What does it mean to have authority in Jesus’ name? Jenn hosts this sixth week of the Unbound Book Study series as we talk about the issue of authority.

In the book Unbound, Neal emphasizes that speaking words out loud is important. Jacqueline and Lisa share how they have exercised personal authority in the name of Jesus through prayer, and in speaking truth as parents. Authority exists because it has been given to someone.

Jacqueline speaks of a significant moment in her life when the power of the authority given through Christ allowed for something she could not do on her own.

Authority ties into the relationship that Jesus wants with us and His desire to heal. We see in Scripture that He heals people in a variety of ways. God’s ways are not ours and often He takes us on a long journey to teach us important things about the spiritual life as we pursue healing.

The episode concludes with a discussion about ways the church community can help in deliverance from bondage.

Warmup Question for chapter 7: When was the last time you felt truly seen, known and affirmed by someone and how did that experience impact you?

Blogs on Authority:

• Authority and the Layperson
• Authority and Responsibility
• Catholic FAQ's
• Where do all the demons go?

Podcasts on Authority:

• The Fourth Key: An Act of Faith with Dr. Mary Healy and Matt Lozano
• A Ring on Our Finger: Understanding Spiritual Authority
• Take Your Stand
• Because We are Sons and Daughters with Matt and Jenn Lozano
• Professor for a Week! Unbound in Rome with Neal Lozano and Jacqueline Harper

Other articles:

• Fourth Key: Authority
• Discernment Article

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Release: October 2025
Music by Christian Harper
Production by Jacqueline Harper