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.

Standing in the Gap: The War Room — Season 1, Episode 2: Forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands Jesus gives, especially when the wounds are deep, the betrayal feels personal, and the consequences are ongoing. In Season 1, Episode 2 of Standing in the Gap: The War Room, we confront forgiveness head-on—not as a feeling, not as a one-time decision, but as a daily act of obedience before God.

This episode is for those who are standing in the gap for their marriage while carrying real pain. For those wrestling with resentment, unanswered prayers, broken trust, and the quiet question many are afraid to say out loud: How do I forgive when the hurt hasn’t stopped? In this conversation, we dismantle common misconceptions about forgiveness and replace them with biblical truth.

Forgiveness does not excuse sin. It does not deny pain. It does not mean reconciliation happens immediately—or at all. Forgiveness is about obedience to God and freedom for the believer. In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about forgiveness, why Jesus ties forgiveness directly to our relationship with the Father, and how unforgiveness quietly becomes a foothold for bitterness, pride, and spiritual stagnation.

We talk openly about the internal battle that forgiveness creates. The flesh demands justice, vindication, and control, while the Spirit calls us to surrender, humility, and trust. Forgiveness often feels unfair, especially when the other person shows no repentance or change. Yet God’s Word is clear: forgiveness is not optional for the believer. It is a command—and one that carries both warning and promise.

Throughout the episode, we discuss how forgiveness is often a repeated choice, not a single moment. Many standers forgive sincerely, only to find the pain resurfaces days or weeks later. This does not mean you failed. It means the work is ongoing. Forgiveness must be reaffirmed daily, sometimes hourly, as emotions, memories, and triggers arise. Each time we forgive, we are choosing obedience over emotion and faith over control.

This episode also addresses the fear many standers carry: If I forgive, am I saying what happened was okay? We make it clear—biblical forgiveness releases the offender to God’s justice. It places the burden of vengeance, accountability, and outcome firmly in His hands. Forgiveness is not weakness; it is spiritual strength forged through surrender.

Scripture anchors this conversation, reminding us that Christ forgave us while we were still sinners. That truth reframes everything. When we forgive, we reflect the heart of God, break the chains of bitterness, and protect our intimacy with Him. Forgiveness clears the spiritual clutter that blocks prayer, clouds discernment, and hardens the heart.

If you are standing in the gap for your marriage and struggling to forgive, this episode is for you. If you feel stuck, angry, weary, or numb, this episode is for you. Standing in the Gap: The War Room exists to walk with you through these difficult commands—not with judgment, but with truth, grace, and biblical clarity.

Enter the War Room. Lay the offense at the feet of Jesus. Choose obedience. Choose freedom. Choose forgiveness.