublicanGlobalists in office in California hate America, hate capitalism, and hate independently-generated wealth

TAKEAWAYSMichelle contends that there are too many details about the Maui fires that don't line upMedia wasn't allowed in for 30 days, homeowners weren't allowed back for 90 days, no fly zone, 5 mile long dust screen was addedBodies burn from the outside-in during a natural fire, not the inside-out as in Maui, which would lead to a possible DEW involvementBlue objects in Lahaina and LA didn't burn - another indicator DEWs were used and people were threatened with arrest if they took photos

TAKEAWAYSFederal land grabs are usually done under the guise of “national security”There has never been a final accounting of how many people actually died in the Maui firesThere are anomalous factors in both Lahaina and Los Angeles that suggest there could have been a pre-planned element to the disastersThe Constitution does not victimize anyone - people ignoring the Constitution are responsible for that

TAKEAWAYSWhen you take a kingdom assignment, you will become an entirely new person as you workIt's not about the money - it's about the lessons learned and the journey along the wayMomentum builds more momentum and then, in turn, builds confidence and successThe one-tenth tithe rule is not fair for those who are too poor to pay it, and it doesn't challenge the wealthy enough

TAKEAWAYSDebt is dangerousDishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 11:1)When people understand how unfair the financial system is, they are less inclined to participate in the gameThe whole financial system is based upon the concept of doing something for nothing

TAKEAWAYSBitcoin and crypto are the next financial system, moving the world toward a cashless societyIf you know how to use the financial system wisely, you can build wealthWhen you give your money purpose, it ignites creativity and passion about using it for God's gloryThe Bible reminds us to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves (Matt. 10:16)

TAKEAWAYSYour phone is a tracking device that tells app operators where you are at all timesYour credit card data is being sold and used by other companies; therefore, pay with cash whenever possibleFBI whistleblowers have alleged that the intelligence agency has been tracking the credit card transactions of American citizens for decadesWhen we give up the ability to use cash, we set ourselves up for being controlled and censored

TAKEAWAYSJesus went through the worst trauma any human can ever experienceNo two people experience trauma the same way even if facing similar situationsPoint people to Jesus and take your cares to HimBecause Jesus was human and He survived extreme trauma, He does understand what you're going through

TAKEAWAYSSometimes, you just need to sit with someone in their grief and be there for themDon't isolate yourself when you are going through grief - isolation makes you vulnerable to the Devil's attacksYou are not alone - many other people have experienced trauma; find trusted friends and reach outGrief is not something that simply “goes away;” it is a long process of self-work and emotional challenges

TAKEAWAYSChildren who do not have a healthy attachment to a parental figure will seek that attachment out wherever they can find itUnhealthy attachment can lead to abuse or exploitation of children, which leads to traumaTrauma is the perception that your life is at risk, and toxic trauma chemicals can circulate through a child's body even in utero80 percent of kids who come from difficult homes have problems self-regulating their emotions

TAKEAWAYSExercising is a great antidote to anxiety and stress and people who have PTSD or severe trauma don't often trust their own emotionsSometimes, “your reaction to your reaction” can cause stress and traumaTrauma affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and healing requires that we focus on the same four areasTrauma is something that is a true threat to your life, and it can look a little different for everyone

TAKEAWAYSGetting outside and moving our bodies is a great way to combat sickness and diseaseDARPA is involved in controlling weather patterns for reasons of warfareHigher powers would like to use the weather against the population for manipulation and controlElites want to move people into 15-minute cities, where the environment is tightly controlled

TAKEAWAYSPower-hungry tyrants are destroying the planet as they seek to maintain and broaden their controlWe can speculate that many of these extreme natural disasters are not entirely randomClimate engineering is destroying the protective layer of the atmosphereWe have a very fragile power structure and a population that's hopelessly asleep at the wheel

TAKEAWAYSClimate engineering worsens the overall climate of the planetClimate manipulation and weather engineering are a massive assault on creation and the human raceDane's organization has conducted testing on the atmosphere, and one of their findings was chilling: aluminum nanoparticles in the airMany insidious layers of geoengineering are aimed at accomplishing multiple goals

