Podcasts about principalities

Every fleet has an edge: special forces sent in when regular soldiers can't get the job done. This episode we break down the Alliance's SpecForce: brutal selection, grueling training, rigid division structure, and the petty rivalry with their SpecOps cousins. Then regiment by regiment, starting with the Marines who boarded enemy ships in zero-g and the Pathfinders who slipped in ahead of everyone else. Real mission case studies included, Operation Cobolt, the Nishr campaign, and the strike team at Endor. Become a patron to get access to the bonus episodes or support the show through Paypal and bitcoin! You can also check out our merch on Redbubble. Don't forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com and Discord! Find all of our links here: https://doras.to/starlores Check out Jordans new podcast, Principalities & Powers! HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doras.to/principalitiesandpowers/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does the Bible teach a flat Earth? In this episode of Nephilim Death Squad, David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobster are joined by Sean from Kingdom in Context for a deep dive into biblical cosmology, the firmament, Genesis 1, the Book of Enoch, the heavens, and the question of whether Scripture describes an enclosed, non-heliocentric creation.The conversation opens with discussion of the Charlie Kirk shooting and several alleged inconsistencies and conspiracy theories surrounding the case before turning to the central topic: what the Bible actually says about the structure of creation. Sean breaks down Genesis 1:1–8, the Hebrew concept of the “raqia” or firmament, the waters above and below, and Genesis 7:11's “windows of heaven” in relation to Noah's Flood.From there, the discussion explores SpaceX launches, atmospheric pressure, military documents described as using flat and non-rotating Earth assumptions, ancient cosmologies, and passages from Job, Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Matthew, Revelation, and extra-biblical writings such as 1 Enoch. Sean also explains a seven-layer model of the heavens, Sheol and Tartarus, “powers and principalities,” and the connection the hosts draw between UFO phenomena, CE5 experiences, spiritual beings, and demonic deception.The episode also examines the dimensions of New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, lunar waves, the circuit of the sun in Psalm 19:6, eclipses and Passover, Enoch's gates of the sun, Antarctica's 24-hour sun, the Hillel and Zadok calendar debate, King Josiah's Passover, God's law versus dispensational theology, and whether heaven is a literal physical place above the Earth. The conversation closes with Revelation 22, Ezekiel 47, the River of Life, and Sean's interpretation of the New Jerusalem and the restored creation.What does Scripture actually teach about the shape and structure of the world? Does the biblical firmament fit the modern heliocentric model, or does the Bible present a radically different cosmology? Share your thoughts in the comments.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Website: https://www.kingdomincontext.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kingdomincontextRumble: https://rumble.com/c/KingdomInContextKick: https://kick.com/kingdomincontextFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomincontextX: https://x.com/context_kingdomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomincontext/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdomincontextPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/KICsupportPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sgriffin887Cash App: https://cash.app/$Kingdomincontext00:00 Intro02:04 Sean from Kingdom in Context02:46 Charlie Kirk Case & Conspiracy Questions05:57 Biblical Cosmology & Flat Earth09:53 Genesis 1 and the Firmament14:41 SpaceX Launches, Atmosphere & the Firmament24:32 Military Documents & a Non-Rotating Earth25:49 Pagan Cosmologies, Scripture & Enoch35:48 Where Do the Heavens Begin?40:42 Powers, Principalities & the Cosmos Kratos46:20 CE5, UFOs & Demonic Deception48:04 Ancient Cultures and the Firmament54:57 New Jerusalem vs the Globe Model01:04:56 Elohim, Angels, Prophets & Messengers01:11:22 Lunar Waves, Stars & the Firmament01:15:31 Eclipses, the Crucifixion & Passover01:17:40 Enoch's Sun Gates & the Biblical Calendar01:21:43 Antarctica and the 24-Hour Sun01:26:02 Messianic Judaism, Feasts & Biblical Cosmology01:30:01 Moon Maps, Ice Walls & Extra Territories01:35:03 Enoch, the Zadok Calendar & Passover01:40:04 God's Law vs Dispensational Theology01:45:53 Where Is Heaven? A Literal Physical Realm01:50:39 Defining Biblical Terms & Understanding Genesis01:55:29 Revelation 22, Ezekiel 47 & the River of Life02:00:00 Kingdom in Context & OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Pastor Alex continues in his series, The Unseen Realm. What happens when we truly understand where Jesus is seated? He is far above! There is one throne in the unseen realm, and there is only One who sits upon it. God is not competing with Satan for authority. Satan is not God's equal. Principalities, powers, kingdoms, and every spiritual force were created by Him and for Him. He is the supreme authority. When Jesus walked the earth, the natural world often failed to recognize who He was—but the unseen realm knew exactly who stood before them. Demons recognized Him. They knew His authority. They knew His identity. And when He spoke, there was no negotiation. Jesus came, died, rose again, and was seated far above every principality, power, throne, and authority. And here's the part we cannot miss: We are seated with Him. Know who your King is. Know where He is seated. And know where you are seated in Christ. He is far above. And because we are in Him, we don't have to live beneath what Jesus has already conquered. Revelation 4:1-2 Colossians 1:15-17 John 1:1-2 Ephesians 1:20-22 1 Peter 3:22 Mark 1:23-27 Luke 4:40-41 Matthew 8:28-29 Luke 10:17-20 Acts 2:24 Revelation 1:17-18 Matthew 28:18-20 Ephesians 2:4-6

