The Battle For Your Soul With Jan Shirey

In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Jan Shirey, the president of Lost and Found Ministries. We delved into the profound topic of healing from past traumas and the importance of addressing the wounds that can hinder our spiritual growth. Jan shared her personal journey of overcoming pain and addiction, highlighting how she found freedom through her faith and community support.We discussed the significance of understanding our spiritual design—spirit, soul, and body—and how the enemy gains access to our lives through wounds and sin. Jan emphasized the importance of bringing our brokenness before the Lord and the cleansing power of tears. She also shed light on the common barriers women face in their healing journey, such as fear, shame, and control, and how these can manifest in our thoughts and behaviors.One of the key takeaways from our conversation was the necessity of community and accountability in the healing process. Jan's curriculum, "Boot Camp: Winning the Battle for Your Soul," provides a structured approach to help women identify and break free from the lies and agreements they've made with the enemy.We also touched on the importance of forgiveness as both a decision and a process, and how unresolved pain can lead to bitterness and affect all areas of our lives. Jan's insights into the spiritual battle we face and the grace available to us through Christ were both enlightening and encouraging.This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone seeking to understand their spiritual design and find true freedom in Christ. I hope it blesses you as much as it did me.Connect with Lost and Found https://lostandfoundministries.org/Instagram @lfmcharleston00:00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Episode00:00:38 - Introducing Jan Shirey and Her Ministry00:01:31 - Boot Camp: Winning the Battle for Your Soul00:02:24 - The Importance of Addressing Past Traumas00:03:14 - Jan's Personal Journey to Freedom00:05:01 - The Role of the Church and Community in Healing00:06:28 - Making Peace with Your Past: Jan's Turning Point00:08:24 - The Power of Tears and Emotional Release00:09:01 - The Process of Healing and Vulnerability00:10:45 - The Importance of Community and Shared Experiences00:12:01 - Understanding Spirit, Soul, and Body00:14:02 - The Enemy's Access Points: Wounds and Sin00:16:04 - Distinguishing Between Spirit and Soul00:18:09 - The Impact of Unhealed Wounds on Choices00:20:09 - Recognizing Overblown Reactions as Red Flags00:22:00 - Barriers to Breaking Bondage: Fear and Anxiety00:24:01 - The Importance of Monitoring Thoughts00:26:10 - The Role of Peace and Unity in Healing00:28:10 - Identifying Patterns in Thoughts and Emotions00:30:05 - The Process of Forgiveness00:32:17 - Contending for Healing and Expecting Opposition00:34:25 - The Grace Over the Healing Process00:36:25 - The Enemy's Tactics: Rejection and Perception00:38:24 - Common Wounds Among Women: Fear, Shame, and Control00:41:32 - The Genesis Story: Understanding Agreement with the Enemy00:44:43 - The Collateral Damage of Bitterness and Anger00:45:57 - The Connection Between Rejection and Critical Nature