What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare

AWG Ep 272What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual WarfareSummaryHave you ever wondered what every believer should know about spiritual warfare? If you are battling exhausting mental chatter, hearing negative whispers that tell you you are not good enough, and feeling completely drained from carrying heavy emotional burdens, you are not alone! In this episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by certified grief coach Sandy Falter to discuss the daily reality of spiritual battles.We dive into Ephesians 6:12 to understand how the enemy rarely uses a direct physical attack, but rather sneaks in the "side door" of our minds. Discover how the adversary targets our physical vulnerabilities—just as he did to Jesus Christ in the wilderness—and learn practical steps to pause, breathe, and combat those lies with daily spoken affirmations.Sandy shares her deeply moving, personal journey of healing after divorce and heartbreak, illustrating the transformative power of visualizing laying your burdens directly at the Savior's feet (Matthew 11:28-30). You will learn why trying to lean on your own human understanding keeps you off-center, and how true resilience requires practicing forgiveness. Tune in to discover how to surrender your heaviest wounds, patch the chinks in your spiritual armor, and walk boldly in your divine purpose today!Episode TakeawaysThe Battlefield of the Mind: Spiritual warfare is a daily reality, but the enemy rarely attacks physically. He sneaks into your thoughts to whisper lies and breed insecurity. Combat these attacks by posting spoken affirmations on your mirror to remind yourself of your divine purpose.Physical Vulnerabilities (Matthew 4): Just as the adversary waited until Jesus Christ was physically depleted in the wilderness before attacking, the enemy targets you when you are hungry, tired, grieving, or anxious. Stop, take deep breaths, and address your physical needs so you can effectively fight the spiritual battle.Stay Centered (Proverbs 3): When we lean on our own human understanding, we get off-balance and overwhelmed by life's heavy loads. We must re-center ourselves by turning back to God's Word and prayer for direction.Surrender at the Savior's Feet: You were not meant to carry the crushing weight of betrayal, grief, or unforgiveness. Visualize kneeling and physically handing those burdens over to the Lord. Forgiveness is not a one-time event; it is a repeated practice (70x7) of finding healing.Guest Information: Sandy FalterSandy Falter is a certified grief coach and speaker who equips women with Christ-centered tools to heal and rebuild after heartbreak, divorce, and life's deepest losses.Visit her website: sandyfalter.com to download her free guide featuring 20 powerful tools for healing and rebuilding after heartbreak, and to explore her 1-on-1 and group coaching packages!Free Resource: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Warfare Get our free A Mother's Spiritual Defense Guide: 6 Empowering Steps to Fortify Home & Family downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/A-Mothers-Spiritual-Defense-GuideReflection QuestionsWhat negative "mental chatter" or lies has the adversary been whispering to you recently, and what true, scriptural affirmation can you write on your mirror today to combat it?Are you currently trying to fight a spiritual battle while physically depleted (tired, hungry, stressed)? How can you pause and care for your physical body first?What heavy burden, betrayal, or unforgiveness do you need to visualize laying at the Savior's feet today?Host & GuestTamara K. Anderson @tamarakandersonSandy Falter @sandyfalter_coachingSandy Falter is a mother of six children and a proud grandma of 9. After experiencing tremendous loss and healing herself, Sandy found her passion and purpose in helping others who have experienced loss from divorce, death, or unrealized expectations. She believes that God turns all tragedy for our good and she has seen the beauty rise from the ashes in her own life. Sandy Falter is certified grief coach, trainer and speaker. You can find her on her website at https://sandyfalter.com/Transcripthttps://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare