The Wounds We Hide

The Tools

What tools has God given us to overcome spiritual battles, break destructive patterns, and fulfill our purpose on earth? In this episode of The Ed Fernandez Show, Ed explores one of the most important weapons available to every believer: the renewed mind. Drawing from Scripture, he explains how unresolved issues such as fear, bitterness, anger, shame, and unrepentant sin can become footholds for spiritual attacks, creating strongholds that keep us trapped in old ways of thinking. But God has not left us defenseless. Through passages from Ephesians, Romans, Psalms, Corinthians, Isaiah, Joshua, and more, Ed reveals how the Word of God dismantles the lies we've believed about ourselves and replaces them with God's truth. When we learn to take our thoughts captive, reject the enemy's accusations, and embrace our identity in Christ, our minds are transformed and our lives begin to change. Discover how strongholds can either be fortresses for the enemy or places of refuge in God, why renewing your mind is essential to spiritual growth, and how understanding what God says about you can unlock freedom, confidence, peace, and purpose. If you've ever struggled with negative thought patterns, feelings of inadequacy, fear about the future, or questions about your identity, this episode will encourage you to stand on God's promises and walk in the calling He has placed on your life. Your breakthrough may begin with a single truth: believing what God says about you instead of what the world—or your past—has told you.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The First Born

What happens after death? Is heaven the final destination, or is there more to the story? In this powerful episode, Ed Fernandez explores one of the most overlooked yet foundational truths of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ as the Firstborn from the dead. Drawing from Colossians, Romans, and Revelation, Ed unpacks the significance of Christ's resurrection, the promise of a glorified body, and what Scripture reveals about eternity, judgment, eternal life, and the second death. Through personal reflection and biblical teaching, this conversation challenges listeners to move beyond religious tradition and examine the reality of their relationship with Jesus. You'll discover why the resurrection is central to the Gospel, what it means to live with eternity in mind, and why the choices we make today carry eternal significance. Whether you're a longtime believer, someone wrestling with questions about faith, or simply curious about what the Bible teaches regarding life after death, this episode offers a sobering yet hope-filled message about God's love, salvation, and His desire that none should perish. Join us as we discuss the hope of the resurrection, the reality of eternity, the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, and the invitation that Jesus extends to every person who is willing to say yes to Him. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Consecration

What does it really mean to be consecrated? In this powerful episode of The Ed Fernandez Show, we dive deep into the process of becoming fully set apart for God — not just in words, but in mind, body, spirit, habits, and daily living. Through Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6, Psalms 24, and other foundational scriptures, we unpack the five levels of consecration and how each stage closes doors to the enemy while drawing you closer to God’s power and purpose.  This conversation confronts the hidden battles many believers face: stinking thinking, victim mentalities, distractions, lust, bitterness, unforgiveness, spiritual stagnation, and the constant attacks of the enemy designed to keep us trapped in false identities. We discuss how consecration is not about perfection or religious performance, but about allowing the Holy Spirit to purify every area of our lives so we can walk in true authority, dominion, and intimacy with God.  If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck spiritually, why certain cycles keep repeating, or why advancement with God feels distant, this episode will challenge and encourage you to keep climbing higher. God created you for a purpose, and the enemy’s goal is to keep you from realizing who you truly are. But through surrender, discipline, and obedience, the attacks lose their grip, your confidence in Christ grows, and you begin stepping into the calling God designed specifically for your life.  Don’t quit in the middle of the process. The fire of consecration may be uncomfortable, but it produces clarity, boldness, freedom, spiritual sensitivity, and deeper trust with God. This episode is a reminder that you are not a mistake — you are a son or daughter of the King, called to make an impact on earth right now. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Wounds We Hide

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Ed Fernandez Show, Ed opens up about the scars we all carry — the visible wounds, the hidden pain, and the life experiences we often try to bury out of fear, shame, or pride. From childhood trauma and rejection to financial hardship, fatherlessness, business failure, and devastating moments of uncertainty, Ed shares how God can use our deepest scars to bring healing and freedom to others. Using the story of Jesus revealing His scars to the disciples after the resurrection, this episode explores how transparency can unlock faith, restore hope, and strengthen others who are silently struggling. Ed shares raw stories from his own life — including the terrifying early days of building 1031 Crowdfunding from nothing, moments where he feared losing everything, and how God showed up when he needed Him most. This episode is for anyone carrying pain they’ve hidden for years. Whether you’re battling fear, rejection, disappointment, grief, trauma, or the pressure of providing for your family, this conversation will remind you that your scars are not proof God abandoned you — they may be the very testimony that helps set someone else free. Sometimes the breakthrough comes when we stop hiding the wounds and allow God to use them. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trespasses

In this deeply personal and convicting episode of The Ed Fernandez Show, Ed Fernandez opens up about a difficult situation involving betrayal, broken trust, and the painful challenge of forgiveness. Through raw honesty and biblical insight, Ed explores why forgiveness is not just a suggestion from God — but a requirement for anyone who truly wants to walk in the Kingdom of Heaven. Drawing from Matthew 6, Romans 12, and the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, this episode unpacks the spiritual consequences of harboring unforgiveness and how bitterness can quietly block growth, healing, purpose, and intimacy with God. Ed dives into the meaning of “trespasses” from the original Greek, explaining how violations against divine boundaries affect both relationships and the condition of the heart. He also discusses the tension between forgiveness and trust, the importance of healthy boundaries, and why true forgiveness means wiping out the debt completely instead of keeping score in the rearview mirror. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that forgiveness is part of the DNA of every citizen in God’s Kingdom. Whether you’ve been deeply hurt, betrayed, abandoned, or disappointed, this conversation challenges listeners to confront unforgiveness head-on and allow God to renew the mind and heal the heart. If you feel stuck spiritually, emotionally, or mentally, this message may reveal the very thing that’s been holding you back from your next season.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.