The Small Voice Ministries Podcast

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Many Christians experience various struggles and trials in their lives that leave them feeling helpless and hopeless. This could range from constant feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger, all the way to demonic harassment. Pastor Mike Dean teaches believers in Jesus Christ the Biblical principles taught to us in the Word of God that allows them to exercise their God-given authority to overcome arguments, pretensions, and strongholds, so that they can break the power of the enemy and live an abundant life of victory and freedom in Christ Jesus.

  1. 6d ago

    Husbands, Love Your Wives as Christ Loved the Church

    What does it really mean for a husband to love his wife as Christ loved the Church? Is it simply about being kind, providing for your family, or avoiding conflict? Or is God calling husbands to something much deeper? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean and Seth Dean unpack one of the most challenging commands in Scripture: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her." (Ephesians 5:25) Pastor Mike explains that biblical leadership begins with sacrificial love—not control. Without becoming a doormat, Husbands are called to lay down their own desires, pride, ambitions, and even personal comforts in order to create an atmosphere where their wives and families can flourish spiritually. This episode explores: What agape love looks like in a Christian marriageWhy Christ is the model for every husbandWhat it means to "die to yourself" for your spouseHow selfishness quietly damages relationshipsWhy spiritual leadership starts with humility and surrenderHow sacrificial love transforms marriages and familiesWhether you're a husband, a wife, preparing for marriage, or discipling others, this episode offers a practical and biblical vision for building marriages that reflect the love of Christ. Questions? Email us at: info@smallvoiceministries.com Visit our website: smallvoiceministries.com Resources: Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson Why Children Matter by Douglas Wilson

    52 min

  2. Jun 22

    Marriage and Family

    In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean and Seth Dean turn their attention to the very first institution God established: marriage. Beginning in Genesis 2, they explore God's original design for man, woman, marriage, and family before the fall, and how sin distorted what God intended to be a reflection of His glory on the earth. This conversation connects the creation account, the authority of the believer, the work of Christ on the cross, and the role of the family in spiritual warfare. Pastor Mike explains why the family remains one of the primary targets of the enemy and why healthy marriages and families are essential to the spiritual health of both the Church and society. The discussion also examines forgiveness, repentance, spiritual leadership, and the authority that believers exercise both within the home and collectively as the Body of Christ. This episode challenges listeners to move beyond purely psychological views of marriage and rediscover God's spiritual design for family relationships.

    53 min

  3. Jun 5

    Deliverance in Children

    Can children experience spiritual strongholds? If so, what role do parents play in helping them find freedom? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean and Seth Dean discuss one of the most overlooked topics in modern Christianity: ministering freedom and spiritual protection to children. Drawing from decades of ministry experience and personal testimonies, Pastor Mike explains how parents can exercise their God-given authority to pray for their children, identify spiritual strongholds, and create a healthy spiritual environment in the home. The conversation explores how fear, anger, rebellion, and other struggles can sometimes have deeper spiritual roots, why discernment is essential for Christian parents, and how cultural influences—from media and entertainment to occult themes—can impact the next generation. Most importantly, this episode offers hope. Parents are not powerless, and children are not beyond God's reach. Through prayer, truth, and the authority of Jesus Christ, families can walk in greater freedom and healing. If you're a parent, grandparent, pastor, or anyone who cares about the spiritual well-being of children, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Questions? Email us at: info@smallvoiceministries.com Visit our website: smallvoiceministries.com

    57 min

  4. May 29

    Deliverance from Witchcraft and the Occult

    Do you know a witch? Or someone who is dabbling in the occult knowingly or unknowingly? Have you ever wondered how you could minister to them? Do you, as a Christian believer, have the ability to set them free? Or is that a scary thought?In this episode, Pastor Mike discusses the foundational truths behind ministering to those trapped in spiritual bondage through experiences with the occult, witchcraft, yoga, homosexuality, and other demonic practices, so that you can help set them free by the authority and power of Jesus Christ. This is one you won't want to miss!Do you have any questions? Email us: info@smallvoiceministries.comor visit our website: smallvoiceministries.com

