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In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam talk to Professor Cami Agan about the 2018 volume Beren and Luthien and about the textual history of the tale. This episode is a companion piece to our previous episode on chapter 19 of The Silmarillion, which you can find here.Cami Agan is the Distinguished Professor of Language and Literature at Oklahoma Christian University and a prominent scholar of Tolkien's First Age.More Cami:Lúthien Tinúviel and Bodily Desire in the Lay of LeithianCities and Strongholds of Middle-earthHearkening to the Other: A Certeauvian Reading of the AinulindaleAlso mentioned:Moore - A Song of Greater Power: Tolkien's Construction of Lúthien TinúvielWhitaker - Corrupting Beauty: Rape Narrative in The SilmarillionLeave us a review! Send us an email at entmootpod@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What strongholds hold you back in life? Escaping from these giants can seem impossible, but in this powerful lesson from Pastor Jeff Schreve, you'll learn to break the chains of these strongholds and accomplish great and mighty things for the Lord. It's called, THE GIANT OF STRONGHOLDS and it's from the series, FACING THE GIANTS.
What strongholds are keeping you from your potential in life, in your family, in your job and in your walk with God? Escaping from these giants can seem impossible, and they are ... in your own strength. But in this powerful message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover how to break the chains of these strongholds and accomplish great and mighty things for the Lord. Learn biblical answers to help you conquer the suffocating Giant of Strongholds. This message is called, THE GIANT OF STRONGHOLDS and it's from the series, FACING THE GIANTS.
Stones, Surrender, and Strongholds | The Book of Joshua with Pastor Josef Massanari September 28, 2025 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/
Bishop Robert Vona preaches from 2 Samuel 5:4–10, Romans 6–8, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, and Ephesians 6:10–12, calling the church to confront and destroy spiritual strongholds that keep believers bound. Just as David took the stronghold of Zion, Christians must take authority in Jesus' name over fear, sin, and doubt. Born again of water and Spirit, we are called to live in victory, not condemnation, clothed in Christ's righteousness and empowered by the Holy Ghost. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to pull down every stronghold.
In this message, Pastor Neal Nolan is speaking part two of a message during our midweek service entitled "Strongholds". This sermon was recorded on September 24th, 2025 at our main campus in Florence, SC Support the show
What if the very thing you've been fighting all along is the very thing you need to let go of? What if the patterns, shame, and fear you've been holding onto aren't obstacles to push through, but signals pointing you toward freedom? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kevin Crenshaw, known as The Heart Guy, who has spent over a decade helping leaders and individuals break free from the patterns, fears, and habits that keep them stuck. His own near-death experience, chronic illness, and mental health struggles forced him to confront the things he couldn't control and taught him that surrender to God, not pushing harder, is often the first step toward transformation. Together, Emily and Kevin explore the experiences that shaped his journey and the insights he now shares with others to help them release what no longer serves them, step confidently into God's plan, and live with more clarity, freedom, and purpose. What You'll Learn: The ways surrender can break cycles of shame, fear, and limiting patterns. The life-changing reality of deliverance and the Holy Spirit Stories of real transformation that show how trusting God changes everything The truth about calling, anointing, and the crushing process How fasting, surrender, and obedience transform your daily walk Timestamps: (02:32) - From Ayahuasca to Jesus: Kevin's breaking point (06:16) - Wrestling with God and letting go (09:51) - How social media and success become traps (15:42) - Seeing your business as a garden, not a rocket (18:46) - Resisting temptation and slowing down with God (24:14) - Shame as a spiritual parasite and breaking the stronghold (28:07) - The horizontal vs vertical plane of evolution (32:07) - What true deliverance is (and why it's not a healing modality) (46:09) - Do you need deliverance more than once? (56:02) - When fasting becomes fuel for your spirit (01:00:12) - Identity through God, not things (01:03:14) - The crushing before the calling: why God tests before He trusts (01:07:03) - Kevin's new book “Perspectives” (01:10:30) - Kevin's prayer Grab a copy of Kevin's Book: Perspectives | https://www.heartguy.com/book Connect with Kevin: Website | https://www.heartguy.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the.heart.guy Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kevcrenshaw More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website | https://meetemilyford.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/
Some struggles don't respond to surface-level solutions—because they're rooted deep in generational patterns, emotional wounds, or hidden agreements we've made in the spirit. In this episode, I unpack the concept of root strongholds—the underlying belief systems and spiritual footholds that shape behavior, relationships, and even ministry outcomes. These are not just bad habits. They're entrenched lies that must be exposed and displaced by the truth of God's Word. We'll walk through: The difference between fruit issues and root issues How to recognize the spiritual architecture behind persistent patterns Why repentance, renewal, and renunciation are critical to lasting freedom How to partner with the Holy Spirit to pull down strongholds and rebuild on truth If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of discouragement, fear, rejection, or shame—this teaching will equip you to break agreement with the enemy and walk in the liberty Christ paid for.
