Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Spiritual warfare is real—but what does the Bible actually teach about fighting it? In this episode, Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul break down the armor of God piece by piece and show how truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the gospel, Scripture, and prayer help believers stand firm against the enemy’s schemes.
They also explore where Satan came from, whether he can read your thoughts, and how Christians should evaluate dramatic spiritual manifestations and deliverance ministries. This conversation offers a biblical framework that avoids both fear-driven superstition and dismissive cynicism, pointing listeners back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, and lasting fruit.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What each piece of the armor of God means and how to put it on
• Why prayer is the often-forgotten culmination of Ephesians 6
• What Scripture suggests about Satan’s origin, authority, and limitations
• Whether the enemy can read your mind
• How to test spiritual experiences and claims of deliverance biblically
• Why lasting repentance and the fruit of the Spirit matter more than emotional intensity
Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
Learn More: Should Christians Speak in TONGUES!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton youtube.com/watch?v=F6IvoCKzb3o&t=61s
🍿Join us in person for At the Movies, our annual four-week series using scenes from popular films to bring biblical truths to life! Learn more and find a campus at https://lakepointe.church/at-the-movies/
✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: Join us in-person for At The Movies!
💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT
🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop
📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:00:15 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:04 - Welcome Back & Josh on the Shawn Ryan Show
00:08:22 - Judas: You Can't Lose Salvation, But You Can Fake It
00:12:40 - At the Movies Week 4 Recap & Fight the Good Fight Preview
00:13:15 - What Didn't Make the Sermon: The Armor of God
00:17:08 - Paul Wrote Ephesians 6 Looking at a Roman Soldier
00:19:12 - Why Paul Drew the Armor of God from Isaiah
00:23:07 - The Forgotten Piece of Armor: Prayer
00:28:01 - Rapid Fire: Every Piece of Armor Explained
00:39:49 - The Sword of the Spirit: What Is an Evangelist?
00:52:57 - Join Us to Serve at Lakepointe Church!
00:55:18 - Where Did Satan Come From? Demonology Explained
00:57:12 - The Divine Council, Elohim & the Unseen Realm
01:00:08 - Satan's Fall: Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14 & Revelation 12
01:03:22 - Why Would God Create Satan?
01:07:25 - Can the Enemy Read Your Mind?
01:11:41 - Reacting to Viral Book Signing Video
01:13:19 - How to Discern Genuine vs. False Spiritual Manifestations
01:19:45 - Cautions About Deliverance Ministry
01:28:20 - Closing Prayer
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #demon
Spiritual warfare is real—but what does the Bible actually teach about fighting it? In this episode, Pastors Josh, Carlos, and Paul break down the armor of God piece by piece and show how truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the gospel, Scripture, and prayer help believers stand firm against the enemy’s schemes.
They also explore where Satan came from, whether he can read your thoughts, and how Christians should evaluate dramatic spiritual manifestations and deliverance ministries. This conversation offers a biblical framework that avoids both fear-driven superstition and dismissive cynicism, pointing listeners back to Jesus, Scripture, repentance, and lasting fruit.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What each piece of the armor of God means and how to put it on
• Why prayer is the often-forgotten culmination of Ephesians 6
• What Scripture suggests about Satan’s origin, authority, and limitations
• Whether the enemy can read your mind
• How to test spiritual experiences and claims of deliverance biblically
• Why lasting repentance and the fruit of the Spirit matter more than emotional intensity
Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
Learn More: Should Christians Speak in TONGUES!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton youtube.com/watch?v=F6IvoCKzb3o&t=61s
🍿Join us in person for At the Movies, our annual four-week series using scenes from popular films to bring biblical truths to life! Learn more and find a campus at https://lakepointe.church/at-the-movies/
✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: Join us in-person for At The Movies!
💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT
🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop
📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:00:15 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:04 - Welcome Back & Josh on the Shawn Ryan Show
00:08:22 - Judas: You Can't Lose Salvation, But You Can Fake It
00:12:40 - At the Movies Week 4 Recap & Fight the Good Fight Preview
00:13:15 - What Didn't Make the Sermon: The Armor of God
00:17:08 - Paul Wrote Ephesians 6 Looking at a Roman Soldier
00:19:12 - Why Paul Drew the Armor of God from Isaiah
00:23:07 - The Forgotten Piece of Armor: Prayer
00:28:01 - Rapid Fire: Every Piece of Armor Explained
00:39:49 - The Sword of the Spirit: What Is an Evangelist?
00:52:57 - Join Us to Serve at Lakepointe Church!
00:55:18 - Where Did Satan Come From? Demonology Explained
00:57:12 - The Divine Council, Elohim & the Unseen Realm
01:00:08 - Satan's Fall: Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14 & Revelation 12
01:03:22 - Why Would God Create Satan?
01:07:25 - Can the Enemy Read Your Mind?
01:11:41 - Reacting to Viral Book Signing Video
01:13:19 - How to Discern Genuine vs. False Spiritual Manifestations
01:19:45 - Cautions About Deliverance Ministry
01:28:20 - Closing Prayer
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #demon
