Episode 17: If Jesus Already Won, Why Do Spiritual Powers Still Have Power Today?

from Spiritual Recon · host Adam and Diana Clay

If Jesus already won, why do spiritual powers still have power today? Christians often affirm the victory of the cross, yet remain deeply confused when confronted with ongoing spiritual experiences connected to the occult, New Age practices, and non-Christian religions. If Jesus disarmed the powers, why do these realities still seem active—and why does the church struggle to respond to them with clarity and confidence? In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we examine why the Western church is often uncertain or divided when it comes to the unseen realm. Scripture never treats pagan or occult power as imaginary, yet it also never presents it as ultimate. Instead, the New Testament assumes a world where spiritual powers remain present but have been fundamentally reordered through the victory of Christ. Drawing from Deuteronomy 32, the ministry of Jesus, and the writings of Paul, we explore what it actually means that the powers were “disarmed” at the cross, why they were not removed, and how this reality shapes the church’s mission and authority today. We also consider how cultural blind spots, modern assumptions, and past abuses have contributed to confusion surrounding spiritual power in the church. This conversation is not about fear or fascination, but about clarity—recovering a biblical worldview that equips believers to walk in discernment, confidence, and faithfulness as ambassadors of Christ. 🎙 Topics include: Why many Christians are uncomfortable with the unseen realm What the New Testament assumes about spiritual powers What “disarmed” means—and what it does not mean Pagan spirituality as misdirected rather than imaginary Paul, Ephesus, and confronting occult power Transactional spiritual power versus freedom in Christ Recovering discernment and authority in the church 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes 👉 Join our email list for bonus content and resources https://tinyurl.com/394tsj9x 📩 CONTACT / GUEST INQUIRIES / COLLABS [email protected]