Podcasts about strongholds

In this inspiring message, Ps. Marco equips us to uproot the demonic strongholds that might be influencing our lives, so that we can enjoy the freedom that is in Christ—and be the light that we've called to be!

In this inspiring message, Ps. Marco equips us to uproot the demonic strongholds that might be influencing our lives, so that we can enjoy the freedom that is in Christ—and be the light that we've called to be!

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Cindy and Mike Jacobs are our special guests today! Cindy Jacobs is a prophet, speaker, author and teacher, and member of an Apostolic Reformation movement. With her husband, Mike Jacobs, she cofounded Generals International, a prayer and spiritual warfare organization. Jacobs and the panel discuss her book, Invading the Enemy's Strongholds and topics such as the 7 Mountains of Influence, the need for targeted intercession, and our ability to successfully invade the enemy's strongholds. See the Harrison House affiliate page on our website for more information.

Cindy and Mike Jacobs are our special guests today! Cindy Jacobs is a prophet, speaker, author and teacher, and member of an Apostolic Reformation movement. With her husband, Mike Jacobs, she cofounded Generals International, a prayer and spiritual warfare organization. Jacobs and the panel discuss her book, Invading the Enemy's Strongholds and topics such as the 7 Mountains of Influence, the need for targeted intercession, and our ability to successfully invade the enemy's strongholds. See the Harrison House affiliate page on our website for more information.

