Your Story Has a Villain Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Put on the Armor of God Each Day

by Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

Each day, the villain in your story cunningly plots to destroy every part of your life. Your marriage, your friendships, and your faith are just some of the things that Satan is out to ravage. However, in Ephesians 6:10–20, the apostle Paul shows how you can resist him.

In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda helps you understand the
nature of your Enemy and how he plots against you. You will discover how to put on the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and pick up the sword of the Spirit to fight back against him. All these pieces of the armor of God will enable you to not only take a stand against Satan, the villain in your story, but also to gain the victory over him.

This study guide includes:

A guide to best practices for leading a group
Individual access to five streaming video sessions
Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion time

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2025

About the author

Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of a 145 year old Baptist church in Waco, TX, Harris Creek. Prior to moving to Waco in 2019, he was previously the leader of the largest weekly young adult gathering in the country. Although JP was raised in church, he didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties. This ignited a desire in him to inspire the next generation to radically follow Jesus Christ and unleash them to change the world. He spends a lot of time helping older generations understand and disciple younger generations.

JP is the author of several best-selling books, including Welcome to Adulting, Outdated, and his most recent release Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do?, a book written to help readers of all ages replace deadly vices with life-changing virtues.

JP and Monica, his partner in ministry, have been married since 2004. Together they have the joy and privilege of discipling their children Presley, Finley, and Weston.

Reviews

[Nicole Brockwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a big big fan of JP. I follow him on Instagram and have read his other books. This book covers a topic often pushed under the rug but extremely relevant. Topics were relevant and on point. I appreciated it a lot and am very likely to go back and read just to soak more in at a later date.

Listened on Libby. Read by the author which I appreciated since I am familiar with his voice.

[Bridgette · Rating 5 out of 5]

*nice, well put together bible study lesson
*informative and very educational
*provides useful tools that are easy to follow and implement
*highly recommend

[Peyton Noblit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really loved this book. Honestly want to read it again already because there’s so much to unpack

[Natalie Mccaffiety Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not necessary to do along with the book, but it’s very helpful!