Jesus People Podcast Episode 25: Amanda Pittman – Breaking Generational Curses, Spiritual Warfare & Kingdom Authority

Date: June 30, 2025
Host: Ryan Miller
Guest: Amanda Pittman

Episode Overview

This episode reunites host Ryan Miller with Amanda Pittman, marking her return as the podcast's first recurring guest. They embark on a vulnerable, candid discussion about spiritual warfare, the reality of generational curses, deliverance ministry, and how to walk in kingdom authority as followers of Jesus. The conversation is packed with lived testimonies, practical insights, and honest admissions of spiritual highs and lows, all anchored in a deep desire to help believers break through spiritual barriers and walk out their God-given identity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Transformative Impact of Vulnerable Ministry ([00:18]–[03:46])

Ryan describes the ripple effect of Amanda's previous appearance, noting how it deeply touched listeners—including a Microsoft executive who became a close friend and ministry partner after encountering the Holy Spirit through that episode.
Amanda and Ryan reflect on how God's presence transcends time and space, impacting listeners far beyond the original conversation.

Notable Quote:

"It's so incredible that someone somewhere else, not in the room with us, could feel the presence of God, and fall to their knees... it’s just a testament to the presence of God. He’ll meet you anywhere."
— Amanda Pittman [02:59]

2. Spiritual Dryness, Pruning, and the Secret Place ([03:50]–[11:48])

Amanda shares about a challenging stretch of spiritual dryness and describes how she felt like God was distant after pouring out at a conference ([03:50]). She likens the experience to gardening, where roots are strengthened through dry spells.
The turning point came at a retreat when others prayed spiritual warfare prayers over her, breaking off heaviness and restoring a sense of intimacy with God ([06:50]).
She stresses that sometimes, spiritual warfare and God’s pruning operate together, teaching trust beyond emotional "highs."

Notable Quote:

"I underestimated the power of spiritual warfare. That surprised me because I’m always thinking about it... but that thing broke when we prayed."
— Amanda Pittman [07:36]

3. Kingdom Authority, Spiritual Attack, and Standing in Victory ([09:05]–[15:38])

Ryan and Amanda discuss the challenges of busy seasons and the impact of parenting, ministry, and attacks—both spiritual and circumstantial ([09:05]).
Amanda underscores that the Church often underestimates God and overestimates the enemy. She explains that while demonic warfare is real, believers possess authority, rooted in Jesus’ finished work and maintained through intimacy with God ([11:48]–[13:41]).
Preparation for spiritual battle happens in the secret place—prayer and intimacy with God.

Notable Quote:

"Authority is afforded to you by intimacy... There’s a difference between proximity and intimacy. We’re not far from God in proximity, but our hearts can be far from him in intimacy."
— Amanda Pittman [14:37]

4. Deliverance Ministry: Testimonies, Skepticism, and Breaking Curses ([22:44]–[30:47])

Amanda recounts her introduction to deliverance ministry, overcoming initial skepticism and witnessing firsthand the reality of spiritual oppression—even among believers ([22:44]).
She describes a powerful deliverance experience, where tracing personal and generational wounds (“generational curses”) in prayer led to freedom ([24:31]).
Ryan highlights how Western Christianity often dismisses deliverance due to abuses or theatrics, resulting in missed opportunities for genuine freedom.

Notable Quote:

"The way you’re exposed to deliverance will shape and color your views… Abuse doesn’t nullify the proper use. The proper use is in love so people can receive the gospel."
— Ryan Miller [28:47, 30:16]

5. Breaking Generational Curses and the Battle of the Mind ([33:52]–[54:59])

The hosts engage in a robust examination of generational curses—patterns and bondages passed down family lines—and how they manifest psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually ([33:52], [70:27]–[74:02]).
Amanda insists that many persistent struggles, such as addiction or insecurity, are intensified or rooted in generational influences, noting the importance of curiosity and prayer in identifying these roots ([70:45]–[73:34]).
They stress the necessity of breaking off “word curses,” agreements with lies, and self-limiting beliefs, replacing them with God’s truth.

Notable Quotes:

"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority."
— Amanda Pittman [46:17]

"The number one way people won’t grow in their faith...is because of the oaths and the covenants and the word curses. They speak over themselves."
— Ryan Miller [52:40]

6. Practical Spiritual Warfare: Taking Thoughts Captive, Renewal, and Obedience ([46:17]–[63:02])

Amanda gives actionable advice for breaking cycles of defeat: force-feed yourself with the Word, worship, and truth even during lowest moments ([47:10], [49:20]).
They explain how authority is lost when believers agree with thoughts or identities that contradict God’s will—solving this requires intentional repentance, self-forgiveness, and breaking off internal agreements ([49:43]–[54:05]).
Obedience, faith, holiness, and purity are “shields” against the enemy, as is walking in what God specifically commands ([59:14]–[63:02]).

