What if the greatest battle you're fighting isn't physical—but spiritual?

In this episode of Living Radiance, on 12/30/2025, LaCole explores how Satan tempted Jesus using Scripture itself and what that teaches us about the importance of knowing God's Word for ourselves. Through passages from Luke 4, John 14, 1 Peter 5, and Ephesians 4, this conversation unpacks how fear, pride, anxiety, and distraction can quietly pull us away from God's purpose.

The central message is about resisting temptation, recognizing spiritual attacks, humbling yourself before God, overcoming fear and anxiety through Scripture, and cultivating daily spiritual habits that lead to lasting peace.

You'll discover:

• Why the enemy often twists Scripture to create confusion
• How to recognize spiritual attacks in everyday life
• The difference between God's peace and the world's temporary comforts
• Why humility is the foundation for growth, healthy relationships, and answered prayers
• Practical ways to strengthen your spiritual health and your relationships through daily habits, prayer, and Bible study
• How fear, pride, and anxiety keep us from experiencing the life God intends
• Being better partners which leads to better parenting
• Valuing the roles parents have on the development of their children
• Book: “The DNA of Relationships” by Dr. Gary Smalley
• If you’re not good at taking care of yourself then you’re not doing the best you can for your own health nor your best for others

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or spiritually drained, this episode is a reminder that God has already equipped you with the armor you need. True peace isn't found in the world's distractions—it's found in walking daily with Christ.

Scriptures Covered:

• Luke 4:1–12
• Luke 8:15
• John 14:27
• 1 Peter 5:6–10
• Ephesians 4:2

🎙️ Living Radiance is a faith-based podcast dedicated to helping you grow spiritually, mentally/emotionally, physically, financially, and socially/relationally through biblical wisdom and practical conversations that inspire lasting transformation.

Always ask yourself:

Where am I spiritually?

How am I financially?

How is my mental health? What are my emotions?

How is my physical health?

How is my social health? How are my relationships?

What are my daily habits?

You can always improve yourself and your situation. Walk in faith and move in purpose with love.

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You say you believe in God—but have you actually taken the time to know Him for yourself? 👀

Too many people build their beliefs around what a pastor said, what their family taught them, what they saw in a short clip, or what the world says about God… without ever opening the Bible for themselves.

In this episode of Living Radiance, on July 14,2026, we dive into Proverbs 14, the pursuit of wisdom, accountability, repentance, purpose, good works, and what it truly means to LIVE your faith—not just claim it.

📖 Stop letting the world tell you who God is. 🔥 Read His Word for yourself. 🙏🏽 Seek wisdom. 💡 Know what you believe—and why you believe it.

The Bible is accessible. The wisdom is there. The question is: Are you willing to read it?

Key Takeaways

• LaCole emphasized that lack of Bible reading leads to moral confusion, susceptibility to false prophets, and spiritual weakness
• Wealth was reframed beyond money to include health, wisdom, and good works.
• LaCole discussed a recurring theme from conversations she had during the week — people expressing confusion about faith, false prophets, and morality, yet none of them had personally read the Bible.
• Personal Bible reading is foundational to a genuine relationship with God.
• Relying solely on secondhand religious instruction, short media clips, or cultural assumptions about faith is insufficient.
• The Bible is free and widely accessible; lack of access is not a valid barrier.
• Black History, Education, and the Responsibility to Read
• The ability to read is a hard-won privilege that should not be taken for granted.
• Choosing not to read, especially the Bible, is a failure to honor both historical sacrifice and God's provision.
• Performative vs. Genuine Faith
• True godliness is measured by lifestyle, not church attendance or self-proclamation.
• Believers are called to love all people, pray for enemies, and do good works consistently — not selectively.

Action Items

• Begin or continue a daily practice of reading one chapter of Psalms and one chapter of Proverbs corresponding to the calendar date.
• Personally read and study the Bible rather than relying solely on secondhand teaching or media clips.
• Reflect on whether personal faith is genuinely lived out or performative, and make adjustments accordingly.

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Key Outcomes

The session recorded on July 7, 2026 centered on forgiveness, inner work, and holistic self-care across five pillars: spiritual, financial, mental/emotional, physical, and social health. LaCole led scripture-based discussion on releasing grudges, living by the Holy Spirit's fruits, and aligning actions with biblical principles rather than feelings. Participants shared personal reflections on caregiving, physical health recovery, and church community.

Decisions Made

• Forgiveness is self-directed: Releasing grudges benefits the forgiver, not the offender — it breaks cycles of anger, envy, and anxiety.
• Feelings vs. Facts: Emotions are temporary and cannot change reality; action, legality, and covenant do.
• Marriage vs. Partnership: Girlfriend/boyfriend relationships do not carry the same privileges or rights as a legally and spiritually covenanted marriage.
• Inner work is non-negotiable: Self-accountability, not blame or distraction, is the path to genuine growth.

Key Themes Covered

• Mark 11:25 — Forgive before praying for yourself; grudges block receiving God's forgiveness.
• Matthew 5:44 — Commanded to love and pray for enemies, not just those who treat us well.
• Psalm 51:9–13 — Stop replaying past mistakes; seek a renewed, clean spirit.
• Galatians 5:16–26 — Sinful nature vs. Holy Spirit fruits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
• Philippians 4:6–7 — Pray about everything, not just desires; God's peace surpasses understanding.

Five Pillars of Health — Maintenance Points

• Spiritual: Daily prayer, scripture reading, treating others as you wish to be treated.
• Financial: Consistent debt payoff; build savings before lifestyle upgrades.
• Mental/Emotional: Do inner work to address root causes; avoid using distractions as band-aids over deep wounds.
• Physical: Bodies are God's temple — neglecting them limits capacity to serve others.
• Social: Learn communication skills; understand the distinct commitments of marriage vs. dating.

Open Questions / Ongoing Challenges

• How to respond to family members who weaponize past mistakes rather than acknowledging personal growth.
• Overcoming analysis paralysis — waiting to understand everything before acting prevents learning through experience.
• Praying for church leaders and younger ministers to be identified and groomed within local congregations.

Action Items

• All participants: Build and maintain a prayer list that includes people who come to mind unprompted; check in on them.
• All participants: Daily self-assessment against the fruits of the Spirit as a personal health check.

You can always improve yourself and your situation. Walk in faith and move in purpose with love.

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