016 Wild Stories, Bold Faith: Learning Deliverance in Real Life with Benjamin Forehand

We’re kicking off a new chapter on the podcast with our very first guest, Benjamin Forehand. Benjamin isn’t a pastor or full-time minister—he’s an everyday guy who found himself pulled into deliverance ministry and never looked back.

In this episode, he shares some of the wild stories from his journey, but also the convictions that fuel him: why discipleship after deliverance is non-negotiable, how to step into ministry when you feel anything but “qualified,” and what it looks like to walk through life with a no-fear mentality.

Benjamin’s story is raw, bold, and challenging—and it just might stir up your own faith to believe that God can use you right where you are.

Takeaways

• The podcast aims to equip people to pray for healing.
• Storytelling is a vital part of ministry and learning.
• Hearing from the Lord can be a personal and unique experience.
• Deliverance ministry is accessible to all believers.
• Understanding the root causes of issues is crucial in deliverance.
• Demonic influence can manifest in various ways.
• Healing often requires addressing underlying spiritual issues.
• The importance of being biblically aware in ministry.
• Engaging in deliverance can lead to profound personal transformation.
• Everyone has the ability to hear from the Lord. You just can't be scared when dealing with unclean spirits.
• Authenticity and awkwardness are crucial in deliverance ministry.
• Vulnerability can lead to powerful healing moments.
• Discipleship is essential for lasting change in deliverance.
• Emotional brokenness often requires more than just deliverance.
• Humor can lighten the serious nature of deliverance work.
• Understanding the difference between deliverance and exorcism is important.
• Trauma can affect how we perceive and interact with loved ones.
• The enemy often tries to instill fear and doubt in our minds.
• Community support is vital for those undergoing deliverance.

Chapters

• Engaging with the Audience (00:00)

• Meet Benjamin Forehand (04:30)

• Hearing from the Lord (07:10)

• Stories from Deliverance Ministry (12:10)

• Unpacking Spiritual Stories (13:31)

• Tattoos & Their Spiritual Meaning (14:11)

• Biblical Awareness in Deliverance (16:22)

• Healing & Prayer (18:02)

• Greek Mythology & Spiritual Warfare (18:33)

• Repentance & Understanding (20:57)

• Manifestations in Deliverance (21:36)

• The Spectrum of Experiences (23:34)

• Facing Fears & Demons (25:22)

• Partnership in Deliverance (29:39)

• Training for Ministry (30:59)

• Responding to God’s Call (33:54)

• A Life Saved Through Connection (34:17)

• The Name That Heals (35:30)

• Imagination & Healing (36:34)

• First Deliverance Experience (38:59)

• The Deeper Journey of Freedom (42:18)

• Authenticity & Relationships (45:53)

• Layers of Healing (50:00)

• Following Jesus in Deliverance (55:11)

• Exorcism vs. Deliverance (56:43)

• Prayer Stories from the Field (57:54)

• Navigating Trauma in Families (1:06:08)

• Reflections on Faith & Healing (1:13:23)

• Outro (1:14:50)