The enemy has been running counterfeit systems since the beginning, and without a Kingdom filter, you could be drinking from them without even realizing it.

Not all filters are created equal—religious practices, cultural traditions, and even “good” habits can still leave your life contaminated if they’re not rooted in God’s truth and His Spirit.

The fruit in your life reveals your filter. If you’re seeing more anxiety, confusion, or brokenness than peace, joy, and love—there’s a misalignment that needs attention.

In the first half of this two-part episode, we unpack the concept of the Kingdom filter—what it is, why every believer needs one, and how it helps us discern between God’s truth and the enemy’s counterfeits. From the very first rebellion in heaven to the subtle deceptions we face today, the enemy’s strategy hasn’t changed: contaminate what God created as good.

But here’s the hope—God has already given us a standard, a filter, that protects our hearts and guides our choices. This episode explores why doctrine and culture alone aren’t enough, why many believers struggle to produce the fruits of the Spirit, and how misalignment shows up in our health, wealth, and relationships.

You’ll walk away with clarity on how to recognize when your filter is off, encouragement to strengthen your Kingdom foundation, and practical steps to begin shifting from confusion and fruitlessness to alignment and abundance in Christ.

I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a fresh perspective on aligning your wealth, health, and relationships with the principles of the Kingdom.

Enjoy!

Your Kingdom BFF,

Raquel

Ready to Profit in the Kingdom of God? Schedule a call with Raquel to see how you can get your own personalized roadmap to help you profit it your wealth, health and relationships! Email Raquel for availability at info@thelifebudget.com

🎧 Related Episode: Counterfeit Systems Series

05 | Counterfeit Systems | Part One | Exposing the Root & the Fruit of Oppression

06 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Two | Deconstructing Religion, Reclaiming God

07 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Three | Blended Beliefs & Broken Foundations

08 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Four | Who God Really Is—and Who You Really Are

09 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Five | 5 Shifts to Align with God’s Blueprint for Life and Success

10 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Six | Origins Matter: What Free Will Tells Us About God’s Love and Kingdom

Connect with Raquel Mack: 📩 Contact: info@thelifebudget.com 🎙️ Podcast Hub: www.thelifebudget.com/podcast 📱 Instagram: @thelifebudget

Next Steps:

Step 1: 🗓️ Sign up for a coaching call with Raquel. Email info@thelifebudget.com for availability

Step 2: 📰 Sign up for The Life Budget Weekly at thelifebudget.com/newsletter

Workshops and Courses not your thing? Snag a private session with Raquel at thelifebudget.com/connect

• Free will is so powerful that even a perfect being could choose imperfection.
• If your life is yielding confusion, captivity, or lack—it’s a sign of misalignment, not God’s design.
• God’s gifts are not delayed or rationed; they are already available—you just need to learn how to receive and sustain them.

In this episode of the Counterfeit Systems Series, we explore why origins matter—why God created us with free will, why He allowed sin, and why His plan of salvation was always in motion. Free will makes authentic love and obedience possible, but it also opens the door to rebellion and brokenness. Yet God’s unfailing love relentlessly pursues us, even when we’re out of alignment. The truth is, His gifts of love, peace, and joy are already available to His children—but without knowledge, many fail to receive and sustain them.

If you’re experiencing captivity in your health, finances, or relationships, this episode will help you recognize where misalignment exists and invite the Holy Spirit to realign your life with God’s Kingdom. His goodness and mercy are not always comfortable, but they are always working for your good. This is the foundation every believer needs to thrive in God’s Kingdom—especially in times of cultural chaos and spiritual deception.

I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a fresh perspective on aligning your wealth, health, and relationships with the principles of the Kingdom.

Enjoy!

Your Kingdom BFF,

Raquel

Ready to Profit in the Kingdom of God?

If so, join me for my live Kingdom Profit workshop on Monday, August 25, 2025.

You’ll be guided through a powerful process to identify the spiritual, social and cultural barriers that may be limiting God’s best for your wealth, health, and relationships — through biblical insight and tactical solutions, you’ll discover how to break free from those limitations, steward your God-given inheritance, and move the Kingdom of God forward.

