On The Trail

Good news! You can build your emotional competence.God designed our brains to run on the fuel of joy, and we have the ability to grow our capacity for joy as long as we live.In this episode, we're in Chapter Three: The Elevator in Your Brain where we look at Jesus Christ as a wonderful example of emotional competence and then unpack the four levels of the Joy Elevator. When these functions are working properly, everything else about how we operate goes more smoothly.So, let us walk you through the Attachment Center, the Assessment Center, the Attunement Center, and the Action/Identity Center in your brain. How does it all flow together and lead to more emotional competence? The goal of this series is to equip you to live and lead with more emotional intelligence and resilience on your walk with God. The book Rare Leadership by Marcus Warner & Jim Wilder combines theology, brain science, and decades of counseling and consulting experience to equip you to cultivate maturity in yourself and others, develop strong group identity, keep relationships bigger than problems, and more! Over the course of this series, we'll be unpacking the four habits of a rare leader: Remain relational. Act like yourself. Return to joy. Endure hardship well. Check out the free discussion guide for this book in the description links.  📕 Rare Leadership BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/OTTDIY-RARE🫡 Rare Leadership BOOT CAMP: https://deeperwalk.com/churches/rare-leadership-boot-camp/⚔️ IDENTITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/identity-course/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast Go Deeper:🎧 S3E11 - Your Brain Runs On Joy - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/11-your-brain-runs-on-joy/🎧 S4E35 - A Basic Brain Model (Building Bounce: Ch 3) - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/35-a-basic-brain-model-building-bounce-ch-3-s4e35/ Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Welcome, We're in Chapter Three!1:04 Spiritual Growth & Brain Science5:54 The Joy Elevator in the Brain7:53 Attachment & Craving11:15 Assessment: Good, Bad, Scary16:16 Attunement & Mutual Mind20:22 Action, Identity, & Joy25:52 Enemy Mode in the Brain28:34 This Makes Communication Easier

~Hello friends, this episode went through the trenches to get to you. We are so sorry for the technical issues in this episode's video.~ Ready for some practical hope with spiritual warfare? This week we dig into Chapter Four of What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare by Marcus Warner.We're walking step by step through the CCC-C process of removing enemy permission: 1) Confess, 2) Cancel, 3) Command, 4) Commit. We're doing a deeper dive (using SOUL-L) into what gives ground to the enemy in the first place and what the remedy is to each area. For instance, if the issue giving permission is sin, then the remedy is repentance of that sin, and we're going to talk about what repentance is and is not. May this be an episode for you of good news and practical understanding. The goal of this series is to equip you with a spiritual warfare first aid kit, so you can function with more freedom on your deeper walk with God. Check out the free discussion guide in the links below! 🎁 Birthday GIVEAWAY! https://forms.gle/9nLsaXbpPDXjy3T58📕 BOOK STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare-2nd-edition-book/🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/WEBSKA-DIYGuide⚔️ BATTLE READY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/battle-ready-spiritual-warfare-conference-2026/⚔️ FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast GO DEEPER:🎧 S1E44 "SOUL-L (Part 3: Unforgiveness)" - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/44-soul-l-part-3-unforgiveness/🎧 S2E28 "How We Surrender Ground: SOUL-L (Series Compilation) - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/28-how-we-surrender-ground-soul-l-series-compilation/ Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Let's get battle ready!2:17 Ch 4: The Process6:17 Confess9:59 Cancel12:29 Command15:33 Commit18:44 What do I need to confess & cancel?20:50 Sin & Repentance23:27 Occult & Renunciation25:51 Unforgiveness & Forgiveness27:59 Lies we believe & Truth29:47 Lineage & Loosing31:37 Fear33:13 It's okay to pray "if" & ask for help.

Is authority a spiritual gift? What can it look like to use a Christian's authority in Christ? This week we dig into Chapter Three of What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare by Marcus Warner. We're looking at the difference between power and authority, a biblical understanding of our victory in our Christ, and practical applications like binding, loosing, and evicting demons. The goal of this series is to equip you with a spiritual warfare first aid kit, so you can function with more freedom on your deeper walk with God. Check out the free discussion guide in the links below! 🎁 Birthday GIVEAWAY! https://forms.gle/9nLsaXbpPDXjy3T58📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📕 BOOK STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare-2nd-edition-book/🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/WEBSKA-DIYGuide⚔️ BATTLE READY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/battle-ready-spiritual-warfare-conference-2026/⚔️ FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course/👑 HEART-FOCUSED COMMUNITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-community-course/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/ Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Rain or Shine, Battle Ready Conference2:00 Chapter Three: Authority4:45 Is Authority a Spiritual Gift?7:30 Victor vs. Victim11:56 Common Misconceptions About Authority in Christ15:32 Faith vs. Magic18:20 Uses of Authority: Binding, Loosing, Evicting24:19 Testing with If Prayers27:21 Use What God's Given You

What does the devil have permission to do in a Christian's life? This week we dig into Chapter 2 of What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare by Marcus Warner. What's happening in God's throne room, and how does it affect the realities of spiritual warfare? We introduce the principles of permission and authority in a legal approach to spiritual warfare and unpack 5 categories that can give permission to demonic activity. We remember these categories with the acrostic S.O.U.L.L. (Sin, Occult, Unforgiveness, Lies We Believe, Lineage) The goal of this series is to equip you with a spiritual warfare first aid kit, so you can function with more freedom on your deeper walk with God. Check out the free discussion guide in the links below! 🎁 Birthday GIVEAWAY! https://forms.gle/9nLsaXbpPDXjy3T58📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📕 BOOK STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare-2nd-edition-book/🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/WEBSKA-DIYGuide⚔️ BATTLE READY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/battle-ready-spiritual-warfare-conference-2026/⚔️ FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course/👑 HEART-FOCUSED COMMUNITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-community-course/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/ Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Fun with Numbers, Giveaway, Spanish, & More!2:28 Ch 2: Permission & God's Throne Room10:11 King Jesus Christ & Christian Authority11:59 Permission as Doing the Work of a Lawyer14:50 What Gives Permission to the Enemy? (S.O.U.L.L. Intro)16:49 Sin20:14 Occult22:14 Unforgiveness25:22 Lies We Believe28:04 Lineage30:58 Christians & Demons32:53 Living with Greater Peace

