Empowering The Damascus Man - Foundations Series, the Trinity

About Empowering The Damascus Man - Foundations Series, the Trinity

ReignMakers forge brings it hot. Join the forge to engage with thought provoking insights on Christian topics. Following a God holds highest honor systematic theology and a focus on God's desire to connect with his favorite creation, humanity, the forge dives into the tools and innovative thinking of the Trinity to launch mankind on a journey worth taking. ReignMakers forge combines technology, bioscience, innovation, and generally cool stuff to provide insight into Scripture and living a life connected to God. The forge has a strong focus on spiritual formation using a tool called the ReignMakers Lens to raise awareness of 16 tools, the elements, that reshape our nervous system and reconnect our true identity. This podcast has been developed as a system instead of a stand along lesson. Listeners are encouraged to sign up at www.crushingtheserpent.com (http://www.crushingtheserpent.com) to receive a workbook for each series and 5 additional mini-podcasts that supplement this main podcast. This main podcast will be released every other Monday. The mentality of the forge is that transformation is hard work. Whether creating a blade from common steel, or a damascus man from common humanity, removing impurity, reshaping corruption, and sharpening an edge is arduous. But it is worth the blood sweat and tears put in. We invite you to join the forge, bring along some friends, and journey with us through the fire. Key terms Christian discipleship, high five, spiritual formation, anvil, Trinity, honor, forge, impact.

Publisher

Shawn Arstein

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2025

Latest episode

29 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Nebuchadnezzar: The MVP King who Claimed God's Glory for Himself and Suffered the Severity of God.

   You just won the big game. Standing on the podium as MVP, the crowd chants your name. Fans call you the GOAT. Do you absorb the glory yourself, or humbly thank God? In this powerful episode, we explore Daniel 4 and the cautionary tale of King Nebuchadnezzar—a man at the top of his game who made the fatal mistake of believing his own press. His story serves as a sobering reminder for every athlete, performer, and leader about the dangers of pride and the protection we lose when we step outside God's umbrella. What You'll Discover: The King's Warning Daniel interprets a dream warning Nebuchadnezzar about his pride The king ignores the warning for one year God's protection is removed, and severity strikes For seven years, the king lives like an animal in the woods, eating grass like a cow When he repents of his pride, God restores his reason and kingdom The Umbrella of God's Protection Just like stepping outside an umbrella gets you wet, stepping outside God's protection invites severity We often blame God for bad things that happen when we've actually chased the devil Walking perfectly with God doesn't guarantee a perfect life—severity can still blow in from the side But living outside the umbrella guarantees eventual consequences The Athlete's Dilemma Pro players often ignore that God gave them their superior body, quick reflexes, strength, game IQ, and discipline God provides opportunities to play and protection from injuries Players can only take credit for their efforts—and even their passion comes from God The question every athlete must answer: Will you give God the glory? Why Do "Dirty Players" Sometimes Win? God understands the goodness and severity each person experiences Sometimes those who suffered extra severity early in life get extended grace God hopes they'll learn gratitude and choose spiritual awakening Hard lessons, like the king suffered, can return us to spiritual connection Staying Under the Umbrella Like giving 100% in sports day in and day out, staying connected to God requires everything Injuries occur when we slack off or hide weakness Jesus coaches us to carry our cross daily because He knows severity occurs when we cut practice Carrying our cross requires humility and staying connected to Jesus Key Questions: When you win, who gets the credit? Are you living under God's umbrella of protection? What warnings have you been ignoring? Will you heed the lesson of King Nebuchadnezzar before severity strikes? The Challenge: Give God the glory. Stay under the umbrella. Carry your cross daily. Don't wait seven years in the wilderness to learn what pride costs. Hashtags #GiveGodTheGlory #KingNebuchadnezzar #Daniel4 #PrideComesBeforeTheFall #GodsProtection #UnderTheUmbrella #ChristianAthlete #MVPorGOAT #SpiritualSeverity #CarryYourCross #AthleteForChrist #HumilityInVictory #FaithAndSports #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #PrideAndFall #SpiritualAwakening #DiscipleshipDaily #ProtectionOfGod #ReignMakers #FaithWarrior #ChristianLeadership #AthletesForGod #SportsMinistry #GodsWarning

2. 

   24 Dec 2025

   The Arrival of Advent: Actualizing Connection with God

   Welcome to the final week of our Advent series! This week we explore love—not just any love, but the kind that heals and transforms our deepest wounds. In This Episode: Love is our relational connection within the spiritual community—to love God, love ourselves, and love others. It repairs the brokenness of our heart connection, restoring our passions, purpose, and character that were severed during the fall. We explore Jesus's challenging words about prioritizing spiritual relationships over even our closest family ties, and what that really means for us today. We'll discover why relationships empowered by the Spirit connect deeper than any earthly bond. Key Topics Covered: Why loving God must come first—and how family, work, and even pets can become idols The "oxygen mask principle": Why you must connect with God before serving others How love must be empowered by the Spirit and fused to every aspect of our being Jesus's encounter with the woman caught in adultery—pairing love and truth The discipline of generosity and authentic giving without needing validation The discipline of simplicity: Evaluating our lives against Scripture The challenging question: Do you love yourself as much as God loves you? Scripture References: Matthew 10:37; 12:48-50 John 8:4-11 Colossians 3:12-14 This Week's Challenge: Hold fast to the Trinity and spend time asking them to connect with you. Remember, Christmas celebrates Jesus coming to earth to connect with humanity—he came here to connect with YOU. About This Series: This is the fourth episode in our Advent series exploring Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each week builds upon the last, showing how these virtues work together to heal our broken souls and restore our connection with God. Connect With Us: [Your contact information here] #AdventSeries,#ChristianPodcast, #SpiritualFormation, #LoveGodLoveOthers, #ChristmasReflection, #FaithJourney, #ChristianDiscipleship, #AdventLove, #SpiritualDisciplines, #HealingHeart

3. 

   21 Dec 2025

   The Love of Advent: Connecting to the Goodness of God

   Welcome to the final week of our Advent series! This week we explore love—not just any love, but the kind that heals and transforms our deepest wounds. In This Episode: Love is our relational connection within the spiritual community—to love God, love ourselves, and love others. It repairs the brokenness of our heart connection, restoring our passions, purpose, and character that were severed during the fall. We explore Jesus's challenging words about prioritizing spiritual relationships over even our closest family ties, and what that really means for us today. We'll discover why relationships empowered by the Spirit connect deeper than any earthly bond. Key Topics Covered: Why loving God must come first—and how family, work, and even pets can become idols The "oxygen mask principle": Why you must connect with God before serving others How love must be empowered by the Spirit and fused to every aspect of our being Jesus's encounter with the woman caught in adultery—pairing love and truth The discipline of generosity and authentic giving without needing validation The discipline of simplicity: Evaluating our lives against Scripture The challenging question: Do you love yourself as much as God loves you? Scripture References: Matthew 10:37; 12:48-50 John 8:4-11 Colossians 3:12-14 This Week's Challenge: Hold fast to the Trinity and spend time asking them to connect with you. Remember, Christmas celebrates Jesus coming to earth to connect with humanity—he came here to connect with YOU. About This Series: This is the fourth episode in our Advent series exploring Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each week builds upon the last, showing how these virtues work together to heal our broken souls and restore our connection with God. Connect With Us: www.ReignMakersForge.com. #AdventSeries, #ChristianPodcast, #SpiritualFormation, #LoveGodLoveOthers, #ChristmasReflection, #FaithJourney, #ChristianDiscipleship, #AdventLove, #SpiritualDisciplines#HealingHeart

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