This Bible Scholar Just Opened My Eyes...

FREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/cacf1550 Order premium meat now through Good Ranchers—use code “LISA" at checkout: https://go.goodranchers.com/lisa Join the Brave Book Club–use code "BEVERE" and get 20% off at checkout: [bravebooks.com/bevere](http://bravebooks.com/bevere) Get Dr. Joel Muddamalle's book here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Battle-Spiritual-Warfare-Rebellions/dp/0310177626/ref= Get Lisa’s new book, *The Fight for Female*, here: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Female-Reclaiming-Divine-Identity/dp/0800736877/ref= Support this podcast by becoming a partner here (tax-deductible): https://3szn.short.gy/fightclub To explore the other podcast shows that are part of the Messenger Network, click here: https://messengerinternational.org/podcasts To help you grow as a follower of Christ, we invite you to download our everyday discipleship app, MessengerX. You can get it here: https://messengerx.com/ __________________________________ What if the spiritual realm is more real—and more active—than you’ve ever imagined? In this episode, Dr. Joel Muddamalle unpacks three cosmic rebellions—beginning with the deception in Eden—that unleashed forces still shaping our world through division, deception, and darkness. You’ll discover why prayer is not just a conversation with God but engaging in a deeper spiritual battle. Watch this eye-opening exploration of the unseen war surrounding your life, and learn how to stand firm with truth. __________________________________ Chapter Markers 0:00 Intro Hook: Who Are the Nephilim? 1:08 Welcome & Guest Introduction 2:40 Why Joel Wrote The Unseen Battle 5:43 The Ouija Board Moment That Changed Everything 8:45 Meeting Dr. Michael Heizer & Learning to Read the Bible on Its Own Terms 11:56 The Three Cosmic Rebellions: A New Framework for Evil 12:22 God as Father and King: The Divine Council Explained 15:25 Job 38 & the Sons of God at Creation 17:00 Genesis 3, 6, and 11: The Pattern Behind Every Rebellion 18:40 Why Didn't Eve Freak Out When the Serpent Spoke? 29:48 Genesis 6: Mythologizing the Bible vs. Taking It Literally 35:37 The Nephilim Aren't Who You Think They Are 38:02 The Book of Enoch, Mount Hermon & the Watchers 43:13 The Origin Story of Human Sex Trafficking 47:25 God's Plan: Restoring His Household 49:33 Ephesians 3 & the Church as a Cosmic Announcement 51:59 Why Division Is a Spiritual Warfare Strategy 53:18 Humble Confidence: How to Fight Back 56:02 Returning to Embodied Community Over Social Media 1:00:56 The Enemy's Three-Part Playbook: Deceive, Divide, Destroy 1:02:27 The Cross as the Ultimate Reversal 1:04:29 How Writing This Book Changed Joel Personally 1:06:35 From Bible Nerd to Prayer Failure — and Back 1:10:13 The Prince of Persia & Deuteronomy 32 1:12:49 What Happened to the Dark Powers After the Cross? 1:16:55 Closing Prayer for the Listener 1:21:06 Final Thoughts & Where to Get The Unseen Battle __________________________________ Social Handles and Websites: Instagram: [@lisabevere](https://www.instagram.com/lisabevere) Facebook: [/LisaBevere.Page](https://www.facebook.com/lisabevere.page) Twitter (X): [@LisaBevere](https://twitter.com/LisaBevere) TikTok: @lisabevere https://lisabevere.com/ MB01QPYBZMBRULH