Happy Four Years of Podcasting!! See the links below for an epic giveaway. We were born into the middle of a great, cosmic conflict that affects every area of life. As Christians, we really only have three options. We can live in fear, in ignorance, or we can learn to fight. Where in the Bible does it say, "Ignore the devil, and he will leave you alone"? Nowhere! It warns us repeatedly, "Be alert! Be prepared! Put on your armor! Resist!" These are not passive words. We are called to be intentional and diligent in preparing ourselves for battle. This book study is meant to equip you on that journey. This week we dig into Chapter One of What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare by Marcus Warner. The goal of this series is to equip you with a spiritual warfare first aid kit, so you can function with more freedom on your deeper walk with God. Check out the free discussion guide in the links below! 🎁 Birthday GIVEAWAY! https://forms.gle/9nLsaXbpPDXjy3T58📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📕 BOOK STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare-2nd-edition-book/🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13GgMcibF7vHft6sdesTV_0xp-DfAfww_?usp=sharing⚔️ BATTLE READY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/battle-ready-spiritual-warfare-conference-2026/⚔️ FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course/👑 HEART-FOCUSED COMMUNITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/#heart💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/📕 THE LOUDEST ROAR: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-loudest-roar-living-in-the-unshakable-victory-of-christ-book/ Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Celebrations & Giveaway!3:15 What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare4:13 Ch 1: The Reality of Spiritual Warfare12:01 Discovering a Spiritual Warfare Worldview17:38 Vaccinated Against the Devil??27:00 The Loudest Roar 

Could the monster in the closet be real? How can we help children who see scary things?How does our worldview inform what we believe is possible?Today we’re continuing our prequel discussion of spiritual warfare before launching our next book study.Last episode we addressed the reality of so many Christians who think spiritual warfare is not something to concern everyday believers. And it’s understandable. For many people, normal life doesn’t seem to be infested with demons. And honestly, others find it easy to see a demon or nephilim behind every rock. So we’re trying to help contextualize what we mean by “spiritual warfare.”In this On the Trail episode, we get into some niche topics like sleep paralyis, haunted houses, and UFOs. We're also talking about how to help children when they experience spiritual warfare and looking broadly at the impact of worldview on how we interact with life and spiritual realities.Next week we start a new book study: What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare. You don't need an advanced degree in spiritual warfare. But just like knowing that washing your hands helps against germs or how to put on a bandaid, there's some spiritual first aid every Christian should understand. 📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📕 NEXT BOOK STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/what-every-believer-should-know-about-spiritual-warfare-2nd-edition-book/⚔️ BATTLE READY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/battle-ready-spiritual-warfare-conference-2026/⚔️ FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course/👑 HEART-FOCUSED COMMUNITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/#heart💝 DONATE: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/ GO DEEPER:🎧 Biblical Foundations of Spiritual Warfare Series: S4E10 (What's Happening in God's Throne Room?): Deeperwalk10: What's Happening in God's Throne Room? - Deeper Walk International Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  Chapters -00:00 Welcome & Recap1:14 Sleep Paralysis Demons5:27 Maybe the Monster in the Closet Is Real11:10 Equipping Your Child Appropriately13:55 The Impact of Worldview23:15 Haunted Houses24:31 Are UFOs & Aliens Demons?25:15 A Normal Life with an Advantage

Time to pop the hood and get a look at our wiring! What has brain science to do with emotional resilience? God has designed our brains to run on the fuel of joy, and joy is what is crucial to resilience. So, understanding how God designed our brains to operate helps us understand what we should develop in order to be as resilient as possible. With that in mind, in this On the Trail episode, we discuss Building Bounce Chapter Three: A Basic Brain Model, where we unpack the Joy Elevator and the Narrative Engine to get context and clarity as we press deeper into developing emotional capacity. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE DISCUSSION GUIDE: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/Access through the button that says "Free Discussion Guide" in the top description block for the book. This is also next to the "free webinar" button. 📖 BUILDING BOUNCE BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/🎨 LEARN MORE ABOUT STEFANIE HINMAN: https://www.bounceproject.org/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 TAKE A STEP CAMPAIGN: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow OTT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast🎁 FREE - 28 DAYS TO JOY CHALLENGE: https://4habits.org/👑 THE IDENTITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourse🎧 GO DEEPER: "FISH: The Other Half of Identity (Part 7)" - S1E13 - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/13-fish-the-other-half-of-identity-part-7/"Pain Processing Pathway (Series Compilation)" - S2E30 - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/30-pain-processing-pathway-series-compilation/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Your emotional capacity is determined by how much emotional weight you can carry. Good news! You have the ability to grow this capacity, and your worth is not tied to your capacity. In this On the Trail episode, we discuss Chapter Two: How Much Weight Can You Handle? This chapter unpacks an overview of A & B Trauma, Life Model's Stages of Maturity as they relate to handling emotional capacity, and more. Join us for part two of the Building Bounce book study! Building Bounce explains the theory behind growing emotional resilience and provides practical tools you can use in a variety of settings, such as growing your own emotional capacity, parenting your children in ways that build joy, and helping others who live low-joy lives learn the skills that grow joy.The goal of this series is to help you grow your emotional resilience so you can thrive on your deeper walk with God. For this series, we want to direct you to the DIY Book Club Kit for this book. You can use this for personal reflection, with a book buddy, or in your group for discussion. Link in below.  Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE DISCUSSION GUIDE: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/Access through the button that says "Free Discussion Guide" in the top description block for the book. This is also next to the "free webinar" button. 📖 BUILDING BOUNCE BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/🎨 LEARN MORE ABOUT STEFANIE HINMAN: https://www.bounceproject.org/💝 TAKE A STEP CAMPAIGN: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/📸 Follow On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast🛤️ FREE - A DEEPER WALK VIDEO STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship🎁 FREE - 28 DAYS TO JOY CHALLENGE: https://4habits.org/👑 THE IDENTITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Life is hard. We all get overwhelmed at times. But some people seem to bounce back from their upset emotions faster than most. Are they just born happy? Or is there a secret to building emotional resilience that anyone can learn?It's time for our next book study! While many topics we cover on this podcast are about repair, this topic could be thought of as construction. Building Bounce explains the theory behind growing emotional resilience and provides practical tools you can use in a variety of settings, such as growing your own emotional capacity, parenting your children in ways that build joy, and helping others who live low-joy lives learn the skills that grow joy.In this On the Trail episode, we discuss Chapter One: The Secret to Emotional Resilience. This chapter unpacks an overview of three practices that help us grow our resilience: Appreciation, Beliefs, and Connections. The good news is that wherever you are starting this journey, growth is possible. People used to believe we were victims of the wiring in our brains. We now know that our brains can be rewired. We want to help you learn how to train your brain by building habits that increase your ability to bounce back from the hard things in life. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE DISCUSSION GUIDE: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/Access through the button that says "Free Discussion Guide" in the top description block for the book. This is also next to the "free webinar" button.  📖 BUILDING BOUNCE BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/building-bounce/🎨 LEARN MORE ABOUT STEFANIE HINMAN: https://www.bounceproject.org/https://www.traumahealingcenterkc.com/aboutus🎓 DW SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast🛤️ FREE - A DEEPER WALK VIDEO STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship👑 THE IDENTITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. GO DEEPER: "Resilience: VCR" - S1E34 - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/34-resilience-vcr/Taming the Amygdala (Part 1) - S1E50 - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/50-taming-the-amygdala-part-1/

