Heaven Meets Earth UNLEASHING REVIVAL with Jonathan Pokluda
Sep 22, 2025
Jonathan Pokluda, a pastor and author of *Your Story Has a Villain*, shares his powerful journey from a wild youth to deep spiritual formation. He discusses navigating tragedy and the existence of evil, emphasizing God's redemptive purpose. With a look at the revival among Gen Z at Unite events, Jonathan offers practical tips for evangelism and shares miraculous stories that highlight spiritual warfare. This conversation will inspire you to embrace hope and boldly share your faith, even amidst challenges.
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From Party Life To Radical Conversion
- Jonathan describes a dramatic personal turnaround from partying and materialism to truly trusting Jesus after studying world religions.
- His conversion reshaped his friends, career, habits, and purpose and launched him into ministry.
Follow Revealed Will First
- Walk in God's revealed will (Scripture) and trust Him to reveal mysterious will over time.
- Obey core biblical commands first; God reveals specific direction as you follow revealed truth.
Why Tragedy Doesn’t Mean God Is Absent
- Jonathan explains evil and suffering arise because the world is broken after Adam and Eve's fall, not because God created evil.
- He insists God uses believers in the "middle ground" to comfort, rebuild, and restore while ultimately fixing all wrongs.
