Episode 10: The Sword of the Spirit (Part 1)

In this episode of The Seek His Face Podcast, Cody Bentley continues the Armor of God series by exploring one of the most powerful and often misunderstood pieces of spiritual armor — the Sword of the Spirit.

Unlike the other pieces of armor that protect the believer, the sword is the only offensive weapon given to us in Ephesians 6. But what does it really mean to wield the Word of God? And how do we use it faithfully without misusing it?

In Part One of this two-part episode, we explore:

• Why the Word of God is the believer’s only offensive weapon

• The difference between logos and rhema in Scripture

• How Jesus modeled spiritual warfare in the wilderness

• Why the Word must cut our own hearts before we use it on others

• How Scripture exposes deception, refines the believer, and advances the kingdom

This episode challenges believers to move beyond simply owning a Bible and begin learning how to handle the Word with precision, humility, and truth.

Because the Sword of the Spirit isn’t noise, performance, or argument.

It is truth spoken under the authority of God, empowered by the Spirit, and grounded in the finished work of Christ.

Part Two will focus on the practical side of the sword — how to train with it daily, memorize Scripture, meditate on truth, and grow skillful in handling God’s Word.

Whether we recognize it or not, we are in a battle.

Not one of flesh and blood — but one fought in the quiet places of doubt, fear, temptation, and accusation.

In Episode 9 of The Seek His Face Podcast, Cody Bentley walks us through what it truly means to take up the Shield of Faith from Epistle to the Ephesians 6:16 — and why this piece of the Armor of God is essential for standing firm in today’s world.

But this isn’t just a theological discussion.

It’s a journey.

From Abraham’s radical obedience in Book of Genesis

To the healing faith of the desperate in the Gospel of Mark

To the saving grace declared in Epistle to the Romans

This episode explores:

What biblical faith actually is (and what it isn’t)

How faith acts as a shield against the enemy’s fiery darts

Why faith is more than intellectual agreement — it’s surrendered trust

How salvation comes by grace through faith alone

What it looks like to actively lift your shield in everyday life

Why faith grows stronger in community

You’ll discover that faith is not blind optimism.

It is confident trust in the character of God.

Faith moves before it sees.

Faith waits through silence.

Faith obeys when it hurts.

Faith blocks the lies before they burn.

And most importantly:

Faith is the empty hand that receives the finished work of Jesus.

If you’ve been feeling attacked by doubt…

If fear has been whispering louder than truth…

If your faith feels small or fragile…

This episode will remind you:

The strength of your shield is not in you.

It is in the God you trust.

So take a quiet moment.

Open your heart.

And learn what it means to lift the Shield of Faith.

Because the arrows may fly —

but they do not get the final word.

What does it really mean to be prepared with the gospel of peace?

In this episode of The Seek His Face Podcast, we take an unhurried look at Ephesians 6:15 and the often-overlooked power of peace as part of the armor of God. Peace is not presented as emotional calm or avoidance of conflict, but as spiritual footing—something that stabilizes the believer before the battle begins and sustains them through it.

Together, we explore what the “preparation” of the gospel of peace truly means, why peace is foundational rather than optional, and how reconciliation with God through Christ becomes the source of confidence, endurance, and courage. Drawing from Scripture, historical context, and practical application, this episode unpacks how gospel peace anchors identity, neutralizes fear and accusation, and enables believers to stand firm while still moving forward in obedience.

This conversation also looks at the symbolism of Roman sandals, the biblical concept of shalom, and why peace is not weakness but strength—peace that holds ground, endures pressure, and carries reconciliation into broken spaces.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, spiritually unsteady, or worn down by conflict, this episode is an invitation to stop striving for peace and begin standing in the peace Christ has already secured.

Truth is not optional in spiritual warfare—it is foundational. In this episode of the Seek His Face Podcast, we continue our Armor of God series by examining the Belt of Truth, the piece that holds everything else in place. Without truth, every other part of the armor becomes unstable.

Join Cody Bentley as we confront a crucial question: What happens when lies go unchallenged in the life of a believer? Through Scripture and practical application, this episode unpacks how truth is not merely information to believe, but a Person to know—Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

In this episode, we explore:

Why truth must be received before righteousness can be worn

How the gospel establishes identity and protects the heart from accusation and shame

The subtle, often unnoticed lies that erode peace, confidence, and spiritual authority

What it looks like to actively fasten the Belt of Truth in daily thoughts, decisions, and conversations

How truth anchors faith, strengthens spiritual discernment, and empowers victory in battle

Truth exposes deception, stabilizes the soul, and aligns the believer with heaven’s perspective. When truth is embraced, freedom follows. If you desire a faith that stands firm, resists compromise, and walks boldly in God’s promises, this episode will call you to examine what you’re fastening your life to—and equip you to stand your ground.

In this episode of The Seek His Face Podcast, Cody Bentley continues the Armor of God series with a deep and sobering look at The Breastplate of Righteousness—what it is, why it matters, and how it guards the heart against the enemy’s most dangerous attacks.

