On today’s show, we’re looking at the spiritual fight that every believer—and especially every leader—must face. Ministry is a battlefield, and Scripture reminds us that not all who begin well finish well. From Eleazar in David’s army to King Asa on the throne of Judah, the Bible gives us both inspiring and cautionary tales of men in combat—some who held fast to the sword and others who laid it down too soon.

What makes a good soldier in the fight of faith? What does it mean to hold fast to the Word of God even when you’re weary? And how do we make sure we finish our course, not just start it?

To help us answer these questions, we’re joined by Pastor Tony Godfrey of Harvest Baptist Church in Iola, Kansas—Tony is a discipler, Bible teacher, and no stranger to the battle of ministry. Tony, welcome to the Postscript.

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Pastor Lee Ridings of Greater Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, GA joins us to share how God prepared him for the pastorate. He tells personal stories of defining battles and corresponding victories which proved God's faithfulness and sharpened his character. These make-or-break trials and seasons in Lee's life became invaluable, ultimately proving his calling. Lee encourages young ministers who are desirous to lead in a pastoral capacity, that it is a good work (I Timothy 3:1) when done in dependance on the Lord for Christ's glory alone. We end this episode with a charge in II Timothy 2:5-7 to remind church leaders to choose faith over fear, and to operate in the very love, power and sound mind promised to us in Christ.

We sit down with LFBI President Pastor Sam Miles for our second episode on the topic of demonology. We discuss the ways in which evil spirits manifest themselves in our world and in the lives of people. We define words like witchcraft, necromancy, soothsaying and divination to frame the many different ways in which people invite and engage with demonic powers. Sam also shares with us his personal experiences with divination and provides a warning for believers as it concerns making provision for evil in our life.

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We sit down with LFBI President Pastor Sam Miles of Midtown Baptist Temple, and Professor of our Genesis course, regarding the Luciferian rebellion before the fall of man and the ensuing spiritual battle for worship between God and the Devil’s kingdom. Specifically, we will look into what Scripture says about demons, their role in the devil’s plan and the nature of their jurisdiction.

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In this episode we talk with pastor Sam Miles, LFBI professor of our Genesis course regarding angelology. We look at Lucifer’s place in eternity past, his rebellion & how our prayers impact the spiritual battle for eternal souls.