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Episode 163: The Forgotten Spirit of Rabshakeh—Is It Influencing You Right Now?

In this eye-opening episode of The Today Counts Show, we uncover the mystery behind the little-known “Spirit of Rabshakeh” mentioned in biblical context. Could this ancient spirit still be at work in modern-day culture, relationships, and even the Church? You might be surprised at the signs and influences you’ve overlooked.

Join us as we dive into Scripture, explore the characteristics of this forgotten spirit, and learn how to recognize—and resist—its subtle influence in your daily life. If you’ve been feeling spiritual resistance, confusion, or emotional heaviness, this conversation might just bring the clarity you’ve been praying for.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Those four words—It’s not about you—might feel like a slap in the face. If they do,

it’s the kind of slap you probably needed. It is a life-giving slap. A wake-up call.

Ready for a perspective shift that could change everything? Dive deeper into this powerful reflection on insecurity, control, and trust. Read the full blog: “It’s Not About You”

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The more responsibility you have, the more you must invest in quadrant 2 -
think time, pray time, exercise time, creative time, evaluate time, key relationship time.

The more responsibility you have, the less you should be doing so that you can be doing what you’re supposed to be doing. Sounds like a riddle, but it is in fact, a fact.

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