Fearless and Free: Spirit, Soul, Body

When the ones we love die, the shock and grief can compel us to talk to them, perhaps clinging to the hope that they are still with us and even protecting us. In some cultures, communing with deceased ancestors is celebrated. But biblically speaking, why does God forbid such practices? Dana and Laura explain how our demonic enemy seeks to exploit our longing to reunite with the deceased, all the while revealing where true comfort is found.  

Are you like millions of people today who live depressed, lonely, dissatisfied or perhaps just "blah" most of the time? Dana and Laura reveal one of the most overlooked sources of mental and emotional unrest. Our demonic enemy wants to keep us afflicted, but we can overcome his schemes and begin a newfound path to inner joy and peace.

We all experience various fears, ranging from nervousness to paralyzing terror. Ever wonder if the demonic world somehow plays a part? Listen as Dana and Laura expose Satan’s schemes to exploit and enslave us to fear while also revealing how God empowers us to face and overcome our fears, no matter how longstanding or debilitating.

Whether we’re suffering through trying circumstances or battling inner turmoil, it can often feel like no one cares. Some of us choose to isolate and conceal our pain, pretending we're fine, while others of us seek help, only to endure more pain as people minimize or dismiss our suffering. If you’re feeling alone in a season of distress, Dana and Laura have great encouragement and practical advice, all of which points to what our souls need most when we’re hurting.

In today’s world, expressing our opinions and beliefs often breeds hostility and relational breakdowns. This hurtful dysfunction is evident on public platforms, as well as within communities, organizations—even marriages and families. Guest Mary Lynn Parnell shares how she discovered certain principles and techniques that enable us to listen and be heard in uplifting ways that foster healthy communication and relationships, even when there’s disagreement.  

Are you aware of the human tendency to turn a blind eye to certain realities in circumstances or people as a means to avoid fear or pain? This denial-based form of coping, most often subconscious, brings ongoing dysfunction into our lives and relationships. However, when choose to see life clearly, facing potential pain and fear head on, we find freedom from the bondage of “blind eye” living.

We’ve all experienced some form of victimization, some of us in extreme ways, and if we don’t know better, we can become stuck in a toxic “victim's” mindset and identity. Dana and Laura share encouragement and practical wisdom for climbing out of the pit of victimization and standing strong as victors, which is vital to our birthright.

Discover the crucial difference between jealousy and envy and why it matters so much. Learn how envy toward others, and others’ envy toward us, can derail our birthright, but by employing the ultimate antidote, we can disarm envy in all its forms and live life to the fullest!

It’s an honor to be loved by God and live out the purposes He has for us, yet so often shame severely hinders our ability to feel and receive love, all the while tempting us to abandon our birthright. When we replace shame-related beliefs and emotions with a life-giving heart attitude of honor, it directly affects our body image, self-worth, spiritual growth, and more.

As this series continues to explore the impotance of recogninzing and embracing our birthright, we may find we’re called now or in the future to "go pubic"—write a book, launch a podcast, or begin public speaking, for example. In celebration of the one-year anniversary of their podcast, Dana and Laura share practical insight for those called to public endeavors, including how to overcome the inevitable opposition that seeks to paralyze us with inaction.

As we continue to explore forgiving the seemingly unforgivable, today's guest shares how she found the strength and will to forgive the man who sexually abused her as a child. After breaking a 15-year vow of silence, she now uses her musical platform to tell her story of healing and freedom, inspiring other victims of sexual abuse. 

Countless marriages are destroyed by secrecy, lies and sexual addiction—seemingly unforgivable betrayals. Today’s guest couple opens up about their marital journey involving a shocking confession, the heartbreak of sexual addiction and the miracle of a restored marriage, made possible through repentance and forgiveness.

Today's guest shares her remarkable story of being faced with the decision to hate or forgive the men who brutally murdered her teen daughter. Gain invaluable insight from one who has found hope in the aftermath of seemingly unbearable loss.