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In this episode, we’re going straight into Job 1:9–10—a conversation so ancient and cosmic it still rattles the gates of spiritual warfare today.Why do some Christians mock the phrase "hedge of protection"? Is it outdated? Harmless? Or is something more sinister at play when we joke about what Satan himself takes seriously?Whether you’ve heard this phrase in prayer circles or mocked on stage, today’s deep dive will challenge you to rethink your posture toward spiritual boundaries, bold prayer, and the unseen war around you.📖 Key Scripture:“Haven’t you placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns?” — Job 1:10 (CSB)“Deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13 (CSB)✨ Main Takeaways:The hedge is real. And even the devil knows it.Mocking prayer—even humorously—undermines faith and blunts spiritual warfare.Don’t confuse cliché with weakness. Biblical language may be familiar, but that doesn’t make it powerless.God’s boundaries are active, not passive. If He lifts a hedge, it’s for purpose, not punishment.📌 Reflection Questions:Have you ever minimized the power of prayer language because it sounded outdated?What spiritual "hedges" might you need to pray around your life, your family, or your ministry?How seriously do you take the concept of spiritual warfare in your daily walk?🚀 DONATE Help support this podcast by our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.orgThank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

📖Too many believers interpret hardship as failure...When life gets heavy, they assume they’ve missed God—or worse, that God has abandoned them. But what if the pressure is actually part of the plan? What if the strain is the strength? In this powerful episode, we draw from the Oswald Chambers' August 2 devotion to explore what it really means to overcome. You’ll discover why God doesn’t hand you a struggle-free life, but gives you life as you overcome—in the middle of the pressure, in the minute-by-minute dependence.We also speak directly to the guilt many Christians carry during seasons of depression, reframing it not as disconnection from God, but as a space where God is growing deeper roots of endurance and faith.🔑 Key Themes:God’s promise isn’t deliverance from trouble, but deliverance in trouble (John 16:33)Why “The Strain Is the Strength”—and how difficulty builds true spiritual muscleThe myth of effortless Christian living and the danger of premature quittingA vital encouragement for anyone battling depression: you are not a failureThe minute-by-minute grace God gives—not for tomorrow, but for nowThe joy that comes—not in escaping hardship—but in finding Jesus within it🧠 Quote Worth Remembering:“The strain you feel isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of growth.”📜 Scripture Inspirations:John 16:33 Psalm 42:11 Revelation 2:7Galatians 6:9DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org  All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

📍 Episode Summary:In this visually rich and spiritually stirring episode, You are invited into a personal journey through the world of analog photography—and how it unexpectedly led me deeper into the heart of God. From handling rolls of acetate film to reflecting on the sacred nature of light itself, I draw parallels between the way film captures reality and how God reveals truth in subtle, profound ways.You’ll hear how the physical process of light exposing a chemical emulsion offers more than nostalgia—it offers theology. We explore why digital precision can’t quite replicate the mystery of an organic image burned into film, and how this speaks to a deeper longing for beauty, substance, and permanence in an age of speed and simulation.Most of all, this episode is about how God uses light—literal and spiritual—to form us, to reveal Himself, and to call us to "walk as children of the light" (Ephesians 5:8).🔍 Key Themes:The spiritual truth revealed through the analog film processWhy light is sacred in Scripture—and in artHow technology has changed our perception of realityPersonal reflections from childhood and spiritual formationThe difference between digital sharpness and soulful depth🖼️ Memorable Quote: "Light is sacred. Not because it’s nostalgic, but because it’s the very first act of creation (Gen. 1:3)—the first word God spoke into the void. And when that light touches emulsion, something real and lasting is formed. I think our souls recognize that."📖 Scriptures: 1 John 1:5 – "God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in him." 1 Timothy 6:16 – "...who lives in unapproachable light..."DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thanks for listening! Tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️ Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore how to cultivate spiritual discernment in a world full of deceptive options and emotional quick fixes. So often we’re tempted to chase new jobs, relationships, or ideologies that seem like the answer—only to find out they were just mirages. But God offers a better way: a life built on truth, prayer, counsel, and wisdom.Drawing from Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 20:7, Luke 14, James 1:5, Proverbs 15:22, Matthew 7:16, & Romans 8:28, we’ll talk about how to avoid the trap of impulsive decisions and pursue the flourishing that comes from aligning our steps with God's path.Key Learnings:🔍 Why quick fixes and human systems can't substitute for divine direction 🧠 How to apply Biblical wisdom to major life decisions 🙏 The power of pausing to pray before leaping 🗣️ The importance of wise counsel from trusted voices 🍎 How to “test the fruit” of a path before committing 📚 Why prayer must be matched with diligent research and preparation 💔 What to do if you’ve already made a wrong turn—and the hope that remainsChallenge of the Week: 📍 Pause and pray. What’s one major decision you’re facing today? Take it before God. Seek His voice. Don’t chase the mirage—follow the Shepherd.Final Encouragement: Even if you’ve chased the wrong thing, God’s grace is bigger than your detour. He’s not done with you. Let Him guide your next step.Let’s Connect: If this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with a friend who might be in the middle of a big decision. Subscribe, leave a review, and stay tuned for more conversations that help you flourish in faith and wisdom.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🔊 Episode Summary:In this episode, we take a fresh look at Charles Spurgeon’s morning devotion for July 19, thoughtfully updated for modern ears while preserving every biblical truth. We explore how God’s glory is most clearly seen not in seasons of ease, but in moments of deep dependence. Drawing from Deuteronomy 5:24, we reflect on why trials, hardship, and even our weakest moments are precisely where God's greatness shines brightest.If your life feels like a turbulent ocean today, this episode is a powerful reminder: God shows His glory most vividly in the deep waters.📖 Scripture Focus:“The Lord our God has shown us His glory.”— Deuteronomy 5:24 (CSB)🔍 Key Themes:Why God's ultimate goal in everything is to reveal His gloryHow human pride and self-reliance blind us to that gloryThe divine purpose behind trials, suffering, and seasons of weaknessThe unique spiritual riches found in life’s hardest momentsEchoes of Moses’ encounter with God—how your pain may be your cleft in the rock✨ Encouragement in a Sentence:“The rough road you’ve walked may be the very path that’s trained your eyes to see God’s majesty.”🙏 Prayer Focus:Offer a prayer of gratitude today—thanking God for not leaving you in ignorance or shallow comfort, but instead using hardship to make room for His breathtaking presence and power in your life!📱 Connect with Us:💻 Website: gwot.rocks home page 📺 YouTube: "Other Things with... " ❤️ Support the mission: DONATE . For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org  🔗 ResourcesCharles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening (Public Domain Source)The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!LIFE HELPS Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️Episode Summary:In this gentle shift from recent heavier topics, Kenny shares a story etched in memory — of the wide Texas land, a rock house on a ranch, and an elderly woman named Mrs. Ida Moon who knew how to listen and how to watch the land.Through a deeply personal reflection on ranch life, history, and human connection, this episode invites us to slow down and pay attention to what’s right in front of us — the people, the places, and the presence of God.Drawing from Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road encounter, Kenny calls listeners to stop, look, and listen — because sometimes the wisdom, beauty, or even Jesus Himself is walking right beside us… and we just don’t see it.🪶 Featured Themes:Learning to honor those who carry wisdomSpiritual awareness in a distracted worldThe sacred gift of listeningDiscovering local history and hidden storiesLuke 24 and the mystery of the unnoticed Christ💬 Quote to Remember:“Jesus was walking with them—and they didn’t even know it.” — Luke 24:16 (CSB)🔔 Listener Invitation:You may have noticed each episode begins with a short minute of music and subtle sound — not just to set a tone, but to invite you to slow down. It’s a sacred space carved out to breathe, pray, and prepare your heart. Let it become familiar. A moment to stop… before you start.📲 Share This Episode:Know someone who needs to slow down and listen for God’s presence in the ordinary? Send them this episode. Tag us with your thoughts @gwot.rocks and #TransformThisCityDONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