In this compelling message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to engage in spiritual warfare, drawing from Matthew 28 and Ephesians 6. He unpacks the truth that principalities are high-ranking demonic spirits that reign over regions, cities, and nations with the primary goal of blinding the minds of unbelievers from seeing the light of the gospel. Pastor Sean challenges believers to be aware of the spiritual realm without becoming obsessed with it, keeping their focus fixed on Jesus who holds the highest authority. Pastor Sean walks through the history of Waco, revealing how the city has partnered with principalities of dishonor, covetousness, the orphan spirit, and false religion, and calls the church to unseat each one by lifting up the highest authority. He warns that every act of disobedience surrenders spiritual authority to the enemy, while every act of obedience partners with Jesus and reclaims ground. This message challenges believers to understand that you unseat principalities not by binding and rebuking in your own name, but by lifting up Jesus, repenting of any partnership with the enemy, speaking His name, and boldly preaching the gospel everywhere you go, because the great commission was never meant only for the pulpit. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Sean and Natalie Gleason or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this compelling message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to engage in spiritual warfare, drawing from Matthew 28 and Ephesians 6. He unpacks the truth that principalities are high-ranking demonic spirits that reign over regions, cities, and nations with the primary goal of blinding the minds of unbelievers from seeing the light of the gospel. Pastor Sean challenges believers to be aware of the spiritual realm without becoming obsessed with it, keeping their focus fixed on Jesus who holds the highest authority. Pastor Sean walks through the history of Waco, revealing how the city has partnered with principalities of dishonor, covetousness, the orphan spirit, and false religion, and calls the church to unseat each one by lifting up the highest authority. He warns that every act of disobedience surrenders spiritual authority to the enemy, while every act of obedience partners with Jesus and reclaims ground. This message challenges believers to understand that you unseat principalities not by binding and rebuking in your own name, but by lifting up Jesus, repenting of any partnership with the enemy, speaking His name, and boldly preaching the gospel everywhere you go, because the great commission was never meant only for the pulpit. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Sean and Natalie Gleason or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

Unseating Principalities — In this message, we dive into biblical spiritual warfare and what it really means to fight against "principalities and powers" (Ephesians 6:12). Discover the four spiritual strongholds identified over Austin — Pride, Chaos, Profanity, and the Orphan Spirit — and learn the difference between foolish, self-focused spiritual warfare and the wise way Jesus modeled: unseating the enemy not by fighting harder, but by lifting up the highest authority.

Spiritual warfare isn't about making demons bigger—it's about lifting Jesus higher. In “Unseating Principalities,” Pastor Landon Schott teaches how to recognize spiritual forces at work and respond biblically through prayer, obedience, and resistance. Jesus is seated far above every principality, power, and authority—and our victory begins when we come under His authority.

This Straight Bible / Nephilim Death Squad Q&A dives into some of the biggest questions surrounding spiritual warfare, demons, the Mark of the Beast, the Seal of God, principalities, biblical prophecy, Christian traditions, and what it means to be born again through Jesus Christ.The conversation begins with Numbers 21:14 and the mysterious “Book of the Wars of the Lord” before moving into a practical discussion about how Christian parents can answer children who ask, “How do I know God is real?” The crew discusses faith, parenting, discipleship, and why forcing belief is different from demonstrating a genuine walk with Christ.From there, the episode explores why the New Testament feels different after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the transition into Acts, the early church, and the spread of the Gospel beyond Israel.The supernatural questions get even deeper: Were people in Jesus' time more capable of perceiving demons and the spiritual realm? Can physical sensations accompany spiritual experiences? The discussion also examines Revelation 7 and Revelation 13, comparing the Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast, along with possible connections to Old Testament markings, Ezekiel, tefillin, and biblical commands involving the forehead and hand.Other major topics include public versus private prayer, God hardening Pharaoh's heart, lying spirits, judgment, strong delusion, 1 Corinthians 11 and head coverings, Mennonite traditions, praying to Mary and the saints, and whether Catholic and Orthodox intercession practices align with Scripture.The episode also tackles Joshua, the tribe of Dan, Israel taking the Promised Land, priestly payments under the Mosaic covenant, and the Deuteronomy 32 worldview. That leads directly into the biblical concept of supernatural rulers over nations, the Prince of Persia, Prince of Greece, Daniel 10, Ephesians 6:12, principalities, powers, and territorial spiritual beings.Finally, the crew discusses whether someone delivered from addiction through Christ should still identify as an addict—or whether being born again fundamentally changes that identity.Share your thoughts in the comments: Which question deserves a full episode?► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.00:00 Intro & Straight Bible Q&A03:44 Numbers 21:14 & The Book of the Wars of the Lord09:31 How Do We Teach Our Kids That God Is Real?22:37 Why the New Testament Feels Different After Jesus33:03 Could People See Demons More Clearly in Biblical Times?42:45 Best Ways to Annotate and Study Your Bible45:46 Planets, Stars, Biblical Signs & the Heavens50:08 Seal of God vs Mark of the Beast | Revelation 7 & 1358:35 Public Prayer vs Private Prayer61:38 Can Angels Atone for Sin? Pharaoh's Hardened Heart67:23 Spiritual Chills, Revelation & Physical Sensations74:14 Mennonites, Head Coverings & 1 Corinthians 1183:45 Should Christians Pray to Mary and the Saints?89:21 Joshua, Tribe of Dan & Taking the Promised Land92:04 Priestly Payments, Mosaic Law & the New Covenant98:07 Deuteronomy 32, Principalities & Angels Over Nations105:07 NDS Community Bible Study & Fellowship113:53 Addiction, Being Born Again & Healing Through ChristBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Hear our Lead Pastor Jaco Booyens teach us how to win in spiritual warfare by putting Jesus in His rightful place as Lord of our lives!

