Deliverance and Healing (Part 2) w/ Dr. Sean Tobin

Jan 7, 2026

Dr. Sean Tobin, a clinical psychologist and author of 'Big God, Little Devil', joins for a captivating discussion on spiritual warfare. He reframes deliverance as a peaceful process of reconnecting with Christ, highlighting that fear can fragment the soul. Dr. Tobin emphasizes the power of simple practices like prayer and praise over complex techniques, and shares an inspiring story about divine intervention in healing. He advocates for community and belonging as essential to overcoming isolation, firmly rooting healing in God's relentless love.

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INSIGHT

Renewal Drives Interest In Exorcism

The renewed interest in exorcism reflects a hunger for the supernatural and a reawakening of charismatic renewal in the Church.
The greatest proof of evil is not possessions but the witness of saints and the victory already won in Christ.

INSIGHT

Recenter The Soul In Christ

Deliverance is not primarily removing darkness but recentering the person in Christ through integration.
The enemy fragments the soul by fostering self-reliance, fear, and isolation, while Christ restores unity and belonging.

INSIGHT

Belonging Beats Isolation

Darkness aims to isolate; Christ's work restores belonging and communal connection as the primary antidote.
Exorcists and ministers always represent the wider body and presence, not lone fighters against demons.

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Sean Tobin, author and psychologist, to explore the reality of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. Dr. Sean reframes deliverance not as a battle to fear but as a process of centering our hearts in Christ. They discuss how fear, self-reliance, and isolation fragment the soul, why the simplicity of love and praise is more powerful than you think, and the proper balance between technique and communion. This is a hopeful conversation about spiritual battle, one rooted not in fear, but in confidence in a Father who relentlessly pursues healing, wholeness, and communion with His children.

Key Points:

Spiritual warfare is real, but we need not be afraid.
Deliverance is not about removing darkness but allowing the light of Christ back into our hearts.
The enemy's main tactics are to make us feel afraid, isolated, or grasp in self-reliance.
Feeding fear or falling into superstition can strengthen spiritual bondage instead of bringing freedom
The simple practices of faith (prayer, trust, and praise) are more profoundly effective than you think.
Spiritual warfare is ultimately about ministering to people, not fighting demons.
Healing involves restoring belonging, communion, and trust in God's presence.
Like healing, deliverance is a process, and does not usually happen in a single moment.
God can use spiritual conflict to refine, mature, and draw us into deeper communion with Him.

Resources:

Dr. Sean Tobin's Website
Big GOD, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin
Big GOD, Little Devil audiobook narrated by Dr. Sean Tobin

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Dr. Sean's Background

09:59 Learning About Spiritual Warfare Can Help Increase Our Faith

16:16 How Fear Plays into the Enemy's Hands

21:37 Isolation, Self Reliance, and Distrust are Part of Spiritual Warfare

26:38 Authority and the Power of Suggestion

31:48 The Effects of Simple Practices

41:43 Technique vs Relationship with God

49:01 Words of Encouragement as You Enter the Battle

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