Jesus Christ takes our sin and gives us His righteousness. This great exchange is the foundation of the Christian life. He erases our debt, and fills our spiritual bank account. We die to a life that ends in death, and we are raised to a life that endures for eternity. In this episode, we talk about the exchanged life, what it is, how to walk it out, and how to enter into it if you are ready to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and King. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  ⭐️ DID YOU PRAY WITH US? WELCOME! SOME THOUGHTS: https://tinyurl.com/S4E32Prayer 🎁 EXCHANGED LIFE BLOG POST: https://deeperwalk.com/an-easter-devotional-the-exchanged-life/🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🛤️ FREE - A DEEPER WALK VIDEO STUDY: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse👑 THE IDENTITY COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourse❤️‍🩹 THE FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/freedomcourse Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Over and over throughout Holy Week, we see Jesus doing the hard thing because He loves us. Jesus Christ was never bolder or more clear about His true identity than in the final days before His death on the cross.He loves us enough to get in our face and call us out when we are on a path that is heading to destruction. The words and actions of Jesus may seem harsh, but in reality they were loving. Jesus was the king of tough love. But tough love isn’t for the tender-hearted who desperately want to please the Father. Tough love is for the hard-hearted who need to be broken before it’s too late. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 HOLY WEEK BLOG: https://deeperwalk.com/a-holy-week-devotional/🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/🎓 SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: https://deeperwalk.com/school 🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/ 💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourseStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Palm Sunday wasn't just marketing for Jesus. It was an offer to accept Jesus Christ as King. Our Messiah—our King—is one to whom we swear allegiance because we trust Him. To be saved by faith is not just accepting the gift of eternal life. It is trusting Jesus Christ enough to follow Him and obey even when we don’t understand where He is taking us and why the journey is so hard. This doesn’t mean we have no doubts or that we need to have perfect faith before we can be saved. It means that, despite our doubts, we affirm the ancient declaration: “Jesus Christ is Lord.”For the next three episodes, we'll be lingering in the Easter season with thoughts on Jesus the King, the nature of "tough love" and how Jesus wielded it during Holy Week, and the incredible exchange that He offers through His death and resurrection. If you want to sit with some of these thoughts, you can find three related blog posts at Deeper Walk's website (linked). Join us as we explore the significance of the Easter season, delving into Jesus' kingship, the rejection He faced, and what allegiance to King Jesus means for us today. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 PALM SUNDAY BLOG: https://deeperwalk.com/a-palm-sunday-devotional/🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY RARE LEADERSHIP!: https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

We don't interact with people as they are. We interact with people as we imagine them to be. How does the devil want you to see your situation? How does God want you to see your situation? To close our Jumpstart Your Prayer Life series, we're looking at The Word Picture Approach as a means of exposing the devil's lies and attuning to God's perspective. This approach was inspired by friend and former Deeper Walk board member Daryl Anderson, and we have found it so helpful throughout our years of ministry. The Word Picture Approach is a useful tool for personal reflection when seeking God and when praying with others. Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. Throughout this series, we have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find useful and refreshing. You can start practicing with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" (linked).  Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast MORE ON DISCERNMENT WITH OTT: S2E35: Power & Authority (Compilation Series) https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/35-power-authority-compilation-series/S3E16: How Do I Know It's God's Voice? https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/16-how-do-i-know-its-gods-voice/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Do you ever stop to pray and instead find yourself fighting off distracting or discouraging thoughts? Have you ever wondered how people pray for hours not just minutes?  Next in our Jumpstart Your Prayer Life series, we're looking at The Two Notebook Approach as a means of being intentional and focused in conversational prayer with God. This approach was inspired by Marcus's contemplations on John C. Maxwell's Partners in Prayer and Neil T. Anderson's Liberating Prayer, and, yes, he's got an acrostic for you! Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" (linked). Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/🙏 PRAYER MINISTRY REFERRALS: https://deeperwalk.com/ministry-referrals/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcastStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Are your relational circuits on when you pray? Do they have to be? In this episode, we look at the brain science principles of the Joy Switch and Mutual Mind for how to relationally engage with God in prayer. Moving beyond big picture principles, we walk through the process of Immanuel Journaling inspired by the book Joyful Journey by Jim Wilder, Anna Kang, and John & Sungshim Loppnow. Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" (linked). Discover how understanding the brain's design for relationship can transform your prayer life.Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/📖 JOYFUL JOURNEY BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/joyful-journey-listening-to-immanuel-book/📖 JOY SWITCH BOOK: https://4habits.org/joy-switch/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast MORE ON DISCERNMENT WITH OTT: S2E35: Power & Authority (Compilation Series) https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/35-power-authority-compilation-series/S3E16: How Do I Know It's God's Voice? https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/16-how-do-i-know-its-gods-voice/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

