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with Courtnaye Richard
(as known as Inside Out with Courtnaye)
video series & Bible Study Guide...
"dressed for battle"
10 Strategies for
spiritual warfare
Sis, I’m so glad you’re here. This Bible study was created with you in mind—whether you’re fighting battles in your home, heart, ministry, or mind. As women of faith, we’re not called to retreat—we’re called to stand strong in the Lord and put on the full armor of God. As you watch each video teaching and go through the Bible Study guide, get ready to be equipped, encouraged, and empowered to fight with spiritual strategy and holy confidence. You are not alone—we're doing together and with God!
dressed for battle - video sessions
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session 1 - Spiritual warfare
In this powerful opening week, you’ll learn what spiritual warfare really is and why it often intensifies when you're walking in obedience to a God-given assignment. Using insights from Ephesians 6:10 and Nehemiah 4, we’ll uncover how the enemy attacks, how to recognize his schemes, and how to stay rooted and resilient when you face opposition. Get ready to suit up for the battle and stand firm in your calling.
session 2 - Put on Your Full Armor
This week is all about getting dressed for battle with the armor of God from Ephesians 6:12–17. You'll learn what each piece of armor means, how to overcome fear with faith, and how to fight using the Sword of the Spirit—God’s Word. We’ll also focus on your identity in Christ so you can walk confidently into every spiritual fight knowing who you are and whose you are.
session 3 - safeguarding your marriage
Marriage is a sacred battlefield that the enemy loves to target. In this week’s study, we’ll look at how to protect your marriage through prayer, unity, and wise communication. Whether your husband is saved or unsaved, you’ll gain biblical tools for standing in the gap, resolving conflict, and covering your covenant with spiritual strategy.
session 4 - protecting your children
Raising godly children is no small task—and the enemy knows it. This week, you’ll discover how to spiritually guard your children through prayer, scripture, and the fruit of the Spirit. Whether your children are toddlers, teens, or adults, you’ll learn how to fight for their faith and future with intentionality, mercy, and the Word of God.
session 5 - fasting and prayer
This week unlocks one of the most powerful strategies in spiritual warfare: fasting and prayer. You’ll see how Jesus overcame temptation, how to stay spiritually focused during a fast, and why fasting is a divine weapon against the enemy’s tactics. Get ready to sharpen your spiritual edge and align your heart with heaven.
session 6 - A Thorn in Your Flesh
What do you do when the battle doesn’t go away? This week, we explore how to endure trials, weaknesses, or “thorns” with God’s strength and grace. With Paul’s story and Job’s experience as your guide, you’ll learn that God can use your struggle for His glory and that His grace is truly sufficient—even when life hurts.
session 7 - watching your tongue
Words are powerful—and in spiritual warfare, your tongue can either fight for you or against you. This week teaches how to stay silent when necessary, speak life when it matters, and guard your words in conflict. Using scriptures from Psalms and James, you’ll learn how to let God fight for you without killing your witness with your tongue.
session 8 - watch out for deception
In the last days, deception will be everywhere. This week will help you grow in biblical discernment, stand firm in truth, and avoid being misled by false teaching. With scriptures like Romans 12:2 and 1 John 4:4, you’ll learn how to anchor yourself in the Word of God so you can stand strong and not fall away.
session 9 - Love as a weapon
Love isn’t weak in spiritual warfare—it’s a weapon! This week reveals how walking in love is a divine strategy that disarms the enemy. You’ll explore scriptures like 1 John 4 and Proverbs 3, learning how to fight with grace, let go of offense, and build unity instead of division. Love is your secret weapon—learn how to use it well.
session 10 - the power of rest
(go to sleep, sis!)
Rest is not laziness—it’s a strategy. This final week teaches how rest restores your strength, guards your emotions, and protects your peace. You’ll see how even God rested and how exhaustion can leave you vulnerable to the enemy. Learn how to pause, recharge, and embrace the kind of rest that revives your soul and spirit in spiritual warfare.
bonus session - what to do when the evil day comes
When life hits hard, how do you stand? In this bonus week, you’ll be equipped to face trials with the armor of God, peace in your heart, and scriptures on your lips. With encouragement from Ephesians 6:13, Exodus 14:14, and real Old Testament victories, you’ll be reminded that God is your defender—and the battle is not yours, but His. Finish Strong!
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MEET COURTNAYE RICHARD
Courtnaye Richard
Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, & Ministrypreneur
I am the founder of Inside Out with Courtnaye (under Inside Out Worldwide, 501.c3 nonprofit organization), a ministry that helps women grow in Christ as we await His return. I am also an author, contributing writer for Christianity.com, Crosswalk, iBelieve.com, and YouVersion Holy Bible App partner. My speaking appearances include She Speaks, FlourishWriters, Christian Parenting, A Wife Like Me, Vision Christian Writer's Conference at Mount Hermon, Hope*Writers Tuesday Teaching, and Entrusted Women’s Conference, just to name a few. My blog and Top 5% podcast for Christian women, Inside Out with Courtnaye (listen on Apple Podcast or Spotify) reaches thousands of women across the globe. Glory to God! I am also the founder of Inside Out Media Group, LLC - a faith-based PR, Marketing & Mentorship Agency. In my 20 years of experience, I have worked with platforms such as PBS, CBN, TCT, Yahoo, including local television, print publications, and top charting podcast shows. I’ve been married for 22 years with three beautiful children, and reside outside of Austin, Texas (originally from New Orleans, Louisiana). In my leisure time, I love sipping a hot cup of French Vanilla coffee with an open Bible, my books, journal, pen, and highlighter. I also love a good fellowship with friends and engaging with my online sisters in Christ! For more resources or to book me for your speaking event, podcast, or show, please visit www.courtnayerichard.com.