Why Does Spiritual Growth Feel Like Such a Struggle? - Jonathan Pokluda

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

CandyRock

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.8 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Is your faith strong enough to stand in a spiritual battle? Candace, JP, and Lev explore what it truly means to put on the armor of God. From Roman shields to real-life spiritual warfare at 3 a.m., this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and encouragement. JP walks through the characteristics of a Spirit-filled life and reveals why Satan’s primary goal is to weaken your faith. Candace opens up about a season of exhaustion and spiritual retreat—and how God lovingly drew her back. Lev shares what adult children really want from their parents, especially in response to a listener question from Melissa about parenting her 18-year-old son. We’re better together—and you never have to fight alone. 📘 Download the free No Fear Guide and find JP’s book Your Story Has a Villain at Candace.com SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -100 Days of Joy and Strength: https://candacecbure.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I struggle with that personally.
0:01.7	Like that always doesn't move my heart because I'm like, man, what is that, you know,
0:05.7	what does that mean?
0:06.5	You're also six, seven.
0:08.1	Yeah.
0:08.3	I feel like you are like a beast walking in a room.
0:12.1	I'm a very petite small person.
0:14.5	So for me, when I imagine putting on that armor, it really feels like armor that's giving me power.
0:20.3	So I, well, let me say this real quick.
0:21.6	Six-seven man, you don't need to put on the armor of God.
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