God designed our brains for relationship — not just with fellow humans but also with Him! In this episode, we explore some of the theology and neuroscience of prayer. How did God wire us for relationship, and how can we see that reflected in our prayer life?  Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" in a link below. Discover how understanding the brain's design for relationship can transform your prayer life.Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse🏘️ HEALTHY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/healthy-community-conference-2026/📖 RARE LEADERSHIP BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast MORE ON BRAIN SCIENCE WITH OTT: S3E24: Who Are You Wired to Be? - Creation & Covenant Identity https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/24-who-are-you-wired-to-be-creation-covenant-identity/S2E31: Identity: Part 1, Attachment (Compilation Series) https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/31-identity-part-1-attachment-compilation-series/S1E50: Taming the Amygdala (Part 1) https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/50-taming-the-amygdala-part-1/S1E13: FISH: The Other Half of Identity (Part 7) https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/13-fish-the-other-half-of-identity-part-7/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

How do you think of God when you pray? Last week we began a new series on prayer. This week we continue exploring the theological dynamics of approaching God as King, Father, and Shepherd while also discussing an overview of the 5 Levels of Prayer in harmony with the Life Model stages of maturity. From infancy to our elder years, we have expanding capcacity to engage in prayer on our own and in community. Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" pdf in a link below.  Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse📖 STRATEGIC BUSINESS PRAYER BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/strategic-business-prayer-book/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcastStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

Does prayer actually change anything? It's time for a new series that will help you jumpstart your prayer life. We like to put things into context, so we're launching with a practical overview of the theology of prayer. How does God's soveignty interact with our prayers? How do fear and joy affect our prayer life? Is God a just king? Does God want to talk to us when we're less than perfect? This episode covers these big picture questions. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find helpful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free "Listening Prayer Starter Kit" pdf in a link below. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🎁 FREE LISTENING PRAYER STARTER KIT: https://deeperwalk.com/landing-pages/listening-prayer-starter-kit/🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse⛓️‍💥 THE FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course-landing-page/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

We're wrapping up the series with a look at three crucial elements for personal growth and family transformation, and you can remember them with your ABCs: Allies, Bible, and Cleansing. In this episode, we cover questions along the lines of...▪️ What's the relationship between allies and accountability? ▪️ What can allies look like in a family context? ▪️ Why is it important to have a "Bible-filled" home? ▪️ Why can "Bible-filled" homes still be broken? ▪️ What can "cleansing" your home actually do? Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  📖 THE SPIRIT-FILLED HOME BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/🎁 FREE DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse⛓️‍💥 THE FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course-landing-page/✞ DW BIBLE SITE: https://deeperwalk.com/www-plaxn-com/🥳 FREE 28-DAYS TO JOY CHALLENGE: https://4habits.org 💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcastStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International. 

This week we're in Chapter 5 of The Spirit-Filled Home: "Jump-START-ing Your Marriage." Yes, you spotted it! We're working through an acrostic featuring five essential strategies to jumpstart your marriage and all-around strengthen your home: S.T.A.R.T. 🕊️ Seek the Spirit’s leading. ⚔️ Take thoughts captive. 🤺 Attack the real enemy. 💕 Resolve resentment. 🌻 Train yourselves in the habits of joy. Whether you’re looking at your next step to strengthen your home life or if you’re launching your marriage, or, if you’re single like Stephanie and navigating roommates or every-day relationships, honestly, this is all applicable, foundational relationship advice. Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  📖 THE SPIRIT-FILLED HOME BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/ 🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse 📖 4 HABITS OF JOY-FILLED MARRIAGES BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-4-habits-of-joy-filled-marriages-book/⛓️‍💥 THE FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course-landing-page/🥳 28-DAYS TO JOY CHALLENGE: https://4habits.org/ 🎁 FREE DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 

In this episode of our Spirit-Filled Home series, we tackle some of the tough stuff of the home. We walk through the WLVS model, which stands for Wounds, Lies, Vows, and Strongholds, and how important it is to address deeper emotional issues that often underlie surface-level problems in relationships. Understanding these issues working below the surface helps us foster healthier relationships and cultivate a Spirit-filled home.  The episode introduces practical tools for healing, including the 'real prayer' process, which encourages listeners to engage in listening prayer to identify and explore their wounds. Our discussion also touches on the necessity of setting loving boundaries in relationships to rebuild trust and create a safe environment for emotional healing. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  📖 SPIRIT-FILLED HOME BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/   📖 UNDERSTANDING THE WOUNDED HEART BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/understanding-the-wounded-heart-book/ 🕊️ THE FREEDOM COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/freedom-course-landing-page/ 💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/  😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/  📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🏞️ JANUARY CONFERENCE REPLAY: https://deeperwalk.com/product/heart-focused-discipleship-conference-2026/ 🎁 FREE DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH 

In this episode, we continue our book study of The Spirit-Filled Home with Chapter Three: Parenting Challenges. Whether you are reflecting on your childhood, working on your own personal maturity, or parenting your children, this episode is for you. This episode is all about the relationship between personal maturity and effective parenting. In it, we give a brief overview of the five stages of maturity development according to The Life Model and how God designed us to grow and relate to one another. Infants need smiles, security, and synchronization to develop emotional stability. Children need to cultivate discernment and discipline to carry into adulthood. With hope and grace for you, we're covering these thoughts and more. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  📖 THE BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/ 🏞️ JANUARY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/heart-focused-discipleship-conference-2026/ 🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse 💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🎁 FREE DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH EXPLORE OUR PODCAST... Here are a couple episodes to help you go deeper in today's topics: 🧠 S3E3 "Maturity & the Brain" - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/3-maturity-the-brain/💕 S2E31 "Identity: Part 1, Attachment (Compilation Series)" - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/31-identity-part-1-attachment-compilation-series/🕊️ S3E15 "Maturity & Walking in the Spirit" - https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/15-maturity-walking-in-the-spirit/

