Color Speak, Season 4, Episode 27: Recognizing the Religious Spirit

Could there be a demonic spirit at work in your church?

There is a spirit called religion, believe it or not. And believe it or not, you may have been under its spell.

Because it often preys on us where we gather to worship, for crying out loud.

It always works to control.

It always judges.

It's an evil spirit that produces condemnation, shame, guilt, discontent--adultry. You name it.

And it's really angry.

Today I ask you to listen in with an open heart, ready to receive the love Jesus Christ has for you. It's a love that wants to open windows and carry away stale, worn-out philosophies and rules on a fresh breeze. It's a love that breaks the bars of imprisonment to set you free from captivity to soar over mountaintops in overwhelming joy with your Savior.

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Growing up as a pastor's kid, Mary Katherine Searcy navigated the complexities of religion and legalism, forging a path toward authentic faith and freedom for her family. Her journey to discover her true identity in God unveiled a freedom she never existed. Driven by a profound love for the Body of Christ, she champions the pursuit of the freedom and authority Jesus authentically offers, breaking the chains of religious constraint. She lives in the suburbs of Nashville with her husband and four children. She is passionate about her role as a mother to her children and about spreading the message of the true gospel in spirit and truth through speaking and writing.

Carolyn Searcy lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee, with her husband, Steve, of 38 years. She is the mother of four and is currently expecting her eleventh grandchild. Carolyn graduated with a degree in Social Work and Spanish from Auburn University. She is an author, artist, musician, and enjoys cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoys hosting people in her home. Carolyn’s passion is discipling women to their fullest potential in life, love, marriage, and family. Her goal is to love them back to life and to see Jesus get His full reward. She is currently working on her debut book, Our Match Made in Heaven, When God Writes Your Love Story.

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Missy Maxwell Worton, is a multi-award-winning author, speaker & destiny Coach. She writes across various platforms, including film, television, and print. Her first multi-award-winning book is entitled, DON'T MESS WITH THIS MAMA. Now, Missy is empowering women to write their own stories for tremendous influence, so if you are interested in getting started, reach out to Missy! Her greatest desire is to awaken women to the superpower they have within them as a daughter of a mighty and loving God, encouraging them to fearlessly and courageously pursue the greatness and dreams they were created for by fulfilling their unique destiny calling.

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J.M. Huxley (Janet Huxley) is an award-winning author and broadcast news anchor. Currently, she is a morning news anchor for conservative radio; formerly, an airborne traffic and news reporter and the operations director for the San Diego and Kansas City offices of Westwood One’s Metro Networks. Her memoir, MILK AND HONEY LAND: A Story of Grief, Grace, and Goats , won the 2019 Author Academy Award for Best Memoir, and the 2021 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Christian - Non-Fiction genre. Her children’s book, RAINBOW LAND , encourages children to see God in the rainbow.

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