📖 “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear…” — 1 John 4:18, CSB🔊 Episode Overview:In a culture spiraling with chaos—public scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty—what does it mean to be fearless in Christ? In this raw and real episode, Kenny shares how a soul detox led to a Holy Spirit recalibration. Rooted in Scripture, he unpacks five powerful truths that will anchor your heart, fire up your faith, and remind you: if you belong to Jesus, you ain’t skeert (scared)!🧭 Main Takeaways:1. Ain’t Skeert→ Perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18, Romans 8:31) 2. You and Whose Army?→ “Legion…because many demons had entered him” (Luke 8:30) Demons speak in plural—God speaks as Lord of Hosts. And He never loses. (Isaiah 8:13)3. Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen…→ (John 20:29, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105) The Word of God is your only safe footing.4. Drop Anchor→ “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul…” (Hebrews 6:19) Not a call to stall out—but to anchor down in Christ as cultural tides rage. 5. You Are Not Alone→ (Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:26, Exodus 14:14) God is with you! 📝 Final Word:If you're overwhelmed by the news, battling fear, or spiritually adrift—this episode will help you drop anchor and find peace again. You may feel surrounded, but you're not alone. Christ walks with you.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Reclaiming the Inner Life as Christ’s Sacred RetreatWhat if your soul is more than a battlefield—or a burden to manage—but a garden?In this episode, we step into the rich metaphor drawn from Charles Spurgeon’s 19th-century devotion on Song of Solomon 5:1, where Christ says, “I am come into my garden.” With help from Gordon MacDonald’s Ordering Your Private World, and a haunting lyric from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, we explore what it means to reclaim the soul as sacred space.You’ll be invited to:Reimagine your inner life as a walled garden—set apart, protected, and tended by graceHear Spurgeon’s challenge to resist worldly encroachmentReflect on MacDonald’s insight: that an untended soul will always be overrun by the worldLong for the Eden your soul remembers—and the Christ who still walks among the liliesThis isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. Not religious activity—but relational intimacy with the One who purchased your soul as His own retreat.📖 “Would that we could see the wall of separation between the church and the world made broader and stronger.” – Spurgeon 🎵 “We’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” – CSNY🙏 Takeaway:Your soul is not public property. It is Christ’s garden. And the Gardener is waiting.🔗 Listen at gwot.rocks home page   📤 Share this episode with someone who needs restoration 🌿 Take a walk. Turn off the noise. Return to the garden.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel(Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSTransform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.