Flesh manifests itself through relational conflict (Gal 5; Jas 4:1-2). In this episode, we continue our book study with Chapter Two: The Flesh-Filled Home exploring the characteristics of homes that walk more by the flesh than by the Spirit, the nature of conflict, and the importance of emotional capacity. We call out three A's of immaturity—avoidance, anger, and addiction—and highlight the need for self-reflection, tiny habits, and seeking help along the journey of personal growth. In today's episode, we cover such questions as... 🏕️ What are indicators of a flesh-filled home? 🏕️ Can I choose to have spiritual maturity or emotional capacity? 🏕️ What does it look like to grow capacity? Whether you read along with a book buddy or gather with a group, we've got a DIY Book Club Kit for you (link below)! Also, no worries if it's not great timing for you to spontaneously launch a whole book study. We get it. The goal of this series is to give you a free resource to return to when you're ready to pick up the book, but it's still the Father-Daughter conversation you've come to expect. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 📖 THE BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/🏞️ JANUARY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/heart-focused-discipleship-conference-2026/🥰 FREE 28 DAYS TO JOY CHALLENGE: https://4habits.org🕊️ THE SPIRIT & SCRIPTURE COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/spiritcourse💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH

We are delighted to launch the year with a new book study, going chapter by chapter through The Spirit-Filled Home. Over the course of this series, we'll talk maturity development, spiritual warfare, walking in the Spirit, and more, all with a strategic flavoring of marriage and family.(Fear not, for those of you who are walking the single road or for whom "marriage and family" may be complicated... I, Stephanie, am single, and I have thoughts about why this topic is still for you/us.)In today's episode, we're covering such questions as...🏕️ What is walking in the flesh vs. walking in the Spirit? 🏕️ How can we recognize when we are walking in the flesh? 🏕️ What's a tool we can use to cultivate a lifestyle of walking in the Spirit? 🏕️ How can all of this apply to our home life? Seriously, friends, this book is underrated, and I’m so excited to offer a series you can use as a book study in the new year.Whether you read along with a book buddy or gather with a group, we've got a DIY Book Club Kit for you! You'll find it in the links below.Also, no worries if it's not great timing for you to spontaneously launch a whole book study. We get it. The goal of this series is to give you a free resource to return to when you're ready to pick up the book, but it's still the Father-Daughter conversation you've come to expect. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!🎁 DIY BOOK CLUB KIT: https://tinyurl.com/diyTSFH📖 THE SPIRIT-FILLED HOME: https://deeperwalk.com/product/the-spirit-filled-home-book/🏞️ JANUARY CONFERENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/product/heart-focused-discipleship-conference-2026/💝 PAY IT FORWARD: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 

God loves you so very much, and He has a plan for your life and your relationship with Him that He has had in the works since the foundations of the world, when you were only a twinkle in His eye. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable Love of God. On the podcast, we've been walking through the Abrahamic Covenant of Promise as a meditation on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and now Love. On the fourth Sunday of Advent (Dec 21), we light all four candles. Christmas is almost here!! On Christmas Day, we encourage you to complete the Advent celebration with the lighting of the Christ Candle, which you can place at the center of your wreath. Join us on the trail as we wrap up the Advent series with a look at the remarkable love of God and as we celebrate some 2025 highlights and pray for our community. Grab your Bible and linger with us over the Binding of Isaac and the Message of Christmas (Gen 22) and meditate on the Gospel of Love given to us (Gal 3:8; Jn 15:13; Rom 8:32).Finally, wow, what a robust year 2025 has been! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey – from prayer partners, to financial partners, to volunteers and beyond! Thank you for prioritizing your heart and the hearts of those around you as you cultivate a deeper walk with God. May you, being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ who dwells in you, be filled with all the fullness of God. (See Eph 3:14-20.) Merry Christmas!Soli Deo GloriaStephanie Warner P.S. This is the last episode of 2025. We’ll be taking a break over the holidays and be back with you in January. The plan is to kick off the OTT year on January 12th, but stay tuned to our socials. Stephanie will communicate via OTT’s Instagram (@onthetrail_podcast) especially if there are updates for the release schedule and such. 💝 Pay It Forward | End of Year Giving: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 🙏 EXTENDED DEADLINE for January's Cohort!! Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🎁 BOOKS: https://deeperwalk.com/books Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

On the third Sunday of Advent (Dec 14), we anticipate celebrating the incarnation with Joy. This year, we're looking at Advent through the lens of the Abrahamic Covenant of Promise. We remember this covenant with an acorn, because it's a big seed. The lid of the acorn represents three key blessings promised to Abraham — a seed (offspring), land, and relationship with God.The point of the acorn represents the point of the covenant, a blessing through Abraham that "all nations will be blessed through you"(Gen 22:18; Gal 3:8, etc.). This is the promise of Christ, the 'reason for the season.' As we dwell on 'Joy,' we reflect on the seed promised to Abraham. Isaac's name literally means "he laughs." God had plans for Abraham's household as a family unit and as a legacy that would usher in THE seed, Jesus Christ, who has us singing Joy to the World to this day and forevermore.Joy is a relational experience that connects us to God and others. The Abrahamic Covenant symbolizes God's promise of this belonging. Throughout the Old Testament, we see the recurring theme of belonging in such refrains as "I will be your God, and you will be My people" (Gen 17:7; Exo 6:7; Deu 29:13; Jer 30:22, etc.).How does this sense of belonging inform our sense of joy? Is there a difference between relational and spiritual joy? How can we meditate on and cultivate more joy during this Advent season?God not only desires a people for Himself but even invites us into a joyful relationship with Him and with each other. May you experience the JOY of belonging to our God this season. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!🙏 EXTENDED DEADLINE for January's Cohort!! Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ 💝 Pay It Forward | End of Year Giving:https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 🎁 BOOKS: https://deeperwalk.com/books Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

Could you use more peace in your life? For Advent, we’re looking at the Abrahamic Covenant of Promise. Last week we introduced this covenant and looked at the Hope of the Promise. This week on the Advent calendar is about Peace, and we’re dwelling specifically on the promise of land. Through this conversation, we see a sort of formula emerge: meditation on God’s provision plus meditation on what is eternal brings peace. We can remember this with three Ps: Provision, Permanence, and Peace. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🙏 DECEMBER 1 DEADLINE for January's Cohort!! Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ 🎁 HOLIDAY SALES:https://deeperwalk.com/books https://deeperwalk.com/discipleship https://deeperwalk.com 💝 Pay It Forward | End of Year Giving:https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

