Dr. June's Podcast: Episode #10 Show Notes
Episode Title: First Principles 1.8: Whose report will you believe?
Host: Dr. June

Episode Number: 10
Scriptures: Genesis 3, Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 11:9, Isaiah 55:10-11, Ephesians 6:12-18

Episode Overview:
In this insightful episode of Dr. June’s Podcast, we explore Genesis 3 and uncover the powerful impact of words—focusing on the weapon of the tongue. Dr. June dives deep into the spiritual warfare that took place in the Garden of Eden, revealing how the enemy of God used his tongue to sow confusion, deception, and doubt. The conversation centers around Eve’s engagement in the first spiritual battle, where the lack of true knowledge of God’s Word led to the downfall of humanity.Through this exploration, Dr. June highlights the role that words (the tongue) play in spiritual warfare and how, even today, the tongue remains a powerful weapon for victory or defeat—affecting not only our spiritual battles but also our physical and mental health.

Key Discussion Points:

1. The Enemy’s Strategy: How the serpent used the tongue to twist God’s words, creating doubt and confusion in Eve's mind, leading to humanity’s first fall.
2. Lack of Knowledge: Drawing from Hosea 4:6, Dr. June explains how not fully knowing and understanding God’s Word can leave us vulnerable to the enemy’s deception, just as Eve was in the Garden.
3. The Power of Words: Referencing Proverbs 18:21 and Proverbs 11:9, this episode discusses the profound impact of the tongue—how it can bring life or death and how we can either bless or destroy others with our words.
4. God’s Word as a Weapon: Through Isaiah 55:10-11 and Ephesians 6:12-18, Dr. June encourages listeners to use the Word of God as a weapon in spiritual warfare, recognizing that God’s words never return void and that we are called to speak life, truth, and victory into our situations.

Scriptures to Meditate On:

• Genesis Chapter 3: The serpent's deception and humanity’s first encounter with spiritual warfare.
• Hosea 4:6: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
• Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue."
• Proverbs 11:9: "With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered."
• Isaiah 55:10-11: God’s Word will not return to Him void but will accomplish His purpose.
• Ephesians 6:12-18: The armor of God, including the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

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