{"podcast":{"title":"Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage","slug":"bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","podcast_index_feed_id":6654387,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/486174/rss","website_url":"https://missyeversole.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/7/9/2/c7921504ed4781a616c3140a3186d450/Podcast_Cover_3rd_Season.png","author":"Missy Eversole","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you a Christ-follower who wants to live boldly for Him? Do you want to be a witness, stand for the Truth, step out of your comfort zone, and experience spiritual growth? Do you want to share the Good News of Jesus and what He has done in your life but are a little apprehensive about speaking boldly about Him to other people? Or maybe you have conversations with a friend or family member, and they ask hard questions about your faith, and you don't feel adequate in your Biblical knowledge to respond? If that is you, you are not alone, and you are in the right place, my friend! My name is Missy Eversole, and I'm a wife, mom, author, speaker, Colson Fellow, and a friend who loves to grab a cup of coffee, sit around the table and talk about Jesus. For years, I didn't have the courage to speak boldly about my relationship with Jesus because I felt inadequate. In my mind, no one would care about what I'd have to say if I didn't have a degree in theology. But here's what I've learned: you don't need a theology degree to be the light for Jesus! I'm here to encourage you with practical tips and applications to help you be bold in your faith and give you the daring confidence you need to…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387"},"episode":{"title":"093 - Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare with Athena Dean Holtz","slug":"093-standing-firm-in-spiritual-warfare-with-athena-dean-holtz","published_at":"2026-01-05T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387/093-standing-firm-in-spiritual-warfare-with-athena-dean-holtz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","url":"https://missyeversole.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/0fe3bcbe-5f86-4f87-a2ec-7ff7ba1b6cfc/093_Athena_Dean_Holtz_.mp3?dest-id=4145004","summary":"What if the spiritual battles you're facing aren't random, but strategic attacks meant to keep you discouraged, divided, and distracted? In today's conversation, Athena Dean Holtz joins Missy to unpack the themes of her new book, \"No Longer Hidden: You Cannot Resist What You Do Not Recognize.\" Drawing from decades of ministry, deep personal wounds, and God's restoring work, Athena helps listeners understand how the enemy operates and how believers can stand firm in Christ with courage, clarity, and unity. Whether you've faced betrayal, spiritual confusion, church hurt, or the struggle to forgive, this episode offers biblical truth and practical tools to help you walk in freedom. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why recognizing the enemy's schemes is essential for spiritual warfare How unforgiveness gives the enemy a foothold What it means to \"armor up\" daily Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Athena: Website: https://athenaholtzspeaks.com Book: \"No Longer Hidden: You Cannot Resist What You Do Not Recognize\" Available through Redemption Press and Amazon. Publisher Website: https://redemption-press.com Connect with Missy: Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.…","meta_description":"What if the spiritual battles you're facing aren't random, but strategic attacks meant to keep you discouraged, divided, and distracted? 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