Unlocking Divine Potential Through Positive Memory and Imagination I. Introduction and Core Thesis The central message of this sermon revolves around the idea that believers possess everything they need for "divine healing, divine deliverance, favor, prosperity, perfection" within their spirit, which is where the Holy Ghost resides. The key to "releasing everything you have in your spirit" and experiencing a "forceful, powerful, and supernatural" life is a positive and God-centered use of memory and imagination. The speaker emphasizes that God desires to teach believers how to utilize these faculties in alignment with His thinking, moving away from dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties. II. Key Concepts and Themes A. The Spirit as the Source of All Divine Provision Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Ghost, healing, the voice of God, and the power of the resurrection all reside "in your spirit." "Everything You Need": Citing 2 Peter 1, the sermon asserts, "I've given you everything you need for life and godliness. Well, I can tell you it's all in your spirit. Favor, prosperity, perfection, it's all there." Rivers of Living Water: The goal is to move from a "trickle and a drip" to a "forceful, powerful, and supernatural" flow, referencing Jesus' statement about "rivers of living water" flowing from one's "belly" (spirit). B. The Power of Memory and Imagination (Hebrew: Yet) Positive Memory as a Key: A significant portion of the sermon highlights the importance of using memory "in a positive way." This is presented as "a real key to releasing everything you have in your spirit." Avoiding "What-ifs" and "If-onlys": The speaker strongly discourages living in past regrets or hypothetical scenarios ("if only I would have done this," "what if I was born into a rich family"). "God is a today God." Imagination as Mental Image and Faith's Partner:The Hebrew word yet (translated as "thoughts" in 1 Chronicles 29:18 and "frame" in Psalm 139:15) is presented as referring to imagination. Imagination is defined as "the power of forming a mental image that is not yet present." It is directly linked to faith and hope: "This is what faith is. Faith is being sure of what you hope for. Hope is like the switch that turns on faith... Faith works with hope to produce a positive image of yourself. You're not going to be healed unless you see yourself in your mind healed." Vision and Purpose: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." God desires everyone to have a "purpose in life, a vision, some type of a calling." This ties back to the Catholic Catechism's purpose for humanity: "to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this world." C. Communion as a Tool for Positive Memory and Healing Remembering Christ's Sacrifice: Taking communion is presented as an act of remembering Jesus' "sacrifice," "finished works," and the reality of being "forgiven... healed... whole." Healing is the Children's Bread: The sermon emphasizes that "healing is the children's bread," citing the Corinthians' premature deaths due to their inability to "discern the body of the Lord" as healing. Practical Application: Communion can be taken "every day," even "three times a day," and does not require a church setting. Each instance has a "tangible presence of God" and "puts you in a status of Christ consciousness, not sin consciousness." Testimony of Healing: The speaker shares a personal testimony of his daughter's tumor disappearing after one cancer treatment, attributing it to taking communion and remembering Jesus' finished work. D. The Battle of the Mind and Overcoming Negative Imagination/Strongholds Imagination's Dual Nature: While powerful for good, imagination can be used negatively (e.g., Noah's time, Tower of Babel). Strongholds and Casting Down Imaginations: Strongholds are "something in your mind that occupies your thoughts, something that's just all consuming" (e.g., fear, hatred, anger). The battle is in the mind, and believers are called to "pulling down of strongholds... casting down imaginations... bringing thought every thought into captivity to obedience to Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Paul's Example of Forgetting the Past: Paul, despite his past as a murderer of Christians, exemplified forgetting "about the things that are behind" and pressing forward, knowing he was forgiven. Thinking Like God: "As a man thinks in his heart, so he is." Believers are encouraged to "begin to think the way God thinks" by focusing on "whatsoever things are true, are noble, are lovely, are good, are excellent, are praiseworthy" (Philippians 4:8) and setting their minds "on things above, not on the things of the earth" (Colossians 3:1-2). Controlling Emotions through Positive Memory: Recalling a negative memory (like an Italian family member's 30-year grudge) illustrates how negative memories control emotions. Thanksgiving is presented as a powerful tool: "Thanksgiving will free you from every toxic emotion." God's Perspective on Memory: "You will keep him in perfect peace. Him whose mind [imagination] is stayed or focused on you." God's thoughts are not our thoughts; His ways are higher (Isaiah 55). E. God's New Covenant and His Forgiving Nature Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness: Under the New Covenant, God's nature is characterized by "grace," "mercy," and "forgiveness." The law made people "sin conscious"; Jesus made us "grace conscious" and "Christ conscious." God's Forgiveness of Sin: God's forgiveness is complete and eternal. "I will be merciful to their unrighteousness... and their sins, and their lawless deeds, I will remember no more." This means God "blotted it out of his memory." God Remembers Only the Good: At the judgment seat of Christ, God will remember only the "gold, with silver, and with precious stones" (redemptive, blessing actions) and burn away the "wood, hay, and stubble" (negative things). Believers are encouraged to emulate this and "remember only the good things of the past." God's Unconditional Love: "Father, you love them [disciples], As much as you love me." God's love is "beyond our belief, beyond our imagination." F. God's Foresight and Orchestration of Life Predestined Purpose: Psalm 139:15-16 is interpreted to mean that God "wrote everything in a book before you were born." He has "perfect foreknowledge without control," knowing when a person will choose Him and orchestrating their life accordingly. Imitating God: Believers are called to "be imitators of God as his dear children and walk in love as Christ also has loved us" (Ephesians 5:1). This means thinking and acting like Him. G. New Testament Laws (Laws of the Spirit) The sermon clarifies that "we're not under the law" of the Old Testament (10 Commandments, dietary laws, Sabbath), as they were "nailed to the cross." Instead, there are New Testament "laws" written in the mind and heart: Law of Love: "Love one another as I have already loved you" (John 13). Laws of Giving: "Give and it shall be given unto you." God desires prosperity to be a blessing to others. Law of Liberty: "Stand fast in the liberty where Christ has set us free." Not burdened by the "yoke of slavery." Law of Faith: (Romans 3:28) Not "name it and claim it." "Faith without works is dead." It requires action. Based on God's promises. Believing "they've received before you even get it." Looks back at "the finished work of Christ. It's already done." God speaks from the "inside out," not the "outside in," often through "thoughts and impressions" in one's own "vernacular." "Faith has a voice. It speaks. It's not silent. It speaks. It declares." Believers should "speak to the problem," not just tell God about it. H. Benefits of the New Covenant (Psalm 103 as Prophecy) Psalm 103 is presented as a prophetic psalm about the "finished work of Christ," not fully applicable to David in his time. "Don't forget all his benefits":"Who forgives all your iniquities." (Unlike the Old Testament's temporal forgiveness). "Who heals all your diseases." (Jesus' stripes healed us; healing is part of the atonement, "it's in your spirit"). "Who redeems your life from destruction." (Crossing from death to life; spirit is "impenetrable" by sin). "Who crowns you with loving kindness, which is the word hesed, which is grace. And he crowns you with mercy." Goodness and mercy "shall follow me all the days of my life." "Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like an eagle's." This refers to speaking life and experiencing renewed strength, effortlessly soaring like an eagle by "waiting upon the Lord." III. Practical Applications and Call to Action Daily Communion: Actively engage in communion as a daily practice to remember Christ's finished work and activate healing. Control Your Thoughts: Be intentional about focusing your mind on God's truth, positive images, and His character. Cast down negative imaginations and strongholds. Practice Thanksgiving: Cultivate a spirit of gratitude to overcome toxic emotions. Speak to Your Problems: Use your voice to declare God's will and truth over challenging situations, not just tell God about them. Live in the Present: Embrace the "I am" nature of God by focusing on "this moment" rather than past regrets or future fears. Document God's Work: Keep a "book of remembrance" of all the times God has supernaturally intersected your life. Seek Help When Needed: While God is supernatural, if struggling for years, seek help from those with spiritual gifts (visions, prophetic, word of knowledge) who can "lift you from the realm of doubt into a point of reception." IV. Distinguishing the Old and New Covenants The sermon frequently contrasts the Old Testament (law, temporary forgiveness, sin consciousness, God not forgiving all iniquities/healing all diseases) with the New Testament (grace, permanent forgiveness, Christ consciousness, complete healing, God's indwelling in the spirit). This distinction is crucial to understanding the believer's current position and access to divine power.