Happy Thanksgiving, USA! In the Warner household, we love the build up of the season of festivities this time of year. It's in the name: "Thanksgiving" is a great launch to a holiday season that celebrates appreciation and community. This then leads nicely into the first Sunday of Advent (on November 30 this year). So grab your candles and wreath, because this week begins our Advent series!In the first week of Advent, we anticipate celebrating the incarnation with Hope. This year, we're looking at Advent through the lens of the Abrahamic Covenant of Promise. This promise made to Abraham encompasses seed (offspring), land, and relationship with God, and through the crux of the promise that "all nations will be blessed through you" we see the promise of Christ (Gen 22:18; Gal 3:8).What is the biblical understanding of "promise" and "hope"? What blessings did God promise to and through Abraham? How can we put this understanding of Hope into practice as we meditate on and celebrate the Advent season?The enemy often attacks our hope during times of waiting. Through this study of Abraham's Covenant, we see the importance of faithfulness during such times and offer some strategies and a prayer for cultivating hope in the midst of challenges. May this Advent season be one of heart-focused, deeper connection with God and others! Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🙏 DECEMBER 1 DEADLINE for January's Cohort!! Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ 🎁 BLACK FRIDAY SALES:https://deeperwalk.com/bookshttps://deeperwalk.com/discipleshiphttps://deeperwalk.com💝 Pay It Forward | End of Year Giving :https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast  Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

“The atonement is the hinge on which all of spiritual warfare hangs.” In this episode, we're unpacking this statement as we delve into the concept of atonement and its critical role in spiritual warfare. To help understand the triumph of what Jesus Christ accomplished through His death & resurrection, we're walking through the acrostic C.R.O.S.S. (Covenant, Ransom, Ownership, Substitution, Subjugation).We lean into this concept of subjugation of the enemy and its implications for spiritual warfare, while also acknowledging the already-not-yet nature of the kingdom of God. Because of the atonement, we can have not only greater intimacy with God but also freedom from the enemy's enslavement.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!  🙏 DECEMBER 1 DEADLINE for January's Cohort!! Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail (NEW) on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

The devil often tempts us to believe God doesn't care about our suffering. Is God loving? Is He trustworthy?In this episode, we're looking at the significance of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. How does Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension relate to spiritual warfare and the authority believers have in Christ? Through Jesus' incarnation, we see God give a profound answer to the question of suffering, illustrating how Jesus fully entered into human pain, rejection, and death. We see Him confusing and defeating demons, speaking truth, calling us to repentance, and ultimately ushering in a new era of resurrected hope and life. As we consider His victory in action, we encourage you to reflect on how the incarnation deepens our understanding of God's love.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 📍Watch Marcus & Jim Online for Your Bible, Your Brain, & You! (Name Your Own Price Seminar):https://deeperwalk.com/product/your-bible-your-brain-you/ 📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course:https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/ 📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/ https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast 💝 Pay It Forward:https://deeperwalk.com/donate/ 😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/ 🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. 

In this episode, we're continuing our biblical foundations of spiritual warfare series with a look at the kingdom of darkness from both the Old and New Testament perspectives. What are the origins of this dark kingdom? We specifically cover the "John Milton" understanding and the "Michael Heiser" understanding of these origins.What does Christ's authority look like over it all? We also discuss the significance of idolatry, the nature of evil, and the role of evangelism as a form of spiritual warfare. The good news is that Jesus Christ is victorious over the darkness, and believers do not need to be afraid to engage in spiritual warfare with confidence. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!📍Join Marcus & Jim Online for Your Bible, Your Brain, & You! (Name Your Own Price): https://deeperwalk.com/product/your-bible-your-brain-you/📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course:https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast💝 Pay It Forward:https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

Time for a new series! What's going on in the courtroom of Heaven, and why does it matter to Christians?In this episode, we delve into the topic of spiritual warfare, exploring its biblical foundations, starting with the concept of the divine council. We discuss the significance of the throne room of God, the legal framework surrounding spiritual warfare, and the importance of justice, accountability, and relationships in Heaven. We highlight the role of permission in spiritual warfare and why it's all important and practical for our everyday lives as Christians.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 📍Join Marcus & Jim Online for Your Bible, Your Brain, & You! (Name Your Own Price):https://deeperwalk.com/product/your-bible-your-brain-you/ 📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course:https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast💝 Pay It Forward:https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship:https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry:https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. 

How should Christians engage with Halloween?The answer may be more nuanced than you expect. In this episode, we're discussing the complexities of Halloween from a Christian perspective, focusing on spiritual warfare, the occult, and how families can engage with the holiday wisely.We touch on historical context, awareness of heightened fear and occult practices, and the need to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh as you decide your approach to the season. *Trigger Warning for mention (not graphic) of child ritual abuse.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/📸 Follow Deeper Walk AND On the Trail on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/deeperwalkinternational/https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/✏️ JOIN the Understanding Breakthrough! Class: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/understanding-breakthrough-course/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" James 1:22 ESV. We've reached the close of our 3-2-1 Bible Study Method series, and the topic of the episode is APPLICATION. The goal isn't to master the Bible but for the Bible to master us. Once we've done the work of observation and interpretation, it's time to apply what we've learned.In this episode, we're looking at three phases of application: the message to the original audience, the universal principles, and the personal applications. A simple way of remembering these phases is THEN, ALWAYS, NOW.We also discuss a fourth lens to the interpretive process: the effect of Fear and Joy Bonds with God. And we work through two examples from the Bible as well as offer some next steps for your Bible Study journey. Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!📣 ORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/✏️ JOIN the Understanding Breakthrough! Class: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/understanding-breakthrough-course/ 📸 Follow Our New Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/📓 3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

In this episode, we peer through three lenses of biblical interpretation. Each lens represents a phillosophy of sorts for how to approach interpretation, now that we've made our observations (see prior episodes). Lens #1 is INTENT. Understanding the author's intended message is key to accurate interpretation. Lens #2 is INERRANCY. Understanding that the Bible is true is key to accurate interpretation. Lens #3 is INQUIRY. Asking 'why' is essential to the interpretive process.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!📣 PREORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/ 📸 Follow Our New Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/📓 3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

