What happens when someone deeply embedded in darkness encounters the real Jesus?

In this powerful episode, Heidi sits down with Riaan Swiegelaar, former co-founder and leader of the South African Satanic Church, who shares his radical transformation after encountering the love and truth of Christ.

Together, they unpack the difference between true discernment and a critical spirit, the dangers of counterfeit spiritual practices, and why many believers are missing the power of a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit.

This conversation will challenge, stretch, and strengthen your understanding of authority, identity, and freedom in Christ—and remind you that Jesus is still delivering, healing, and transforming lives today.

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32

What You'll Gain From This Episode

• How to discern between the Holy Spirit and counterfeit spiritual practices
• The difference between true discernment and a critical or religious spirit
• Why intimacy with God—not striving—develops spiritual authority
• A deeper understanding of deliverance and the role of Jesus (not human effort)
• How to walk in your identity and authority in Christ with clarity and confidence

Riaan's website: www.deliverance4me.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riaan_swiegelaar?igsh=eG5sNTE2dGE0bTUw

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If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

Are you carrying emotional or spiritual weight that may not actually belong to you?

In this episode, Heidi shares how to recognize and release burdens God never asked you to hold. If you're feeling overwhelmed by others' expectations, ministry pressures, or leadership responsibilities, this conversation will help you return to peace and clarity.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How to recognize the difference between compassion and responsibility
• Why your nervous system signals when you're carrying too much
• A biblical framework for releasing anxiety and emotional burdens
• How to refocus on your God-given assignment
• A simple spiritual practice to give your burdens back to God

As Scripture reminds us:

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

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How do you actually know when God is speaking?

Pam shares her personal story of walking with God through family dysfunction, deep loss, and healing, and how those experiences taught her to depend on the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Together Heidi and Pam explore four levels of listening—listening to, listening for, listening with, and listening in—and how these help believers grow in discerning God's voice in everyday life.

In this conversation you'll learn:

• How to recognize God's voice vs. your own thoughts
• How to identify the enemy's accusations and lies
• Why slowing down and listening before reacting matters spiritually
• How to test prophetic words and spiritual impressions
• Practical ways to grow in hearing God more clearly

Pam also leads listeners through a simple listening exercise and closes the episode by praying for those who want to grow in discerning God's voice.

John 10:27
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

Pam's website: Blueprintlife.com

Pam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-hearing-vs-listening-God-Help-ebook/dp/B0DMZNDDQB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=225SUO0T93X8T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6qRHbNDZcbbdwyV01QtBlg.X1n2hzWzcBcYuaOkzq1uj4r6sGsgIk5roSagfxaGo_I&dib_tag=se&keywords=pamela+mertz+listen+in&qid=1773573926&sprefix=pamela+mertz+listen+in%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

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