Spiritual warfare isn’t usually dramatic. It’s subtle. Quiet. Ordinary.

In this episode of Encounter Grace, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of the Christian life: how we sometimes give the enemy access without even realizing it.

Drawing from Ephesians 4:27 and James 4:7, we unpack the SOUL-L framework — five common ways believers unintentionally open doors in their thought life and spiritual formation:

• Sin (especially justified or hidden sin)

• Occult participation (seeking spiritual power outside of God)

• Unforgiveness (bitterness that quietly reshapes the mind)

• Lies (agreements that become identity statements)

• Lineage (family patterns that shape strongholds)

Most spiritual warfare isn’t about demons running around — it’s about lies being believed, wounds being left untreated, and resentment being rehearsed. The enemy cannot overpower a believer in Christ, but he can influence where he’s given access.

We talk about how unforgiveness wires the brain, how identity-level lies take root, how family systems shape our internal narratives, and how authority in Christ changes the equation entirely.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain… If you’ve wondered why certain thoughts keep cycling… If you want a grounded, biblical, and psychologically informed approach to spiritual warfare…

This episode is for you.

Most believers don’t struggle because demons are strong. They struggle because lies are believed.

Let’s close the doors.

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Ep. 180 - When a Wound Becomes a Prison (WLVS)

Justin's Sermon on Spiritual Warfare

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