You don't have to keep falling in the same old holes – you don't have to stay stuck in the same old negative thoughts or behaviors – in Christ, you have weapons that have divine power to destroy strongholds.
The sermon recounts a story of hope and freedom, emphasizing the power of faith and spiritual warfare in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges. It highlights the importance of recognizing and renouncing occultic involvement, bitterness, and rebellion, while actively building a foundation of truth through diligent study and prayer. The speaker shares a compelling narrative of a young man delivered from hopelessness and a six-year-old girl who also experienced spiritual liberation, underscoring the transformative potential of taking back ground and standing firm against deception, ultimately encouraging listeners to actively engage in spiritual warfare and build towers of truth within their families.
Strongholds & Principalities: Understanding Spiritual WarfareIn this powerful teaching, discover the crucial difference between strongholds and principalities in spiritual warfare and how God has designed breakthrough to happen in both areas.STRONGHOLDS (Individual Level - 2 Cor 10:4)- Personal thoughts and imaginations that oppose Christ's truth.- Mental barriers that prevent believers from walking in their authority.- How to overcome these in your own life.PRINCIPALITIES (Territorial Level - Eph 6:12) - Demonic forces operating over regions, cities, and areas.- How they maintain control over territories.- God's strategy for toppling these powers.✅ You cannot override someone else's will - but you can share the gospel.✅ As people turn from principalities to Jesus, spiritual ties are severed.✅ Eventually, principalities topple and fall in entire areas.✅ God operates through redeemed individuals empowered by His Spirit.Scripture Focus:- 2 Corinthians 10:4 - Our weapons against strongholds.- Ephesians 6:12 - Wrestling against principalities.- Luke 10:18-20 - Jesus gives us authority to trample Satan's kingdom.Your real source of joy isn't just that spirits submit to your authority, but that your name is written in heaven and you belong to God's kingdom!Walk in the authority Christ has given you. It's getting darker but darkness doesn't have to be in you, your home, or your workplace - you have power over it all.---
Are you struggling with sexual addiction, past abuse, or tormenting cycles that never seem to end? In this powerful message, Kathy DeGraw reveals keys from the Holy Spirit on breaking free from sexual spirits, familiar spirits, and mind-binding demons so you can finally walk in freedom. Register for Fierce at kathydegrawministries.org 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 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 feel trapped in cycles of sexual addiction, abuse memories, or tormenting thoughts that seem impossible to escape. But there is freedom through Jesus Christ. In this episode, Kathy DeGraw exposes the hidden strategies of familiar spirits and mind-binding demons that keep people locked in shame, fear, and repetitive patterns of sin. With practical teaching and Holy Spirit-led deliverance keys, you will learn how to identify strongholds, break demonic attachments, and renew your mind with the Word of God. Kathy shares insights from her books Mind Battles, Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, and Unshackled, including proven prayers, strategies, and testimonies of people radically set free from years of bondage. Whether you've battled sexual perversion, childhood abuse, or hidden torment, this message will equip you to evict demonic spirits and replace destructive thought patterns with the truth of God's Word. If you're ready for true deliverance and healing, this teaching will guide you into breakthrough so you can experience the abundant life Jesus purchased for you. **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
In this episode of Extraordinary Living, Roger Morris explains the concept of spiritual strongholds and the power of applying the word of God to overcome them. Through a detailed discussion of Ephesians 6:10-18 and the importance of the 'armor of God,' Roger emphasizes the necessity of knowing and standing firm on God's word to combat the devil's schemes. He stresses the significance of not just passively waiting for divine intervention but actively cooperating with the Holy Spirit. Using the story of Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea in Exodus 14:10-17, Roger illustrates how faith and obedience to God's word in action can lead to miraculous deliverance. He concludes with a call to action for listeners to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, offering a prayer for salvation and inviting new believers to connect with the ministry for further support. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction to Strongholds 00:25 Welcome to Extraordinary Living 00:54 The Armor of God 02:23 Standing Firm in Faith 03:57 The Power of God's Word 05:29 Facing Life's Challenges 12:32 The Story of Moses and the Red Sea 16:04 God's Deliverance and Our Role 26:20 Invitation to Accept Jesus 27:41 Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668460680
