Are you aware of the doors in your mind that the enemy will try to open?

In this third episode of our "Fighting Your Spiritual Battles" series, John Tinnin and Shay Roush take a look at the two moves that the enemy uses to try and cut us off from God's love: Temptation and Accusation.

The battle for your mind is of utmost importance, as it is the primary force that drives all of your beliefs, emotions and actions, so this is an area where knowledge and discernment are critical.

When you learn the strategies of the enemy, and effective ways to push back on his tactics, you will be empowered to tackle this daily battle.

We hope this insight helps you maintain a "sound mind" that is continually renewed by the truth of God's word.

Recommended books on this subject:

The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson

God's Devil: The Incredible Story of How Satan's Rebellion Serves God's Purposes by Erwin Lutzer

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As Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist states, "If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt."

Knowing your enemy starts with understanding the origin of his name, the catastrophic decision he made, and his most effective tactics to deceive you.

In this second episode of our Fighting Your Spiritual Battles series Lynn Roush, LPC and Shay Roush, Mdiv will look back at the biblical account of where this battle began and the primary arenas where this battle takes place:

1. The Battle for Glory

2. The Battle for Humanity

3. The Battle for Authority

Once you see how this epic battle is playing out, you will be able to discern truth from error, understand how the devil serves God's purposes, and know the means by which he will experience the ultimate defeat.

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We constantly hear our clients wrestling with whether or not God really loves them. Have you considered that there is a powerful force persistently working to pull you as far away from God's love as possible?

The Bible explains that there is an unseen, spiritual battle hidden in plain sight that directly impacts your daily life. The enemy, described as "the father of lies", likes to prey on your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and sense of security.

The enemy will relentlessly go after your mind, your body and ultimately your wounded heart - with the intent to destroy your faith, your hope, and your ability to give and receive love.

John and Austin introduce this new series “Fighting Your Spiritual Battles” by unpacking what Jesus believed about this battle, how they’ve seen this battle personally and clinically, and the two foundational truths needed to keep perspective on this battle.

This series is designed to give you awareness of the unseen spiritual realm, where the battle began, how it works, who's in charge, and ultimately how to find strength and hope as you fight this battle.

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Every addiction revolves around the same lie: "I am in control."

In this edition of "Stories in the Weeds", Scotty shares how his successful radio career was threatened when alcohol took over his life.

Despite being on an award winning broadcasting team with prestigious trophies from the Academy of Country Music, Scotty's life was on hold until he finally broke through the illusion of control and faced the painful reality that he needed help to stop drinking.

Yet as difficult as it was, his personal journey to sobriety is something he would go through all over again because of the lessons he has learned.

The grip of addiction is not easily broken, but through community, honesty and humility, Scotty has learned that working hard at sobriety is his most rewarding accomplishment.

Listen as John, Shay & Scotty open up about alcohol, addiction, grace and hope in this candid interview.

You can hear Scotty each weekday morning with his friend Liz on “Liz & Scotty in the Morning” on Today’s Best Country Clear 99, in Columbia, MO.

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You asked and we answered! We John, Lynn and Austin address these three listener questions:

1. How do I help my daughter in an abusive marriage? What about the grandkids?

2. How do I deal with a family member who tries to manipulate me with guilt trips?

3. How do I know if my child has ADHD? If they do, what steps can I take to help them?

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ADHD 2.0

In your experience, this term may feel like an oxymoron. But we believe that there are indeed blessings that come from cultivating and being a part of a healthy Christian family.

Since we live in a (western) culture where Christianity often gets a bad rap and is frequently the butt of jokes and unflattering caricatures, we thought it was worth slowing down and reflecting on the lasting impact that a healthy Christian family can have on future generations.

Austin, John, and Shay discuss specific Harvard research and evidence of the positive influence that healthy Christian families can have both personally and more broadly in society. They also identify the solid pieces that should make up the foundation of your family so that it's a refuge from the storms of life.

After listening you’ll have a better idea of what a healthy Christian family actually looks like. We know that these things are easy to say on a podcast, but much harder to do them in real life. That's why we want to remind you why it’s a worthy pursuit.

As we close our our Managing Your Dysfunctional Family series, we hope that you have new insight, practical tools and greater resolve to break the cycle of dysfunction in your family.

We would love to meet you at our Open House on Friday, March 1st! You can meet the team, enjoy a relaxing evening and be strengthened by a community of listeners that are seeing the benefit of this Christian mental health resource.

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Have you ever been in a construction zone? It's messy and chaotic, and you can't wait for the project to be finished.

Building your blended family is a bit like being in an ongoing construction zone. The timeline is longer than you had predicted, and the progress you had hoped for seems to be at a standstill.

This episode covers the territory of the challenges that a blended family may face. If you are a child in a blended family, or in a remarriage yourself, you will want to listen as John and Lynn explain what this construction zone may look like and how to manage it.

Based on principles found in Ron Deal's book, The Smart Stepfamily Marriage, this insight will provide you with perspective and hope as you work towards building your blended family.

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The story of the prodigal son is the emotional journey of a child who has gone away, reached the bottom, and eventually returned to his father's loving embrace.

Yet many prodigal stories do not seem to carry the hope of reunification. If you love someone who has gone away but not yet returned, then the pain of loss that you feel is very real and runs very deep.

This episode explores a topic that may hit a nerve: what to do when someone you love is no longer in your life because they've walked away from a relationship with you.

Shay and Lynn discuss 6 principles from the book Reaching Your Prodigal by Phil Waldrep that can lead towards hope and healing as you love your prodigal.

Whether it's a child, family member or friend, this journey can be isolating and confusing, so we hope that you find comfort in these guiding principles.

Reaching Your Prodigal: What Did I Do Wrong? What Do I Do Now?

A Practical Guide for Praying Parents

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Before we dive into sibling relationships, we want to invite you to an Open House on Friday, March 1st for a fun evening with John, Lynn, Shay & Austin. We'd love to meet you!

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Difficult, strained or broken relationships among siblings are more common than you think. The root of these conflicts can seem elusive, but it's actually not a mystery.

If you've ever wondered, 'Why do they get that much of the inheritance?" or thought, "I’ll speak to her when she apologizes first" or decided, "I'm not going to Christmas at their house anymore", then this episode will pull back the curtain on the source of your sibling rivalry.

First, Shay, Lynn, and Austin discuss some external dynamics that create and continue sibling rivalries.

Second, they focus on the internal dynamics that fuel the rivalries (spoiler alert: it’s sin).

Finally, they end by offering practical and specific ways to manage your sibling rivalries in the here and now.

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Have you ever spoken honestly about your mom, only to wonder if she heard what you said, and worry what the consequences might be?

Over the years in counseling, we've noticed that your mom takes up a significant amount of real estate in your head. Whether it's things she has said or done, you may notice that your relationship with your mom has left a lasting impression on you for good or bad.

In this episode Lynn and Austin first address the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to mothers.

Recognizing how your mom may have hurt you seems like dangerous territory, but we will help you learn how to manage your difficult mother by:

1. Calling a spade a spade

2. Taking ownership for your healing

3. Setting boundaries

4. Grieving and forgiving

Mother's Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters

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