Better Preparing Our Youth for Spiritual Warfare | Jennifer Barnett

Better Preparing Our Youth for Spiritual Warfare | Jennifer Barnett

From Next Up with Grant Skeldon by THINQ Media

June 23, 2026 · 46 min

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Grant Skeldon and Jennifer Barnett discuss the challenges young leaders face in spiritual warfare and the importance of authenticity and holiness in their faith.

There is a quiet shift happening right now. The next generation isn't looking to just check religious boxes or live out a lifeless, mechanical faith; they're hungry for real authenticity, a true fear of God, and a genuine return to biblical holiness. But with this openness to the Holy Spirit comes an undeniable reality: young leaders are up against a very intense, modern spiritual battle. In this conversation, Grant sits down with Jennifer Barnett, author and ministry leader at Freedom Prayer, to talk about what it actually looks like to navigate spiritual warfare, anxiety, and identity distortion in today's culture. They break down why tightening personal boundaries isn't about rigid legalism, but about protecting our hard-won intimacy with God. From protecting the imagination to tracing negative scripts back to their original entry points, this discussion offers a refreshing, holistic look at finding real freedom and walking firmly in the light. They get into: The Shift in Gen Z: Why younger leaders are moving past a "conveyor belt" church experience and stepping into an authentic hunger for holiness and the unseen realm. Holiness vs. Legalism: Legalism tries to publicly earn…

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Host: Grant Skeldon

Guest: Jennifer Barnett

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