Wrestling with the Inner Man

My guest for this episode is my good friend Pastor Michael Tadlock, Senior Pastor at Bethel Church in Jennings LA. Michael shares his miraculous healing story after contracting COVID at the end of 2020 which led to a severe bout of pancreatitis that almost took his life and required a 40 day hospitalization.

But as Paul Harvey used to say, "And now, the REST of the story!"

After recovering from pancreatitis Michael was cruising along with life going quite well and then was diagnosed with diabetes as a lingering consequence of his earlier illness.  And even pastors get angry with God sometimes folks.

Michael recounts his wrestling match with his inner man about where this anger was really coming from, pride.  

After some deep self examination work and prayer he was able to experience true transformation in how he could better give God his best in every area of his life!

It's a terrific story you won't want to miss as we all consider the importance of proper diets at this time of year!

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Today's episode concludes our dynamic four part series on the spiritual provisions Pastor Dwight Edwards covers in his book Revolution Within.  First is our new purity, second is our new identity, third is our new disposition, and fourth is the new power that comes with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

This is magnificent because it is the same resurrection power that raised Christ from dead and it is available to each one of us!! 

If you have enjoyed this series please let me hear from you as I am eager to increase listener engagement and seek ideas for future show content.  Dwight's ministry today is called No Greater Life and you can learn more about other books he has written and living your best life at his website www.nogreaterlife.com 

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I am so pleased to announce that this is the 100th episode of Wrestling With the Inner Man to kick off 2025!

We are doing a four part series on spiritual provisions Pastor Dwight Edwards covers in his book book Revolution Within with this show as the third installment.  The previous two provisions we discussed were new purity and new identity.

The third provision, our new disposition, explains how the indwelling Holy Spirit makes us genuinely want to be obedient to the will of God.  The premise goes like this: anything written on our hearts becomes instinctive, not requiring conscious thought, somewhat like birds knowing when and how to migrate south for the winter. No more striving to conquer life on our own terms under our own power.

These instincts are similar to hunger and thirst for our survival, only in this case the soul in every single one of us thirsts for a love that cannot be diminished by our performance and a hunger for making a difference in this world which cannot be erased.  So unconditional love and a desire for impact is what truly drives us all and these can only be met by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

It's a fascinating conversation with Dwight that I'm sure you will enjoy!

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We are covering spiritual provision number two, a new identity, from pastor Dwight Edwards book Revolution Within in this episode.

Think of Matt Damon's character Jason Bourne in the film The Bourne Identity.
He was given a new identity in the movie, but in his case, he kept returning to his old identity to piece together his old life.  With our new identity in Christ, we don't ever have to go back to our old criminal ways!

Dwight discusses our transformation from condemned slaves to adopted children!

It is a most uplifting message, especially to begin the new year with you new identity!

If you like these episodes please follow the show and text us your thoughts on possible new show topics in 2025!

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Because of what God has done for every believer, you actually possess outlandish treasures you may never have dreamed existed!

God has made "New Covenant" promises to each of us. And in fulfillment of those promises, He has placed within every believer four revolutionary provisions: a new purity, a new identity, a new disposition, and a new power.

These lavish supernatural resources permanently reside within your soul right now - ready for release every day of your life on earth!

Join Pastor and author Dwight Edwards and I in this four part series discussing these spiritual provisions from his book, Revolution Within.

Revolution Within shows what these four provisions are and how to release them, so you can experience all the best God has for you. And when you do, you fulfill your God-given purpose in life. Because God doesn't want us just to be spiritually whole but to be spiritually provocative.

As you tap into this vibrant eternal reality, you'll experience fresh intimacy with God, new liberty, a deepened sense of community with other believers, and a new capacity for ministry.

You can learn more about Dwight, his books and and his  No Greater Life ministry at his website: https://www.nogreaterlife.com/
 

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Wrestling with submitting to authority is a very common issue for most men but especially in adolescence when we are trying to rebel in order to define our own personality in the breaking away from our parents' orbit. Honestly, it has been a lifelong struggle for me as it also represents a struggle with pride.

