Spiritual Recon
Step behind enemy lines and see how the unseen world shapes your daily life. Hosts Adam and Diana Clay, missionaries with over 20 years of experience serving in Voodoo, Santeria, and animism cultures, help Christians discern challenges, stand firm, and confront the schemes opposing God’s purposes. Each episode equips you to reclaim your God-given authority, walk in your calling, advance God’s kingdom, and live on mission to fulfill the Great Commission.
Episodes
What really happened on Mount Hermon?
In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we explore why Mount Hermon plays such a critical role in the biblical story of the unseen realm. From the Watchers of Genesis 6, to King Og and the land of Bashan, to Jesus standing at the Gates of Hades, this mountain sits at the center of spiritual conflict in Scripture.
We unpack how ancient Israel understood Mount Hermon as a place of divine rebellion, w...
In this Q&A episode, we explore what spiritual authority really is, how believers are meant to use it, and why it does not weaken. We also talk about what it means to “dwell in the shelter of the Most High” and how intimacy with God gives clarity and confidence in spiritual warfare.
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What do demons actually do? Adam and Diana explore the activity of demons through the Bible, 1 Enoch, and the Second Temple worldview. We explain the origin of demons as the disembodied spirits of the giants and how they operate today.
You’ll hear real ministry stories from the Dominican Republic that reveal the seven main tactics demons use against believers—and how Christians can discern and stand firm.
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In this Q&A episode, we unpack the Deuteronomy 32 Worldview—how the Most High divided the nations, who the “sons of God” were, and how God continued working outside Israel through stories like Jonah, pagan sailors, and Balaam. We also explore why Israel drifted toward other gods and what Jesus’ victory means for territorial powers today.
If you’re familiar with Michael Heiser, Timothy Alberino, or the Divine Council worldview, ...
Do you feel resistance when following Jesus or living on mission? In this episode, we uncover the unseen spiritual powers influencing nations and believers — from Daniel 10 to Babel and Deuteronomy 32 — and show how the Gospel overcomes them.
Step into your calling with clarity, courage, and a deeper understanding of God’s supernatural worldview.
Can Christians be cursed? In this episode, we break down what Scripture actually says about curses, spiritual attacks, and protection. We look at Balaam’s failed curse, the power of Psalm 91, and real stories from the mission field...all with a clear, confident focus on our identity and authority in Christ.
Ever felt the unseen realm pulling strings? In Ep. 8 of Spiritual Recon, missionary Travis Burkhalter reveals 15 years of Amazon missions: dreams directing him to hidden villages, a shaman who knew his group's arrival ("two Colombians, two white men"), and animism's grip—from lying spirits and curses to rainbows as evil omens.
From demonic family attacks and God's voice in a near-death injury to indigenous visions of narrow paths t...
Can Christians be demonized? Adam and Diana answer questions about Genesis 6, the Nephilim, and the origin of demons. Discover how giants returned after the Flood, the difference between Satan and demons, and whether Christians can actually have demons.
In this episode of The Spiritual Recon Podcast, Adam and Diana Clay uncover the true origin of demons — tracing their roots back to Genesis 6. Discover why the early church didn’t see demons as fallen angels, what the Nephilim really were, and how understanding this ancient story helps us face spiritual warfare today.
Welcome to a Q&A edition of Spiritual Recon! In this mini-episode, we answer three listener questions about the unseen realm, spiritual warfare, and staying alert without becoming unhealthy.
Questions Answered:
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Where does the Bible talk about the unseen realm, and is there an account that opened your eyes at the start of your journey?
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Why are Christians in the US and Western cultures less aware of the unseen realm, and ...
In this episode of Spiritual Recon, we expose the enemy’s three main schemes: attacking our identity, undermining our authority, and distracting us from our mission. From Genesis to Revelation, Satan has tried to keep God’s people from walking in their true calling as image-bearers of the King.
We’ll talk about how these schemes show up in everyday life, why so many believers struggle with them, and how to stand firm in the authori...
Dive into the origins of the spiritual war that has raged since creation in this gripping episode of the Spiritual Recon Podcast. Explore how the battle for humanity’s identity as God’s image bearers began in the unseen realm, with insights drawn from Genesis, Job, and the divine council worldview. Uncover the enemy’s schemes, starting with the serpent’s deception in Eden, and learn how this cosmic conflict shapes the resistance Ch...
Join us on Spiritual Recon as we share our journey into the unseen realm—from shadowy figures in our home and Santería curses in Fort Worth, Texas, to ministry in Peru, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. Along the way we’ve encountered witchdoctors, voodoo influences, and spiritual attacks, but also witnessed God’s power to break chains of oppression. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by insights from scholars like Dr. Michael Heis...
In this first episode of the Spiritual Recon Podcast, we lay the foundation for what it means to do spiritual reconnaissance as followers of Jesus. Too often, believers are caught off guard by unseen battles that shape our lives. But Scripture reminds us that we are not wrestling against flesh and blood — and God has already given us the tools to stand firm.
Join us as we unpack the meaning behind “recon,” share real-life stories o...
There’s a war in the unseen realm — and it shapes the battles you face every day.
Join Adam and Diana Clay as they expose the enemy’s schemes, share stories from over 20 years of frontline ministry, and equip you to live out your calling as a follower of Jesus.
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