In this episode of Standing in the Gap: The War Room, Brandon, Mike, and Wendy address one of the hardest battles every stander faces: The Waiting.

Waiting is not passive—and it is rarely comfortable. It is the season where prayers seem unanswered, silence feels loud, and faith is tested daily. In this conversation, we unpack what Scripture reveals about waiting on the Lord and why God often does His deepest work in us before He changes anything around us.

We talk honestly about the tension between hope and discouragement, the temptation to take control, and the spiritual danger of letting time erode obedience. Waiting exposes the heart. It strips away self-reliance and teaches surrender, endurance, and trust when outcomes are uncertain.

Through biblical truth and lived experience, this episode reframes waiting not as punishment or delay—but as preparation. God is never idle in the waiting. He is refining character, strengthening faith, and aligning hearts with His will.

If you are standing in the gap for your marriage and wondering how long this season will last, this episode is for you. Because waiting is not wasted when it is anchored in obedience—and those who wait on the Lord are never forgotten.

Wait faithfully.
Stand obediently.
Trust completely.

A podcast for those standing in faith for marriage, family, and covenant when the battle feels overwhelming. The hosts share their personal experiences and provide biblical guidance for spiritual growth and trust in God.

First airing on December 16, 2025

In this inaugural episode of Standing in the Gap: The War Room, we confront a battle every believer knows intimately—the daily war between the Spirit of God living within us and the flesh that still tries to pull us back into old patterns, desires, and ways of thinking.

If you’ve ever felt torn between obedience and impulse… between surrender and self-protection… between what God is calling you to and what your flesh wants to cling to—this episode is for you. And here’s the truth many believers need to hear: that internal struggle is not a sign of failure—it’s evidence that the Holy Spirit is actively at work in you.

Together, Brandon, Mike, and Wendy unpack what Scripture says about this battle, starting with Galatians 5:17 and moving through Romans 7 and Romans 8. We explore why this conflict exists, how even the Apostle Paul wrestled with it, and why so many Christians feel discouraged or disqualified because the Church often avoids addressing the reality of ongoing spiritual warfare.

This episode dives into:

• What the battle between the Spirit and the flesh looks like in real life
• Why feeling the struggle doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you belong to God
• How Paul’s honesty in Romans 7 reminds us we’re not alone in weakness
• What it truly means to walk in the Spirit on a daily basis
• Why victory doesn’t come from willpower, but from surrender and dependence on the Holy Spirit
• Practical, biblical ways to feed the Spirit and starve the flesh
• How boundaries, accountability, prayer, worship, and Scripture shape daily victory

We also challenge the modern Church to confront uncomfortable truths, hold believers accountable in love, and disciple people honestly—rather than avoiding difficult conversations out of fear of offense.

This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction. It’s not about condemnation—it’s about clarity, courage, and hope. Your struggle does not disqualify you. It proves you’re in the fight.

We close with a powerful time of prayer, declaring peace over weary hearts, strength over those feeling torn, and victory through the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead. If you’re standing for your marriage, your family, or your faith, you are not fighting alone.

Stay in the Word. Stay surrendered.
And keep Standing in the Gap.