How to Win in Life - Free Indeed - Ep. 17

Summary

Barry Bennett presents a Christian approach to “winning in life”: when faced with what he sees as the enemy’s work—stealing, killing, or destroying—respond with the opposite, drawing on what he describes as God’s life and light. He says believers can put this into practice through generosity, prayer, healing ministry, encouragement, and faith.

Key Strategies and Practical Takeaways

• Respond to loss with generosity. Bennett interprets “stealing” as taking away resources, relationships, or opportunities, and urges people to counter it by giving—not only money, but also time, wisdom, love, forgiveness, encouragement, prayer, and practical support.
• Respond to sickness and discouragement by offering life and care. He encourages believers to pray for people, lay hands on the sick, and speak words of health, healing, and hope. These are presented as faith-based practices.
• Build up rather than tear down. When someone’s hopes or plans are being undermined, encourage them to pursue their vision instead of adding to their discouragement. Bennett cites God’s word and grace as sources of “building up.”
• Bring a hopeful perspective to negative conversations. Rather than dwelling only on what has gone wrong, he advises sharing what he believes God can do and offering words of life—without arguing or judging others.
• Use a simple reminder: “I will do the opposite.” Bennett suggests keeping this in mind and acting when you notice situations he would describe as darkness or destruction.
• Look for opportunities to serve. Ask who you can help, pray for, call, encourage, or support. He describes this kind of service as spiritual warfare.
• Practice faith through action. Bennett compares exercising spiritual authority to strengthening a muscle. He encourages believers to act on their faith and become more confident over time.
• Personal example: Bennett says that while hospitalized with cancer in 2020, he prayed for people who contacted him, even though he was also in need of prayer. He presents this as an example of giving and serving during a difficult period.

The talk’s core message is that believers should focus on expressing generosity, light, love, and hope rather than cooperating with what Bennett sees as destructive forces. He closes with a prayer asking viewers to take steps toward greater strength, love, joy, and devotion.

Presenters and Sources

• Presenter: Barry Bennett, identified as a teacher at Charis Bible College.
• Bible passages cited: John 10:10; Luke 6:38; Mark 16:18; John 14:12; Acts 20:32; John 1:5 (New Living Translation); Ephesians 5:8.
• Organizations mentioned: Gospel Truth Network (GTN), Andrew Wommack Ministries, and Charis Bible College.