Why does the Bible talk so much about blood? In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone walks through Leviticus 4 and answers the question so many of us ask: Why all the animal sacrifices and blood in the Old Testament?

🩸 What does it mean for us today?
🕊️ How does it point to the cross of Jesus Christ?
📖 Why is Leviticus essential to understanding God’s mercy?

Mike unpacks the ancient practice of the sin offering, its spiritual and emotional weight, and how it sets the stage for the ultimate sacrifice: Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

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💡 IN THIS EPISODE:
🩸 Why animal sacrifices were messy, disturbing—and necessary (Leviticus 4)
🩸 What the sin offering says about God’s justice and mercy
🩸 How every drop of blood in Leviticus points directly to Jesus
🩸 What Hebrews 9:12 and John 1:29 reveal about the ultimate sacrifice

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
Leviticus 4, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:12, John 1:29

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to Behind The Mike
00:38 - What Inspired This Episode: Reading Leviticus
01:30 - Why So Much Blood in the Old Testament?
02:12 - The Sin Offering: Leviticus 4 Explained
03:56 - Guilt, Repentance, and Sacrifice
05:44 - Life Is in the Blood (Leviticus 17:11)
06:55 - The Symbolism of the Altar Horns
08:26 - The Smell and Weight of Sacrifice
09:31 - Jesus: The Once-for-All Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12)
10:36 - John the Baptist’s Declaration (John 1:29)
11:08 - All Sin Requires Atonement
11:35 - Jesus Became the Lamb
11:59 - The Cross: Both Horrifying and Beautiful
12:32 - Final Thoughts & Invitation to Grace
12:58 - You Are Seen, Known, and Loved

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You are in a battle, whether you realize it or not.
In this episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone uncovers the often invisible—but very real—realm of spiritual warfare. Drawing from Scripture, real-life examples, and the powerful imagery in Ephesians 6, Mike equips you with the tools you need to stand firm against the enemy's attacks.

📖 You’ll learn:
🗡️ What spiritual warfare looks like in everyday life
🗡️ How the enemy uses doubt, shame, and distraction to attack believers
🗡️ What Satan can and cannot do
🗡️ How to fight back using the full Armor of God
🗡️ Practical tips to stay grounded in truth, prayer, and godly community

🔔 If you've ever felt discouraged, distracted, or defeated… this episode will encourage and equip you to fight from victory, not for it.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction: The Overlooked Reality of Spiritual Warfare
01:07 – Two Big Questions: What is Spiritual Warfare and How Do We Win?
01:52 – How Frank Peretti Opened My Eyes
02:42 – Common Signs of Daily Spiritual Battles
03:13 – Ephesians 6: The Invisible War
03:43 – The Armor of God: A Breakdown
06:37 – How Satan Works in Today’s World
08:45 – What Satan Can Do: Temptation, Accusation, Deception, Distraction
10:15 – What Satan Can’t Do: He Cannot Win
11:32 – 5 Practical Ways to Fight Back
13:38 – Memorizing Scripture & Living a Life of Prayer
14:57 – Final Encouragement: You Are More Than a Conqueror
15:30 – Share, Review, and Stay in the Fight

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💭 What really happens when we die?
In this heartfelt episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone dives into one of life’s most important and eternal questions: what happens after death?

Whether you're a lifelong Christian, a skeptic, or someone just searching for answers, this episode will offer clarity, peace, and biblical truth about:
✟ What the Bible says happens when a believer dies
✟ The reality of heaven and hell
✟ What judgment means according to Scripture
✟ Why what we believe about death changes how we live

Mike explores powerful verses like Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, John 11:25, and Romans 10:9, and answers questions such as:
✟ Do we go straight to heaven or hell?
✟ Is hell real?
✟ What is Resurrection Day?
✟ Can we know where we’ll go after we die?

🙏 If you’ve ever wondered about eternity, the afterlife, salvation, or the purpose of life, this episode is for you.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to Behind the Mike Podcast
00:50 - Today’s Big Question: What Happens When We Die?
02:00 - Why This Topic Matters to Everyone
03:00 - Hebrews 9:27 – We All Die, Then Comes Judgment
04:10 - What Happens When a Christian Dies?
05:25 - Resurrection Day: New Bodies and Eternal Life
06:35 - What Happens When Someone Rejects Christ?
07:15 - Hell, Judgment, and God’s Patience (2 Peter 3:9)
08:35 - Why God Doesn't Send "Good People" to Hell
09:30 - Why We Need to Talk About Death Now
10:10 - Eternal Life Starts the Moment You Believe
10:40 - How to Be Saved (Romans 10:9)
11:16 - Final Thoughts and an Invitation to Respond
11:50 - Connect with Mike and Stay in Touch

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