The Divine Council Worldview Podcast EP080: Raising Warriors: Faith, Identity, and the Unseen Battle
Oct 19, 2025
In this insightful conversation, Doug Overmyer, an author and ministry leader, delves into the intersection of faith, identity, and spiritual warfare. He shares how Chi Rho Outdoors mentors boys by linking faith and nature. Doug emphasizes the importance of storytelling for spiritual growth and introduces resources for parents navigating the unseen realm. Discussing respect for women and teaching youth their identity in God’s image, he tackles cultural challenges and the spiritual implications of idolatry. This chat is a must-listen for those seeking to raise spiritually aware warriors.
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How He Found The Divine Council
- Doug discovered Dr. Heiser's Divine Council material after hearing him on the FutureQuake show and reading his dissertation despite finding it scholarly and dense.
- That discovery changed Doug's study of the unseen realm and shaped his parenting approach for a daughter who saw spirits.
Parenting A Child Who Sees Spirits
- Doug's first daughter began seeing spirits at age three or four, sometimes responding to Jesus but not always, which worried his wife a therapist.
- That family experience prompted Doug to study spiritual hierarchy and how to parent children who see the unseen realm.
Respond Wisely When Kids See Spirits
- If children report seeing spirits, avoid pagan or exploitative materials and provide godly guidance instead.
- Offer parents clear resources and pastoral help rather than labeling kids as 'psychic' or encouraging occult practices.
