Understanding Spiritual Warfare with Marcus Warner

Marcus Warner is the president of Deeper Walk Int’l and an author very familiar with spiritual warfare. In this episode, Matt Dabbs and Marcus talk about the often overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare like demonic possession in the battles of our minds, and also compulsive behavior and emotional struggles. Warner talks about the how weird it is that in American Christianity we don’t see this a lot, but there is an acute awareness of spiritual warfare in other cultures. We need to be able to recognize spiritual attacks and address them with a biblical worldview rather than solely relying on scientific solutions. Marcus’s journey, influenced by his father's pioneering work in spiritual warfare and deliverance, showcases the transformation possible when individuals and communities recognize and address the spiritual dimensions of their struggles.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:47 Understanding Spiritual Warfare

01:53 The Impact of Secularization on Spiritual Awareness

03:11 Examples of Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life

06:42 The Role of Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism

07:54 The Levels of Spiritual Warfare

09:31 Personal Journey into Spiritual Warfare

14:32 The Process of Helping People Overcome Spiritual Warfare

19:54 Closing Thoughts on Spiritual Warfare

22:24 Understanding the Desire for Quick Fixes

22:50 The Fear of Stirring Up Demons

23:57 The Role of Participation in Deliverance

25:12 The Journey Beyond Personal Deliverance

25:38 Addressing Congregational Level Issues

29:05 The Danger of Weaponizing Spiritual Warfare

31:11 Practical Steps for Individual and Congregational Healing

35:47 The Mission of DeeperWalk International

37:31 The Importance of Addressing Heart Level Issues

40:39 Reflections on the Conversation