Episode 22: Spiritual Warfare Masterclass: The Unseen Realm featuring Dr. Thomas Jackson

2024-12-03

In this episode of the People Growth Discipleship Podcast, host Kendra Dublin discusses the complexities of spiritual warfare with Dr. Thomas Jackson, a clinical psychologist and expert in theological and biblical studies. They explore the frequent challenges and disruptions that occur while preparing for spiritual warfare workshops, the importance of disciple-making within the church community, and the various ranks and roles of spiritual beings. Dr. Jackson also shares personal experiences and insights into the realities of spiritual warfare and i...

They explore the frequent challenges and disruptions that occur while preparing for spiritual warfare workshops, the importance of disciple-making within the church community, and the various ranks and roles of spiritual beings.

Dr. Jackson also shares personal experiences and insights into the realities of spiritual warfare and its impact on believers.

Join the conversation to deepen your understanding of spiritual warfare and its significance in the discipleship journey. Don't just grow your church, grow your people.

00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare

00:36 Welcome to the People Growth Discipleship Podcast

01:03 Meet Dr. Thomas Jackson

01:49 The Journey into Ministry

03:44 Understanding Discipleship

05:59 Challenges in Modern Discipleship

07:47 The Role of Community in Discipleship

09:17 Jackson Theological Institute and Holistic Training

11:09 The Importance of Experiential Learning

12:36 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare Topic

15:32 Defining Spiritual Warfare

17:54 Ranks of Spiritual Beings

26:20 The Whole Person: Body, Soul, and Spirit

28:35 Earthly Life vs. Spiritual Existence

28:46 Paul's Perspective on the Afterlife

29:18 Hebrew and Greek Views on Soul and Spirit

31:38 Spiritual Warfare and Its Influence

35:10 Recognizing Spiritual Influences

43:20 Guidance for Church Leaders on Spiritual Warfare

45:56 Personal Experiences with Spiritual Warfare

51:16 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer

Bio

Thomas Jackson has been married for 31 years. He and his wife, Karla, are the proud parents of two children: Dillon, who is 30 years old, and Kayla, who is 27 years old.

He has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and has been involved in behavioral health for 27 years.

He is the founder of the Jackson Theological Institute (JTI), offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies and Psychology.

Links

www.jtinstitute.org

https://www.facebook.com/thomas.jackson.3367

Books

A Conversational Commentary on the Book of EPHESIANS

A Conversational Commentary on the Gospel of JOHN

Man and Woman As God Has Ordained

A Conversational Commentary on the Book of 1st Corinthians. (Coming Soon

Video series

Understanding Spiritual Warfare

Bible Translations and Interpreting Difficult Passages

Understanding The Biblical Model for Leadership