My guest for this episode is Chaplain Richmond E. Stoglin, a man of distinguished military service for 28 years in the United States Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps from November of 1985 to November of 2013.  He attained the rank of Commander and was former Regimental Chaplain to the 14th Marines, the largest artillery command in the US Marine Corps.  As a decorated veteran Chaplain Stoglin certainly has a keen understanding of the importance submitting to authority on many levels both professionally and spiritually.

Check out this terrific episode and if you would like to learn more about the Chaplain's current work in mediation visit his website at www.stoglingroup.net

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In our last episode we covered the identities of addiction which an addict must shed to become a genuine and authentic individual.  In this episode we have successful enterpreneur Greg Walker again giving us his unique perspective on shedding identities of addiction, but this time it is the identity of family members and other loved ones who have become enablers or codependents who mean well by rescuing the addict or insulating them from facing the natural consequences of their choices and mistakes.

This is something that I am very familiar with myself coming from a family who has had to deal with multiple long term substance and alcohol abuse issues.

Ultimately, there is only one relationship that has the power to rescue an addict from his affliction, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.  This is because the wrestling match takes place in the spiritual realm where we mere humans have no power.  Only the supernatural power of Jesus can defeat the evil powers of addiction in this world where Satan rules!

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Addiction has been on the rise in many forms in our digital age with things like gambling and pornography more available than ever and more difficult to resist!

Of course alcohol and substance abuse haven't lost any ground either!

My guest today is Greg Walker, a lifelong entrepreneur and extremely successful businessman.  Greg grew up in a normal middle-class family raised by his mom and step-father in Greenbelt, Maryland.

After opening Zydeco Louisiana Diner in Houston, Texas during his senior year of college, Greg entered the venture capital and private equity worlds (healthcare, film, and real estate).

Despite his success, Greg walked through the darkness of addiction, which took him to places he swore he would never go.

"I have had millions of dollars in the bank and couldn't sleep a wink, and no money in the bank and slept like a baby every single night.  My identity was always in my stuff.....but God never stopped pursuing me and it took what it took for me to totally surrender."

Have a listen to his courageous vulnerability discussing how he was able to shed his bogus identities of addiction.

In Part 2 we will look at addiction from the enabler or codependent family members who struggle with rescuing their loved ones trapped in addition.

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Feeling cheated may be one of the most universal human emotions and it is no fun!  Whether it is being "short-changed" literally on a cash transaction, victimized by an unscrupulous ticket scalper with a fraudulent ticket outside your favorite sports venue, or being scammed on a larger scale through an email Phishing scheme we all must maintain daily vigilance to avoid this feeling.

My guest today is Kevin D. Freeman CFA, author of the fascinating book "Pirate Money" as well as several other New York Times Bestselling books relating to his expertise as a forensic economist. The subtitle of "Pirate Money" is "Discovering the Founder's Hidden Plan for Economic Justice and Defeating the Great Reset."
Kevin also is known as the "the father of the LSV investing movement." LSV refers to investing in Liberty, Security, and Values and is the counter to hypocritical ESG (which has been hijacked to fuel corporate greed, inequality, and globalist tyranny) 

If you want to learn more about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and the federal government's plan for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) this is a must episode for YOU! Don't be fooled and suffer a loss of economic freedom and privacy, feeling cheated only after the damage has been done!

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In this episode David confesses his idolatry of college football for many years and his slow revelation of how it has become ruined by greed requiring him to reassess his support of something he has so dearly loved for decades.

Coaching buyouts,  NIL money, the transfer portal, TV money contracts, and conference realignments have all contributed to Division I colleges' abandonment of higher education as their top priority.

What does this greedy system do to the young men and their character and should we continue to support something that represents one of the most destructive of the seven deadly sins?

A mighty wrestling match indeed for the fanatical fans of fall!

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