Episode 68: Born for the Battlefield: Facing 2026 With The Armor Of God

In this New Year’s episode, Kimberly Faith and her dad, John McLarty, invite listeners to see 2026 as a year of intentional spiritual warfare—not in fear, but in confidence that Jesus has already won. Starting from the picture of Jesus “born onto the battlefield,” they remind us that when we are born again, we too are placed in the middle of a very real spiritual conflict. Drawing from Ephesians 6:14–17, they explore the armor of God—belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit—and show how every single piece is actually fulfilled in the person of Jesus.Rather than a checklist of spiritual duties, the armor becomes a relational picture: when Christ is at the center, we are protected, stable, and effective. When self, culture, or lies replace Him at the center, our “gear” loosens and we become anxious, vulnerable, and ineffective on the battlefield. With vivid military illustrations, personal testimony, and practical examples from business, daily life, and past seasons of drifting, Kimberly and John urge listeners to step into the new year fully suited up in Christ—fighting from His victory, not for it.