The Battle You Can't See: How to Take Every Thought Captive and Win the Battle in Your Mind

"Not all the thoughts in your head are yours and you shouldn't listen to them..." -Dan Burke
We all have a calling and In the pursuit of that calling, we experience spiritual warfare. The enemy of our soul seeks to sow seeds of doubt, despair and narcissism to prevent us from embracing our call. Discover the power of discernment to "fight back" and embrace God's plan for your life.
Join Dan and Lila in this episode as they discuss the challenges and darkness that can arise when pursuing a calling or vocation.
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Key Takeaways:
+ Spiritual discernment is critical when distinguishing between divine guidance and the adversary's deceptions as one transitions from good to better.
+ Learning to differentiate between one's thoughts and emotions is crucial in understanding and combating negative spiritual influences
+ The spiritual journey is a battle and often includes internal conflict and doubt, especially when undertaking morally complex and impactful work.
Chapters
00:00 Confronting Darkness Personal Choices
04:11 Spiritual Warfare and Divine Power in Overcoming Obstacles
04:51 Doubt, Despair, and Narcissism Versus Faith, Hope, and Love
05:56 Discerning God's Voice Amidst Life's Challenges
8:02 Discerning Thoughts and Emotions
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This interview originally aired on @LilaRosePodcast in February 2024

[@chefEmersonWilliams]

"If you're going from good to better, the enemy is going to try to get you into the realm of doubt, despair, and narcissism."

[@alikofoster2933]

Hey Dan, good to see your face. We're a long way from West Covina Community. Glad to see you still in the work.