{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"226: The War Of Spirit","description":"In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m talking about something that\u2019s been weighing heavily on me this week. What we are seeing play out in the world right now only makes sense when you look at it through one lens, the War of Spirit. This isn\u2019t just about politics, borders, governments, or power. It\u2019s about fear versus love. Legalism versus humanity. The God of rules and punishment versus the Father that Jesus spoke of when he said, simply, \u201cLove one another. Period.\u201d In this episode, I share what I believe is happening beneath the surface of current events and why so much of the chaos, fear, violence, and division we\u2019re witnessing comes back to one question: Who are we serving? Here\u2019s what I explore in this conversation: - Why fear is the fuel behind everything we\u2019re seeing and who benefits from it - The difference between the God of the Old Testament and the Father Jesus spoke of - How religion has been used as a tool of government, control, and justification - What it means to \u201cknow them by their fruit\u201d and why actions always tell the truth - Why history keeps repeating itself and why this moment feels so familiar - How spiritual warfare plays out through human systems like power, money, and control - Why love, not fear, is the only thing that makes any of this stop This episode isn\u2019t meant to be comfortable. It\u2019s meant to ask deeper questions. To slow down, step back, and really look at what\u2019s being produced in the world right now, and what that says about the spirit behind it. No one does what they\u2019re doing because they believe they\u2019re wrong. Everyone believes they\u2019re justified. And that\u2019s why discernment matters more than ever. If you\u2019ve been feeling unsettled, confused, or like something deeper is happening beneath the surface, this conversation will help you understand why.   \u2014   00:00 The War of Spirit: Understanding the Conflict 03:57 Old Testament vs. New Testament Teachings 07:59 Personal Reflections and Revelations 12:07 The Role of Government and Religion 17:48 Modern Implications and Current Events 29:57 The Nature of Control and Power 32:48 Authoritarianism and Compliance 38:04 Historical Parallels and Fear 42:58 The Consequences of Greed 44:43 Racism and Systemic Injustice 53:03 The Spiritual Warfare 54:18 Call to Discernment   \u2014   Ready to dive even deeper? I\u2019m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don\u2019t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let\u2019s stay connected\u2014find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   ","author_name":"Meredyth with a Why: Wisdom, Truth, Soul Guided Spirituality","author_url":"http:\/\/MeredythWillits.com","html":"