3 chapters across the catalog
A framework for spiritual warfare is presented through "The Four Rs": Recognize the lie, Renounce the agreement, Replace it with scripture, and Resist the devil. The hosts cite Colossians 2 and Deuteronomy 28 as sources for truth to replace lies. A humorous aside features a clip of Al Sharpton's "word salad" regarding the word "resist," contrasting it with the biblical instruction in the Book of James.
Adam Curry shares a story about his mother's "hippie-dippy" spiritual practices involving a "clean slate" sign, comparing it to the biblical concept of new mercies every morning. Pastor Jimmy Toney contrasts secular positive affirmations, like the Stuart Smalley character from Saturday Night Live, with the power of speaking scripture from Deuteronomy and Isaiah. They conclude that changing one's words can rewire the mind.
Biblical Origins of Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation
An analysis of Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation reveals heavy linguistic ties to the King James Bible. The hosts map specific phrases from the historical document to verses in Psalm 65, James 1, and 2 Chronicles 7:14. They express surprise at the explicitly religious nature of the founding document compared to modern secular celebrations.