Ever wondered how to truly take control of your thoughts and conquer the mental battles that subtly steer you away from faith? Join Pastor Jeff Vines as he unveils the divine weapons we possess to demolish strongholds of poor thinking, arguments, and anti-Biblical ideas, guiding you back to a steadfast walk with Christ.Did you decide to follow Jesus after listening to this? Let us help you get started on your journey at https://oneandall.church/jesus Join our global online community https://discord.gg/vvrwf6N Sign up to receive weekly content from ONE&ALL straight to your inbox | http://bit.ly/oneandallemailAsk us a question! Email media@oneandall.church
Are unseen battles hindering your walk with God? Join Pastor Jeff Vines as he uncovers the spiritual strongholds holding you back, and learn how to aggressively dismantle them with God's truth to claim your victory.Did you decide to follow Jesus after listening to this? Let us help you get started on your journey at https://oneandall.church/jesus Join our global online community https://discord.gg/vvrwf6N Sign up to receive weekly content from ONE&ALL straight to your inbox | http://bit.ly/oneandallemailAsk us a question! Email media@oneandall.church
This week Pastor Brandon continues our new series Break Free with a powerful message on overcoming strongholds. Strongholds are real. They can hold our thoughts captive, distort how we see ourselves, and keep us chained in fear and sin. But the good news of the gospel is that we are not powerless. The Spirit of Christ lives in us, and that means we have the spirit of a fighter inside of us. Through Ephesians 6 and the armor of God, we're reminded that God has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm against the enemy's schemes:
In this message, Pastor Neal Nolan is speaking a message during our midweek service entitled "Strongholds". This sermon was recorded on September 10th, 2025 at our main campus in Florence, SC Support the show
In this episode, Ricky and Bonnie talk about strongholds and how they often arise in our lives and how we tend to feed them, but, conversely, how we can, with God's power, work to defeat them in our lives. North Texas Giving Day is September 18th, but you can start giving now! Find out more at northtexasgivingday.org
Discover how everyday Christians can walk in freedom and break demonic strongholds. Author Heather Pulkstenis joins Kathy DeGraw to share practical keys to deliverance and healing through Christ. 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 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/# Deliverance is not reserved for pastors, prophets, or public ministers—it's for every believer in Jesus Christ. In this powerful conversation, Kathy DeGraw and Heather Pulkstenis unpack the truth that ordinary Christians can walk in extraordinary freedom. Heather shares her testimony of being set free from years of torment and how God called her, a stay-at-home mother, into a five-year ministry of helping others receive deliverance. Together, they expose how demons blind, block, and distract Christians from their destiny, and how monitoring spirits and demonic voices attempt to derail lives. You'll hear practical stories of breaking oppression, cleansing homes, and even shifting atmospheres in cities through prayer, anointing oil, and prophetic acts. If you've ever felt “too normal” to be used by God in deliverance, this episode will encourage you that Jesus gave authority to all His followers to cast out demons and heal the sick. With practical insights, biblical foundations, and relatable stories, this teaching will equip you to identify the enemy's tactics and walk in daily freedom. #deliverance #healing #spiritualwarfare #freedom #christian **Connect with Heather Pulkstenis at https://permission2speakfreely.com/. Purchase A Path to Freedom Through Deliverance at https://a.co/d/5MAEADd **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
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Are you stuck in cycles of fear, sin, or bondage? That's not God's will for you. In this message, I'll show you how to identify and destroy spiritual strongholds, once and for all. The Encounter Podcast Ep.44
