Delivering Dunamis

Are you suffering with anxiety and panic? Have you ever experienced a panic attack? We are all at varying stages of our mental health and faith journeys. Even during a powerful spiritual revival, we are not immune to attacks that truly test our faith. I want you to remain firm in your pursuit of the Truth and the victory that God has ordained for your life. So today, I would like to offer you a few tips to help you withstand, to restore balance and to remain grounded in a posture of strength. Over time, the attacks will dissipate as your faith takes root and fear subsides. Do not be discouraged if you find yourself in a season that is testing you. You are not alone. I've been there. And I'm here to help.

Give it to me straight. Don't water it down. No outside influences. Keep it real. If you appreciate this level of transparency in your life, particularly as it relates to faith and mental health, you're going to feel right at home here at the Delivering Dunamis Podcast. I don't hold back. There is no shame in my past. I am a new creation. I am alive in Christ and I go boldly wherever He leads. The Lord is my only Judge. I do not need to run my content by anyone other than Him for approval. There is great freedom in that. By operating in God's freedom I ensure that my message is not tainted. The words that I share flow purely from my heart, where the Holy Spirit resides. And the more that I empower the Holy Spirit's voice to be magnified through me, the more that I continue to witness God rewarding my obedience. As I step forward in faith, trusting His Will, my impact for His Kingdom grows. When you move without any hesitation or restraint in the direction that God calls, you set your faith on fire. And faith on fire cannot be denied. If you are yearning for The Truth in your life and you'd like to embody that fire in the Spirit for the Glory of His Mighty Name, give this message a listen.

God's love is overwhelming. In today's episode I speak from the heart about many of the miraculous events that have occurred in my life in recent weeks and I dive into a touching story from my past as well. These stories leave no doubt that God is always with us. He cares for us deeply. He sends His angels to comfort us in seasons of adversity. He provides for our every need. And He works through us in our brokenness for the Glory of His Kingdom. Have you entertained God's angels in your life? Have you acknowledged their presence? Have you ever contemplated that you, too could be an angel in the life of another as a servant for His Kingdom? Do not hesitate to make God's Voice…His Perfect Light…His Perfect Love known through you. You cannot begin to imagine the impact that it may have on someone's else's life. Someone who may perhaps find themselves in need of their own angel today.

Today's guest is Brian Sexton. Brian is a great friend of mine and he is the author of People Buy From People and the Host of the Intentional Encourager Podcast. Brian is involved with both music and pulpit ministry in his church in Charleston, WV. He has been blessed with a powerful voice for The Lord. His message is phenomenal, and his faith is truly on fire. You are going to love this inside look at the life of a man who commits his time and energy to encouraging others through faith. Brian reminds listeners that God did not create us to be defeated and that when God gives you a Word, it WILL come to pass. He shares with us the miracles that he has experienced throughout his life, beginning in his infancy when doctors discovered a hole in his left lung following his birth and the POWER of prayer and The Lord intervened. As a teenager, Brian reconnected with a minister who was present at his baby dedication many years earlier and he revealed to Brian a beautiful Truth about his life. The minister, who was known to be gifted in the Spirit shared with Brian that "the Hand of God is on you, and it has always been on you." What a beautiful and encouraging declaration. Yet even with that understanding, Brian tells us that his life has not in any way been completely insulated from adversity. But Brian recognizes his victor. He reveals to us the power of prayer and how it enables us to tune in to the Voice of God. Brian understands that we overcome the enemy through the word of our testimony. And that is why he goes boldly into his story. The Lord has led Brian through some vicious storms, including a devastating job loss following a wrongful accusation of sexual harassment. But throughout the storms, Brian kept the faith. And the Lord provided for him and his family in miraculous fashion. When Brian lost his best friend, his father, the Lord comforted Brian. He provided a loving figure to fill the void that remained, and He gave Brian a dream about his father that impacted his life forever and offered a powerful word acknowledging the receipt of his prayers. Brian reminds us that we do not need to live in the shadow of death as He joyfully anticipates the moment when he will reunite in song and praise of The Lord with his dad in Heaven. There is so much brilliant wisdom in this episode. So much encouragement. So much love and hope. Soak it in. It is truly a blessing.

I don't like bullies. Never have. Bullies abuse the psyche. They seek to diminish the identity of their targets. And often, they are relentless in their efforts. Today, we expose the biggest bully of them all, the devil. Satan wants God's children to remain in a defensive posture to ensure that our true identities are never fully revealed through Christ. He understands that God has placed a plan in each of us, a distinct role for His kingdom, and the devil desires nothing more than for our purpose to be surrendered to the captivity of the shame that he seeks to root within us. Today, we go on the offensive. We resist his advances. We expose his lies. We stand in The Truth. Enough is enough. Take the fight to him in the Strength of The Lord. Deny the subtle fears and doubts that he presents in your thought life. Whether you care to see it or not, Satan is real. His influence surrounds us. But there is nothing to fear. God holds the Victory. When you embody The Word and live in the Holy Spirit, the forces of evil are essentially rendered powerless. The darkness has not overcome The Light and it never will.

