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Don Purdum takes you through his journey since his ordination. He candidly shares his first-hand experiences of spiritual warfare and his unwavering faith through struggles and trials, drawing insightful parallels from 1 Peter 1. Father Don explains the essence of spiritual warfare in the Orthodox Church, emphasizing that the fight is not against flesh and blood but against the principalities and wickedness in the heavenly places. Ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of biblical trials, faith-building, and spiritual warfare.
Father Don sheds light on the changes he encountered after his ordination – from personal trials and spiritual attacks on his family to a profound shift affecting his relationships. This podcast will resonate with everyone dealing with with problems, providing a fresh perspective on what these experiences mean to a Christian. Father Don talks about the war that Christians are thrust into after their baptism, declaratively stating that trials are an integral part of spiritual growth and inseparable from the Christian journey.
He delves into a detailed exegesis of 1 Peter 1, explaining how the Apostle Peter prescribes faith exercise and the living hope through Jesus Christ’s resurrection as the way to endure trials. He describes the trials as a discovery process of refining our faith and understanding salvation. Similarly, he outlines spiritual warfare’s ongoing nature, likening the struggle to refining gold through fire; a painful yet purifying process leading to salvation.
Furthermore, Father Don brings comforting insights on dealing with trials, validating the feelings of anguish and the temptation to return to worldly convenience. He assures listeners that they are not alone in their battles and urges them to keep their faith anchored on Jesus, in spite of the persecutions, trials, and temptations. He encourages everyone to implore unto God’s power in keeping the faith and facing trials head-on.