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Sarah and Debbie talk through 15 deceiving spirits they say commonly affect women and contrast their lies with specific Bible truths. The conversation focuses on practical ways to replace those lies with Scripture, the Holy Spirit’s guidance and support from Christian community.
40:59•10 Apr 2026
Recognising Deceiving Spirits: 15 Lies Women Believe and the Bible Truth That Breaks Them
Episode Overview
- Recognise specific deceiving spirits by the lies they whisper, such as powerlessness, isolation, shame, greed and vanity.
- Replace each lie with concrete Bible truth, using passages like Ephesians 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 23 and Philippians 2.
- Seek support and correction within a Bible‑believing church family instead of staying isolated and overwhelmed.
- Saturate your mind with truth through daily Bible reading, memorising one or two key verses and moments of quiet with God.
- Invite the Holy Spirit, "the Spirit of truth", to speak throughout the day so His voice becomes louder than deceptive thoughts.
“"Good intentions yield absolutely nothing. If you desire good fruit in any area of your life, you're going to have to put in the work."”
What are the common lies that keep Christian women stuck in fear, shame, and unhealthy patterns? Sarah and Debbie get real about what they call "deceiving spirits" and how those whispered lies can shape everything from relationships to faith. Speaking directly to women who feel oppressed, anxious, stuck in sin patterns, or trapped in toxic relationships, they walk through 15 specific deceiving spirits, including the orphan spirit, victim spirit, controlling spirit, fear and anxiety, hopelessness, shame, greed, vanity and more.
Each one is paired with the kind of lie it whispers – like "you’re powerless", "you’re alone", or "you can’t trust God" – and then they immediately counter it with Bible truth. You’ll hear them read and apply verses such as 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 23, Philippians 2, and many others, always circling back to the idea that "your situation may be hard, but God is right beside you".
Sarah shares honestly about her own struggles with control, fear, procrastination and comparison, adding some gentle humour about paperwork, social media perfection and "you do you" culture. The episode has a warm, sister-to-sister feel, mixing straight Bible teaching with everyday stories from church life, abusive relationships, money worries and motherhood pressure.
They stress that change doesn’t come from one emotional moment but from saturating your mind with truth: daily Bible reading, memorising a few key verses, regular quiet moments with God, and staying connected to a Bible-believing church family. By the end, you’re left with a practical challenge: which voice are you going to listen to – the quiet lies of deceiving spirits, or the Holy Spirit, "the Spirit of truth"?
And what small step could you take today to water that "potted flower" of new thinking instead of giving it just a tiny spritz once a month?
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