Your Story Has a Villian: Understanding the Enemy’s Plan for Your Life & Developing a Strategy to Defeat Him with NYT Bestselling Author, Renowned Speaker, & Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, Jonathan Pokluda, Ep. 216

March 04, 2025
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There is an Enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about. Do you know how he wages war? Do you know how he targets you specifically? He's the Villain who wants to change your story in the hopes you live isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated. Satan has waged a war with the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and his sole desire is to keep you from God's goodness. He knows that he has been defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection, but until the final battle when he is cast into hell for eternity, he and his demons roam the earth like a roaring lion looking for anyone to devour. He is far more disruptive to our lives than we realize, and it's time to take action. Therefore, in today’s conversation, Zach & Josh sit down with New York Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, and lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, Jonathan Pokluda, to unpack his newest book, Your Story Has a Villain to explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus. Remember, as Christ followers we must be aware of the enemy’s schemes, but we don’t have to be afraid, because as 1 John 4:4 reminds us, “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Yes, your story has a villain, an unseen enemy disrupting your life more than you realize. But we must remember our hero is Jesus Christ, who came so that we may "have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). We know the grim, eternal outcome for Satan and his demons, but the battle still rages. So, the question that remains is, are you ready to fight back, find freedom from sin and toxic thinking, and walk in the abundant life available to you?

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Zach Clinton earned his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He co-hosts with his dad, Dr. Tim Clinton, the daily national radio program, Life, Love Faith, and Family. He also hosts the Built Different podcast and is president & host of Ignite Men's Impact Weekend, an annual 2-day conference that gathers almost 10,000 men for fellowship, encouragement, instruction, and praise.

A Licensed Resident Counselor and former Division 1 college baseball player, Zach is a recognized growing authority and voice on performance, motivational psychology, and mental health for today’s generations. His mission is to remind people that they are never out of the fight! Zach is the proud husband to his lovely wife, Evelyn, and they make their home in Lynchburg, VA.

You can find more from Zach at zachclinton.com.
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