In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Colleen Adams and Michael Kurtz delve into spiritual warfare, emphasizing that it revolves around standing on God's truth. They highlight the importance of abiding in Christ, understanding scripture, and maintaining one's position in God's truth to fend off deception from the enemy.

The discussion touches on the misconceptions around spiritual warfare, the influence of cultural shifts, and the critical role of personal spiritual formation and obedience. The hosts conclude that true spiritual warfare is about being rooted in God's power and truth.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare

00:47 Welcome to Embracing Brokenness Podcast

02:16 Defining Spiritual Warfare

05:37 The Role of Abiding in Spiritual Warfare

08:07 The Full Armor of God

12:17 Cultural Mandate and Spiritual Warfare

15:14 Challenges in Modern Spiritual Warfare

22:30 Standing Firm in Truth

31:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

37:57 Outro and Contact Information

What does it mean to abide in Christ? That's not a term we use often, but it is one you'll find in the Bible to describe our life in Christ. Why abide? How should we abide? There's a way things work. We bear the fruit of the Spirit only through abiding in Christ. (John 15:5) On today's podcast, our team takes a deep dive into why and how to abide in Jesus as that plays out in the current context of our days here on earth.

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Grey Matter Research & Consulting referenced in this book: Mature-ish: Your Mission from God, Should You Choose to Accept It . . . https://www.amazon.com/dp/1947505327?ref=cm_sw_r_em_ud_dp_9DATPWYQ2HP8HY5ESD7F&ref_=cm_sw_r_em_ud_dp_9DATPWYQ2HP8HY5ESD7F&social_share=cm_sw_r_em_ud_dp_9DATPWYQ2HP8HY5ESD7F&skipTwisterOG=2

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Abiding in Christ

00:23 Welcome to the Embracing Brokenness Podcast

01:00 Discussing the Importance of Abiding

01:17 Statistics on Christian Worldview

03:06 Colleen's Perspective on Abiding

04:42 Defining Abiding and Intimacy with God

06:49 The Greek Meaning of Abiding

07:28 Analyzing John 15: The Vine and the Branches

08:56 Pruning and Spiritual Growth

11:16 Live Demonstration: The Rosebush Analogy

16:33 The Process of Spiritual Cleaning

18:12 Cultural Relevance of Abiding

21:24 The Responsibility of Abiding

24:07 Defining Abiding in Practical Terms

26:51 Developing a Lifestyle of Prayer

27:02 Understanding True Abiding

27:56 Spiritual Growth and Pruning

28:34 Challenges of Modern Christian Life

29:58 Intimacy and Communication with God

31:28 The Importance of Abiding in Love

36:20 The Role of Obedience and Commandments

37:37 The Journey of Spiritual Maturity

40:17 The Power of Community and Love

46:05 Final Thoughts on Abiding and Prayer

In this conversation, Steve Adams and Jacob Way discuss the topic of pornography addiction and the journey to freedom in Christ.

Jacob shares his personal story of struggling with pornography from a young age and the stages he went through in his addiction. He talks about the lies he believed and the deep remorse he felt. However, he eventually reached a turning point and cried out to God for help.

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Link to Jacob's Book: Hope to Win the War

Chapters 00:00 Growing Up in a Godly Home 00:38 Introduction to the Podcast 00:55 Meet Jacob Way 01:07 Jacob's Book and Its Impact 01:35 The Struggle with Pornography 02:52 Jacob's Background and Early Struggles 04:39 The Dark Path of Addiction 16:01 Stages of Addiction 21:16 The Turning Point 25:50 Overcoming Doubts and Embracing Faith 26:14 Understanding the Trinity's Role in Our Lives 26:47 God's Unwavering Love and Redemption 28:00 The Pursuit of the Prodigal 28:50 The Holy Spirit's Comfort and Assurance 30:03 The Gospel in a Nutshell 30:35 The Identity Crisis and Enemy's Lies 31:50 The Prevalence of Pornography in Society 33:16 The Church's Response to Pornography 37:50 Steps to Overcoming Addiction 43:14 Transformative Power of God's Redemption 47:05 Conclusion and Resources