ETCH with Chuck Peters

39. Spiritual Warfare in Ministry: Finding Strength, Joy, and Hope in the Battle with Kevin Jones


Listen Later

Ministry is full of incredible moments of joy and impact—but it also comes with challenges we don’t always anticipate. Today, Chuck and Kevin Jones dive deep into the reality of spiritual warfare, exploring how the enemy seeks to distract, discourage, and divide ministry leaders. Far from being a reason to despair, these struggles remind us of our dependence on God’s strength and the power of His promises.

Highlights from this episode:

  • Why ministry often brings unexpected challenges—and how to set realistic expectations
  • The reality of spiritual warfare and the enemy’s strategies against leaders
  • The necessity of prayer, unity, and vigilance in overcoming trials
  • Finding joy in the midst of hardship and holding fast to God’s promises
  • The role of the armor of God in preparing for spiritual battles
  • Encouragement that God will restore and strengthen those who remain faithful
  • A closing prayer of strength and hope for ministry leaders

If you’ve ever felt weary, overwhelmed, or under attack in your calling, this conversation will encourage you to press on with hope. Together, we’ll unpack practical truths about preparation, prayer, and perseverance—reminders that God equips us for every battle we face in ministry.

SHOW LINKS:

Connect with Lifeway Kids

Connect with Lifeway Students

Join us at ETCH NextGen Ministry Conference 2025

Connect with Lifeway Next Gen Ministry

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

ETCH with Chuck PetersBy Lifeway Podcasts

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

8 ratings


More shows like ETCH with Chuck Peters

View all
TGC Podcast by The Gospel Coalition

TGC Podcast

1,129 Listeners

The Briefing with Albert Mohler by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

The Briefing with Albert Mohler

8,657 Listeners

Passion City Church Podcast by Passion City Church

Passion City Church Podcast

2,226 Listeners

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast by Art of Leadership Network

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

2,273 Listeners

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs by That Sounds Fun Network

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

10,418 Listeners

Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel by Lifeway Podcast Network

Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel

40 Listeners

Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder by Lifeway Podcast Network

Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder

98 Listeners

Marked with Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong by Lifeway Podcast Network

Marked with Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong

263 Listeners

Student Ministry by Lifeway Students

Student Ministry

184 Listeners

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast by Life.Church

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

10,717 Listeners

The Russell Moore Show by Christianity Today, Russell Moore

The Russell Moore Show

1,067 Listeners

Explore the Bible | Leader Training for Adults by Lifeway Podcast Network

Explore the Bible | Leader Training for Adults

56 Listeners

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins by Lifeway Podcasts

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins

273 Listeners

The Alisa Childers Podcast by Alisa Childers

The Alisa Childers Podcast

5,364 Listeners

Knowing Faith by Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin

Knowing Faith

2,323 Listeners

Passion City Church DC Podcast by Passion City Church

Passion City Church DC Podcast

1,423 Listeners

The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

The Bible Recap

35,786 Listeners

Allen Jackson Ministries by Pastor Allen Jackson of World Outreach Church

Allen Jackson Ministries

1,560 Listeners

She Reads Truth Podcast by She Reads Truth

She Reads Truth Podcast

2,810 Listeners

Bible Studies for Life | Kids Leader Training Podcast by Lifeway Christian Resources

Bible Studies for Life | Kids Leader Training Podcast

16 Listeners

Bible Studies for Life | Adults by Lifeway Christian Resources

Bible Studies for Life | Adults

138 Listeners

The Gospel Project for Adults Weekly Leader Training by Lifeway Podcast Network

The Gospel Project for Adults Weekly Leader Training

21 Listeners

The Gospel Project for Kids Weekly Leader Training by Lifeway Christian Resources

The Gospel Project for Kids Weekly Leader Training

38 Listeners

The Gospel Project for Students Weekly Leader Training by Lifeway Christian Resources

The Gospel Project for Students Weekly Leader Training

4 Listeners

The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell by Lifeway Podcast Network

The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell

163 Listeners

Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy by Ken Braddy

Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy

10 Listeners

Hyfi Preschool-Kids Weekly Training by Lifeway Kids

Hyfi Preschool-Kids Weekly Training

8 Listeners

His Glory, Her Good by Amanda Mejias, Corinne Allen

His Glory, Her Good

27 Listeners

YOU Podcast by Lifeway Christian Resources

YOU Podcast

3 Listeners