Notable Quotes:

"Make sure your public declaration of Jesus never goes beyond your private devotion to Him."
— Amanda Pittman [14:15]

"Do what the Word is telling you to do... people who don’t even understand the concepts of warfare are doing damage to the kingdom of darkness simply because they’re doing what the Word tells them to do."
— Amanda Pittman [63:02]

7. Root vs. Fruit: Getting Curious About Your Wounds ([69:12]–[74:02])

Both speakers urge listeners to “get curious” about the source—or root—of their issues, rather than focusing only on their behavior (fruit).
Amanda draws from deliverance experiences to demonstrate that God cares about the origin of cycles, including inherited patterns, trauma, and family wounds ([70:27]).
Prayer for God to reveal roots is encouraged, and listeners are reminded that even “small” struggles matter to God.

Notable Quotes:

"Shame ceases in His presence. And when the shame is gone, that’s when we can get curious and say, 'Where did this come from?'"
— Amanda Pittman [71:58]

"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority, and he wants to take authority in those areas so you can experience the abundant life that He died to give you."
— Amanda Pittman [73:34]

8. Processing Emotions with God: True Intimacy ([75:08]–[78:16])

Amanda and Ryan affirm that God wants to meet us—in raw reality, not polished religiosity.
Amanda explains how our views of God as father are often shaped by earthly parenting, but God’s love and correction are perfect.
Processing emotions with God, modeled after David’s psalms and Jesus’ example, brings healing and intimacy ([76:19]–[77:56]).

Notable Quote:

"The difference between righteous anger and unholy anger is whether or not you process it with God."
— Amanda Pittman [76:53]

Resource Recommendations & Deliverance Ministries ([78:34]–[79:49])

Mike Signorelli’s Deliverance Map (V1 Church)
Only God Revival (Leah’s ministry)
Bev Tucker

Ryan and Amanda encourage listeners seeking deliverance to pursue reputable ministries committed to biblical truth and genuine transformation.

Closing Prayer: Affirming God's Presence ([80:05]–[83:28])

Amanda prays for listeners to sense God’s nearness, break shame and condemnation, receive refreshed authority, and become spiritually alert:

"There's this lie that's nagging...that God is not with you. God is with you... He hasn't abandoned you. He's with you...I declare heavenly rains to rain down from heaven on the sons and daughters under the sound of my voice."
— Amanda Pittman [80:12–82:23]

Memorable Quotes & Spiritual Takeaways

"Authority is afforded to you by intimacy." [14:37]
"Faith is actually defensive... If the Lord has called you to do something, and you don’t do it, that’s when you’re more prone to attack." [59:14]
"God can take what was intended for evil and use it for good. Every time. Nothing’s wasted." [74:16]
"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority." [46:17]
"Make sure your public declaration of Jesus never goes beyond your private devotion to Him." [14:15]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:24] Ryan shares testimony about the impact of Amanda's past episode
[03:50] Amanda describes her season of spiritual dryness and breakthrough
[07:36] Realization of spiritual warfare’s potency in personal life
[11:48] Thoughts on spiritual authority and underestimating God’s power
[22:44] Amanda explains her entry into deliverance ministry and generational curses
[33:52] Importance of recognizing and breaking generational patterns
[46:17] The battle for the mind: authority, thought life, and breaking agreements
[59:14] Faith, obedience, and purity as spiritual protection
[70:27] Getting curious about the root of wounds and breaking shame
[75:08] How our perception of God as Father affects our intimacy
[80:05] Closing prayer of blessing and authority

Final Words

This conversation is a powerful, practical deep dive on the realities of the spiritual realm, deliverance, kingdom authority, and the radical love of God. Both Ryan and Amanda invite listeners to step out of shame, break generational bondage, and step into freedom and intimacy through prayer, obedience, and the renewing of the mind.

For more resources on deliverance or to connect for support:

"God is with you. Authority is yours. Walk in it."

Jesus People Podcast Episode 25: Amanda Pittman – Breaking Generational Curses, Spiritual Warfare & Kingdom Authority

Date: June 30, 2025
Host: Ryan Miller
Guest: Amanda Pittman

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Transformative Impact of Vulnerable Ministry ([00:18]–[03:46])

Ryan describes the ripple effect of Amanda's previous appearance, noting how it deeply touched listeners—including a Microsoft executive who became a close friend and ministry partner after encountering the Holy Spirit through that episode.
Amanda and Ryan reflect on how God's presence transcends time and space, impacting listeners far beyond the original conversation.

