63 \\ The Hidden Idols in Your Heart: What Witchcraft Really Looks Like

What if witchcraft isn't always what you've been taught to fear? What if some of the greatest expressions of witchcraft aren't found in dark practices—but in our daily attempts to control outcomes, avoid conviction, and resist God's transforming work in our lives? In this episode of Jesus Timeout, we're taking a fresh look at two uncomfortable but deeply important topics: idolatry and witchcraft. Using Galatians 5, Romans 1, Romans 12, and the story of Dagon falling before the Ark of the Covenant in 1 Samuel 5, we'll explore how idols are often the things we think about most, trust most, depend on most, or devote ourselves to more than God. For some people, it's money. For others, it's success, relationships, children, approval, comfort, control, influence, productivity, security, or even ministry. We'll also unpack why Scripture lists witchcraft as a work of the flesh and how the flesh constantly tries to preserve itself by convincing us that we don't need to change. Rather than submitting to God's refining work, the flesh seeks shortcuts, self-preservation, control, and relief without transformation. The Holy Spirit doesn't merely manage symptoms—He goes after roots. And while that process can be uncomfortable, it leads to the freedom we've been praying for.   If you're ready to grow in hearing God's voice, discernment, courage, identity, and prophetic maturity, join us for our upcoming 5-Day Prophetic Summit. Over five days we'll explore what it means to hear God clearly, trust what He's saying, and become the kind of leader who can faithfully steward revelation. Registration is free, and we'd love to have you join us. REGISTER HERE: https://julianapage.info/5daypropheticsummit If you're looking for deeper training and personal growth, Flight School applications are now open. This six-month prophetic formation experience is designed to help you develop not only prophetic gifting, but also the character, maturity, discernment, courage, and stewardship necessary to sustain it. Because the goal isn't simply hearing God's voice. It's becoming a leader God can trust. Applications close soon. APPLY HERE: https://julianapage.info/flightschoolinterest   And if you're looking for ongoing support, community, and leadership development, we'd love to welcome you into Courage Co. Courage Co. exists to help people expand their capacity so they can fully steward their calling, leadership, relationships, influence, and purpose. Inside Courage Co., you'll find practical teaching, powerful conversations, live trainings, encouragement, and a community of people committed to becoming healthy, whole, courageous leaders. Because hearing God's voice is important. But becoming the kind of person who can sustain what God entrusts to them is where true transformation happens.   Join us inside Courage Co. and continue the journey. www.courageco.org