💻 Sign up now: thelifebudget.com/workshop

🎧 Related Episode: Counterfeit Systems Series

05 | Counterfeit Systems | Part One | Exposing the Root & the Fruit of Oppression

06 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Two | Deconstructing Religion, Reclaiming God

07 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Three | Blended Beliefs & Broken Foundations

08 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Four | Who God Really Is—and Who You Really Are

09 | Counterfeit Systems | Part Five | 5 Shifts to Align with God’s Blueprint for Life and Success

Connect with Raquel Mack: 📩 Contact: info@thelifebudget.com 🎙️ Podcast Hub: www.thelifebudget.com/podcast 📱 Instagram: @thelifebudget

Next Steps:

Step 1: 🗓️ Sign up for the Kingdom Profit Workshop at thelifebudget.com/workshop

Step 2: 📰 Sign up for The Life Budget Weekly at thelifebudget.com/newsletter

Workshops and Courses not your thing? Snag a private session with Raquel at thelifebudget.com/connect

Have you ever left a church, walked away from religion—or even from God—because the pain of disappointment felt unbearable?

What if the wholeness you long for isn’t about doing more to “earn God’s approval,” but about shifting your perspective of who He really is?

Could the story of Joseph teach us how to move from trauma, betrayal, and waiting… into humility, forgiveness, and trusting God’s timing?

In this episode of the Counterfeit Systems Series, I share a raw and honest conversation with a friend who admitted, “Raquel, I’m not sure I can open my heart to God again. Religion has caused me too much trauma.” Her words reflect what many are silently wrestling with—painful experiences in the name of God that leave us limping away, unsure if we can ever return.

But as we unpack Joseph’s story, we see that trauma and disappointment don’t have to have the final say. Joseph endured betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and years of waiting. Yet through it all, he held onto humility, forgiveness, and trust in God’s timing. His life shows us that even when we aren’t in control, God’s sovereignty is at work.

We'll discover five perspective shifts that realign us with our Creator:

1. Anchoring in God’s Word

2. Being honest when we’ve gotten it wrong

3. Slowing down

4. Trusting the process,

5. Finding a Holy Spirit-led community.

These shifts move us beyond counterfeit systems of tradition, culture and religion and into authentic Kingdom living—where wholeness and purpose become possible again.

- If you’ve been hurt by religion

- If you’ve questioned God’s love

- If you’re struggling to trust Him with your future

- Or if you want to know why people leave the church and never come back....this episode is for you.

I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a fresh perspective on aligning your wealth, health, and relationships with the principles of the Kingdom.

Enjoy!

Your Kingdom BFF,

Raquel

Ready to Profit in the Kingdom of God?

If so, join me for my live Kingdom Profit workshop on Monday, August 25, 2025.

You’ll be guided through a powerful process to identify the spiritual, social and cultural barriers that may be limiting God’s best for your wealth, health, and relationships — through biblical insight and tactical solutions, you’ll discover how to break free from those limitations, steward your God-given inheritance, and move the Kingdom of God forward.

💻 Sign up now: thelifebudget.com/workshop

🎧 Related Episode: Counterfeit Systems Series

05 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 1 | Exposing the Root & the Fruit of Oppression

06 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 2 | Deconstructing Religion, Reclaiming God

07 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 3 | Blended Beliefs & Broken Foundations

08 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 4 | Who God Really Is—and Who You Really Are

Connect with Raquel Mack: 📩 Contact: info@thelifebudget.com 🎙️ Podcast Hub: www.thelifebudget.com/podcast 📱 Instagram: @thelifebudget

Next Steps:

Step 1: 🗓️ Sign up for the Kingdom Profit Workshop at thelifebudget.com/workshop

Step 2: 📰 Sign up for The Life Budget Weekly at thelifebudget.com/newsletter

Workshops and Courses not your thing? Snag a private session with Raquel at thelifebudget.com/connect