PWC Podcast

Called to Be: A Study Guide on Faith, Truth, and Spiritual Warfare

According to Matthew 5:13-16, what two roles are Christians called to be and what do those roles represent?
What does Romans 1:28-32 describe, and how does it relate to the current state of the world, according to the podcast?
According to the host, in what realm do Christians have a battle and what does Ephesians 6:12 contribute to that understanding?
What mistake did Pontius Pilate make and what does the host say about his actions?
According to the podcast, what is one of the most powerful ways to engage in spiritual warfare? Provide a specific example given in the podcast.
In response to today's conflicts, what does the host suggest as the role of followers of Christ?
According to 1 John 4:4, what assurance do believers have in the face of spiritual battles?
Name three things the host challenges listeners to do this week.
According to the podcast, name two tactics of "the enemy" in spiritual warfare.
What two books of the Bible are specifically referenced in the podcast excerpts?

Christians are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt represents preservation and enhancement, while light represents revelation and guidance.
Romans 1:28-32 describes how rejecting God leads to a depraved mind filled with wickedness, strife, and deception. The podcast suggests this passage is reflected in the division, corruption, and moral confusion seen in the world today.
Christians have a battle in the spiritual realm. Ephesians 6:12 highlights that the struggle is not against physical opponents, but against spiritual forces of evil.
Pontius Pilate washed his hands of Jesus' fate and chose neutrality instead of standing for the truth. The host criticizes this decision as a failure to be bold in faith.
Serving others is a powerful way to engage in spiritual warfare. For example, helping a friend in need fights against the enemy's attempt to bring discouragement and division.
As followers of Christ, we must respond with love, prayer, and truth. We should approach difficult conversations with the wisdom and peace of the Holy Spirit.
According to 1 John 4:4, believers have the assurance that "Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."
The host challenges listeners to speak truth, serve someone without expecting anything in return, and pray over a specific spiritual battle.
The enemy's tactics in spiritual warfare include deception and division.
Matthew and Ephesians are two books of the Bible referenced in the podcast excerpts.

Discuss the implications of understanding societal issues as spiritual battles, referencing specific examples from the podcast and considering both the benefits and potential pitfalls of this perspective.
Explore the concept of neutrality as it relates to faith, using the example of Pontius Pilate and contemporary situations. How can individuals avoid "washing their hands" of responsibility in a complex world?
Analyze the connection between service and spiritual warfare as presented in the podcast. In what specific ways does serving others counteract the tactics of the "enemy," and how can individuals incorporate more service into their daily lives?
Examine the podcast's call to respond to conflict with love, prayer, and truth. How can believers balance engaging in difficult conversations with maintaining a spirit of peace and wisdom?
The podcast emphasizes the importance of recognizing and engaging in spiritual battles. Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies suggested in the podcast for doing so, and propose additional or alternative approaches.

Salt of the Earth: (Matthew 5:13) A metaphor for believers who preserve goodness and add flavor to the world.
Light of the World: (Matthew 5:14) A metaphor for believers who reveal truth and guide others toward God.
Spiritual Warfare: The ongoing conflict between good and evil in the spiritual realm, impacting earthly events and individual lives.
Depraved Mind: (Romans 1:28) A mind corrupted by rejecting God, leading to wickedness and moral decay.
Principalities and Powers: (Ephesians 6:12) Spiritual forces of evil that oppose God's will.
Neutrality: The state of not taking sides in a conflict or disagreement; remaining passive and uninvolved.
Truth: Alignment with reality and with God's character and Word.
Service: Actively helping and supporting others, often motivated by love and compassion.
Spiritual Influence: The impact of spiritual forces, both good and evil, on events and individuals.
Faith: Trust and reliance on God, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity.