Send us a text What happens when everything you've depended on vanishes overnight? When your security, plans, and comfort suddenly disappear? In this thought-provoking exploration of Mark 5, we step into unfamiliar territory by examining the biblical account of demon possession and deliverance from the perspective of the pig owner—the unnamed person who lost their entire livelihood when Jesus permitted demons to enter their herd. The story takes on profound significance for believers navigating these increasingly turbulent times. As we witness Jesus prioritizing one tormented soul's freedom over economic security, we're confronted with uncomfortable questions about our own attachments. What are your "pigs"? What earthly treasures, relationships, or comforts are you holding so tightly that losing them might shake your faith to its core? This episode dives deep into the spiritual preparation necessary for the massive disruptions coming in these last days. When entire systems crumble, when standing for truth costs relationships, when financial security evaporates—only those whose faith is rooted in Christ rather than comfort will remain standing. The townspeople who witnessed an extraordinary miracle begged Jesus to leave because His presence threatened their stability. How often do we do the same, preferring predictable comfort over divine disruption? The enemy wants you to believe that God is against you when things fall apart, that following Jesus costs too much. But the truth remains: Jesus is worth more than anything He could ever ask you to release. The shaking isn't punishment—it's preparation. Don't miss this crucial message about holding loosely to temporal things while clinging tightly to the eternal. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that standing firm is possible, even when everything else disappears. Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick
