We are already in the midst of a war, but it’s not what you think. This conflict is spiritual, emotional, and political, tearing apart our world in unexpected ways. In this episode, we tackle the aftermath of the pandemic, which has left so many feeling trapped and enraged, fueling these unseen battles. We’ll reveal how one can find true contentment and a richer life by understanding these issues through a spiritual lens. Furthermore, we critique how religious teachings have shifted towards self-centered messages and stress the necessity of true spiritual guidance to navigate these turbulent times.

Key Takeaways:

  • The world is already embroiled in a spiritual and emotional war exacerbated by the pandemic’s aftereffects.
  • Genuine change and resolution of societal conflicts can only come from a spiritual awakening within the church.
  • The church’s role is to foster spiritual transformation, not merely provide therapeutic comfort.
  • Political and social solutions alone are insufficient for resolving the core issues of anger and discontent.
  • Personal and collective revival in faith communities is imperative for creating lasting peace and genuine change.

Where To Dive In:

00:00   Introduction

00:29   Types of wars we are in

01:16   Impact of the pandemic

03:17   Post-pandemic frustration

04:53   Problem with current preaching

07:12   The role of spiritual people

08:46   Spiritual war

10:59   Current societal wars

13:02   Need for spiritual revival

14:02   Revival in the 90s

15:19   Importance of heart change

17:02   Call for a ‘Great Awakening’

18:02   Becoming world changers

19:34   The role of the Spirit

20:55   Fight the right war

21:21   Summary and resources

About the host: 

Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, and If You Only Knew.

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