Welcome, Bible Study Detective!In this episode, we're wrapping up the S.T.O.R.I.E.S. Checklist with a deeper look at "Edits" and "Shifts." You'll learn what editorial comments are and how they open doors to understanding the biblical text. You will also discover how recognizing subtle (and not so subtle) shifts in the author's writing helps us move toward our goal of uncovering the author's intended message. We will wrap up with some Dos and Don'ts for using this observational checklist. Grab your Bible, and let's get on the trail!Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!📣 PREORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/ 📸 Follow Our NEW Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/📓 3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

This week we're continuing to unpack the Bible Study observation checklist S.T.O.R.I.E.S. with a deeper look at the clues of Order, Repetition, and Introductions. "Order" is about the arrangement within a passage and within its larger text. "Repetition" is about recognizing the strategic recurrence of words, concepts, locations, and more that serve to highlight both what is important in the text and also can point to structure. "Introductions" (+ Conclusions) often hold direct messages from the author explaining the meaning of the unfolding text. We also end on a prayerful note in light of tumultuous current events. Please pray with us, seek God's face, and take courage.  Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God! 📣 PREORDER the Spirit & Scripture Course: https://deeperwalk.com/sp/spirit-course/ 📸 Follow Our New Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/📣 Catch the Replay of the Walking in the Spirit Conference: https://deeperwalk.com/product/walking-in-the-spirit/📍Hang Out with Us at the Hope Together Conference (Dallas): https://hopetogether.com/Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

This week is all about the Bible study checklist we remember with the acrostic S.T.O.R.I.E.S. When you approach the text of Scripture, what key things should you be looking for in how the text is put together? We hope this observational checklist helps you be a better Bible study detective! Here is an overview of the clues you'll be looking for: Speeches, Terms, Order, Repetition, Introductions & Conclusions, Edits, and Shifts.Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!✨ Follow Our New Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast📍Join Us in Chicago for The Deeper Walk Experience! https://deeperwalk.com/sp/tdwe-chicago/💝 Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donate/😎 Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/📓 3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/🙏 Apply to the School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/📣 Catch the Replay of the Walking in the Spirit Conference: https://deeperwalk.com/product/walking-in-the-spirit/📍Hang Out with Us at the Hope Together Conference (Dallas): https://hopetogether.com/ Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the 3-2-1 Bible Study Method, focusing on the principles of selection and arrangement in biblical texts. We explore how understanding these concepts can help us practice interpretation with an aim to find the author's intended message. Our conversation also touches on the importance of recognizing biases and worldviews, using the books of Samuel-Kings and Chronicles to illustrate case studies where selection to find the author's intended message. And we've got some practical advice for readers to apply these techniques in your own Bible study. Apply to the School of Ministry (Next Cohort Deadline September 10): https://deeperwalk.com/school-of-ministry/Join the Walking in the Spirit Conference (LIVE ONLINE - SEPTEMEBER 13): https://deeperwalk.com/product/walking-in-the-spirit/Follow Our New Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onthetrail_podcast/3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/donateLearn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/heart-focused-discipleship/

In this episode, we introduce the 3-2-1 Bible Study Method: 3 steps, 2 strategies, and 1 checklist for effective Bible study. This week we are giving special attention to the three steps: Observation, Interpretation, and Application.We emphasize the importance of understanding the author's intended message by looking for clues in our observations, paying attention to how each step builds off of the next, and staying in conversation with God throughout our study.Our conversation also covers how to lead Bible studies using this method, ensuring that participants engage with the text meaningfully.Thank you for joining us -- father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner -- on the trail to a deeper walk with God! Walking in the Spirit Conference (LIVE ONLINE - SEPTEMEBER 13): https://deeperwalk.com/product/walking-in-the-spirit/3-2-1 Bible Study Method booklet: https://deeperwalk.com/product/321-bible-study-book/Find Prayer Ministry Resources & Instruction: https://deeperwalk.com/schoolPay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/payitforwardLearn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/discipleshipStay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship.

If there is one bias we definitely want to know, it's God's. We believe God is the author of reality. As such, we we want to see the world, ourselves, and our situations as He sees everything. What better place to start tuning our worldview lenses than a study of His Word? In this episode, we discuss the WHY of Bible study, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how this all fits into heart-focused discipleship. We emphasize the need for understanding the author's intended message, and, to get you started with your study, we look at the significance of genre, selection, and arrangement for how an author puts the text together. We also highlight personal experiences and breakthroughs that come from engaging deeply with the Bible, encouraging you to become 'Bible study detectives' in your own study. Thank you for joining us -- father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner -- on the trail to a deeper walk with God! Find Prayer Ministry Resources & Instruction: https://deeperwalk.com/school Pay It Forward: https://deeperwalk.com/payitforward Learn More About Heart-Focused Discipleship: https://deeperwalk.com/discipleship

How do you remember what God has done for you? The podcast is on a break right now while we run our A Deeper Walk summer study BUT we could not resist popping up with a bonus episode for you for our birthday: Season Three. Episode Thirty. Three years of being on the trail together. This episode looks at memorials in the Bible, exploring various biblical practices of remembrance. From the Ebenezer stone to Communion, the Old and New Testaments show us many ways to remember God's faithfulness in our lives. Join us on the trail!P.S. Enter the Birthday Giveaway! Three listeners will each win one of three F.I.S.H. Courses. Follow the GIVEAWAY link below for more details.👉 Helpful Links:GIVEAWAY: https://form.asana.com/?k=ddWMuAnPMcf5jVA6gvXozw&d=1207208499069146Donate: https://deeperwalk.com/donateBookstore: https://deeperwalk.com/books/Newsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTTDW School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/som

Whether you're guarding literal ground or the soil of your heart, your freedom in Christ is key.In this episode, we're closing our 4-part series on practical spiritual warfare.So you've removed the enemy's claim on a part of your life, ousted him from your land, and begun nurturing new habits to reclaim that area of your life and walk in repentance. What are some strategies for guarding the ground you've just reclaimed — or keeping the enemy from claiming a foothold in the first place(!)?  We'll be covering topics from walking in the Spirit and the importance of community to answering such questions as... Why couldn't the occultist's spirit guide come to dinner? Did the former owners of this house give ground to the enemy? And more.Join us on the trail!P.S. Get ready for the summer study! The podcast is taking a break over the summer, but you can still tune in weekly for Marcus Warner content. He's teaching through his book A Deeper Walk. Grab your copy and start getting ahead on Chapter One: Half-Brained Christianity.👉 Helpful Links:Become a DONOR: https://deeperwalk.com/donateA Deeper Walk BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/a-deeper-walk-a-proven-path-for-developing-a-more-vibrant-faith-book/Deeper Walk ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://deeperwalk.com/deeper-walk-community/Freedom COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/freedomcourseBOOKSTORE: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNEWSLETTER: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT MAILBOX: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTTDW SCHOOL of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/som