Stranded on Endor, we uncover the Sanyassans, the reptilian "Marauders" behind King Terak's fortress in the Dragon's Pelt savanna. We trace their fall from an advanced civilization shattered by the Din supernova to a might-makes-right raider culture, their brutal reign over the Forest Moon under Terak, Charal, and General Yavid, and their sudden vanishing after Terak's death. Along the way: cargo-cult technology, exonyms and outsider naming, and what a fictional species' Legends history reveals about how real history gets written by outsiders. Todays sponsor was brought to you by one of our listeners, Vaari. Become a patron to get access to the bonus episodes or support the show through Paypal and bitcoin! You can also check out our merch on Redbubble. Don't forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com and Discord! Find all of our links here: https://doras.to/starlores Check out Jordans new podcast, Principalities & Powers! HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doras.to/principalitiesandpowers/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pastor Will Ford declared with clarity that the war is already over — and the Church's assignment is not to fight for victory but to enforce it. Deliverance is never just FROM something; it is always TO Someone — from the penalty of sin, from the power of sin, and from the person of the evil one, every rescue ends in the arms of the Deliverer Himself. We hold delegated authority — exousia — over all the enemy's power, and We unseat principalities not by screaming at them, but by lifting Jesus highest until the lesser spirit has nowhere left to sit. We are planted on the east side of this city where competition has held a seat — and Our answer is unity, lifted up until rivalry has no room left to reign.

Daniel's vision: Here we come to understand to some degree, metaphors and symbolism. God allowed Daniel to see destruction coming upon his people and his church. Principalities and Powers (Government leaders and church leaders) are corrupt and take advantage of the righteous people of God by forcing or compelling them to believe a lie and not the truth of God's desire for humanity. Daniel saw the destruction and calamity that was to destroy many; it was too much; he fainted. Look at the world today. Daniel saw trouble, tribulation, wickedness, deceit, lies, etc., coming upon the people caused by corrupt spiritual and secular leaders. as it is upon the world today.

