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Spiritual Warfare and Biblical Discernment: How to Stand Firm in Christ
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins dives into one of the most misunderstood issues in the Church today—spiritual warfare. He unpacks what it really is, what it isn’t, how false teachings have distorted it, and how believers can stand firm by putting on the full armor of God. With clarity, conviction, and Scripture as his guide, Dave calls Christians to resist deception, discern the times, and walk confidently in the victory of Christ.
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Main Topics Covered
- What spiritual warfare truly is—and isn’t
- Why false teachings from movements like the NAR and “deliverance ministries” are dangerous
- The biblical definition and role of the armor of God (Ephesians 6)
- How to use Scripture, prayer, and discernment as tools in the battle
- Practical ways to stand firm in the authority and victory of Christ
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