Notable Quote:

"It's so incredible that someone somewhere else, not in the room with us, could feel the presence of God, and fall to their knees... it’s just a testament to the presence of God. He’ll meet you anywhere."
— Amanda Pittman [02:59]

2. Spiritual Dryness, Pruning, and the Secret Place ([03:50]–[11:48])

Amanda shares about a challenging stretch of spiritual dryness and describes how she felt like God was distant after pouring out at a conference ([03:50]). She likens the experience to gardening, where roots are strengthened through dry spells.
The turning point came at a retreat when others prayed spiritual warfare prayers over her, breaking off heaviness and restoring a sense of intimacy with God ([06:50]).
She stresses that sometimes, spiritual warfare and God’s pruning operate together, teaching trust beyond emotional "highs."

Notable Quote:

"I underestimated the power of spiritual warfare. That surprised me because I’m always thinking about it... but that thing broke when we prayed."
— Amanda Pittman [07:36]

3. Kingdom Authority, Spiritual Attack, and Standing in Victory ([09:05]–[15:38])

Ryan and Amanda discuss the challenges of busy seasons and the impact of parenting, ministry, and attacks—both spiritual and circumstantial ([09:05]).
Amanda underscores that the Church often underestimates God and overestimates the enemy. She explains that while demonic warfare is real, believers possess authority, rooted in Jesus’ finished work and maintained through intimacy with God ([11:48]–[13:41]).
Preparation for spiritual battle happens in the secret place—prayer and intimacy with God.

Notable Quote:

"Authority is afforded to you by intimacy... There’s a difference between proximity and intimacy. We’re not far from God in proximity, but our hearts can be far from him in intimacy."
— Amanda Pittman [14:37]

4. Deliverance Ministry: Testimonies, Skepticism, and Breaking Curses ([22:44]–[30:47])

Amanda recounts her introduction to deliverance ministry, overcoming initial skepticism and witnessing firsthand the reality of spiritual oppression—even among believers ([22:44]).
She describes a powerful deliverance experience, where tracing personal and generational wounds (“generational curses”) in prayer led to freedom ([24:31]).
Ryan highlights how Western Christianity often dismisses deliverance due to abuses or theatrics, resulting in missed opportunities for genuine freedom.

Notable Quote:

"The way you’re exposed to deliverance will shape and color your views… Abuse doesn’t nullify the proper use. The proper use is in love so people can receive the gospel."
— Ryan Miller [28:47, 30:16]

5. Breaking Generational Curses and the Battle of the Mind ([33:52]–[54:59])

The hosts engage in a robust examination of generational curses—patterns and bondages passed down family lines—and how they manifest psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually ([33:52], [70:27]–[74:02]).
Amanda insists that many persistent struggles, such as addiction or insecurity, are intensified or rooted in generational influences, noting the importance of curiosity and prayer in identifying these roots ([70:45]–[73:34]).
They stress the necessity of breaking off “word curses,” agreements with lies, and self-limiting beliefs, replacing them with God’s truth.

Notable Quotes:

"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority."
— Amanda Pittman [46:17]

"The number one way people won’t grow in their faith...is because of the oaths and the covenants and the word curses. They speak over themselves."
— Ryan Miller [52:40]

6. Practical Spiritual Warfare: Taking Thoughts Captive, Renewal, and Obedience ([46:17]–[63:02])

Amanda gives actionable advice for breaking cycles of defeat: force-feed yourself with the Word, worship, and truth even during lowest moments ([47:10], [49:20]).
They explain how authority is lost when believers agree with thoughts or identities that contradict God’s will—solving this requires intentional repentance, self-forgiveness, and breaking off internal agreements ([49:43]–[54:05]).
Obedience, faith, holiness, and purity are “shields” against the enemy, as is walking in what God specifically commands ([59:14]–[63:02]).

Notable Quotes:

"Make sure your public declaration of Jesus never goes beyond your private devotion to Him."
— Amanda Pittman [14:15]

"Do what the Word is telling you to do... people who don’t even understand the concepts of warfare are doing damage to the kingdom of darkness simply because they’re doing what the Word tells them to do."
— Amanda Pittman [63:02]

7. Root vs. Fruit: Getting Curious About Your Wounds ([69:12]–[74:02])

Both speakers urge listeners to “get curious” about the source—or root—of their issues, rather than focusing only on their behavior (fruit).
Amanda draws from deliverance experiences to demonstrate that God cares about the origin of cycles, including inherited patterns, trauma, and family wounds ([70:27]).
Prayer for God to reveal roots is encouraged, and listeners are reminded that even “small” struggles matter to God.

Notable Quotes:

"Shame ceases in His presence. And when the shame is gone, that’s when we can get curious and say, 'Where did this come from?'"
— Amanda Pittman [71:58]

"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority, and he wants to take authority in those areas so you can experience the abundant life that He died to give you."
— Amanda Pittman [73:34]

8. Processing Emotions with God: True Intimacy ([75:08]–[78:16])

Amanda and Ryan affirm that God wants to meet us—in raw reality, not polished religiosity.
Amanda explains how our views of God as father are often shaped by earthly parenting, but God’s love and correction are perfect.
Processing emotions with God, modeled after David’s psalms and Jesus’ example, brings healing and intimacy ([76:19]–[77:56]).

