Decoding Spiritual Warfare In Business

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This podcast is designed to help Christian entrepreneurs break free from the spiritual attacks that target their identity. When the enemy shakes your identity, he can shake everything connected to it. Through biblical teaching, practical insight, and Spirit-led wisdom, Jeff Elder equips you to recognize identity attacks, overcome them, and stand firm in the truth of who you are in Christ. This is not surface-level encouragement. This is direct and unfiltered spiritual equipping for Christian entrepreneurs who want to build God’s way and refuse to settle for anything less than truth.

  1. 1D AGO

    The Enemy Is Real. Wake Up.

    Most Christian entrepreneurs are getting hammered right now. Cash flow pressure. Exhaustion. Relationships strained. Deals falling apart. And they have no idea why. The enemy is not a myth. He is not a metaphor. He is real, he is active, and he has a specific assignment against your life and your business. In this episode, Jeff opens up about his own journey through spiritual warfare — from years of ignorance, to a face-to-face encounter with demonic possession, to finding the healthy, grounded middle ground that every Kingdom builder needs. Paul makes it plain in Ephesians 6:12. The battle is not against flesh and blood. It is against rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers over this present darkness. That includes the darkness pressing against your business right now. There are two ditches. Ignorance on one side. Fear and obsession on the other. The enemy wins at both ends. The goal is clarity, authority, and readiness. Jesus has already won the war. That does not mean you sit out the battle. In this episode: Why the modern church has gone silent on spiritual warfareThe two extremes Christians fall into — and why both cost youJeff's personal encounters with the unseen realmWhat Ephesians 6 actually says about the fight you are already inWhy Kingdom entrepreneurs face a specific and real target You were made to build for God's kingdom. The enemy knows it. It is time you did too. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:12-18 (ESV)

    18 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    DAY 10: How to Fight Back

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION This is the final episode of the 10-day series. For nine days, you've learned to see the spiritual battle behind your business challenges. You've reclaimed your identity. You've put on your armor. You've corrected your lens. But understanding the battle and actually fighting it are two different things. In Day 10, Jeff reveals the five-step framework for activation: how to audit your current operation, measure it against your real calling, make the hard cuts, build in alignment, and protect what you've built. This is where transformation becomes sustainable change. This is where you stop learning about spiritual warfare and start operating from your victory in it. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER The difference between understanding and operating The five-step framework for fighting back operationally How to audit your business for alignment Which things to cut and why How to build from authority instead of desperation Why protecting your operations is as important as claiming authority How to transition from learning to action TOPICS COVERED Operational alignment Auditing your business Measuring against your calling Making hard cuts Building from authority Kingdom rhythms and boundaries Saying no to good opportunities Protecting aligned operations Sustainable change Integration of everything learned KEY SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 4:7 (ESV) "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Philippians 4:8-9 (ESV) "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (ESV) "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." REFLECTION QUESTIONS What is one thing in your current operation that is NOT aligned with your corrected lens? What's one thing you're doing, maintaining, or pursuing that doesn't serve your actual calling? Name it. Why haven't you cut it yet? What's keeping it in place? Fear? Obligation? Habit? Money? Status? Be honest. What would become possible if you cut that one thing? What would open up? What would shift? What is one thing you need to start doing—aligned with your calling, your authority, your identity in Christ—that you haven't started yet? What's one step toward operating from your victory? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

    21 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    DAY 9: Clarity Instead of Chaos

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION The fog is lifting. Your defenses are in place. Clarity is returning. But here's what most Kingdom entrepreneurs miss: clarity without the right lens is just speed in the wrong direction. In Day 9, Jeff reveals that you've likely been measuring success through a broken lens—the world's standard of growth, revenue, and influence. Today you correct that lens and learn to measure success through God's standard: obedience, alignment, impact, health, and calling. Discover how reframing success changes every decision you make moving forward. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER The difference between clarity and having the right lens How the world measures success vs. how God does Why you can win externally and lose internally How to reframe what success actually means to you The decisions that change when you shift your lens Why external success often follows internal alignment How to distinguish between building to look successful vs. building to be successful TOPICS COVERED Success metrics and measurement The Performance Trap lens vs. alignment lens Kingdom priorities vs. market priorities Decision-making from clarity Building sustainably Calling alignment Legacy and impact Health in business building Obedience vs. achievement True vs. false success KEY SCRIPTURES Proverbs 23:7 (ESV) "For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he." Matthew 6:33 (ESV) "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Proverbs 27:23 (ESV) "Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds." REFLECTION QUESTIONS How are you currently measuring success in your business? Write down the metrics. Revenue? Growth? Clients served? Influence? Health? Family? Alignment? Be honest about what you're actually tracking. Whose lens are you looking through? The world's definition of success, or God's? Where do they differ for you personally? If you rewrote what success actually means to you—not what it "should" mean, but what it genuinely means to you—what would change? What opportunities would you say no to? What would you prioritize differently? What is one decision you're facing right now that needs to be made through the right lens? How would your answer change if you measured it by calling instead of market position? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes.