You are THE LIGHT of the world. We are living in a season of heavy darkness and great deception. There is a greater sense of urgency now than ever before for God's children to stand up, share their testimonies and serve His Kingdom as the lamp on the stand, the beacon of light that shines hope and inspiration into the lives of others. This is the purpose behind my ministry and the Delivering Dunamis Podcast. I want to create a platform for God's victory to be magnified. Our voices need to be heard. Join me on the show and free yourself through your testimony. By doing so, you will also free others who remain trapped in bondage. God empowers His Will through our obedience to His call to seek Him and serve His Kingdom. The Truth brings clarity. It offers healing. And it reveals greater purpose. I am here to encourage your share. Because I know what can be revealed as a result of taking those first steps in faith. I have lived it. And I would love to highlight your story, whenever you are ready. You cannot begin to perceive what God may have in store for your life. Trust Him. He will provide. Put the lamp on the stand. And let it shine.

Do you feel like an underdog in life? If so, I've got some GOOD NEWS for you. The Big Guy upstairs, well, he loves the underdog. He loves to reveal His Glory through those who on the surface may appear to be the least likely by the world's standards. Humanity does not have a measuring stick in God's Kingdom. God sees beyond what the human eyes can perceive. God sees the heart. He sees it you. And He sees it in me. Just as He did in King David around 3,000 years ago. Do not allow the enemy to rob you of your identity in Christ. Your rebirth will lead to its restoration. And God will work through your brokenness. His Strength will shine through in areas of your life where the world may anticipate weakness. You are adequate. You are worthy. He chose you. Claim His VICTORY. And share it boldly. It doesn't matter what the world thinks. You are not of this world. Your identity is rooted in a Higher Power.

Today we reconnect with Jennifer Casas for the second part of her amazing testimony. We revisit the words from her mother that served as her wake-up call following many years of trauma and hardship. Those words led Jennifer to church where she had an extremely powerful encounter. A divine message following the sermon tugged at her heart and the Holy Spirit led her to speak with the pastor directly after the service. The pastor received her message with great urgency, and the next day, she created space for Jennifer to go deeper in conversation. That conversation led to Jennifer being offered deliverance. This experience then led Jennifer to a discipleship program where she had a second deliverance. Following the release of several evil strongholds, Jennifer became very aware of the power of the Holy Spirit within her almost immediately. One night, while praying for another man, she found herself called to perform deliverance through the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit. She was amazed by the power of The Lord within her and felt eager to follow His call obediently. In her obedience, God rewarded Jennifer. And in a big, BIG way. Jennifer shares with us the divine outcome in her pending felony trial and the message that she received from an angel in the courtroom which put her entire spiritual journey into perspective. She also shares a miraculous breakthrough in her mental health battle and a nudge that she received from the Holy Spirit which led to restoration in her marriage after a separation of four long years. Jennifer's story reminds us that NOTHING is impossible with God. Today, Jennifer is three years into her own deliverance ministry, she is in the process of receiving her Christian Counseling certification, and she is diving headfirst into her faith-based apparel business, Garments of Truth. This message is going to break down strongholds and change lives. Do not miss it.

Today, Jennifer Casas joins us on the Delivering Dunamis Podcast. Jennifer is the founder of a powerful deliverance ministry called A Dignified Deliverance. She is also the owner of a faith-based apparel business called Garments of Truth. Jennifer's story is remarkable. So remarkable that we could never cover it all in one episode. In Part 1 of this two-day series, we dive into Jennifer's backstory. Jennifer grew up attending a non-denominational Pentecostal church. Her mother was extraordinarily faithful. Her father however did not have his born-again experience until later life, and in the years prior to that rebirth, Jennifer experienced a high level of abuse in her home. That early trauma would continue to impact Jennifer in the years that followed, creating a bit of chaos in the relationships that she encountered in her adult life. By her teenage years, Jennifer had begun creating distance between herself and God. She got pregnant at 18. And then, she joined the military. Her identity was rooted in pride attached to status, education and money. She developed a real stronghold against the men in her life, including the man who became her husband. After being arrested for a DUI, Jennifer fell into a depression that ultimately triggered a separation in her marriage. She moved across the country and soon after got involved in an extremely dangerous, abusive relationship with a narcissist. In that season, she was also placed under investigation by the military for adultery. While suffering amidst the despair that was overwhelming her life under the weight of a pending investigation and relentless abuse in her relationship, Jennifer attempted to take her life. Following that event, she was evaluated and diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a possible personality disorder. She began a treatment protocol, but the abuse did not stop. One night, a confrontation occurred in her home that resulted in a crisis situation during which Jennifer accidentally harmed her partner. She was placed under arrest, facing possible felony charges. After two years of continued abuse, while awaiting trial, Jennifer experienced another devastating event the night before she was scheduled to go to court. She was at the end of her rope. One week later, a wake-up call arrived from the lips of her mother. And that's the moment when everything began to turn in God's favor.

From rock bottom to #1 Best Seller on Amazon. If you are having trouble believing that God can deliver a miracle in your life, just look at my story. Nothing is impossible. Your transformation begins with one step forward in faith. "You don't have to see the whole staircase" as Dr. King once famously stated, and I'm here to add, YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO SEE THE WHOLE STAIRCASE. If you could, you would not be able to process it anyway. If your entire future were visible to you, that would certainly disrupt the evolution of your mission. Because you would get way too involved with your own desires. And further, that type of knowledge would not require any faith. And the Lord is seeking to have a more meaningful relationship with all of us than that would allow. Walk by faith and not by sight. That's the message. One step at a time. One day at a time. Resist the urge to get too far ahead of yourself. And just move forward. Empower the Holy Spirit. Trust its guidance. And miracles will unfold. Put it on repeat daily and more will be given to you as a reward for your obedience.