What if everything you thought you knew about the devil was wrong? 📖🔥 In this thought-provoking conversation, award-winning author and filmmaker Jared Brock unpacks the myths and misconceptions about Satan from his book A Devil Named Lucifer. Jared reveals why the enemy is far less powerful than we often believe—and how every scheme is ultimately used to glorify Jesus. This episode will strengthen your faith, reshape your view of spiritual warfare, and magnify the brilliance of Christ. ✝️✨
About the Guest
Jared Brock is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and Christian thinker whose works explore faith, history, and culture. His newest book, A Devil Named Lucifer, uncovers misconceptions about Satan and reveals how every tactic of the enemy points us back to the supremacy of Jesus. Jared is passionate about helping believers grow in biblical truth and live with confidence in Christ’s victory.
Reasons to Listen
- Myth-Busting Insights – Learn the surprising truth about common misconceptions of Satan and why many of our cultural images of him are wrong.
- Biblical Clarity – Discover what Scripture actually teaches about the accuser and how to resist his schemes with confidence.
- Jesus Magnified – Walk away with a bigger view of God’s brilliance, sovereignty, and victory over evil.
Big Takeaways
- Satan is Not God’s Equal – The devil is not locked in an eternal struggle with Jesus; he is a created being under God’s sovereignty.
- Names Carry Power – Satan’s real role is as the “accuser adversary,” not the cultural image of “Lucifer.”
- Cultural Myths Mislead – Our red-horned caricatures of the devil come from pagan myths and literature, not the Bible.
- Temptation Is a Choice – The devil cannot make us sin; he tempts, but we choose through our free will.
- God Uses the Devil – Even Satan’s schemes ultimately serve God’s purposes, driving people to Christ and strengthening believers.
Missional Challenges
- Resist with Truth – When tempted, remind yourself of God’s Word and stand firm in His promises instead of believing lies.
- Magnify Jesus Daily – Focus more on the greatness of Jesus than the power of the enemy in your conversations and prayers.
- Guard the Door – Identify one area in your life where temptation tries to creep in and put up clear boundaries this week.
Chapters
- [00:00:00] Introduction & Welcome
- [00:01:00] Why Write About the Devil?
- [00:02:30] The Truth About Lucifer & Satan’s Name
- [00:04:00] Where Our Image of the Devil Comes From
- [00:06:30] Satan’s Limited Role in the Bible
- [00:08:00] Dualism and Cultural Influence
- [00:11:00] Why Does Evil Exist?
- [00:14:00] Can the Devil Make Us Sin?
- [00:16:00] Satan in the New Testament
- [00:18:00] Revelation and the Devil’s End
- [00:26:00] How to Resist the Devil in Daily Life
- [00:29:00] God’s Purposes in Using the Devil
- [00:32:00] Fun Questions About Myths & Stories
- [00:35:00] How to Connect with Jared
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