    15 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    DAY 8: The Armor of God in Business

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION You've claimed your authority. You understand obedience. But the enemy doesn't quit—he adapts. He shifts tactics. And if you don't know how to defend what you've just claimed, you'll lose it. In Day 8, Jeff breaks down Ephesians 6—not as abstract theology, but as your practical defense system in business. Learn how the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit work together to protect your calling. Discover why rest is a weapon and how daily preparation keeps the enemy from reclaiming ground. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER How to interpret the armor of God as practical business protection What each piece of armor actually protects and how to use it Why rest is a weapon, not a luxury How daily preparation prevents you from sliding backward The relationship between your armor and your clarity How to recognize when a piece of your armor is weak Why the enemy shifts tactics and how your armor defends against adaptation TOPICS COVERED Ephesians 6 and practical application Belt of truth Breastplate of righteousness Shoes of the gospel of peace Shield of faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the Spirit Daily preparation and armor Rest as spiritual weapon Maintaining ground claimed Tactical shifts of the enemy KEY SCRIPTURES Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV) "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints." Proverbs 27:12 (ESV) "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty." Psalm 91:4 (ESV) "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." REFLECTION QUESTIONS Which piece of the armor are you weakest in? Is it truth? Righteousness? Peace? Faith? Salvation? Where do you need to strengthen your defense? What does your morning preparation look like? Do you actually put on your armor, or do you move into your day unequipped? What would change if you spent 10 minutes each morning actually securing each piece? When has rest been a weapon for you? When have you stopped fighting and found clarity? What prevents you from resting regularly? What fiery arrows is the enemy currently shooting at you? What are his current tactics against your business, your calling, your confidence? How would your armor specifically protect you against these attacks? Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

    17 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    DAY 7: Authority—The Weapon the Enemy Fears

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION You've learned to stand firm in your calling. You understand your identity in Christ. But do you actually know what your authority is and how to deploy it? In Day 7, Jeff reveals that authority and obedience work together—and when you align them, doors open that no strategy could create. Discover why God doesn't need your perfect plan; He needs your obedience. Learn how small promptings aligned with your authority become the most powerful force in your business. This is the episode where everything activates. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER The difference between authority and strategy How authority and obedience work together Why small obedience opens doors strategy can't The connection between authority and breaking the Performance Trap How to recognize God's promptings and move on them Why the enemy fears entrepreneurs who understand their authority The difference between authority and arrogance TOPICS COVERED Authority in Christ Obedience as alignment with God's direction Divine appointments and open doors Strategy vs. obedience Trust and positioning Access and permission Kingdom momentum Small promptings from God Moving without forced strategies KEY SCRIPTURES Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'" Luke 10:19 (ESV) "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you." Proverbs 8:11 (ESV) "For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her." REFLECTION QUESTIONS Where are you still trying to force doors instead of waiting for God to open them? What would it look like to stop pushing and start listening for the small promptings? When you feel a prompting from God—even a small one that doesn't fit your plan—do you obey or do you talk yourself out of it? What would change if you trusted that obedience from authority opens bigger doors than strategy could? Are you still trying to prove your worth in your business? What would it feel like to operate from the position that you already have authority, you already have standing, you already have value? What is one small obedience God is asking of you right now? Not the big, strategic move. The small prompting you've been dismissing. What would it look like to honor that? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

    16 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    DAY 6: The Practical Art of Operating from Victory