Moving from the mind to the heart, this teaching explores how righteousness protects our identity, confidence, and standing before God. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Isaiah 59, and the full arc of Scripture, we see that righteousness is not something we manufacture through effort, but something first worn by God Himself and fully fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

This episode unpacks:

Why the heart is the primary battlefield of spiritual warfare

How Jesus fulfilled righteousness and bore its full weight at the cross

The difference between imputed righteousness (what is given) and imparted righteousness (what is lived)

Why condemnation, accusation, shame, and discouragement lose their power in Christ

How the cross satisfied justice without compromising mercy

How believers are called to live from righteousness, not for it

You’ll also learn how to discern conviction vs. shame, recognize the enemy’s tactics, and practically “put on” the Breastplate of Righteousness in daily life—through integrity, repentance, guarded speech, obedient love, and spiritual rhythms.

This is an invitation to stop striving for acceptance and start standing in what Christ has already secured.

The breastplate was struck—so yours would never have to be.

Clothed in Christ’s righteousness, you can stand confident, guarded, and free.

In this episode of Seek His Face, host Cody Bentley begins a powerful six-part series on the Armor of God, starting with the Helmet of Salvation. Grounded in Scripture and rich biblical context, this teaching explores how salvation is not something we earn daily—but something we must remember, guard, and stand in.

Drawing from Ephesians, Isaiah, the life of Jesus, and real biblical case studies, this episode reveals how spiritual warfare is most often fought in the mind, not through behavior but through identity. The Helmet of Salvation protects believers from doubt, condemnation, fear, and confusion by anchoring the mind in the finished work of Christ. Rather than striving for assurance, listeners are invited to live from assurance—standing firm in hope, clarity, and confidence.

This episode also includes a guided daily practice, helping listeners actively “put on” the Helmet of Salvation through truth declarations, thought renewal, and Scripture-centered reflection. If you’ve been battling anxiety, mental fatigue, identity confusion, or spiritual burnout, this episode offers biblical grounding, peace, and practical tools for resilience.

Spiritual warfare isn’t a metaphor — it’s a reality every believer faces, whether they recognize it or not. In this powerful extended episode, host Cody Bentley takes listeners deep into the unseen battle happening behind the scenes of everyday life and equips them to stand firm in Christ.

This episode begins with prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to bring clarity, protection, and discernment as we explore how spiritual opposition often intensifies when we draw closer to God. Cody breaks down what spiritual warfare really looks like in practical, lived-out ways — from sudden temptation and emotional heaviness to confusion, distraction, and spiritual numbness — reminding listeners that opposition is often a sign of growth, not failure.

You’ll uncover three of the enemy’s most overlooked strategies:

Delay — how waiting seasons are used to discourage faith

Noise — how distraction silences God’s voice

Isolation — why withdrawing from community leaves believers vulnerable

Through biblical insight and real-life application, this episode exposes how these tactics work — and how they can be resisted.

The teaching culminates in a deep dive into Genesis 3, examining the very first spiritual battle in Scripture. You’ll see how the enemy attacks identity, questions God’s character, twists God’s Word, and uses subtle deception through thoughts and words — the same strategies still used today.

This episode is both a warning and an encouragement:

You are not weak. You are not alone. And you are not unprepared.

If you’ve felt resistance, confusion, or pressure as you pursue God, this episode will help you recognize the battle, reclaim your authority, and stand confidently in the victory already won through Jesus.

In this episode of The Seek His Face Podcast, Cody Bentley invites you into a reflective and heart-shaping conversation on what it truly means to live out the imago Dei—the Image of God—in everyday life. Building on Episode 2, Cody shifts the conversation from theology to practice, exploring how our God-given identity shapes the way we think, act, love, create, and serve.

Through Scripture, prayer, personal reflection, and powerful stories, this episode unpacks five core expressions of God’s image in us.

In this episode of the Seek His Face Podcast, host Cody Bentley invites listeners into a deep, reflective journey through one of Scripture’s most foundational truths: Imago Dei — the Image of God. Through Scripture, prayer, and gentle teaching, Cody explores what it truly means to be created in God’s likeness — to reflect His character, creativity, and love in our everyday lives.

Listeners are guided through Genesis, the teachings of Paul, and the example of Jesus to rediscover their identity, dignity, and purpose as God’s image-bearers. This episode also examines how Imago Dei shapes the way we view ourselves, treat others, and engage with the world around us.

Whether you’re commuting, taking a walk, or sipping your morning coffee, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and allow God to restore His image within you.

Join us as we seek His face and learn to live as reflections of His glory.

Before we can truly seek the face of God, we have to start with a deeper question: Do we really know Him?

In this foundational first episode, host Cody Bentley invites you to pause the pursuit and go back to the beginning — to the One we're seeking. This episode explores why seeking God begins not with religion, routine, or self-effort, but with a relationship rooted in truth.

We unpack:

What Genesis tells us about God as Creator

Why humanity feels disconnected from Him

The problem of sin — and the solution found in Jesus

How the cross and resurrection change everything

Why Jesus isn’t optional — He’s the way in

How historical evidence supports the gospel

And what it really means to know God personally

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning with questions, this episode will help lay a firm foundation: knowing God through Jesus Christ.

This isn’t about more spiritual information — it’s about real transformation.

Listen now, and let today be the beginning of your journey to truly seek His face.