Series: Deeper Things

Series: Deeper Things

Sunday | Breaking Free From Your Strongholds

What's a stronghold and how do we tear them down? Today, we're introducing a new series that looks at some well-fortified beliefs that stand against the truth of God.Welcome to Antioch Georgetown!We are a church in Georgetown, TX our mission is simple--Leading people to follow Christ in a life-changing way.Get Connected:Our App: https://antiochgt.com/appWebsite: https://antiochgt.com/Facebook: https://facebook.com/antiochgtxX: https://twitter.com/antiochgtxInstagram: https://instagram.com/antiochgtx

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Your trauma might be the open door that's delaying your deliverance. This episode will help you shut it for good. Unshackled - Breaking the Strongholds of Your Past to Receive Complete Deliverance https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/unshackled-releases-june-2020/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/7jdN5Qt Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Many believers are stuck in cycles of delay—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—because of unresolved trauma. In this powerful episode, Kathy DeGraw is joined by trauma coach and therapist Amanda to expose how trauma is the hidden root of many spiritual battles. They explore how both big “T” and little “t” trauma can form demonic strongholds, disrupt brain chemistry, and block healing—even if you've been faithfully pursuing deliverance. This Spirit-led conversation equips you to recognize trauma's effects, release emotional pain through inner healing prayer, and break the physiological and spiritual patterns that trauma imprints. If you're ready to understand why healing has stalled, and what doors need to be shut for freedom to flow, this episode will give you the practical tools and biblical insight to move forward. Whether you're ministering deliverance or seeking your own, this teaching will help you walk boldly in the fullness of Christ's victory. #traumahealing #deliveranceministry #emotionalwounds #demonicoppression #propheticdeliverance **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/    Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu  or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499    **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org   **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others!  - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/   - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

What does it take to break free from a stronghold that the enemy has on your life? In today's message, Pastor Ed shares powerful stories of deliverance and gives us Biblical wisdom on breaking free from strongholds

This is week 5 of Strongholds 2.0.  Today Pastor Steve talks about Maturing in Christ.

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The fourth part of Strongholds 2.0.  Pastor Steve talks about how imprtant it is to embrace truth.

Pastor Steve continues his series Strongholds 2.0 and today he talks about The Word Made Flesh. 

This is the second part of Strongholds 2.0. Today, Pastor Steve talks about Overcoming False Beliefs.

Pastor Steve continues his series on Strongholds  This is called Strongholds 2.0.  Today he talks about the truth that sets us free. Truth is a tool that breaks the strongholds in our lives.

