Episode 3 – Battle Buddy

In Episode 3 of the On the Battlefield series, Tim McGuire unpacks why no one is meant to fight spiritual battles alone. Drawing from Navy experience and Scripture, Tim explores the power of accountability, godly friendships, and the strength that comes from a true “battle buddy.” Discover how the enemy isolates—but how God equips you through community, support, and shared faith.

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Before you ever step onto the battlefield, your gear matters—but your mindset matters more.

In this episode of our On the Battlefield series, we dig into the spiritual front line that exists between your ears. We talk about strongholds, thought patterns, and the daily mental war every believer must face. You can be fully equipped with the armor of God, but without a renewed, disciplined, Christ-centered mindset, the enemy will use your thoughts against you.

Together, we’ll explore how to take every thought captive, align our minds with God’s truth, and step into the fight with clarity, confidence, and spiritual authority.

If you’re ready to shift your thinking, break spiritual cycles, and fight with purpose—this episode is for you.

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In this powerful first episode of the New Beginnings Podcast series, On The Battlefield, host Tim McGuire takes listeners to the spiritual staging ground—where preparation meets purpose. Before any mission begins, a soldier must pack out—equipping themselves with what’s necessary for the road ahead. The same is true in the life of faith.

In “Pack Out,” Tim challenges listeners to examine what they’re carrying into their spiritual battles. Are you weighed down by fear, regret, or pride? Or are you equipped with faith, perseverance, and truth? Through biblical insight and heartfelt reflection, this episode invites you to lay aside what hinders and take up the armor of God, learning what it truly means to prepare your heart for the fight.

You’ll be encouraged to trust God’s process—even when the path is unclear—and to see preparation as an act of worship, not just readiness. Because every battle is won not on the field, but in the packing out before it begins.

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In this episode of the New Beginnings Podcast, we explore the powerful but painful question: “Why does God allow loss, suffering, and unanswered questions?” Through personal reflection, recent events in the Texas Hill Country, and scripture, host Tim McGuire invites you to bring your questions to God. Because even when the why remains unanswered, the Who—Jesus Christ—is always present and always enough.

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We’re continuing our series called Churchy Words — a closer look at the big, meaningful words we often hear in church but might not fully understand. These words hold incredible depth, and when we take the time to unpack them, they can transform how we see God and walk with Him daily.

In this episode, we’re diving into the word Faithful.

What does it really mean when we say God is faithful?
How do we cling to that truth when our circumstances feel anything but stable?
And what does it look like for us to live lives marked by faithfulness?

We’ll explore the faithfulness of God through Scripture, real-life stories, and honest reflection — and discover how His steady love changes everything.

📝 Be sure to download the free study guide that goes along with today’s episode at newbeginnings.me. It’s a great way to dig deeper and apply what you hear — whether on your own or with a group.

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Let’s dive in.

Today, we’re kicking off a brand new series called Churchy Words — a deep dive into some of the powerful words we often hear in church but rarely take the time to unpack.

These are the kinds of words that carry weight — words like righteous, justified, redeemed, and sanctified. Maybe you’ve heard them in sermons or read them in Scripture, but you’ve wondered: What do they actually mean for my life today?

In this first episode, we’re starting with a foundational one: Righteous.
What does it mean that God is righteous?
And what does it mean for us to be called to righteousness?

We’ll look at Scripture, wrestle with the real-life implications, and see how this “churchy” word actually holds life-changing truth.

📝 Don't forget — there’s a free downloadable study guide that goes along with this episode at newbeginnings.me. Use it to dig deeper, reflect personally, or even walk through it with your small group.

📚 And if you haven’t picked up a copy of my new book, On The Battlefield, it’s available now at ReaderHouse.com.
Use the discount code FFSAVE10 at checkout to save 10% on your order!

Let’s get started.

In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative power of personal testimony. Sharing our stories isn’t just about recounting past experiences; it’s a declaration of God’s ongoing work in our lives.

Sometimes we need to have faith that God is working in the unknown future of our lives.

Music in this episode is from United Voice Worship and Steven Curtis Chapman. All found on our spotify playlist.

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