Ladylike Podcast | Episode 5: Spiritual Warfare and the Battle for Your Teen's Identity

About this sermon

In Episode 5 of the Ladylike Podcast, Julie Terry and Delaney Crews wrap up their teenage series with an important and eye-opening conversation about spiritual warfare and the very real battle for your teen’s heart, mind, and identity. From cultural influences to subtle spiritual deception, this episode dives into how today’s teenagers are being shaped—and how parents can respond with truth, wisdom, and confidence. If you’re raising teens in today’s world, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Episode 5 00:15 Introduction to the teenage series finale 01:00 What is spiritual warfare? 01:48 Biblical foundation (2 Corinthians 10) 02:46 What teens are really struggling with: identity 04:01 How self-discovery creates vulnerability 05:13 Why teens are drawn to alternative beliefs 06:23 Short-term answers vs. God’s long-term plan 07:36 Subtle spiritual influences in today’s culture 08:18 Astrology, manifestation, and modern practices 09:16 Shifting identity away from God 10:22 How easily teens are influenced 11:14 Why these practices feel appealing but are dangerous 11:42 The enemy’s goal: steal, kill, and destroy 13:24 Parenting tip: stay calm and approachable 14:12 Where spiritual warfare shows up: identity, mind, influence 14:45 Identity rooted in God (Psalm 139) 16:07 The battle for the mind: anxiety, comparison, lies 18:08 Renewing the mind with truth (Romans 12:2) 20:01 Influence of friends, media, and culture 22:02 Why the world can’t offer true love 23:12 Finding identity and love in Christ 24:00 Final thoughts on spiritual warfare 25:09 NUTS AND BOLTS: Preparing your home for overnight guests 💡 What You’ll Learn What spiritual warfare looks like in a teenager’s life How identity confusion becomes a battleground The hidden dangers of astrology, manifestation, and cultural trends How to help your teen filter truth from lies Practical ways to stay connected and guide your teen with wisdom 👉 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend! 🎙️ Next episode: A new series begins as we talk about growing spiritually as a newly married woman. Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https//www.zachterry.org/donate Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Topics

• Spiritual Warfare
• Christian Living