EPISODE · Apr 26, 2025 · 33 MIN
The Flesh is a Mess: Works of the Flesh
from Teens Draw Near to God · host Shirah Chante
The War Between Flesh and Spirit: A Battle for the SoulIn this episode, Shirah Chante addresses the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit and how it impacts our lives. Beginning with a poem she wrote titled The Flesh is a Mess, Shirah Chante explores how these two forces vie for control over your soul. I discuss how the works of the flesh, as listed in Galatians 5:19-21, lead you away from God's kingdom, while the fruits of the spirit guide you towards eternal life through Jesus Christ. Shirah Chante shares personal experiences, touches on societal issues, and offers a plea for forgiveness and guidance. We end by introducing the Relationship Rescue Plan to help listeners make spirit-led decisions. Tune in next week as we delve into the fruits of the spirit.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:26 Technical Difficulties and Restart00:56 Today's Topic: The Flesh is a Mess01:06 Original Poem: The Flesh is a Mess01:46 Understanding the Triune Being02:09 The War for Your Soul03:23 Reading the Poem: The Flesh is a Mess05:27 Discussion: The Works of the Flesh10:40 Adultery and Fornication15:37 Idolatry and Sorcery20:23 Jealousy and Wrath29:25 Prayer for Forgiveness30:49 Conclusion and Next Week's TopicSupport the show
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The War Between Flesh and Spirit: A Battle for the Soul In this episode, Shirah Chante addresses the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit and how it impacts our lives. Beginning with a poem she wrote titled The Flesh is a Mess, Shirah Chante explores how these two forces vie for control over your soul. I discuss how the works of the flesh, as listed in Galatians 5:19-21, lead you away from God's kingdom, while the fruits of the spirit guide you towards eternal life through Jesus ...
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