The events of the Bible did not take place "once upon a time" or "long ago, in a galaxy far, far away."

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What if the battles you’re fighting aren’t only physical or mental, but spiritual?

Ryan Bethea, co-host of The Exorcist Files, joins Kurt and Kristen to talk about the reality of spiritual warfare, why Christians shouldn’t fear it, and why ignoring it may be just as dangerous as seeing a demon behind every problem.

With more than 50 million downloads, The Exorcist Files has tapped into a growing fascination with demons, exorcism and the supernatural.

Ryan explains why he believes that interest is increasing even as traditional religious participation has declined, and what it says about our desire to understand a world beyond what we can see.

They also explore whether some illnesses or struggles can have a spiritual component, why Jesus’ ministry included casting out demons, how Christians can recognize spiritual attacks without living in fear, and what Scripture teaches about protecting yourself spiritually.

Then the conversation shifts to Ryan’s remarkable success in media. He breaks down how The Exorcist Files grew to more than 50 million downloads, why he tells many people not to start a podcast, the importance of knowing exactly who your content is for, and why great storytelling, humor and authenticity can separate a brand from everyone else.

Whether you're interested in spiritual warfare, faith, culture, entrepreneurship or building an audience, this conversation challenges you to think differently about the battles we face and how we communicate what we believe.

00:29 Meet Ryan Bethea of The Exorcist Files

02:04 Inside a Podcast About Real Exorcism Cases

03:41 Are We All in a Spiritual War?

05:07 What Christians Get Wrong About Spiritual Warfare

07:14 The War for Your Mind, Body and Soul

09:24 Can Illness Have a Spiritual Component?

12:15 Why the Spiritual Realm Makes Christians Uncomfortable

14:05 Science Didn't Kill Belief in the Supernatural

17:24 Why Interest in Demons and the Occult Is Growing

18:54 How Spiritual Attacks Can Hide in Plain Sight

20:35 Spiritual Attack or Consequences of Our Own Choices?

23:45 How The Exorcist Files Reached 50 Million Downloads

25:29 Why Ryan Tells People NOT to Start a Podcast

29:20 What Makes Content Actually Stand Out

32:38 Why Humor Makes Marketing More Powerful

33:16 How to Build a Brand People Actually Care About

36:41 Tiny Changes That Can Dramatically Improve Content

38:08 Success Isn't the Measure of a Life Well Lived

41:02 Why Christians Can Read the Same Bible and Disagree

48:40 Ryan's Final Message: Stay Demon Free

Connect with Ryan Bethea

●       Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ryanbetheashow

●       ExorcistFiles.tv

●       Instagram: instagram.com/thebethea

●       Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exorcist-files/id1635371540

●       Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rs76ZgP5iIwZCs51oHdvk

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The heart of homeschooling is relationships. Building meaningful, lasting connections is the real secret sauce of reading aloud with your kids. Those connections are also built when you spend time in nature together. 

Sounds simple, right? Read books. Go outside. But it can also feel like yet another thing to add to your already packed to-do list. How do we make time in our already full days to get outside with our kids?

We’ve got an absolute treat for you today on the show. Ginny Yurich, the founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, is here to talk about how families can bring the transformative power of nature into their everyday lives. 

She candidly shares her journey from indoorsy kid to overwhelmed mama to the fall afternoon that planted the seed of 1000 Hours Outside. We also dig into the benefits of spending time in nature, and of course, practical strategies for spending more time outside.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• The lifelong physical, social, emotional, and academic benefits of spending time outside
• How accessible 1000 hours really is 
• Practical ways to get more time outdoors, how to engage older kids, and why it doesn’t have to be that complicated

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• Subscribe to the Newsletter

Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/ginny-yurich

By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future.

Receive a copy of the "Overwhelmed" bundle and an audio download of "Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.

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Zombie ideas of overpopulation and human pestilence gets humanity tragically wrong and misunderstands the created world. 

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By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future.
Receive a copy of the "Overwhelmed" bundle and an audio download of "Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.
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Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!
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Thirty-five years ago today, on September 2, 1991, Chuck Colson broadcast the very first episode of Breakpoint.

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