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION You understand the battle is won. You know you're supposed to stand in authority. But what do you actually do when the resistance pushes back? When doubt shows up? When does everything in you want to quit? In Day 6, Jeff takes you from understanding victory to living victory. You'll discover the four-step framework for operating from what's already true about you, even when circumstances and feelings tell a different story. Learn how to recognize resistance for what it is, stand firm in your calling, and watch breakthrough follow. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Why understanding victory and living victory are two different things The four-step framework for standing firm when resistance shows up How to recognize the temptation to quit as spiritual resistance, not weakness Why resistance is often a sign that breakthrough is near What to do in the moment when you feel like giving up The difference between fighting for victory and operating from it TOPICS COVERED Operating from truth instead of feeling Recognizing and naming resistance in real time Standing firm in your calling when everything says quit Breakthrough and spiritual warfare The discipline of obedience over emotion Practical steps for maintaining authority in Christ The momentum of standing vs. the exhaustion of fighting KEY SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (ESV) "Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him." Joshua 1:8-9 (ESV) "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 1 Peter 5:8-9 (ESV) "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." REFLECTION QUESTIONS What is one area where you've wanted to quit recently? Not permanently—step back, rest, let someone else carry it. What would it look like to recognize that desire to leave as resistance instead of truth? When you feel discouragement or confusion about your calling, what do you typically do? Do you try to think your way out of it? Do you rest? Do you push harder? What would it look like to stand in your calling instead? How would your leadership shift if you believed that resistance is often a sign that a breakthrough is near? Instead of a sign to quit, what if it's a sign you're about to open a door the enemy doesn't want open? What is your calling? Not your business. Your calling. The thing God commissioned you to do. Can you state it clearly? Because you can't stand firm in something you haven't named. CALL TO ACTIONSubscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes.

    16 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    DAY 5: The Lie That Keeps You Believing the Battle Is Yours Alone

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION You've named the spiritual battle. You understand the enemy's target identity. You recognize the three forms of resistance—fear, confusion, and discouragement. But here's where most Kingdom entrepreneurs get stuck: they still try to fight the battle alone through their own strength. in Day 5, Jeff exposes the lie that spiritual warfare requires your superior effort, discipline, and strategy. The truth is more straightforward and more powerful: the battle was already won. Your job isn't to win it—it's to stand in the authority of the One who did. Discover why resting in Christ's victory is more potent than striving for your own. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Why trying to fight spiritual warfare through your own effort leads to exhaustion and burnout The difference between fighting to win vs. standing in authority How surrendering the battle changes everything about how you lead and decide Why rest is obedience, not laziness What it means to operate from victory instead of struggling toward it TOPICS COVERED Spiritual warfare and personal strength The Performance Trap and fighting in your own power Authority in Christ vs. self-effort Rest as obedience Standing vs. striving Building from identity vs. building to become something The finished victory and your role in it KEY SCRIPTURES Ephesians 6:10-12 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Colossians 3:1-3 "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Romans 8:37 "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." REFLECTION QUESTIONS Where are you still white-knuckling? In what area of your business or leadership are you still trying to perform your way to peace? Name it specifically. What would change if you believed the battle is already won? Not just believed it theologically, but actually operated from it. How would your decision-making shift? Your leadership? Your boundaries? What does "standing in authority" actually look like in your day-to-day? When the fear or confusion shows up tomorrow, what would it mean to recognize it as noise instead of truth? What's one decision you could make from rest instead of striving? Who or what are you trying to prove something to? This often reveals whether you're still fighting for victory instead of standing in authority. Be sure to describe to this podcast.

    14 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    DAY 4: Why Strategy Feels Pointless When Identity Isn't Set

    WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Your business strategy isn't the problem—your foundation is. In this episode, we expose why even the most optimized, flawlessly executed business plans feel completely pointless when your identity isn't settled. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but nothing feels right, this is the episode that connects the dots. TOPICS COVERED Why strategy becomes a coping mechanism instead of a tool The Performance Trap as identity fracture How fractured identity renders tactics meaningless The difference between "executing from authority" and "executing from desperation" Why many Christian entrepreneurs buy another course instead of fixing their foundation How to know if you're building to prove something or building from who you already are The connection between Days 1-3 and today's revelation What actually changes when your foundation shifts KEY SCRIPTURES Proverbs 14:12 — "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." We can be right about strategy and wrong about source. Colossians 3:17 — "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Strategy done in His name comes from settled identity, not performance. Matthew 6:33 — "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." First things first: identity before tactics. REFLECTION QUESTIONS Take these to prayer: What strategy are you following right now that feels hollow or desperate? What would change if you were executing it from clarity instead of performance? When you look at your business plan—are you doing it to prove something, or are you doing it from authority? Where's the difference showing up most? What would it look like to hold your strategy with an open hand instead of a white-knuckle grip? What are you afraid will happen if you do? Who are you building for right now? Be real about where the center actually is.

    17 min
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This podcast is designed to help Christian entrepreneurs break free from the spiritual attacks that target their identity. When the enemy shakes your identity, he can shake everything connected to it. Through biblical teaching, practical insight, and Spirit-led wisdom, Jeff Elder equips you to recognize identity attacks, overcome them, and stand firm in the truth of who you are in Christ. This is not surface-level encouragement. This is direct and unfiltered spiritual equipping for Christian entrepreneurs who want to build God’s way and refuse to settle for anything less than truth.

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