Why have some called "repentance" the happiest word in the English language?In this episode, we're continuing a 4-part series on practical spiritual warfare following a NEW acrostic: S.O.N.G. (Stephanie encourages you to "Whistle while you warfare.") At Deeper Walk, we teach a "no drama," legal approach to spiritual warfare.So, after you've removed the permission the enemy is claiming to a place in your life and used your authority in Christ to "oust the enemy," it's time to walk out your repentance and nurture new habits. Repentance is more than the decision to renounce something but also the follow-through of walking that decision out. This often involves cultivating and nurturing new habits. What are some strategies for walking out our repentance with hope?Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Become a DONOR: https://deeperwalk.com/donateThe Deeper Walk EXPERIENCE: https://deeperwalk.com/deeper-walk-experience-live-events/A Deeper Walk BOOK: https://deeperwalk.com/product/a-deeper-walk-a-proven-path-for-developing-a-more-vibrant-faith-book/Deeper Walk ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://deeperwalk.com/deeper-walk-community/Freedom COURSE: https://deeperwalk.com/freedomcourseBOOKSTORE: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNEWSLETTER: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT MAILBOX: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTTDW SCHOOL of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/som

What does it look like to evict demonic activity from your life?In this episode, we're continuing a 4-part series on practical spiritual warfare following a NEW acrostic: S.O.N.G. (Stephanie encourages you to "Whistle while you warfare.") At Deeper Walk, we teach a "no drama," legal approach to spiritual warfare. So, after you've removed the permission the enemy is claiming to a place in your life, it's time to use your authority in Christ to "oust the enemy."How do you kick the enemy out of your life? How do you help others? How do you deal with curses sent against you? We touch on all this and more in today's episode.Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Understanding the Wounded Heart: https://deeperwalk.com/product/understanding-the-wounded-heart-book/Freedom Course: https://deeperwalk.com/freedomcourseTrailblazers (Monthly Donors): https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTTDW School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/som

Let's demystify spiritual warfare. Reclaiming ground we've surrendered to the enemy doesn't have to be complicated or scary.In this episode, we're starting a 4-part series on practical spiritual warfare following a NEW acrostic: S.O.N.G. (Stephanie encourages you to "Whistle while you warfare.") At Deeper Walk, we teach a "no drama," legal approach to spiritual warfare. So, when you've recognized you're having a spiritual warfare issue, the first step is to 'Stop giving permission.'How do you recognize your spiritual warfare issues? For some it's blatantly obvious, but for many it may be as subtle as an unshakeable sense of hopelessness. What are common things that give the demonic permission to a place in our lives? Beyond S.O.U.L.L. (which we frequently work through on the podcast), we also touch on other areas like giving into fear or idolatry. Finally, is it R.E.D.? How to stop giving permission when the occult is involved.Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Understanding the Wounded Heart: https://deeperwalk.com/product/understanding-the-wounded-heart-book/Freedom Course: https://deeperwalk.com/freedomcourseTrailblazers (Monthly Donors): https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTTDW School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/som

Help for People Feeling Stuck - Listener Q&AOn the Trail Podcast: Season 3, Episode 25Let's get personal. Maturity and spiritual warfare issues touch us from the individual to the community.In this episode, we're answering some of your questions. Whether you're a single person in want of dating advice, a ministry leader shepherding communities through trauma recovery, a friend with a passion for intercession, or a long-suffering family member searching for hope for your loved-one — we're going to meet you there this week.Thank you for sharing your questions with us.Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Identity Course: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseDW School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/somTrailblazers (Monthly Donors): https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTT Learn more about your identity in Christ and how God designed you to understand your identity with The Identity Course! See link above.

He Is Risen! Happy Easter Monday!So much of our sense of identity is formed faster than conscious thought. Do we have to just deal with what we're given, or do we have agency in our identity and maturity formation?This week we're bringing together brain science and biblical identity formation, talking about finding our heart values, building a tower of truth, and more. Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Identity Course: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseDW School of Ministry: https://deeperwalk.com/somTrailblazers (Monthly Donors): https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Rare Leadership:https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/DW Online Community: https://community.deeperwalk.com/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTT

Happy Easter Week!Your sense of identity is deeper than what you can express in words. Last week we talked about the Fast Track of the brain that processes some of this nonverbal understanding. This week, we're looking at the brain's "mirror neurons" to deepen this understanding.Mirror neurons learn about "me" by looking at "you." This is one of the reasons why community and relationships with people and with God are so important to calling out our true identity.Join us on the trail!👉 Helpful Links:Identity Course: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseDW Online Community: https://community.deeperwalk.com/ Trailblazers (Monthly Donors): https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Rare Leadership:https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/DW Online Community: https://community.deeperwalk.com/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wBehold! OTT Mailbox: https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTT

How Do I Know Who I Am? - The Fast Track to IdentityOn the Trail Podcast: Season 3, Episode 22How did God design our brain to form our sense of identity?In a new microseries, we're talking about our neurotheological identity. Our primary goal this episode is to understand that our brains operate not only at the speed of conscious thought but also faster than conscious thought. How does this "fast track" of the brain affect our identity formation?Join us on the trail!📣 📣 Ask your questions! Share your stories! Q&A episode soon. https://tinyurl.com/MailboxOTT👉 Helpful Links:Identity Course: https://deeperwalk.com/identitycourseTrailblazers: https://deeperwalk.com/trailblazers/Bookstore: https://bookstore.deeperwalk.comNewsletter: https://share.hsforms.com/1xFlqLVlnR2y4xCK9c8oRCAoxn4wRare Leadership: https://deeperwalk.com/product/rare-leadership-book/