Victorious Mindset Strongholds 5:18:25 10 am by Pastor Kevin Sutherland

Many believers silently struggle with mind battles—fighting against fear, depression, trauma, and emotional wounds—without realizing that true healing is possible. In this powerful episode, Kathy DeGraw dives deep into the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of mental health, exposing the strongholds that hinder freedom and teaching how to break them through faith, deliverance, and inner healing. Kathy shares insight into how mental illness can be rooted in trauma, generational curses, stress, demonic attacks, or even physical brain injuries. No matter the cause, Jesus came to heal every part of us—mind, body, and soul. Drawing from her book Mind Battles and her personal journey of deliverance from fear and torment, Kathy equips you with Spirit-led strategies to conquer mental strongholds and walk in your God-given sound mind. In this episode, you'll discover: The difference between mental battles, brain injuries, and demonic strongholds—and how to overcome each through Deliverance Ministry and Healing Prayers. How to break free from recurring fear, torment, anxiety, and emotional trauma by identifying the root causes and applying prophetic deliverance tools. Why healing your mind is the key to healing your body—and how Breaking Generational Curses can unlock the fullness of your emotional and physical restoration. You don't have to live bound by mental struggles any longer. Jesus purchased your freedom, and complete restoration is possible through His power. Dive into this life-transforming episode, and begin your journey toward a healed mind, balanced emotions, and a victorious future!     Guests and Resources Mentioned: Host: Kathy DeGraw Resources: Mind Battles and Healed at Last (Books by Kathy DeGraw) Free Mentorship: training.kathydegrawministries.org Related Topics: Deliverance Ministry, Spiritual Warfare, Healing Prayers, Breaking Generational Curses, Prophetic Deliverance   Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/6a6mt8w or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/    Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order Kingdom Scents anointing oil on Amazon  https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/    Teachings on deliverance, spiritual warfare, and prophetic ministry, subscribe to our channel and listen to Kathy's spiritual warfare podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu  or Apple podcasts.   **Connect with Us:** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kathydegraw    **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Declarations: https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and ecourses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/deliverance-school/  - "Healed At Last" Overcome sickness and receive your physical healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - "Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!": https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  - "Prophetic Spiritual Warfare": https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/prophetic-spiritual-warfare-book/    **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $7, $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org  - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468

Psalms 127:3-5. Don't Waste Your Motherhood Shape the Arrows—Break the Strongholds

Pastor Steve discusses the process of a Stronghold once again. 

Pastor Steve talks about understanding and overcoming strongholds. 

Hey Rainmakers! Stephen here, and today we're tackling a topic that hits close to home for so many of us—debt and breaking free from its grip. In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Jeremy Krulikowski, a debt expert, to talk about practical strategies for freeing yourself from financial strongholds. Whether you're drowning in debt or just want to make smarter financial moves, this episode is packed with actionable insights that could change everything. We kick things off by diving into some shocking stats on debt in America—credit card debt, personal loans, delinquencies, you name it. Jeremy breaks down the hard numbers, giving a real picture of the debt crisis we're facing. But here's the thing: you don't have to stay stuck. If you're in debt, you're not alone, and there's a way out. Jeremy shares his personal story of how he struggled with money anxiety after his father's passing and how his journey led him to create a system that helps people negotiate their debt—saving them up to 50% on what they owe. Jeremy's approach isn't just about cutting back—he's all about supercharging your income and finding smarter ways to handle your money. He introduces his CROSS framework for becoming debt-free, starting with negotiating your debt down (yes, it's possible to cut your credit card debt in half!). But it doesn't stop there. We also talk about addressing the root causes of financial struggles—mindset shifts, limiting beliefs, and emotional triggers that can prevent you from taking control of your finances. If you've ever felt like you were working hard but never getting ahead, this episode is for you. Jeremy's advice is straightforward, empowering, and easy to implement, so you can start building wealth, not just paying off debt. It's time to break free from financial stress and start building the life you deserve! Links for this episode: https://kingdomdebtsolutions.com/secrets?am_id=stephen953 Connect with us: ► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily ► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz ► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz ► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily ► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com   Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com Save On Our Favorite Things: https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy   Episode Minute by Minute:  0:00 - Introduction: Getting Real About Debt 1:00 - Shocking Stats on Debt in America 5:00 - Understanding Unsecured Debt and Debt Negotiation 7:30 - Breaking the Stigma Around Financial Struggles 10:00 - The Importance of Supercharging Your Income 14:00 - CROSS Framework for Getting Debt-Free 20:00 - The Power of Root Cause Healing for Financial Freedom 27:00 - Optimizing Your Money and Budgeting Smarter 33:00 - Supercharging Your Earnings Through Business and Career Growth 36:00 - Sustainable Investing: Making Your Money Work for You 38:00 - Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Website: http://www.brministry.org | App: http://get.theapp.co/725The enemy wants to build strongholds in your life so that he can destroy more of your life. These strongholds are built on lies and deception. We need to be seeking God for the destruction of these lies.

