The Jennie Allen Podcast When the Battle Feels Personal with Jonathan Pokluda
Mar 19, 2026
Jonathan Pokluda, pastor and author who teaches on spiritual warfare and identity, joins to share personal testimony and ministry stories. He talks about how lies attack our most vulnerable places. They explore discernment, prayer, social media struggles, and holding fast in the gap between God’s promises and their fulfillment.
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Use Faith As Your Shield Against Spiritual Attack
- Fight the enemy by staying close to the Father through the Son and living by the Spirit.
- Jonathan points to Ephesians 6 shield-of-faith imagery and 1 Peter 5's call to resist and stand firm in faith.
The Enemy Speaks In Lies Targeting Insecurity
- The enemy's primary tactic is whispering lies that exploit our deepest insecurities.
- Jonathan lists common lies: you're not enough, you're unlovable, people are talking about you, illustrating how subtle daily deceit operates.
Spiritual Reality Is More Real Than The Physical
- The spiritual realm is more real and enduring than the natural world.
- Jonathan explains angels and demons are eternal beings with ongoing implications, so set your mind on things above, not on things below.