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We reflected on the lessons of Daniel and Israel's history, seeing how God's dealings with His people reveal warnings and encouragement for us today. We considered the danger of spiritual strongholds—fear, pride, doubt, and rebellion—and the necessity of relying on God's strength rather than our own. The importance of humility, submission to God's will, and obedience to His word was emphasized through the stories of Jehoiakim, Hezekiah, and Miriam. We also saw the power of prayer, fellowship, and trust in God's timing, recognizing that Satan's kingdom is divided and ultimately defeated, while God provides deliverance and victory to those who depend on Him.Themes:God's dealings with Israel as preparation and teaching for His church (Daniel; 2 Kings; Chronicles; Isaiah)The danger of spiritual strongholds: fear, pride, rebellion, and doubtReliance on spiritual weapons over carnal means (2 Corinthians 10)Humility and daily submission to God's counsel, like gathering manna each dayHezekiah's obedience, destruction of idols, and prayer for courage against enemiesTrusting God's strength over fear, anger, and demonic oppositionFellowship and intimacy with Christ as the source of true joyWarnings against poor teaching, private fellowships, and spiritual isolationThe danger of resisting God's chosen servants (Numbers 12; Miriam and Moses)Trust in God's timing and provision, even in the face of lies and false teachingSatan's kingdom divided against itself and destined for defeat (Matthew; Mark; Revelation)Scripture References:Daniel; 2 Kings; 2 Chronicles; Isaiah; Galatians 6:14; Matthew 5:25; James 4:6; Numbers 12; 2 Corinthians 10; Matthew; Mark; Revelation
Some lies don't just pass through our minds — they take root, build walls, and hold us captive. But in Christ, even the strongest strongholds can come crashing down.”
Strongholds 8-31-25 by New Beginnings Church
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Join us this week as we continue the Series: Head Space. This week we read in 2 Corinthians 10:5 how we must take our thoughts captive so our thoughts don't take us captive. Strongholds don't just affect our thoughts, they drive what we do. We also learn how to replace the lies we tell ourselves or believe with God's Truth.
Pastor Jeremiah Gabbard |II Cor. 10:1-6; II Tim. 2:24-26
The Bible is very clear that we are to take thoughts captive, those thoughts that stand against the very knowledge of God. But are we? Gas prices, eggs, interest rates, viruses, attacks from enemies, inflation, tariffs, family, health, oh my God what ever will we do? Satan is using your own thoughts to hire you to build strongholds or prisons in your own mind! Do we have an answer for the times we live in? OR are we just subject to whatever this world tosses our way? How does one renew the mind? Lets talk about it.
When you sin, does it give Satan a legal right to attack you? I feel like I've given the enemy twenty seats at my table, and now I have so many strongholds to get rid of in my life. Is that right? How can I fix this?
What we expose our minds to influences and shapes us in significant ways often beyond our conscious awareness. Using various Scriptures, this message will deepen our understanding of mind exposure and increase our vigilance to protect our minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman
In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came that you might have life, and might have it abundantly.” Are you living the abundant life in Christ, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds and how we […]
Strongholds are subtle. Built over time, and strengthened without our intention, often we are unaware of the strongholds that the enemy has in our life. But rather than just coping, or swatting them away, how about destroying them? That is precisely what we are told to do.
Strongholds are subtle. Built over time, and strengthened without our intention, often we are unaware of the strongholds that the enemy has in our life. But rather than just coping, or swatting them away, how about destroying them? That is precisely what we are told to do.
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In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came that you might have life, and might have it abundantly.” Are you living the abundant life in Christ, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds, and how we can fight the lies of the devil with the truth of God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/863/29
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Frank opens the message talking about relationships and what it takes to have a quality relationship with Jesus. Then he moved on to talk about "Strongholds" in 2 Corinthians 10:4-6. If this is your first time listening you can check us out at lifefamily.church or on Facebook and Instagram at @lfcbeardstown
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Anne shares from Joshua 7.