The Millennial Falcon is parked in the hangar bay for some routine maintenance, and the crew is pulling up a seat for dejarik, sabacc, and a deep dive into the week's biggest Star Wars headlines. On deck: Star Wars Theory's self-funded Vader Episode 2 – Echoes of the Jedi (a six-figure labor of love Disney wouldn't touch), the underwhelming box office of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Ewan McGregor's renewed pitch to keep telling Obi-Wan stories, the surprisingly strong critical reception of Maul: Shadow Lord, first reactions to the Ahsoka Season 2 trailer, and a look ahead to Star Wars Zero Company. Plus, a spicy hot take on the Ewoks, a fan theory from Reddit put to the test, and first impressions on whatever else is floating through the galaxy this week. Grab a drink, settle in, and join the crew for a laid-back hang in the hangar bay. Become a patron to get access to the bonus episodes or support the show through Paypal and bitcoin! You can also check out our merch on Redbubble. Don't forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com and Discord! Find all of our links here: https://doras.to/starlores Check out Jordans new podcast, Principalities & Powers! HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doras.to/principalitiesandpowers/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does Biblical spiritual warfare actually look like when you move beyond the clichés and start examining authority, covenants, trauma, confession, demonic oppression, and the spiritual realm?In Part 2 of this Spiritual Warfare conversation, Nephilim Death Squad is joined again by Ed Mabrie of Faith By Reason and John Lenhart of Modeling God to explore advanced spiritual warfare through a Biblical lens. The discussion begins by revisiting the idea that spiritual warfare involves words spoken with authority, understanding how the enemy exploits personal weaknesses, and recognizing the role of familiar spirits, spiritual deception, and personal sovereignty.The conversation examines séances, familiar spirits, alleged past-life memories, reincarnation claims, and the Seven Sons of Sceva, asking why simply saying the name of Jesus is different from actually operating under the authority of Christ.From there, the episode moves into generational curses, generational trauma, MKUltra claims, childhood programming, synaptic pruning, and spiritual principalities. Ed and John discuss the concept of territorial spiritual powers, the B'nai Elohim, and Daniel 7's heavenly courtroom imagery as it relates to covenants and spiritual authority.A major portion of the conversation focuses on Biblical confession, repentance, forgiveness, emotional healing, and repairing relationships. Is simply saying “I'm sorry” enough? What does true confession require, and why does Christian community matter when someone is trying to overcome trauma, addiction, destructive habits, or spiritual oppression?The discussion also challenges modern ideas about church, individuality, medication, mental health, community, and discipleship before turning to practical topics including addiction, the unconscious mind, the demon called Legion, prayer and fasting, hearing the Holy Spirit, Luke 16, mammon, money, and unrighteous wealth.Finally, the conversation explores Jesus' command to make disciples, the purpose of generative Christian community, the New Jerusalem, and what defeating the enemy ultimately looks like through fulfilling God's will.What part of this spiritual warfare framework do you agree or disagree with? Let us know in the comments.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.Ed Mabrie / Faith By ReasonFaith By Reason – Official Websitehttps://faithbyreason.net/Faith By Reason – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@faithbyreason883Ed Mabrie / Faith By Reason – Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/faithbyreasonFaith By Reason – Book Storehttps://faithbyreason.net/shop/Currently includes The False Apocalypse, The Jesus Code, and The Little Season of Satan.Faith By Reason – Books Pagehttps://faithbyreason.net/category/fbr-books/The Little Season of Satan – Book Pagehttps://faithbyreason.net/new-book-the-little-season-of-satan/Faith By Reason Podcast – Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6EsDxct6pGqfFjmOvoUlbHFaith By Reason Podcast – Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faith-by-reason-podcast/id1198806337John Lenhart / Modeling GodModeling God – Official Websitehttps://modelinggod.com/Modeling God – Books / Purchasehttps://modelinggod.com/booksModeling God: The Meaning of Life – Second Editionhttps://modelinggod.com/books/modeling-god-second-editionModeling God's Wills – John Lenharthttps://modelinggod.com/books/modeling-gods-willsJohn Lenhart / Modeling God – Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/modelinggod/Spiritual Warfare Course – Ed Mabrie & John Lenharthttps://faithbyreason.net/category/spiritual-warfare/00:00 Intro00:53 Spiritual Warfare Pt. 2 with Ed Mabrie & John Lenhart03:48 What Spiritual Warfare Is: Words, Authority & Covenants06:48 Familiar Spirits, Séances & Spiritual Deception08:56 Past Lives, Reincarnation & Spirit Memories11:05 Seven Sons of Sceva: Authority Without Faith12:41 Generational Iniquity, MKUltra & Childhood Trauma19:40 Territorial Spirits & the B'nai Elohim20:22 Daniel 7 and the Courtroom of Heaven22:40 Biblical Confession vs. Saying “I'm Sorry”25:37 Repentance, Forgiveness & Repairing Relationships34:57 Confession, Community & Healing Trauma36:55 Mental Health, Medication & Spiritual Stagnation39:02 Modern Church, Uniqueness & Christian Community44:34 Pastors, Church Structure & Individual Calling50:00 What the New Jerusalem Will Be Like51:53 Building a Spiritual Warfare Community53:14 How to Argue Without Feeding the Conflict61:07 Addiction, Habits & the Unconscious Mind63:28 Demon Names, Legion & Spiritual Authority65:13 Prayer, Fasting & Hearing the Holy Spirit67:56 Luke 16, Mammon & Unrighteous Wealth71:27 Making Disciples & Generative Christian Community73:07 Faith By Reason, Modeling God & ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Our ship went down on Endor, the forest moon that would one day decide the fate of the galaxy. In this episode of Star Lores, we explore the world beneath the canopy: the Ewoks of Bright Tree Village, the sinister Sanyassan Marauders and their Force-witch Charal, the spirits bound to Soul Trees, and the strange menagerie of boar-wolves, condor dragons, and Gorax that stalk its forests. It's a surprisingly deep corner of Star Wars Legends, shaped by decades of films, comics, and cartoons. And we're just getting started exploring it. Become a patron to get access to the bonus episodes or support the show through Paypal and bitcoin! You can also check out our merch on Redbubble. Don't forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com and Discord! Find all of our links here: https://doras.to/starlores Check out Jordans new podcast, Principalities & Powers! HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doras.to/principalitiesandpowers/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬)

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What does it mean to be a watchman in today's culture? In this episode of Fearless with Mark & Amber, we explore the powerful warnings found in Ezekiel 8 and Ezekiel 33, discussing the biblical responsibility to expose darkness, proclaim truth, and faithfully warn others—even when it's unpopular. We also share a behind-the-scenes update on our upcoming documentary Principalities, why careful research matters, and how Christians can faithfully stand for truth in a culture increasingly resistant to it. Whether you're a parent, pastor, filmmaker, or simply seeking to live courageously for Christ, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to embrace your God-given assignment. Scriptures Mentioned Ezekiel 33 Ezekiel 8 Ezekiel 9 Ephesians 2:8–10 Resources Mentioned ▶ Support Fearless Features https://FearlessFeatures.org ▶ Watch our "Lights, Camera, Worldview" presentation on Answers.TV https://answers.tv Connect with Fearless Features Website: https://FearlessFeatures.org Support the Ministry: https://FearlessFeatures.org Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring the intersection of faith, family, and filmmaking, equipping believers to stand boldly with a biblical worldview. March on, Saints... and be filled with the Spirit!

