Has the joy and peace in your life been replaced by stress and strife? Is your inner narrative filling you with thoughts of despair? Do you find yourself questioning God’s goodness? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you may be in the midst of a spiritual battle. My guest today on the Christian Habits Podcast (links below), Susie Larson, shares such valuable wisdom from her very personal experiences in spiritual warfare, and from her book Strong in Battle. What We Discussed on the Podcast * How to discern the schemes of the enemy * The negative effect of  apathy and passivity in the Christian life * Why it truly is that the “poor in spirit” inherit the Kingdom * How Susie’s trials have taught her to aggressively contend for the promises of God * How to discern the signs that you may be in a spiritual battle * How the disappointments of life can lead us to believing lies about God * Three questions to ask when you are disappointed Resources Mentioned on the Podcast * Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will Prevail – Susie Larson * Fully Alive: Learning to Flourish – Mind, Body & Spirit – Susie Larson * Your Powerful Prayers: Reaching the Heart of God with a Bold and Humble Faith – Susie Larson * Susie Larson Live – Radio Broadcast & Podcast About Susie Larson SUSIE LARSON is a national speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the daily talk show Susie Larson Live, heard on the Faith Radio Network. Susie has written twenty books and many articles. She’s been a guest on Focus on the Family, the Life Today show, FamilyLife Today, as well as many other media outlets. Twice voted a top-ten finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award, she is also a veteran of the fitness field. Susie has been married to her dear husband, Kevin, since 1985, and together they have three wonderful sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law, three beautiful grandchildren, and one adorable pit bull named Memphis. Susie’s passion is to see people everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus. Connect with Susie on Facebook, Instagram, or at SusieLarson.com. How to Listen to the Podcast To listen or subscribe on Google Podcasts: click here  To listen or subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here  To listen or subscribe on Android: click here  To listen or subscribe on Stitcher: click here  To listen or subscribe on Spotify: click here  Amazon Alexa: To listen on Amazon Alexa, say, “Alexa, play the Christian Habits Podcast.”