Fanning the Winds of Fire - 28 - Resisting the Holy Spirit: The Carnal Mindset vs. Life in the Spirit

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 36 - Battle for the Mind: Fighting Lies with Truth

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson explore how believers can overcome deception by renewing their minds through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Drawing from Scripture, they examine how Jesus defeated temptation by declaring, “It is written,” and why the renewing of the mind is an ongoing process of spiritual transformation. The conversation highlights how the Holy Spirit reveals our identity in Christ, exposes lies with biblical truth, brings healing, and strengthens faith. The pastors also discuss the importance of surrender, spiritual hunger, God's peace, and living with confidence as children of God. Through practical biblical insights, this episode encourages listeners to replace destructive thought patterns with God's truth and walk daily in the victory Christ has already secured. Join us for a powerful discussion on renewing your mind, overcoming deception, and experiencing the transforming work of the Holy Spirit through the truth of God's Word.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 35 - How the Holy Spirit Helps You Overcome

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, and John Crane explore how the Holy Spirit renews the mind and helps believers overcome comparison, envy, jealousy, and fear. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10, Psalm 37, Psalm 73, John 14, John 16, Ephesians 1, and Romans 8, they discuss how God's Spirit provides wisdom, encouragement, and a biblical perspective that brings lasting peace. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical insights, the pastors encourage listeners to reject unhealthy comparison, trust God's unique calling for their lives, and rely on the Holy Spirit as their Helper and Guide. This episode reminds believers that God is for them, His promises are trustworthy, and true freedom is found by keeping their eyes fixed on Christ rather than on the circumstances or successes of others. Join us for an encouraging conversation on renewing your mind, overcoming fear, and walking confidently in your God-given purpose through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 34 - Overcoming Comparison, Envy & Discouragement

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome the battle for the mind by replacing comparison, envy, and discouragement with God's truth. They discuss how these destructive thought patterns distort our perspective and how the Holy Spirit renews our minds to embrace His peace, joy, and purpose. The conversation combines biblical teaching, personal stories, and practical encouragement to help listeners focus on God's calling for their lives, celebrate His work in others, and cultivate gratitude instead of comparison. The pastors also share insights on hearing God's voice, walking in spiritual confidence, and viewing life through the lens of God's promises rather than the pressures of the world. Join us for an uplifting discussion on renewing your mind, overcoming discouragement, and discovering the freedom that comes from living with a Spirit-led perspective.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 33 - Battle for the Mind: Discerning God’s Voice

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson explore the spiritual battle for the mind and how believers can discern God’s voice from their own thoughts and the enemy’s lies. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:4–6, they discuss how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to tear down strongholds, take every thought captive, and renew their minds according to God’s truth. The conversation examines the importance of spiritual discernment, recognizing the enemy’s deception, and learning to distinguish the voice of the Holy Spirit from fear, doubt, and human reasoning. The pastors offer practical, biblical insights to help listeners develop a renewed mind, walk in obedience, and experience the freedom that comes from living according to God’s truth. Join us for an encouraging discussion on spiritual warfare, renewing the mind, and growing in confidence as you learn to recognize and follow the voice of the Holy Spirit.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 32 - How to Overcome the Enemy’s Deception Through the Truth of God

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire, Pastor Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, and Pastor John Crane discuss how believers can resist the lies of the enemy and walk in the truth of God’s Word. Drawing from scriptures such as Matthew 28, John 8, Ephesians 6, 2 Corinthians 10, and Colossians 2, they explore how Satan’s primary weapon is deception—not power—and how Christians already have authority through Jesus Christ. This conversation unpacks spiritual warfare, the armor of God, strongholds in the mind, ungodly beliefs, and the importance of replacing lies with biblical truth. If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts of fear, failure, insecurity, condemnation, or doubt, this episode offers practical, faith-filled insight for standing firm in Christ and overcoming deception through the Holy Spirit. Listen in to learn how to identify subtle lies, strengthen your faith, renew your mind, and live in the victory Jesus has already won. Subscribe, comment, and share if this message speaks to you.