In Part 1 of our summer sermon series highlight, Cory begins the Reframe series by asking one of the biggest questions many Christians have never considered:What if the spiritual battle we've been taught to fight isn't what the New Testament is actually describing?For generations, many believers have viewed the Christian life through the lens of spiritual warfare, fear, and unseen enemies. But what if Jesus accomplished more than we've realized? What if the New Testament is inviting us to live from victory instead of constantly fighting for it?In this first message, Cory walks through Scripture to challenge common assumptions about spiritual warfare, the Armor of God, strongholds, principalities and powers, and what Paul was actually communicating in Ephesians 6. Rather than encouraging believers to live in fear of an ongoing cosmic battle, he presents a Christ-centered perspective that emphasizes identity, peace, healing, and the finished work of Jesus.Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this message is designed to provoke thoughtful conversation and encourage you to examine Scripture through the lens of Christ.00:00 - Introduction & Summer Reframe Series02:34 - Welcome to Hill City & Pastor Appreciation04:36 - Christ in You & Hearing God's Voice06:21 - Why This Series Will Challenge You08:23 - The Purpose Behind Reframe10:00 - From Fear-Driven Thinking to Peace-Filled Living12:13 - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus13:21 - Reframing the Battlefield15:19 - The Problem with Spiritual Warfare Thinking19:52 - Good & Evil or Functional & Dysfunctional?21:31 - What Strongholds Really Are22:01 - Understanding Ephesians 6 in Context24:26 - The Armor of God Is About Identity26:05 - Principalities, Powers & Human Systems29:09 - What Does "Satan" Actually Mean?31:55 - The Armor of God Revisited35:22 - You're an Ambassador, Not a Soldier36:19 - Fear-Based Living vs Faith-Based Living37:42 - Christ Has Already Won the Victory39:06 - The Law, Sin & Standing Firm40:14 - Christ Disarmed Every Power41:15 - Leaving Law Behind for Grace43:19 - Living from Victory Instead of Warfare45:35 - Preview: Reframing Demons & Final Encouragement

Recorded 26th April - Join us as William walks us through Ephesians 6 12 and 2 Corinthians 10 3-5

Principalities and Powers:Spiritual Warfare in the Present AgeEphesians 6:10-18 | Colossians 2:13-15 | Galatians 1:4 | Hebrews 6:4-5 | Ephesians 3:10The cross was D-Day. The return of Christ will be V-Day. We live in the gap. At the cross, Christ did not strip the enemy of his weapons, but He did minimize their power. The principalities and powers still wield temptation, deception, accusation, and affliction, but they have been publicly humiliated and their authority over those in Christ has been broken. They have not yet been utterly destroyed. They remain active, defeated but still fighting, until the King returns. Kingdom victory in this present age comes from the combination of three texts. Galatians 1:4 tells us where we stand: delivered from this present evil age. Hebrews 6:5 tells us what we taste: the powers of the age to come. Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us how we fight: clothed in the whole armor of God. Positionally we are seated above the powers in Christ; practically we must enforce that position through warfare. Refuse the unspoken truce. Put on the whole armor of God. Stand firm in the strength of Christ until the King returns to finish what the cross began.---------SUBSCRIBE ▶️   Receive our latest videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorSteve...ABOUTPastor, author and speaker Steve Berger is known for his straight talk in dealing with various hot-topic cultural issues that many pastors avoid. In 2021, he founded Ambassador Services International with his wife, Sarah. He serves on the Executive and Pastoral Advisory Boards for Promise Keepers International, and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Board, and is Pastor Emeritus of One Church Home in Fairview TN. Whether preaching or writing, in great joy or pain, Steve longs to be a proclaimer of the grace and hope that Jesus came to offer. Since June of 1987, he has been married to Sarah, the love of his life, and together, they have four beautiful children and five grandchildren.LEARN MORE

Can Satan directly speak to the minds of believers? This is one of the most urgent questions Christians wrestle with, and in this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert walks through what the Bible actually teaches about the devil's access to the hearts and minds of those who belong to Christ. If you've ever wondered whether that dark or destructive thought came from Satan himself, this episode is for you.0:00 - Introduction0:14 - The question: Can Satan speak to the minds of Christians?1:27 - Job 1: Satan before God2:26 - Matthew 4: Satan making arguments to Jesus in the wilderness2:48 - John 13:27: Satan entering Judas3:43 - The deeper question: Can Satan work internally in believers?4:08 - 1 John 4:4: He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world4:39 - 1 Peter 5:8: Be on guard - the devil is a roaring lion5:05 - 2 Corinthians 11:14: Satan disguises himself as an angel of light5:44 - What the devil can and cannot do to Christians6:16 - Principalities, powers, and the spirit of the age6:36 - Conclusion: The Holy Spirit's protection and illuminationLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how understanding the church as people rather than a place changes your perspective.

Ephesians 3: 1-13Paul's Call (and God's Eternal Plan to Confront the powers & Principalities.The first half of Ephesians 3 seems, at first glance, to be a distracted aside... but instead Paul is continuing to build his argument that God's plan is unity of all things under Christ, with implications for the powers and principalities in the heavenly places!