Pastor Steve talks about the process of a Stronghold. How it starts with a simple thing that is not held captive to the Word of God, into a high thing, then an argument, then a full-fledged stronghold. 

In this bold and deeply empowering episode with me, Nina, I invite you into a conversation on reclaiming your authority in prayer. Prayer is not a last resort, it's our first line of defense, our bridge to the supernatural, and our sacred partnership with God.Through scripture, personal testimony, and Holy Spirit-led encouragement, I share how to pray from your true identity as a beloved daughter and heir of the Kingdom. Together, we'll explore how prayer tears down strongholds, activates Heaven's power, and awakens the fullness of God's promises in our lives.I pray this conversation ignites your prayer life with fresh fire and deeper intimacy with God.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why prayer is a divine conversation rooted in faith and authorityHow to wield God's Word as your weapon and shieldThe importance of praying as a daughter and heir, not a beggarHow gratitude and repentance break strongholds and restore intimacy with GodThe Holy Spirit's role in guiding, empowering, and expressing your heart in prayerWhy building trust and relationship with God transforms your entire walk of faithHow to pray from victorious expectancy, not from worry or fearPractical ways to break agreements with fear, lies, and strongholds through prayerWhat it means to be a “love servant” of God, radically surrendered and deeply secureI'd Love to Hear From You!How is God stirring your prayer life right now? I'd love to hear what breakthroughs or shifts you experience after this episode. Send me a message or comment, I am cheering you on as you pray with heaven-backed authority!Nina is a faith-based and feminine embodiment mentor who is devoted to supporting women in restoring their relationship with God, reclaiming their beloved daughter identity, and emboldening their faith. She graciously guides women to the heart of Christ and into the fullness of the Father's love. She is devoted to helping women become rooted, resourced, and rested in God so they can be revolutionary in life, love, and leadership. Nina is the founder of Way of Grace which is a global mission & movement to bring love & truth where it hasn't gone before.Nina's WebsiteNina's InstagramNina's Youtube ChannelMay this episode bless your prayer life and anchor you more deeply into the victorious love of Jesus Christ.

Today, Pastor Steve continues his teaching on Strongholds.  He talks about the biblical perspective of strongholds. 

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Pastor Steve begins a new series called Strongholds. He helps us understand what strongholds are, and how to tear them down. 

Hey friends! Today's episode is raw, real, and so important. We're diving into what it really takes to live a life that wins—and spoiler alert: it starts inside you.We're talking about the transformation of your inner person. The daily battle of renewing your mind. The hard decision to get uncomfortable and walk in faith—even when your emotions scream otherwise. If you've been feeling stuck, small, or like the same old patterns keep pulling you back—this episode is your breakthrough.

