🎙️ Podcast Show Notes - Christian Warrior Training: Embracing Spiritual Warfare
Host: Keith Graves
Guest: Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman, Retired US Army
Episode Title: The Call to Spiritual Warfare
🕒 Timestamps:
[00:00:00] - Introduction by Keith Graves
Keith introduces the podcast and guest Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman, discussing his military background and focus on spiritual warfare.
[00:00:53] - Opening Prayer
Lt. Col. Grossman starts with a prayer emphasizing the power and necessity of communal prayer for spiritual strength.
[00:01:33] - Spiritual Warfare and Its Significance
Discussion on the purpose of spiritual warfare as viewed through the teachings of Christianity, emphasizing the idea of saving souls rather than defeating enemies.
[00:10:15] - The Armor of God and Prayer as a Weapon
Grossman details the "Armor of God" from Ephesians, highlighting prayer as the most crucial tool, akin to a radio calling for divine intervention on the battlefield.
[00:16:03] - Incorporating Faith in Law Enforcement
Keith reflects on how Grossman’s teachings integrate spiritual well-being with law enforcement training, addressing the unique challenges faced by officers.
[00:17:14] - Handling Weapons and Faith
A deep dive into the biblical perspective on self-defense and carrying weapons, with reference to scriptural passages and current societal challenges.
[00:22:02] - Media Influence on Violence and Spiritual Battles
Grossman criticizes the media’s role in glorifying violence and the impact of violent video games, tying these issues back to broader spiritual warfare.
[00:34:18] - Church Security and the Role of Armed Protection
The necessity of preparedness in church communities, discussing strategies for effective security measures that align with spiritual duties.
[00:42:03] - Training for Church Security Teams
Practical advice for churches on establishing security protocols, including training and armament considerations.
[00:49:24] - Closing Thoughts and Reflections
Grossman summarizes the discussion, emphasizing the spiritual mandate to protect the faithful and be prepared for adversities.
🎯 Key Insights & Quotes:
"In spiritual warfare, we win by saving them." - Lt. Col. Grossman
"Prayer is our primary weapon." - Discussing the power and necessity of prayer in spiritual warfare.
"The media has declared open season on cops." - On the negative impact of media portrayal of law enforcement.
"You are the weapon. Everything else is just a tool." - Emphasizing personal responsibility and integrity in carrying arms.
📚 Recommended Resources:
Books by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman:
On Killing, On Combat, and On Spiritual Warfare - Explore the psychological and spiritual aspects of combat and personal defense.
Bulletproof Marriage: 90 Day Devotional - A guide to strengthening marriages through spiritual growth and understanding.
🙏 Closing Prayer:
"May our discussions lead us to a deeper understanding of our roles as protectors and warriors in a spiritual battleground, equipped not just with arms, but with faith, prayer, and love." - Host closing remarks.
At about 7 min LTC Grossman says you don't have to die for your religion but the Bible has made clear, straight from Jesus, that if you deny him before man you will be denied before the father. (Matthew 10:33) People have already died for their beliefs. And the day is coming that many more people will die for their beliefs.
My favorite thing about David Grossman is that he's never actually killed anyone, I don't even think he ever saw combat.
You may also want to look at Psalm 144:1, that is a scripture our safety team stands with.
I especially appreciate his noting that prayer is a primary weapon in spiritual war. It's a radio calling in divine intervention...Excellent!
Thanks Keith. Thanks Colonel Grossman.
I disagree about voting. This was not a nation created by Christians. Our board of commissioners allowed a satanic follower to open up with prayer/evocation (look that word up) in Ottawa county, MI. If our leaders allowed this we are to stand with Christ NOT them. From this point on we cannot win using the enemies laws and rules. That’s insane! Which is right to listen to them who created man made laws to segregate and destroy the churches or Him, who sent His only begotten son?
Those, as some would call their “forefathers”, have practiced deism and other types of witchcraft/sorcery. We need to gather and pray to our Lord and Savior to protect those who are His until His return.
The politics they stand for are cult based! Wake up O’ sleepers! Time draws near! Repent!!
This nation absolutely WAS founded by Christian believers. George Washington was a believer, not a deist. Our modern education system has twisted the truth and made these claims of deism specifically to try and spread the lie that we were never founded as a Christian nation, specifically to continue to push the lie that America was never meant to be a Christian nation. I’m sure not everyone was a practicing/believing person of faith (after all, we live in a fallen world, run by fallen people), but today that our forefathers were not believers is incorrect. By and large, tha vast majority absolutely were. One need only read The Federalist Papers and other correspondence written by many of the founders to clearly see that by-and-large, these were predominantly men of faith - faith in God Almighty.
An alternate metaphorical lens for spiritual warfare is sweeping up a dirty floor. For those who are traumatized already and find war something beyond their ability to conceptualize, who may fear evil spirits and not feel up to the task—framing satanic forces as the unclean spirits they are (which we can remove together with the lord) helps reduce any intimidation factor. This might be helpful for women who generally may not see themselves as warriors or relate to war metaphors. But it could be any one of course. There is scripture for both. “Clean the inside of the bowl” etc