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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Lies That Keep You Small

from The Ed Fernandez Show

In this episode, Ed explores one of the most overlooked moments in Scripture—the spies who saw themselves as "grasshoppers" in the presence of giants. Their greatest enemy wasn't the giants standing before them; it was the fear and false identity growing within them.Building on the biblical themes of Genesis 6 and Numbers 13, Ed examines how intimidation, trauma, and generational patterns can shape the way we see ourselves, keeping us from walking into God's promises. He explains how strongholds are formed through lies, why the enemy targets our identity, and how spiritual warfare begins in the mind long before it manifests in our circumstances.You'll also hear practical biblical teaching on overcoming inherited thought patterns, breaking agreement with fear, standing on the finished work of Christ, and using God's Word to tear down strongholds. If you've ever felt unqualified, trapped by your past, or intimidated by the size of the obstacles in front of you, this conversation is a reminder that God has not called you to live like a grasshopper. He has called you to possess the land He has promised.Your past does not determine your future. Your trauma does not define your identity. The battle begins with believing who God says you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ed explores one of the most overlooked moments in Scripture—the spies who saw themselves as "grasshoppers" in the presence of giants. Their greatest enemy wasn't the giants standing before them; it was the fear and false identity growing within them.Building on the biblical themes of Genesis 6 and Numbers 13, Ed examines how intimidation, trauma, and generational patterns can shape the way we see ourselves, keeping us from walking into God's promises. He explains how strongholds are formed through lies, why the enemy targets our identity, and how spiritual warfare begins in the mind long before it manifests in our circumstances.You'll also hear practical biblical teaching on overcoming inherited thought patterns, breaking agreement with fear, standing on the finished work of Christ, and using God's Word to tear down strongholds. If you've ever felt unqualified, trapped by your past, or intimidated by the size of the obstacles in front of you, this conversation is a reminder that God has not called you to live like a grasshopper. He has called you to possess the land He has promised.Your past does not determine your future. Your trauma does not define your identity. The battle begins with believing who God says you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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