Three Peas in a Pod and the Enemy’s Three-Part Playbook

Welcome back to the podcast! We are officially through the "intro phase" and settling in as your favorite three peas in a pod (or maybe the Three Stooges, depending on the day.) Jen, Lauren, and our favorite "third little pea," Tassy. Before we jump into the heavy stuff, we take you behind the scenes of our preshow pump-up ritual involving prayer, coffee, and a lot of energy drinks.In this episode, we conclude our deep dive into the Seed War and discuss how to stand firm today:The Enemy’s Strategy: We unpack the three-part playbook the enemy is running right now: deception, division, and destruction.The Trap of Offense: We talk about how the "spirit of offense" is being used to isolate believers and destroy community. If you feel constantly offended, it might be time to check out John Bevere’s The Bait of Satan.Mirror vs. Lens: Using wisdom from Josh Howerton, we discuss why the Bible must be both a mirror for our own hearts and a lens for the world. If you don't use the Bible as a lens, you will inevitably be unbiblically influenced by the world.The Seed War in 2026: We get real about how the ancient battle for the "seed" is manifesting today through identity confusion, the rise of "strong delusions," and even a chilling real-life encounter Lauren’s sister had with a Satan worshiper.The Great Deception: We take a bold look at the rise of Islam, exploring how the biblical description of the Antichrist mirrors the Islamic "Messiah" (the Madi) and why we must be on guard against this "angel of light" deception.Is "Church Hurt" Real? We tackle the controversial idea that the term "church hurt" is actually a tactic of the enemy to keep us isolated from the body of Christ. We remind ourselves that while people are flawed, the church is a hospital for the broken, and we shouldn't let the enemy use our hurt to pull us away from God’s plan.Our Challenge to You: Stop being a "coasting" Christian! Ask the Holy Spirit to give you discernment—the ability to distinguish between what God creates and what Satan counterfeits.References in this episode:Videos We ReferenceJosh Howerton: Youtube Video, "Megachurch Pastor Reacts to Tucker Carlson on Trump, Iran, and Islam" - He speaks about the "Mirror/Lens concept" and the realities of Islam.Josh Howerton: Interview featuring John BevereJoel Muddamalle: Interview by Lisa Bevere and show notes.Study Tools and ResourcesJohn Bevere's Book: The Bait of SatanLogos Bible Software: Use this link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.Grab your coffee and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!