What does it look like to be rescued from the darkness and then walk in freedom every day? In this message, we talk about coming out of witchcraft and the occult, healing from father wounds and shame, and what Jesus actually asks of us as His followers.

We also get into spiritual warfare: why we fight from victory instead of for it, the three battle fronts, and how God uses us to set other captives free. Along the way, we share a personal testimony of victory in a 40-day fast and talk about what it means to intercede for your enemy.

Whether you’re newly free or have walked with Jesus for years, we hope this encourages you to take hold of the gospel and live in the freedom Christ won for you.

Use the chapters below to jump to any topic.

(0:00) Grabbing Hold of the Gospel

(4:00) Adam’s Story: Rescued from the Darkness of Witchcraft

(9:45) King David’s Father Wound

(13:25) Why Satanists Know the Bible (and Why the Anti-Incest Law Is in Scripture)

(18:04) God’s Response to Our Shame

(20:27) The First Verse I Read Coming Out of the Occult

(24:50) What Jesus Really Wants from Us

(28:25) Jesus’ Final Instructions

(31:18) The Test of a Non-Productive Christian

(33:52) How I Had Victory in a 40-Day Fast

(38:58) Jesus’ Crucifixion: Interceding for Your Enemy

(40:55) The Two Bucket Theory

(44:19) Today’s Sexual Sins Are Coming Out

(48:21) Relationship Is Our Individual Responsibility

(51:45) The End of Days

(54:00) We Fight From Victory, Not For Victory

(58:34) Three Battle Fronts

(1:02:07) The Cycle of Setting Captives Free
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After a two-month break, the Rules & Tools Podcast is back!

In this episode, Jay sits down with Steve for a practical conversation about what it actually looks like to follow God in everyday life. Steve shares the number one rule he lives by, along with other principles that have shaped the way he approaches faith, obedience, relationships, and daily life. They talk about the disciplines that help us stay connected to God, why Christian community matters, and what to do when you don't have a strong Christ-centered community around you. They also unpack the difference between serving God and actually obeying Him, and why our identity has to be secure in Christ rather than built around our own story or accomplishments.

Steve also shares some of his favorite commonly misquoted Bible verses and explains why getting Scripture right matters. The conversation closes with a simple but challenging reminder: love that is never expressed isn't really love. We're excited to be back after some time away and hope this episode encourages you to keep pursuing God, walking in obedience, and living out your faith in the everyday moments of life.

Thanks for being here and supporting the Rules & Tools Podcast!

(0:00) The #1 Rule Steve Lives By

(3:05) God Is God and I’m Not — Steve’s Other Rules for Life

(6:56) Daily Disciplines for Staying Connected to God

(9:59) Building a Consistent Walk With God

(14:03) Finding Christ-Centered Community

(19:49) Your Story Is Not About You — Finding Your Identity in Christ

(25:26) Service vs. Obedience — Finding the Balance

(31:30) Why We Should Do What God Tells Us

(39:00) Steve’s Favorite Misquoted Bible Verses

(45:22) Unexpressed Love Isn’t Love

(51:25) Closing

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What happens when buried memories begin to surface, and your entire understanding of your past starts to change?

In this episode, Dean Vander Mey sits down with Keith to revisit a story deeply connected to the origins of Set Free Ministries. Keith shares how he first found the help he desperately needed, what led to the very first Freedom Appointment, and how that experience became part of the foundation for the ministry that now serves people around the world. They discuss recovered memories, trauma, military conditioning, identity, and the difficult process of making sense of experiences that once seemed impossible to explain. Thank you for watching and supporting Set Free Ministries.

(0:00) Introducing Keith & the Origins of Set Free Ministries

(1:56) Desperate for Answers and Searching for Help

(3:25) When the Memories Started Returning

(4:55) Remembering the People Who "Were Never There"

(6:04) Opening Pandora's Box

(8:15) Understanding Trauma and Memory

(10:25) How We Were Chosen for Special Operations

(14:22) The Process of Building a Military Identity

(18:24) How Ministry Was Born Out of Suffering

(22:17) The Ongoing Challenges Keith Faces Today

(26:33) A Stranger Confirmed My Story

(30:43) Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased More
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