The church built you to fail. Green Beret Henry Hastings explains exactly how. Henry Hastings spent 14 years as a Green Beret. He has been in ministry for 30 years. And he has a word for Christian men who are tired of trying harder and getting nowhere: the system was never built to help you win.

In this episode:

Why declaring "I'm just a sinner saved by grace" is coming into agreement with a lie, and what happens when you break it
What Romans 6 and Colossians 2 actually say about your sin nature (it was circumcised, not just covered)
How Galatians 5:16 in the Greek contains the strongest grammatical negation possible — walking by the Spirit is not advice, it is a promise
How Henry's identity work connects directly to fighting human trafficking, caring for rescued children in the Philippines, and what it means to be a modern-day mighty man of God

Henry is the founder of Shoot Move Communicate (SMC), a brotherhood and discipleship movement built around the spirit of David's mighty men. He and his wife recently launched Justice Rains (justicerains.org), their anti-trafficking ministry. His book Unredacted (his journey from cessationism to Spirit-filled ministry, including a documented healing from a brain tumor) releases in approximately 60 days.

This one will rattle some cages. Let it.

To connect with Henry:

Join up with the Shoot Move Communicate Tribe and Events: https://smctribe.com

Follow along with the new Anti-Trafficking mission that Henry is building, Justice Reigns: https://justicereigns.org

Connect with Henry and his wife Amanda's ministry: https://henryandamanda.com

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Henry Hastings and His Journey
08:22 From Military to Ministry: A Transformative Path
15:15 Encountering God: The Spiritual Awakening
20:59 The Struggle with Identity and Sin
27:16 Understanding Forgiveness and Repentance
33:04 The Power of Identity in Christ
39:16 Breaking Free from the Cycle of Sin
43:24 The Impact of Theology on Identity
49:53 Deprogramming Lies and Embracing Truth
55:52 The Power of the Holy Spirit in Modern Life
01:03:15 Emotional Vulnerability and Masculinity
01:19:09 Confronting the Reality of Human Trafficking
01:22:05 The Impact of Poverty on Human Trafficking
01:25:39 Cultural Perspectives on Exploitation
01:29:18 Divine Guidance and Career Transitions
01:32:08 The Call to Action Against Trafficking
01:35:01 Spiritual Warfare in Human Trafficking
01:41:37 Engaging the Community in Anti-Trafficking Efforts
01:48:15 Upcoming Initiatives and Resources