In this episode we talk with our most frequent guest, Dr. Ronn Johnson. We discuss how the ancient and early church spoke on, dealt with, and developed the idea of Trinitarian doctrine.Dr. Ronn Johnson has a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary. His dissertation on the created gods of the Old Testament (“The Old Testament Background for Paul's Principalities and Powers”) provided him the opportunity to research the divine council worldview of the Hebrew Bible and apply it to New Testament exegesis. Ronn has taught Bible and theology courses at the college level for over 20 years, has pastored two churches in the Minneapolis area for fifteen years. He is also a sitting board member at the Dr. Michael S. Heiser Foundation and is also the Biblical Scholar for the Divine Council Worldview Podcast.Dr. Ronn has been known to ruffle a few evangelical feathers. He consistently urges Christians to remember and consider the ancient worldview of the Scriptures. He emphasizes that it does not always align with modern Western ideas that have been handed down through tradition, denominational creeds, or church statements. This is why we love and listen to him.Check out Dr. Ronn on the Divine Council Worldview Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4UdkIcEWNTw9EoniNWSa4eConnect with us:Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpcYoutube.com/btcmysteriesTikTok.com/btcmysteriesEmail: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.comMusic in this episode: Opening & Closing track"80's Synth" By AlexHulgin

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Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:12

The apostle Peter pens an epistle to the early church in large part because they are trying to navigate what it means to be faithful and political in the world. They are contending against the Powers and Principalities and Politics of their day and they want to know which way to go. In chapter 2 Peter is in the middle of exhorting the faithful community to resist the empire by imitating the Lord who became Servant of all. He writes of how servants and slaves are free, right now, to imitate the cruciform way of Jesus. He describes the call to remember that Jesus is Lord and Caesar is not. Peter is preaching politics. A politics that was preached to him by Jesus. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” What could be more political than that? And so, having received a particular political witness, Peter punctuates his epistle with the claim that the church will have to live as strangers in a strange land. In order to follow Jesus they/we will necessarily look very different from the world...

In the afternoon session; Pastor Nelson taught on the truth that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation; living, active, and transformative. Miracles are not the end; they are signs pointing us to Christ.That when we come before God, we bring nothing of our own merit. From the Day of Atonement to the brazen serpent to the Passover lamb, God has always been the One working proactively for our redemption, and He has done the same through Christ.Through His sacrifice, the power of sin has been broken. The hold the enemy once had is gone. We have been made alive, delivered, and set free.Principalities and powers have been disarmed. Satan has fallen like lightning. In Christ, we now walk in authority to trample on every power of the enemy, assured that nothing shall harm us. Listen and be blessed as you do so.

Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Welcome to Day 2831 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – J R R Tolkien's Theological Imagination: Rebellion, Redemption, and the Divine Pattern Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2831 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2831 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled:  J R R Tolkien's Theological Imagination: Rebellion, Redemption, and the Divine Pattern. J R R  Tolkien believed storytelling was a sacred act. As a devout Catholic, his fiction was shaped not by overt allegory but by deep theological truths. Through the concept of subcreation, Tolkien affirmed that humans, made in the image of the Creator, have the capacity to craft secondary worlds that echo divine realities. While The Lord of the Rings is not an allegory, its themes align powerfully with Christian theology and the Divine Council Worldview (DCWV), a framework in Scripture that speaks of God ruling among other spiritual beings and assigning nations to them after Babel. The first segment is: The Powers and Principalities of Arda. Tolkien's legendarium includes a clear divine hierarchy. At the top is Eru Ilúvatar, the One, creator of all. He is the source of the Ainulindalë-the- the Music of the Ainur-through which the world is first imagined. Even when Melkor introduces discord into the harmony, seeking to dominate the music with his own themes, Eru responds not with destruction but with deeper orchestration. He tells Melkor that all the discord he weaves will only serve to make the final symphony more profound. Nothing, not even rebellion, lies outside Eru's ultimate sovereignty. This reflects a vision of God's authority that is both supreme and redemptive, where even the schemes of the wicked are ultimately turned to the fulfillment of divine purpose. Below Ilúvatar are the Ainur, powerful spiritual beings created before the shaping of the world. Among them, the Valar function as guardian spirits of Arda, similar in structure to the Divine Council of Psalm 82. The Maiar, lesser but still mighty beings, assist the Valar. Gandalf and Sauron both belong to this order. Just as in Divine Council Worldview, where God delegates spiritual authority to lesser elohim, Tolkien's mythos reflects a structure where divine beings are given spheres of responsibility. Yet, like in Scripture, rebellion corrupts this order, setting the stage for cosmic conflict. In the end, those spirits who persist in rebellion are not merely restrained but ultimately removed forever from the renewed creation. Their fate reflects the biblical destiny of the fallen sons of God, whose judgment ensures that the restored order will no longer be corrupted by their presence. The second segment is: Melkor, Sauron, and the Corruption of Divine Authority Melkor, later known as Morgoth, the mightiest of the Ainur, mirrors the rebel gods in biblical theology. His pride leads him to seek domination rather than stewardship. Morgoth's rebellion reflects the cosmic insurrection of Psalm 82 and Isaiah 14, spiritual beings grasping for power they were never meant to wield. Sauron, his chief lieutenant, becomes a second-tier deceiver who continues Morgoth's dark legacy. Like the sons of God in Genesis 6 and Deuteronomy 32, Sauron imposes false worship and enslaves others, manipulating through fear and domination. The rings of power function almost like tokens of delegated but twisted authority, tools meant for order, turned toward control. The third segment is: Sacred Geography and Territorial Spirits Middle-earth is shaped by geography charged with meaning. From the spiritual corruption of Mordor to the divine echoes of Lothlórien and the exile of Númenor, Tolkien paints a world where places are more than political. They are spiritual battlegrounds. This resonates with the DCWV understanding of cosmic geography, the biblical idea that certain regions are under the influence of rebellious divine beings. Tolkien's world shows that the land itself can groan under the weight of spiritual oppression or be hallowed by divine presence. The Fourth Segment is: Free Will, Providence, and the Role of Mortals Tolkien's theology insists that free will matters, even in a world shaped by fate. This mirrors the DCWV framework in which God's imagers, both divine and human, are granted real choice. The fall of Melkor and Sauron is not deterministic, nor is Frodo's endurance guaranteed. Instead, history is a tapestry of choices woven into divine purposes. Even Gollum, an unlikely figure, plays a providential role through his disobedience. As Elrond says, “Even the very wise cannot see all ends.” God remains sovereign in Tolkien's world, but human (and hobbit) agency is honored. At the same time, Tolkien also shows that Ilúvatar does not remain distant. When free will threatens to unravel the entire order of creation-such as with the rebellion of Númenor-Eru steps in directly. That rebellion was not born in a vacuum. It was Sauron, functioning as a kind of Satan figure, who seduced the Númenóreans with promises of godhood, twisting their fear of death into a desire for domination. Under his influence, they turned against the Valar and Ilúvatar himself. In response, Ilúvatar reshapes the world, removes Valinor from its physical reach, and ensures the continuation of his plan. Divine intervention is rare, but never absent, reflecting a theology where human freedom is real, yet ultimately guided by a higher will. The fifth segment is: Christ Figures and Divine Reversal Tolkien avoids a single Christ figure, but the roles of prophet, priest, and king are reflected across characters. Gandalf, as a Maia, is sent back as a resurrected figure who guides and speaks truth. Frodo, the suffering servant, bears the burden of evil though it scars him permanently. Aragorn, the hidden king, returns to heal and rule with justice. Their combined roles reflect a mosaic of messianic themes, aligned with DCWV's understanding that God's rule is ultimately restored through His chosen representative. The sixth Segment is: The Redemption of the Noldor One of the most profound theological arcs in Tolkien's legendarium is the redemption of the Noldor. These High Elves, once dwellers in the light of Valinor, chose rebellion. Under Fëanor, they defied the Valar, left the Blessed Realm without permission, and pursued Morgoth in pride and vengeance. Their exile into Middle-earth was a direct consequence of their disobedience, and their long suffering across the First, Second, and Third Ages reflects the cost of that choice. And yet, by the time of The Lord of the Rings, the story shifts. Elrond, Galadriel, and others of Noldorin descent are no longer defined by rebellion but by wisdom, sacrifice, and faithful stewardship. Galadriel, who once sought dominion and glory, now resists the temptation of the One Ring. Elrond becomes a healer, counselor, and protector. Their final return to Valinor is not a defeat or escape, but a homecoming long delayed. It is the restoration of exiles whose hearts have been refined by ages of sorrow and service. This echoes the biblical pattern of return from exile, of forgiveness extended to those who wandered far but endured. Their story is not one of perfection, but of transformation. In the end, the Noldor who return do so not in pride, but in humility. And Valinor, far from rejecting them, welcomes them home. In Conclusion Tolkien didn't write sermons, but he did what theology often fails to do. He made us feel the weight of glory, the darkness of evil, and the staggering grace of redemption. His myth tells the same cosmic story as Scripture: creation, rebellion, judgment, mercy, and restoration. By embedding DCWV themes into his secondary world, Tolkien baptized the imagination and helped countless readers glimpse the true story beneath all stories. For further study, consider these Discussion Questions How does Tolkien's portrayal of Eru Ilúvatar compare to the biblical view of God's sovereignty, especially in response to rebellion? In what ways does the story of the Noldor reflect biblical themes of exile, refinement, and return? How does Tolkien depict the relationship between free will and divine providence across different characters and events? What parallels can be drawn between Sauron's temptation of Númenor and the biblical role of Satan in stirring rebellion? How does Tolkien's treatment of spiritual rebellion and ultimate judgment align with the destiny of fallen divine beings in Scripture? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn Fencing the Torah: When Guardrails Become a Cage If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then...

Roadblocks? Principalities?  Ism's, schism's and drama?  The Rev confronts it all using the Word of God with Bible Believing and Teaching conversation  on the “Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" podcast.  Books written by The Rev “Overcoming Principalities”  Amazon.com: Overcoming Principalities: 9798359750776: Whitney, D. A. (The Rev): Books “Plug Into The Power” https://www.amazon.com/Plug-into-Power-Shannon-Whitney-ebook/dp/B0837ZQVPH Email: blessed4lifeministries@gmail.com NOTE: We do not own the rights to the great music you hear on the show. However, we hope you love it as much as we do!  "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" is a real conversation with the Rev geared toward starting a spark on the inside to produce results on the outside! Because the more you know, the more you grow! "Let's Be Blunt With the Rev" airs every second and fourth Monday of the month.