TAKEAWAYSAl Gore got out of serving in the Vietnam War by applying to divinity school, where he studied under radical environmental professorsThe climate crisis has been conjured up to be used as a political toolThe ‘Green New Scam' is nothing but an assault on the free market systemAl Gore turned to environmentalism as a political vehicle because he believed it would cross all class lines

TAKEAWAYSMany wounded warriors are distressed when they are treated differently by friends or family following an injuryDisabled people should never be defined by their diagnosisMany accessibility adjustments are not that expensive and can be donatedSometimes disabilities are hidden - like head trauma or blindness

TAKEAWAYSMake sure your church has equal volunteer opportunities and leadership opportunities for disabled ChristiansEveryone's needs are different - don't be afraid to askIf someone is merely viewed as a project or someone to be pitied, it contributes to that feeling of ‘otherness”'Never assume what someone needs - ask specifically

TAKEAWAYSLuke5Adventures uses a special wheelchair adapted for outdoor companion hikingThere is no cost to participate and there is adaptive equipment for every sportYou can donate or volunteer to help Kevin's cause at Luke5Adventures.orgLuke 5 tells the story of how Jesus healed a paralytic who was brought to him by friends

TAKEAWAYSDon't parent behavior, parent in a way that leads children to ChristPrioritize time and mentor your children and study the Word of God on how to be a godly parentIt's easier to lay a firm foundation for your children when they're still young rather than waiting until they're teens and set in their waysDon't let your emotions rule your behavior

TAKEAWAYSCults tell their members never to ask questions or say anything bad about the groupCults also tell their members never to trust anyone outside the groupScientologists will sign “billion-year” contracts hinged on their belief that they will reincarnate for billions of yearsScientology teaches that humans are “thetans,” which means they migrate from body to body throughout millennia

TAKEAWAYSIn Scientology, those who leave or embarrass the church are considered “suppressives” or “enemies”Actress Elisabeth Moss may be the next up-and-coming Scientologist face of HollywoodLeah Remini released a documentary series about her escape from Scientology called Leah Remini: Scientology and the AftermathHardcore Scientologists truly believe that L. Ron Hubbard is the greatest human being who ever lived

TAKEAWAYSScientology appeals heavily to pride and conditions its followers to worship themselvesThere are only around 15,000 scientologists worldwide, yet the church is worth billions of dollarsBeing involved with Scientology is like being in a narcissistic relationshipScientology is not quirky - it's based upon witchcraft and demonic beliefs

TAKEAWAYSThe E-meter essentially utilizes emotions to manipulate reactions from those undergoing the testCults claim that they have a truth no one else has access toCults will also encourage you to cut off all of your family and friends who aren't willing to follow suitCelebrities are often unable to leave Scientology because of blackmail - usually information that comes out in auditing sessions

TAKEAWAYSYoung men need to know that their mentors won't abandon themMany young men need help finding a career when they graduate high school - Stronger Than My Fathers helps aid young men in this areaMarcus's ministry also helps equip men with the tools they need to be good fathersHealthy fatherhood can be cultivated by mentoring and teaching the next generation

TAKEAWAYSSometimes students simply need a supportive listening ear rather than adviceChoosing a good friend group - a support system - is key in collegeThe loss of a solid support structure is one reason why kids lose their faith in their 20sGen Z is a passionate and whole-hearted generation that cares deeply about the causes they stand for

TAKEAWAYSThe particular cultural bent in society today elevates conformityThe alternative to conformity is cancellation, or shamingParents need to understand the grace dynamic that helps people unlock a desire for the GospelMany high school graduates who attend college never return to church

TAKEAWAYSBecoming the inspiration for key heroes in our society is what it means to be the ‘weight behind the spear'Monitor your child's social media usage and place time limits on devicesTalk with your children about what they're watching and listening to and age restrictions on social media are very importantChildren today have never known a world without social media

TAKEAWAYSThe Bible says that every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus as Savior is not a spirit that comes from God (1 John 4:3)Be informed, NOT fearful, even when it comes to AIThe moment you move into fear is the moment you stop understandingUse technology to spread truth, not to escape reality