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The War Within: Introduction

Why every man is at war

Joe Stan

About this teaching

The opening teaching to the Warpath journey. Every man is at war. The question is whether he knows it and whether he is winning.

Show notes

Scripture

Romans 7:15-25. Galatians 5:16-17. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5.

The war within

The hardest battle you will ever fight is not out there. It is between your ears and inside your chest. Paul, an apostle, said the thing he wanted to do he did not do, and the thing he hated he kept doing. If Paul fought this fight, so will you.

Two natures, one man

The flesh wants comfort, control, and applause. The Spirit wants surrender, obedience, and Christ. These two do not compromise. One feeds. One starves. Whichever one you feed wins the day.

What Warpath is

Warpath is not a program. It is a decision. It is the decision to stop pretending you are fine, stop numbing the fight, and start walking with other men who have picked up the same sword.

What to expect

Daily rhythms that retrain your appetites.
Teaching that names the fight without flinching.
Brothers who will call you up, not just cheer you on.
A path forward that does not depend on your feelings.

Reflect

What is the war inside you that no one else knows about?
What have you been feeding that you know is killing you?
Are you ready to stop fighting alone?

Part of a series

Foundations

Core teachings for the Warpath journey

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