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Why Spiritual Attacks Often Start Long Before You Notice Them
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1:36:37Now PlayingThis conversation features Tony and Vlad exploring the unseen mechanics of spiritual warfare and the idea that many supernatural encounters and spiritual struggles begin not with intentional invitation but with unrecognized access. Through personal testimonies, deliverance theology, experiences with darkness, and reflections on trauma, unforgiveness, fear, and compromise, they explain how “open doors” function spiritually and why manifestations often surface long after access has already been granted. Their dialogue weaves together encounters in the woods, church-related warfare, inherited and environmental influences, and the concept of legal spiritual ground, presenting darkness as operating methodically rather than randomly and emphasizing discernment, responsibility, and the necessity of identifying and closing doors before they escalate into deeper conflict.
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