    1h 2m

  5. May 22

    Authority, Law, and the Power of Sin

    Why did God give the law if the law could never save us? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean and Seth Dean explore the deeper spiritual purpose of God’s law and how Scripture reveals the true problem facing humanity: the authority of sin and death. Rather than presenting Christianity as behavior management or religious performance, this conversation examines how sin operates as a dominating spiritual authority that affects every area of life — from identity and thinking to relationships and understanding God Himself. Pastor Mike explains why the law exposes humanity’s condition but cannot free mankind from bondage, and why Jesus Christ came not merely to improve behavior, but to break sin’s dominion completely. This episode explores: Why the law was given in Scripture The difference between external religion and spiritual transformation How sin and death exercise authority over humanity Why behavior modification cannot produce true freedom The relationship between truth, authority, and spiritual clarity How Christ frees believers from the dominion of sin Why modern Christianity often focuses on preference instead of truth The law reveals bondage.Christ reveals freedom.Questions or need guidance?Email: info@smallvoiceministries.com

    56 min

  6. May 15

    The More Excellent Way: Love

    What kind of love was the Apostle Paul describing in 1 Corinthians 13? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean concludes the series on Faith, Hope, and Love by exploring the greatest of the three: love — specifically, the divine love Scripture calls agape. This is not sentimental emotion, self-affirmation, or conditional affection. Agape love is the unconditional love of God revealed through Jesus Christ — a love that restores, corrects, heals, and transforms. Pastor Mike and Seth discuss how God’s love reshapes identity, restores broken relationships, and teaches believers how to love others rightly in marriage, parenting, friendship, and everyday life. The conversation also addresses modern cultural ideas of “self-love” and contrasts them with the life-giving love of Christ. This episode explores: - The meaning of agape love in Scripture- Why God’s love does not end when believers fail- The difference between conditional and covenant love- How love operates in parenting, marriage, and discipleship- Why biblical love is powerful — not passive- The danger of self-centered definitions of love- How love gives meaning to faith, hope, and spiritual gifts Faith gives authority.Hope gives endurance.But love gives life to both. Questions or need guidance?Email: info@smallvoiceministries.com

    1h 6m

  7. Mar 11

    The More Excellent Way: Hope

    What does the Bible really mean when it talks about hope? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean continues exploring what the Apostle Paul called “a more excellent way” in 1 Corinthians 12–13 by focusing on the second pillar of the Christian life: hope. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking or emotional optimism. It is a confident expectation rooted in the character and promises of God. When a person comes to Christ, hope replaces despair and gives believers the ability to see beyond present circumstances. In this conversation, Pastor Mike explains how sin and brokenness distort our understanding of God, ourselves, and our future—and how the truth of Scripture restores what was lost. When hope is grounded in the promises of God, it begins to rebuild identity, courage, and spiritual strength. This episode explores: The difference between biblical hope and worldly optimism Why true hope is only found in Christ How God’s promises rebuild a believer’s life The connection between hope, faith, and spiritual transformation How hope restores what sin and despair have damaged When faith and hope work together, believers gain the strength to trust God even when the future cannot yet be seen. Next episode: Love — The Greatest of These

    1h 6m

  8. Feb 25

    The More Excellent Way: Faith

    What did Paul mean when he said, “I will show you a more excellent way”? In this episode, Pastor Mike Dean begins unpacking 1 Corinthians 12–13 by focusing on the first of the three foundations Paul names: faith. Faith is not emotion.It is not hype.It is not “believing harder.” Faith is a gift from God — given at salvation — that enables believers to walk in truth, exercise Christ’s authority, and overcome fear, lies, and spiritual opposition. This episode explores: The difference between intellectual belief and living faith How faith grows through truth and prayer Why many believers struggle to use spiritual authority The real enemies of faith: lies, lack of truth, and weak prayer How to pray according to God’s will instead of your own This teaching is not about building a movement or chasing spiritual experiences. It is about building a relationship with Jesus Christ and learning to walk by faith in everyday life — in your home, your church, and your community. Next episode: How Hope Supercharges Faith Click here for the Inductive Bible Study Questions?Email: info@smallvoiceministries.com Produced and Recorded by: Seth Dean Technical Advisor: Ethan Dean "This is How it Feels" written and performed by Stereorel. Copyright Stereoreel Music, LLC. Used with permission.

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Many Christians experience various struggles and trials in their lives that leave them feeling helpless and hopeless. This could range from constant feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger, all the way to demonic harassment. Pastor Mike Dean teaches believers in Jesus Christ the Biblical principles taught to us in the Word of God that allows them to exercise their God-given authority to overcome arguments, pretensions, and strongholds, so that they can break the power of the enemy and live an abundant life of victory and freedom in Christ Jesus.

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