Spiritual Recon

Episode 15: Jesus and the Divine Council: The Missing Piece in the Old Testament | Doug Van Dorn

Jesus and the Divine Council

In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we’re joined by Doug Van Dorn to explore the biblical concept of the Divine Council and how it reshapes our understanding of Jesus throughout the Old and New Testaments.

We examine how passages like Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32 describe God’s heavenly council, how ancient Israel understood spiritual authority over the nations, and why these ideas are essential for reading the Bible the way its original audience did. Most importantly, we trace how Jesus fits into this worldview—not as a late addition, but as the central figure who has been present and active from the beginning.

This conversation brings clarity to difficult passages, connects the Testaments together, and helps explain why the New Testament speaks about Jesus the way it does.

🎙 Topics include:

The Divine Council in Scripture
Psalm 82 and God’s judgment among the “gods”
Deuteronomy 32 and the division of the nations
Jesus as the Angel of the Lord
Christ in the Old Testament
Why this worldview still matters today

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Episode 14: What Really Happened on Mount Hermon? (The Watchers, Jesus & the Gates of Hell)

What really happened on Mount Hermon?

In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we explore why Mount Hermon plays such a critical role in the biblical story of the unseen realm. From the Watchers of Genesis 6, to King Og and the land of Bashan, to Jesus standing at the Gates of Hades, this mountain sits at the center of spiritual conflict in Scripture.

We unpack how ancient Israel understood Mount Hermon as a place of divine rebellion, why Jesus intentionally traveled there, and what His declaration at Caesarea Philippi meant for the powers of darkness. Most importantly, we connect this story to the authority Jesus gives His church today.

This episode will reshape how you read the Old Testament, the Gospels, and your role in God’s mission.

🎙 Topics include:

• The Watchers and Genesis 6

• King Og, Bashan, and the giant clans

• The Gates of Hades and Jesus’ declaration of war

• What spiritual authority really means for believers

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Episode 13: How Spiritual Authority Really Works

In this Q&A episode, we explore what spiritual authority really is, how believers are meant to use it, and why it does not weaken. We also talk about what it means to “dwell in the shelter of the Most High” and how intimacy with God gives clarity and confidence in spiritual warfare.

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Episode 12: What Demons Actually Do: Bible, Enoch, and Real Encounters

What do demons actually do? Adam and Diana explore the activity of demons through the Bible, 1 Enoch, and the Second Temple worldview. We explain the origin of demons as the disembodied spirits of the giants and how they operate today.

You’ll hear real ministry stories from the Dominican Republic that reveal the seven main tactics demons use against believers—and how Christians can discern and stand firm.

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Episode 11: The Deuteronomy 32 Worldview: The Most High and the Powers Over the Nations

In this Q&A episode, we unpack the Deuteronomy 32 Worldview—how the Most High divided the nations, who the “sons of God” were, and how God continued working outside Israel through stories like Jonah, pagan sailors, and Balaam. We also explore why Israel drifted toward other gods and what Jesus’ victory means for territorial powers today.

If you’re familiar with Michael Heiser, Timothy Alberino, or the Divine Council worldview, this episode will help you see Scripture with clarity and understand your role in God’s mission.

Episode 10: The Origin of Territorial Spirits — Deuteronomy 32 and Why It Still Matters

Do you feel resistance when following Jesus or living on mission? In this episode, we uncover the unseen spiritual powers influencing nations and believers — from Daniel 10 to Babel and Deuteronomy 32 — and show how the Gospel overcomes them.

Step into your calling with clarity, courage, and a deeper understanding of God’s supernatural worldview.

Episode 9: Can Christians Be Cursed? Curses, Balaam, and Psalm 91 Explained

Can Christians be cursed? In this episode, we break down what Scripture actually says about curses, spiritual attacks, and protection. We look at Balaam’s failed curse, the power of Psalm 91, and real stories from the mission field...all with a clear, confident focus on our identity and authority in Christ.

Episode 8: Dreams, Shamans and the Spirit World of the Amazon | Travis Burkhalter

Ever felt the unseen realm pulling strings? In Ep. 8 of Spiritual Recon, missionary Travis Burkhalter reveals 15 years of Amazon missions: dreams directing him to hidden villages, a shaman who knew his group's arrival ("two Colombians, two white men"), and animism's grip—from lying spirits and curses to rainbows as evil omens.

From demonic family attacks and God's voice in a near-death injury to indigenous visions of narrow paths to life, we equip you with biblical armor for the fight. Stay God-focused, not fear-driven—intimacy trumps chasing signs.

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