II. Introduction to Spiritual Warfare

Sandy Burdick's "Spiritual Warfare" teaching begins with a personal testimony of a two-year spiritual battle she experienced decades ago, an experience that began with invasive thoughts like "I hate Jesus." This personal struggle led her to Dr. Victor Matthew, a "pioneer" in spiritual warfare, who discipled her on "the truth of who God is, who I am in Christ and how to resist the enemy." This foundational experience shaped her understanding of spiritual warfare and the practical steps to overcome it.

Announcing the podcast name change from Journey Walk to Journey Connection.

true listening stems from a "listening heart" characterized by curiosity, a non-judgmental approach, and holding vision for the other person's well-being. The episode outlines practical tactics for effective listening, such as asking open-ended questions, avoiding immediate advice, and reflecting what is heard, all aimed at keeping the conversational focus on the other individual while stressing the importance of understanding people as complex individuals. Ultimately, a listening heart is described as a transformative shift of focus from self to others, leading to deeper connection.

Announcing the podcast name change from Journey Walk to Journey Connection.

How zoom was used to co-lead a local group and interviewing Erika about her journey with story work and OHM.

Announcing the podcast name change from Journey Walk to Journey Connection.