Notable Quote:

"The difference between righteous anger and unholy anger is whether or not you process it with God."
— Amanda Pittman [76:53]

Resource Recommendations & Deliverance Ministries ([78:34]–[79:49])

Mike Signorelli’s Deliverance Map (V1 Church)
Only God Revival (Leah’s ministry)
Bev Tucker

Ryan and Amanda encourage listeners seeking deliverance to pursue reputable ministries committed to biblical truth and genuine transformation.

Closing Prayer: Affirming God's Presence ([80:05]–[83:28])

Amanda prays for listeners to sense God’s nearness, break shame and condemnation, receive refreshed authority, and become spiritually alert:

"There's this lie that's nagging...that God is not with you. God is with you... He hasn't abandoned you. He's with you...I declare heavenly rains to rain down from heaven on the sons and daughters under the sound of my voice."
— Amanda Pittman [80:12–82:23]

Memorable Quotes & Spiritual Takeaways

"Authority is afforded to you by intimacy." [14:37]
"Faith is actually defensive... If the Lord has called you to do something, and you don’t do it, that’s when you’re more prone to attack." [59:14]
"God can take what was intended for evil and use it for good. Every time. Nothing’s wasted." [74:16]
"The enemy will take territory anywhere you’re unwilling to take authority." [46:17]
"Make sure your public declaration of Jesus never goes beyond your private devotion to Him." [14:15]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:24] Ryan shares testimony about the impact of Amanda's past episode
[03:50] Amanda describes her season of spiritual dryness and breakthrough
[07:36] Realization of spiritual warfare’s potency in personal life
[11:48] Thoughts on spiritual authority and underestimating God’s power
[22:44] Amanda explains her entry into deliverance ministry and generational curses
[33:52] Importance of recognizing and breaking generational patterns
[46:17] The battle for the mind: authority, thought life, and breaking agreements
[59:14] Faith, obedience, and purity as spiritual protection
[70:27] Getting curious about the root of wounds and breaking shame
[75:08] How our perception of God as Father affects our intimacy
[80:05] Closing prayer of blessing and authority

Final Words

For more resources on deliverance or to connect for support:

"God is with you. Authority is yours. Walk in it."

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Jesus People Podcast Episode 25: Amanda Pittman – Breaking Generational Curses, Spiritual Warfare & Kingdom Authority

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Transformative Impact of Vulnerable Ministry ([00:18]–[03:46])

2. Spiritual Dryness, Pruning, and the Secret Place ([03:50]–[11:48])

3. Kingdom Authority, Spiritual Attack, and Standing in Victory ([09:05]–[15:38])

4. Deliverance Ministry: Testimonies, Skepticism, and Breaking Curses ([22:44]–[30:47])

5. Breaking Generational Curses and the Battle of the Mind ([33:52]–[54:59])

6. Practical Spiritual Warfare: Taking Thoughts Captive, Renewal, and Obedience ([46:17]–[63:02])

7. Root vs. Fruit: Getting Curious About Your Wounds ([69:12]–[74:02])

8. Processing Emotions with God: True Intimacy ([75:08]–[78:16])

Resource Recommendations & Deliverance Ministries ([78:34]–[79:49])

Closing Prayer: Affirming God's Presence ([80:05]–[83:28])

Memorable Quotes & Spiritual Takeaways

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Words

Summary

Jesus People Podcast Episode 25: Amanda Pittman – Breaking Generational Curses, Spiritual Warfare & Kingdom Authority

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Transformative Impact of Vulnerable Ministry ([00:18]–[03:46])

2. Spiritual Dryness, Pruning, and the Secret Place ([03:50]–[11:48])

3. Kingdom Authority, Spiritual Attack, and Standing in Victory ([09:05]–[15:38])

4. Deliverance Ministry: Testimonies, Skepticism, and Breaking Curses ([22:44]–[30:47])

5. Breaking Generational Curses and the Battle of the Mind ([33:52]–[54:59])

6. Practical Spiritual Warfare: Taking Thoughts Captive, Renewal, and Obedience ([46:17]–[63:02])

7. Root vs. Fruit: Getting Curious About Your Wounds ([69:12]–[74:02])

8. Processing Emotions with God: True Intimacy ([75:08]–[78:16])

Resource Recommendations & Deliverance Ministries ([78:34]–[79:49])

Closing Prayer: Affirming God's Presence ([80:05]–[83:28])

Memorable Quotes & Spiritual Takeaways

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Words