{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 167 :: Kelly Balarie :: Stories of The Power of God\u2019s Word and Taking Every Thought Captive","description":" I have a powerhouse on the podcast in the form of Kelly Balarie. Kelly is an author and a speaker who is passionate about Jesus and the Word of God. She is a sister in the trenches and a self-proclaimed spiritual cheerleader. Every book she has written, she writes from a place of \u201cthis is where God has been faithful to me in this season.\u201d Or \u201cthis is what God has been teaching me,\u201d full of authenticity, and powerful scripture-saturated insights for women who desire to walk well and be filled to the fullness of God.    In our conversation today, you\u2019ll hear about her latest book Taking Every Thought Captive: Exchange Lies of the Enemy For the Mind of Christ. We unpack that term,\u201cthe mind of Christ,\u201d and what it means, how to connect deeper into the heart of God as we yield our minds and hearts to His love, plans, and purposes for our lives. We go deep and wide about spiritual warfare and even the differences between spiritual possession and oppression.  We\u2019ll talk about the goodness of God in the \u201ceven ifs\u201d of life, how our thoughts in suffering can impact us, how God can and will meet us in the feelings He gave us, and so much more. Kelly\u2019s love for the Lord and the power of His word is vivacious and galvanizing and I truly believe it will serve as a balm to your soul today.    God is not finished with us. He is not finished with the Church. He is not finished with this world. Even when things are hard, or everything looks like it is past redemption, hope and His love get the final word. You matter, friend. Your story matters.    Connecting with Kelly: Current Book: Taking Every Thought Captive: Exchange Lies of the Enemy For the Mind of Christ Facebook Instagram Website   For great resources for Bible study and getting into God\u2019s word check out the Daily Grace Co!   Please consider joining our Patreon community. If you have enjoyed what you have heard on the podcast today or from other episodes, we would so appreciate your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going. You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return. If you feel you cannot financially commit at this time, would you please consider leaving us a star rating and\/or review on Apple Podcasts? My family and I are so grateful for each of you and how you are part of our story. Scripture References: Ephesians 3:19-21- Filled to the fullness of God 2 Corinthians 10:5- Take every thought captive  Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 3:16-21- We are powerful in Christ Jesus  Psalm 42:7- Deep calls to deep  Matthew 4:1-11- Jesus in the wilderness  Luke 4:1-14- Jesus was endowed with power (after His temptation) 1 Corinthians 11  1 Corinthians 2:9- No eye has seen, no ear has heard what I have for You Philippians 4:7- Beyond our understanding 1 Corinthians 2:10- These things are revealed by the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:11, 2:12-13-Who can know the Lord\u2019s thoughts\u2026 but we can understand these things for we have the mind of Christ  Romans 5:8- Jesus died for us while we were still sinners John 10:27- \u201cThe sheep that are my own hear and are listening to My voice and I know them and they follow me.\u201d 1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.  Psalm 23:5- You set a table from me in the presence of my enemy Psalm 27:13-14- What would have become of me if I had not believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living  Jeremiah 29:11- Plans of a hope and for a future 2 Peter 1:3- You have everything you need in Christ Matthew 14:22-34-Peter hops out of the boat  Hebrews 12:1-3- He\u2019s the Author and Perfector of our faith 2 Corinthians 5:17- I am a new creation  Galatians 2:20- It is no longer I who live, but Christ in me Romans 6:11- I am dead to the old and alive to the new Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:12-15, Ephesians 6:10-18-Clothing ourselves in God\u2019s word Matthew 6:11- I receive today our daily bread  Exodus 16- The manna in the wilderness, trusting every morning He would provide 2 Corinthians 3:18- We are being transformed into the image of Christ Genesis 3- Eve\u2019s desire to know what it was like on the other side of the bite Ecclesiastes 3- There is a time for everything and every season under Heaven John 16:33- In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world 1 Peter 1:12-Angels marvel at the mystery of the Gospel Isaiah 14:27-Who can stop the Lord almighty?  Revelation 12:11-We triumph by the blood of the Lamb and the Spirit of testimony  Job 13:15-Thou He slay me, I will trust in the name of the Lord  Matthew 13- The enemy comes and eats the seed that\u2019s been laid by the Lord  Demon possession in scripture  Ephesians 1, 3 -Holy Spirit is inside of those who believe in Jesus Matthew 16:23- \u201cSatan, get behind me\u201d Psalm 121:4- The Lord never sleeps or slumbers Psalm 91 Rest  Romans 8:28- God works all things together for the good of those who love Him Proverbs 26:2- A curse without cause cannot alight Psalm 24:3-4-Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Those with clean hands and a pure heart Psalm 51:7- Wash me  2 Timothy 1:7- We don\u2019t have a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind Romans 8:37-I am more than a conqueror in Christ Proverbs 18:21- The power of life and death is in the power of the tongue  Genesis 1, Psalm 33:9- God spoke the world into being Nahum 1:1-7-, Isaiah 14:27- Who can stand against the Lord Almighty? Ephesians 3:17-That Christ would be more and more at home in your hearts Ephesians 3:14-21- The power to understand God\u2019s love  (I LOVE this scripture as a prayer) Exodus 3:14 \u00b7 John 8:58, John 17- He is a triune God  Romans 12:3-13-We need each other in community 2 Corinthians 12:6-10- Paul had a thorn in his flesh, God said His power is made known in His weakness Isaiah 55:8-9-Our ways are not His ways Psalm 139:14-We were perfectly and wonderfully made Philippians 1:6- He is not finished with your story  Psalm 23:6- Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of our lives Psalm 37:4- Give the desires of our heart Psalm 145:13, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:11- He is faithful to His word  Psalm 56:9- This I know, God is on my side Galatians 5:22-24- Where the Spirit is there is no law Psalms 33:18-22- Trust and obey Isaiah 30:21-A voice behind me will say \u201cthis is the way walk in it\u201d   References: Nutella Latte Fear Fighting Battle Ready Rest Now Keep your head where your feet are (12 Step) Spiritual possession vs oppression (spiritual warfare) Real witchcraft in the world  Witchcraft in scripture   Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life \/\/ Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog  ","author_name":"Simply Stories Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/simplystories.libsyn.com\/website","html":"