Garth Heckman TDAgiantSlayer@gmail.com  The David Alliance   Demon possessed or demonized?  If you are a non Christian you can be demon possessed. If you are a Christian you can be demonized… both are dangerous and horrible to be under.  But for today lets talk about being a Christian who is demonized? What does that mean? You have demonic spirits attached to your mindset, habits, personality, thoughts and even your body. They can manifest in addictions, sickness, pet sins, demonic dreams… and that is just touching the surface.    We have a deliverance ministry here at our church and what I have seen and now understand makes me completely convinced that every Christian should go through a deliverance process… connect with me if you want more information.     * Unconfessed and Unrepented Sin: Many Christian traditions teach that sin creates a barrier between God and humanity. Persistent, unconfessed, and unrepented sin can be seen as providing an "opening" or foothold for negative spiritual influences. This isn't necessarily seen as demonic possession in all cases, but rather as creating vulnerability to temptation, oppression, or spiritual attacks. Examples might include ongoing patterns of lying, stealing, bitterness, unforgiveness, or sexual immorality.    * Involvement in Occult Practices: Practices explicitly condemned in the Bible, such as divination, witchcraft, seeking guidance from mediums, astrology, and other forms of occult engagement, are often seen as directly inviting demonic influence. But did you know music, movies, video, porn are all a part of this occult practice. The rationale is that these practices bypass God and seek power, fulfillment or knowledge from sources considered to be opposed to Him.    * Holding onto Strongholds of Negative Beliefs and Emotions: Deep-seated patterns of negative thinking, such as persistent bitterness, resentment, fear, or unbelief, can create "strongholds" in the mind. Some interpretations suggest that these strongholds can become entry points for negative spiritual influences that align with those destructive thought patterns and emotions.   Look we can get sick physically - yes Jesus bore stripes on his back for our healing, but we still live in a fallen sin filled world with sickness, disease, germs etc… and it can make us sick. In the same way we live in a world where we can pick up strongholds that make us sick…. Bitterness is a big one but not the only one. You hang on to this and it will invite demonic strongholds into your life.     * Exposure to Demonic Influence Through Others or Environments:  You gotta be prayed up when you go to a secular concert, go to an environment where there is a heavy LGBTQ presence, or to a cultic religion center… now if it is your practice to be around such people and places on a regular basis check to see if this is Gods will.  **You may say well God hung with sinners…yes he did, with 12 other believers. There is strength in numbers.       * Spiritual Neglect and Lack of Spiritual Armor: A lack of consistent engagement in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, fellowship with other believers, and living according to Christian principles is sometimes seen as weakening one's spiritual defenses. This neglect can leave a person more susceptible to temptation and negative spiritual influences, not necessarily as a direct invitation but as a lack of protection… but over time it can manifest in demonization.    Now listen I know people will think that I have the opinion that I blame everything on demons… no, not quite… but more than ever I see the demonic playing out itself in people who claim to be followers of Christ. And as someone who has been a follower of Christ for more than 50 years and still have demonic influences in my life… im telling you you need to be careful and also you need to check out some spiritual deliverance ministries. 

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In the seventh episode of "Christian Meditation," Brother Duane teaches how our thoughts become strongholds in a spiritual battle. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 discusses pulling down strongholds and taking every thought captive to Christ, revealing the spiritual warfare involved in our thinking patterns. Many believers struggle with strongholds. A stronghold starts with a thought. Some thoughts are from us, some are from our past, and some are opinions and ideologies of the world. Strongholds are not demons but false beliefs and thought patterns that become a fortress that Satan uses to enslave us. Satan hides in our mental strongholds, but the process of meditation renews our minds and pulls down spiritual strongholds. 

What is that one weakness, bad habit, rotten attitude? Where does Satan have a stronghold within you? Stronghold. Ahh, that's a...

I'm not gonna lie to you. Yes, my stroke set me free from cultural beauty standards in so many ways. But I do NOT have it all figured out. Strongholds and struggles remain. (Like the fact I obsessively highlight my hair every 8 weeks...) So I was a little intimated by this “Ask Me Anything” episode about beauty and body image. I feel like a fraud sometimes!You showed up with honest questions, so I tried to show up with honest answers in return. And my teammate Leah joined in to add some of her signature, straight-talk wisdom—and it's SO refreshing!You need to tune in to The GoodHard Story Podcast this week if you've asked yourself any of these questions:How do I learn to love a body that contributes to my suffering?What does God think of Botox? (My answer might surprise you!)How do I reckon with the reality of “pretty privilege?”Why do I let numbers on a scale determine my value?How can I rewire my brain from thinking habitual negative  thoughts?If you're looking for an honest, outside-the-box conversation on approaching beauty and body image with hopeful realism, this episode is for you!