EP 132: Contend with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell | In Totality Podcast

Heyy guys! We’re just getting back from ACCESS 2026 and we were so blessed to witness the Lord’s doing with 80K saints under one roof yearning and calling out for Him.

The Lord met us all and so we’re just grateful to have been in the building and witness such an amazing experience! With that, this week we have a special surprise as I’m joined by none other than my big brother and Pastor, Phillip Anthony Mitchell, for a conversation that feels especially close to home.

His FIRST book, Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within, is available starting TODAY, October 13! And he’s blessed us with some of his time to talk to us about what his writing journey has been like, and why now is the right time.

We talk about what it means to obey God even when we feel afraid, pursue unity with humility, and keep our hearts focused on things that are true and pure Phil 4:8 CSB. We also get honest about seasons of anxiety and discouragement, the difference between putting on a brave face versus obedience and trust in God driving our bravery, and what it can look like to invite God into the hard moments instead of only asking Him to remove them.

This episode is just so good for all of us to listen to. Pastor Phil offers a heartfelt challenge to prioritize faithfulness, holiness, and intimacy with Jesus over worldly ambition.

I hope this conversation encourages you, challenges you, and reminds you that you don’t have to feel fearless to take a faithful step. Listen in, then join the conversation below: What part of our discussion stayed with you, and where are you being called to take a step of obedience?

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