12 - The Devil's Two Biggest D's

“The devil lurks behind the door of your doubt, just waiting to throw you off tune.”

Wrapping Up a Season of Resilience

Welcome to the final episode of this season of Built for the Cold. It’s been a season of real talk — diving into death, disease, disappointment, demotion — the heavy hitters that test our resilience. And now we close with two of the most dangerous forces working against us: doubt and drifting. My goal today is to challenge you, encourage you, and help you walk away with the fire to face them head-on. If you’ve made it through this season with me, you’re not just a listener — you’re part of the Built for the Cold family.

The Battle with Doubt

Doubt has a way of showing up right when things are going well. You could be crushing it in your work, feeling strong in your relationships, or finally stepping into your purpose — and then comes that quiet whisper: “Are you sure you’re good enough? Do you really deserve this?” That’s not just ordinary insecurity, that’s a spiritual attack. I shared in this episode a moment from an Elevation Worship concert where Pastor Steven Furtick used a guitar as a powerful metaphor — the devil doesn’t smash your instrument, he just detunes it. And when your heart is out of tune, you start living out of rhythm with who you are. That’s why tuning your heart to the right source — God, the universe, or your highest calling — is everything, because when you’re aligned, doubt loses its grip.

The Trap of Drifting

Drifting is just as dangerous, maybe even more, because it works so quietly. It’s when you slip into autopilot, letting the days blur together with no clear intention. You start going wherever life pushes you, without really checking if you’re living on purpose. Weeks turn into years, and one day you look up and wonder, “How did I end up here?” I’ve watched it happen over and over — talented, driven people lose focus because they let small distractions pile up. Drifting pulls you further and further from the life you were designed to live.

An Invitation to Take Action

This is why you have to stay armored up. Not just with grit or willpower, but with spiritual alignment. Whether it’s prayer, faith, community, or something that connects you to your purpose, you need to keep your heart in tune. The devil doesn’t need to take you out in one blow — he works through a thousand tiny cuts of doubt, fear, and distraction. Guard your heart, remember your identity, and refuse to go it alone.

As we close out this season, here’s my challenge to you: have the courage to reach out. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t wait. Invite them to coffee, check in, and start a conversation. Healing and breakthrough often start when we’re willing to open up. Let’s be the kind of people who refuse to play the victim and instead rise up stronger.

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Chapters
02:00 The Power of Connection and Support
03:11 Understanding Doubt and Its Impact
05:31 The Devil's Tool: Drifting
08:44 Creating Your Personal Highlight Reel

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