In this episode, Mike and Tim ask a provocative question: Is "Christ is King" becoming blasphemy? They begin by analyzing recent political rhetoric, specifically a speech by Pete Hegseth, to discuss how biblical language can be hijacked for coercive power rather than reflecting the character of Jesus. The hosts argue that proclaiming theological truths while living in opposition to the way of Jesus is a distortion of "faith and politics." The conversation then shifts to a deep exploration of the Lord's Prayer and the petition, "Your Kingdom come." Mike and Tim unpack the concept of the "anti-kingdom," explaining that Jesus preached the Kingdom of God in enemy-occupied territory. They explore "theology" regarding the "powers and principalities," looking at the Divine Council in the Psalms, the "heavenly host" in Genesis, and how the biblical authors understood the spiritual forces behind structural evil and injustice. This isn't just about ancient myths; it is about understanding "the role of the church in society" when facing systemic corruption. By contrasting the "cruciformity" of the Gospel with the power dynamics of empire, the guys offer a framework for "navigating cultural challenges" with wisdom. They highlight that true "Christianity" recognizes the spiritual battle at play—not just in individuals, but in cultural patterns and ideologies. As the hosts discuss the "seen and unseen" realms, they emphasize the importance of prayer and "justice" in a world that is both beautiful and broken. We encourage and would love discussion as we pursue these complex topics, so please engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 02:17 - Living with Purpose Daily 05:46 - Pete Hegseth Biblical Analysis 09:55 - Spiritual Warfare and Authority 10:54 - Defining the Anti-Kingdom 18:07 - Mark 1:21-28 Bible Study 23:43 - Jewish Beliefs About Demons 26:04 - Jesus Appoints Twelve Disciples 26:50 - Understanding the Unforgivable Sin 30:57 - Spiritual vs Physical Realms 31:59 - Biblical Identity of Satan 36:30 - The Heavenly Host Explained 46:18 - Psalm 82 Divine Council 49:29 - Principalities and Spiritual Powers 51:01 - Spiritual Powers Unjust Rulers 52:49 - Spiritual Powers Popular Culture 54:09 - Idols and Sacrificed Meat 56:10 - Judgment of Spiritual Powers 57:28 - Satan and Cosmic Powers 1:01:55 - Overcoming the Anti-Kingdom 1:06:46 - Spiritual Reflection Poem 1:09:14 - Support and Partnership 1:09:19 - Connect and Follow Us What It Looks Like To Us and the Words We UseBy Ada Limón All these great barns out here in the outskirts,  black creosote boards knee-deep in the bluegrass. They look so beautifully abandoned, even in use. You say they look like arks after the sea's dried up, I say they look like pirate ships, and I think of that walk in the valley where J said, You don't believe in God? And I said, No. I believe in this connection we all have to nature, to each other, to the universe. And she said, Yeah, God. And how we stood there, low beasts among the white oaks, Spanish moss, and spider webs, obsidian shards stuck in our pockets, woodpecker flurry, and I refused to call it so. So instead, we looked up at the unruly sky, its clouds in simple animal shapes we could name though we knew they were really just clouds— disorderly, and marvelous, and ours.   Copyright Credit: Poem copyright ©2012 by Ada Limón, whose most recent book of poems is Sharks in the Rivers, Milkweed Editions, 2010. Poem reprinted from Poecology, Issue 1, 2011, by permission of Ada Limón and the publisher.   As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! Etsy Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

In this episode of Directed Life, Kap Chatfield and Becca Greenwood explore leadership, obedience, and what it truly means to align success with faith. It's a conversation about stewardship, integrity, and trusting God with influence.

We recommend listening to the teaching, Most Fall… Will You Stand? | HaSatan (Did the Devil Make You Do It?), before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• I had to mourn and weep over this…• Burning arrows as intrusive thoughts?• Does this bring more burning arrows my way?• Does James 4:11 tell me to do this…?• Undermining God's plan?• Getting in my own face about sin?• Finding your balance• Maintain proper authority inside yourself • Make sure you have that one teacher• Let your laughter turn to mourning?• Is this what being humble means?• Principalities and powers?• Am I too independent to get help?• Only if the parents approve, grandpa Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Buck sits down with Father Turbo Qualls for a wide-ranging and sobering conversation about spiritual warfare, ecumenism, and the modern pressure on the Orthodox to trade truth for comfort. Beginning with reflections from St. Mary of Egypt and the Synaxis of Hagia Sophia, the discussion moves into how external forces — political, cultural, and spiritual — have repeatedly targeted the Church, often in ways that are subtle, coordinated, and unseen. Father Turbo revisits a past conversation with Buck about the COVID era, exploring how major disruptions in Church life coincided with key feasts, fasts, and liturgical moments — not as a matter of human conspiracy, but as part of a deeper "powers and principalities" reality that operates beyond individual actors. For more from Fr Turbo and to see his hand-painted icons, go here: https://www.desertwisdombookstore.com/shop ...and his parish : https://stmaryofegypt.net ...and here: https://www.skool.com/synaxisofsophia Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com  Code: BUCK15 Harmony Icons: https://harmonyicons.com/counterflow  Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow  Visit my website: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com  Audio Production by Podsworth Media: https://www.podsworth.com  Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!