She Reads Truth Podcast Acts Week 1 with Joel Muddamalle
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Jan 5, 2026 
Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, dives into the origins of the Church and the significance of spiritual warfare in his upcoming book, The Unseen Battle. He emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit as a force for witnessing rather than self-promotion. Discussions also include the meaning of Christ's ascension, the importance of community and unity in Acts, and how Pentecost acts as a redemptive reversal of Babel, building bridges among nations. Join Raechel and Amanda for this enlightening conversation!
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Spiritual Warfare Framed By The Cross
- Spiritual warfare is the cosmic story of God reuniting his family through Jesus and the Spirit.
- Joel frames victory at the cross as the decisive lens for understanding demonic conflict.
Book Roots And Personal Dedication
- Joel dedicated The Unseen Battle to his doctoral advisor who died of pancreatic cancer during his dissertation work.
- He built the book on scholarship from Patrick Schreiner and Michael Heiser to make deep theology accessible.
Acts As Embodied Continuation Of Jesus' Work
- Acts continues Luke's Gospel by showing Jesus' work embodied in his people through the Spirit.
- The ekklesia is the gathered, embodied presence of Jesus, not a building.
