{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f3dfafedc2dc001126806a/6a458c656771af4aa481cb88?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Born Into War","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63f3dfafedc2dc001126806a/1782942730575-cfd896d5-bada-4c4e-9339-13ddaceaee51.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Podcast Description</strong></p><p>What if your greatest battle isn't happening around you—but inside you?</p><p>In this powerful episode, Ed Fernandez takes a deep dive into&nbsp;<strong>2 Corinthians 10:3-5</strong>, unpacking what it truly means to fight a spiritual battle. Through a careful study of Scripture, he explores why every person is born into a spiritual war, how the enemy seeks to capture believers through deception, fear, bitterness, addiction, and sin, and why the battlefield is ultimately the mind.</p><p>Drawing connections between Revelation 12, Matthew 6, John 8, Luke 4, Zechariah 9, and Galatians 5, Ed paints a vivid picture of humanity as soldiers who must choose which kingdom they will serve. He explains the difference between remaining on the battlefield through obedience to Christ and becoming a spiritual prisoner of war, trapped by lies that keep us from fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.</p><p>If you've struggled with negative thought patterns, spiritual discouragement, unforgiveness, or feeling stuck in cycles you can't seem to break, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical insight into how Jesus sets captives free and equips believers to walk in victory.</p><p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p><p>• Why every believer is born into a spiritual battle.</p><p>• What it means to become a spiritual prisoner of war.</p><p>• How the enemy wages war through thoughts and belief systems.</p><p>• Why obedience is essential to spiritual freedom.</p><p>• How Scripture teaches us to take every thought captive.</p><p>• The hope found in Christ's power to rescue, restore, and send us back into the fight.</p><p>The battle is real—but so is the victory that belongs to those who walk in obedience to Christ.</p><p>Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, this episode will challenge you to examine where the battle is being fought and remind you that through Jesus, freedom is always possible.</p>","author_name":"Edward Fernandez"}