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:3–5 NIV) The sword of the Spirit that the apostle Paul talks about in Ephesians 6 is not only for deflecting a blow from the enemy; it’s also for inflicting one. This is something the devil doesn’t want you to know. He doesn’t want you to start attacking, because if you’re always defending, then he’s in the superior position. But if you’re attacking, then you’re in the superior position. If you have a hard time picturing your Bible as a weapon, look at Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 above. As believers, our battles are spiritual. Standard military weaponry and tactics don’t apply. The battles take place in our hearts and minds. They’re played out in our thoughts, philosophies, priorities, and beliefs. And because the Bible is God’s truth—the ultimate and most powerful source of truth—nothing else can match its impact. It has the power to demolish the excuses, philosophies, reasoning, and arguments that cause people to oppose and reject the Christian faith. As spiritual warriors for Christ, we must confront the lies of this world with the truth of God’s Word. That’s how we wield the sword of the Spirit. We also use it to set the devil’s spiritual captives free. We do that by sharing the gospel with unbelievers using the words of Scripture. In Acts 8, we see this scenario play out in the life of Philip, an early Christian evangelist. Philip ministered in the city of Samaria, where he “told the people there about the Messiah” (verse 5 NLT). As a result, “people believed Philip’s message of Good News concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” (verse 12 NLT). What looks like evangelism to us is actually spiritual battle. Philip used the Good News to attack the devil’s stronghold in Samaria. In verse 26, an angel of the Lord gave Philip marching orders: “Go south” (NLT). Like a good soldier, Philip obeyed. He found an Ethiopian official who was trying to understand a Bible passage. Philip used the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, to help the man understand the truth about Jesus. Armed only with the words of Scripture, he took the battle to the devil. Make no mistake about it: There is authority and power in the Word of God. My words will fall to the ground, but God’s Word sticks. God’s Word breaks through. We could spend all day trying to defend and explain the Bible, but I have a better idea: Use the sword of the Spirit. That’s what Philip did, and that’s what we need to do as well. Reflection question: In your circle of acquaintances, what are some faulty philosophies, reasoning, and arguments that need to be confronted with the truth of God’s Word? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you living the abundant life Jesus wants for you, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message called, DESTROYING STRONGHOLDS from the series, THIS IS WAR, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds, and how we can fight the lies of the devil with the truth of God's Word.
In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came that you might have life, and might have it abundantly.” Are you living the abundant life in Christ, or are you living in defeat, chained to a sin you cannot get victory over? In this empowering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three truths about strongholds, and how we can fight the lies of the devil with the truth of God's Word. It's called, DESTROYING STRONGHOLDS and it's from the series, THIS IS WAR!.
In this GoMission episode, Mark Gilmore sits down with BCM senior Ben Stoeckmann to reflect on his seven-week internship in Grenada. From curvy mountain roads to palm-lined beaches, Ben's journey was filled with gospel opportunities—three Cola Clash–style youth outreaches, preaching in multiple communities, and connecting with local believers. Yet, the greatest lesson came not from the events themselves, but from what followed: the urgent need to pray for and invest in disciples, not just decisions. Through firsthand experiences and the example of national pastor Jeremy Scott, Ben shares how intentional, life-on-life ministry can break strongholds and multiply lasting fruit.Topics DiscussedLocation, culture, and spiritual climate of GrenadaInternship under national pastor Jeremy ScottThree Cola Clash–style youth outreaches in Victoria, Chantimelle, and Mount RichOvercoming challenges of rainy season and cultural differencesSpiritual strongholds: works-based religion, drinking, immorality, and subtle animismMiraculous connections with young men hungry for God's WordThe importance of praying for disciples as fervently as for salvation decisionsPastor Scott's “life-on-life” discipleship modelApplying disciplemaking principles both overseas and in the U.S.Ben's personal call to missions and growing burden for the Hispanic worldKey TakeawaysSalvation decisions are only the starting point; true Great Commission work requires making disciples.Prayer for discipleship should be just as urgent and intentional as prayer for conversions.Life-on-life investment—sharing ministry and everyday moments—is essential for spiritual growth.Cultural openness to the gospel does not eliminate the need to address deep-rooted spiritual strongholds.The principles of effective disciplemaking overseas are just as vital to practice at home.If you have your own unique story of gospel advance or if you sense God leading you toward a particular people group, we'd love to hear about it. Even if it's just a sentence or two, share what God is doing in an email to gomission@theegeneration.org.GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly, missions-focused program designed to expose young people to the people, stories, and opportunities happening across the globe in the world's harvest fields. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.
Have you ever felt stuck in spiritual battles that just won't break—no matter how hard you pray?In this powerful episode of Java with Jen, Jenilee Samuel welcomes Rebecca Greenwood—prophetic intercessor, deliverance minister, and author of Dethroning the Queen of Heaven—to share insight on spiritual warfare, prophetic prayer, and how to break demonic strongholds in your family, church, and region.Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk in spiritual authority, recognize the influence of spirits like Jezebel and the Queen of Heaven, and how to pray strategically for lasting freedom and healing.