The REAL Reason David Ran Toward Goliath …

In this powerful episode of the Angela Atkins Podcast, Angela sits down with her dad, Pastor Lowell Hicks, for a faith-stirring conversation on “The Battle Belongs to the Lord.” Drawing from David and Goliath, decades of ministry, and their own family testimonies, they unpack what it really means to face spiritual giants with bold, Spirit-empowered faith. Pastor Hicks explains that our “giants” today aren’t towering men in armor, but demonic powers and oppression that use fear to paralyze believers—yet they must bow to the authority of Christ in us.Together, Angela and her dad talk through the journey of being born again, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost, and how the Word and the Spirit working together equip believers for real spiritual warfare. Pastor Hicks shares vivid stories of demons being cast out, people being healed when doctors had given up hope, and how Angela’s own miracle healing after being hit by a drunk driver became a living testimony of Isaiah 53: “By His stripes we are healed.” The episode ends with a powerful prayer of salvation, healing, and deliverance for listeners who are facing their own giants and need to be reminded that when the battle belongs to the Lord—victory is already theirs.Full Show noteshttps://www.angelaadkins.org/angela-adkins-podcast/the-real-reason⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro: “Faith in Action” 01:00 – Welcoming Pastor Lowell Hicks (58 years of ministry) 02:15 – David & Goliath: Facing giants God’s way 04:30 – Overcoming fear with faith 06:10 – Born again, sanctified & filled with the Holy Ghost 08:45 – Why demons fear the God inside you 11:00 – Real deliverance: Stories from decades of ministry 14:25 – How fear weakens faith, and how the Word strengthens it 18:45 – Casting out demons: “Wait on the anointing” 23:00 – Healing miracles: From deathbed to restored 28:40 – Angela’s miracle story after the accident 32:55 – What real faith looks like in battle 36:30 – Standing on God’s promises when nothing changes yet 41:50 – Declaring victory before the battle is won 48:10 – The power of testimony 50:05 – Pastor Hicks’ prayer for salvation, healing & deliverance 55:00 – Final encouragement: Victory is already yours If this episode blesses you, be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. Your engagement helps this message reach more people who need hope and healing. 💜