12 Signs of a Wicked Heart

Send us Fan MailWhat does the Bible really mean when it talks about a “wicked heart”? And why does Scripture say the wicked are never at peace? In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, Erika breaks down 12 biblical signs of a wicked heart—not to label or demonize people, but to help believers gain discernment, clarity, and protection in their relationships. Many people stay stuck in toxic cycles because they don’t have language for what they’re experiencing. They forgive, pray, and try to make peace—yet the chaos, manipulation, and harm keep repeating. Scripture actually speaks directly to this. This episode walks through: What “wicked” means in the Bible (and what it doesn’t)How to discern spiritual fruit without dehumanizing peopleCommon patterns of manipulation, deception, and spiritual abuseWhy wickedness often looks like it’s “winning” for a whileHow God brings justice—without you having to fight, expose, or retaliateThis teaching is Christ-centered, Scripture-anchored, and healing-focused. It is not about fear, witch-hunting, or calling people demons. It is about wisdom, boundaries, and letting God be your defender. “Your job isn’t to be the judge. Your job is to be delivered.”If you’ve been dealing with a manipulative relationship, church hurt, workplace betrayal, or emotional exhaustion from someone who never takes responsibility—this episode is for you. 🙏 Scriptures referenced include: Proverbs, Psalms, Isaiah, 1 John, Galatians, Timothy, and more.  ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why understanding a wicked heart protects your peace, joy, and safety 01:02 – Why “wicked” isn’t just a harsh word or label 02:00 – Discernment without dehumanizing: testing the spirits 03:45 – What the Bible actually means by “wicked” 05:10 – Sign #1: Restless, plotting, and stirring chaos 06:35 – Sign #2: Flattery and love-bombing 07:55 – Sign #3: Rejoicing in your pain 09:05 – Sign #4: Twisting truth and gaslighting 10:05 – Sign #5: Using God’s Word as a weapon (spiritual abuse) 11:10 – Sign #6: Sowing division and discord 12:05 – Sign #7: No remorse or repentance 13:05 – Sign #8: No fear of God 14:00 – Sign #9: Lovers of themselves (me-first spirit) 15:30 – Sign #10: Entitlement and “you owe me” mentality 16:40 – Sign #11: Hatred of correction and accountability 17:35 – Sign #12: Crushing others to feel successful 18:55 – Why it feels like the wicked are winning 19:40 – Wickedness destroys itself 21:05 – Rotten foundations always collapse 22:00 – The pit they dig becomes their own fall 23:05 – God is not mocked: reaping what is sown 24:05 – Why their success is temporary 25:05 – God placing them on slippery ground 26:00 – God opposing the proud on your behalf 27:10 – Your role: healing, not fighting 28:00 – Closing encouragement and prayer   wicked heart in the bible signs of a wicked person biblical discernment toxic relationships bible spiritual manipulation spiritual abuse in church christian boundaries gaslighting bible wickedness in scripture how God brings justice why the wicked prosper psalms about the wicked discernment not judgment testing the spirits bible christian healing podcast church hurt recovery emotional manipulation signs narcissism vs wickedness bible bible teaching on justice spiritual warfare discernment toxic family bible christian encouragement podcast where is your voice ministries healing from betrayal christian women teaching biblical wisdom relationships how God defends His people signs someone has a hardened heart bible sSupport the show