About this episode

Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can biblically and pastorally approach spiritual warfare in ministry.

Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Smethurst

Guest: Ligon Duncan

Topics covered

• spiritual warfare
• ministry
• discouragement
• faithfulness
• biblical thinking

Keywords

• spiritual warfare
• ministry
• Satan
• discouragement
• faithfulness
• pastoral care

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