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The Graceful Warrior

The Graceful Warrior

By: Monica Hansen
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The Graceful Warrior Podcast hosted by Monica Hansen and Pastor David Chotka deliver biblical truth and spiritual warfare insights in this Christian podcast. With Grace and Grit, we equip faith-driven warriors for daily life battles, offering prophetic wisdom and family oriented inspiration through guests from around the world. Join our #17 Goodpods-ranked community to stand firm in God’s truth! ” Its a Battlefield out there--- Grab Your Sword, Your gonna’ need it!!”Copyright 2024 Monica Art Christianity Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • S11 Ep. 22 Sorcery vs The Holy Spirit: The Ultimate Divine Showdown Explained!
    Jul 31 2025

    🎙️🎙️🛡️⚔️Join us on the Graceful Warrior Podcast as we explore the profound insights of Dr. David Chotka and Monica Hansen on spiritual authority and the power of Jesus. Dive into the New Testament's teachings from Colossians and Ephesians, and discover the transformative journey of understanding spiritual warfare. This episode unravels scripture, offering listeners a chance to deepen their faith and knowledge. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that creates a divine showdown between the Holy Spirit of ancient wisdom and modern spiritual challenges.⚔️🛡️💪

    3 Knock-Out Takeaways

    1. Uppercut Punch

    The Ephesians were initially fearful of unclean spirits, but the letter was written to assure them of Jesus' superior power over all spiritual forces, including sorcery. The Power of Jesus overcomes.

    2. The Jab

    The Holy Spirit offers believers power to serve through spiritual gifts, and participation in the divine nature, contrasting with the deceptive lies and limited power of sorcery.

    3. The Ultimate Hook

    Sorcery will never win and Christians are encouraged to rely only on the Holy Spirit for true spiritual empowerment and protection. The Warfare was already won!

    - Join us Warriors & Spread the Fire! Connect with us on X (@GracefulPod) or Instagram (@David_Chotka) using #GracefulWarrior to share how you stand against the cults of new age, spiritualism and religious doctrine.⚔️🛡️

    Embrace the Warrior tribe- God designed for your spiritual journey.

    Connect with Your Hosts! Visit TheGracefulWarrior.com for Monica’s book, Captured By His Heart, and grab her FREE e-book Prophetic Vision when you subscribe to fuel your faith!

    Explore Spiritequip.com for Pastor David’s books, and courses to equip your spirit for the battlefield.

    Support Life! A special shout-out to our previous guest, the founder of ProLifeLeaders.net, offering resources and support for those choosing life for their baby. Visit ProLifeLeaders.net to learn more and join the mission to protect life!🤱❤️

    Help Us Spread the Gospel! 👍🔔PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT to fuel our mission to share Jesus with all nations. Share this episode to ignite hearts worldwide!

    Join the Graceful Warrior Family: Over 2,000 Podbean followers and 3,900+ downloads strong! Let’s keep growing the tribe!

    😮👍💪😎Big Win: Ranked #2 Top-Rated Indie Christian Podcast on GoodPods in 2025! 🏆🏆🏆

    😎💪Love these faith-filled conversations with Monica & Pastor David? Join our Graceful Warrior tribe! 👍🔔Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications on YouTube, Rumble, or your favorite podcast app like Podbean to never miss an episode!”

    Drop a comment below—

    How do you stand against today's new age, and spiritualism? Can you recognize it?

    Don’t forget your Sword, Your Gonna need it. Have a Blessed Week.

    #SpiritualWarfare #FaithJourney #NewTestament # SorceryvstheHolyspirit, #DivineShowdown, #TheGracefulWarrior, #spiritequip

    Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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    32 mins
  • S11 Ep.21 Spiritual Friendship: Building Meaningful Connections in Modern Life
    Jul 29 2025
    👏😎Hey there, Graceful Warriors! Get ready to ignite your heart for Jesus with The Graceful Warrior Podcast! I’m Monica Hansen, joined by Pastor David Chotka, and today we’re diving into the loneliness epidemic with our energy filled guest, Pastor Jake Thurston from South Dakota. From cheesy Mount Rushmore photo ops to the deep need for spiritual connection, Jake drops wisdom bombs on why we’re wired for community. Expect laughs, relatable stories—and pickleball, anyone? and practical tips to build your tribe. Subscribe to the Graceful Warrior official website and Check out My Blog on todays episode Spiritual Friendship https://thegracefulwarrior.com/spiritual-friendship-building-meaningful-connections-in-modern-life/ Grab your coffee and join the journey to conquer loneliness with God’s love and a good cornhole game! Alright Warriors, Here are 3 BIG Key Takeaways from Jakes Wisdom:❤️
    • Loneliness hits harder than smoking or obesity, but God’s design for community is the cure—spiritual friendships rooted in faith can heal your heart.
    • It’s about quality, not quantity—swap screen time for face time with deep, intentional connections like cornhole nights or pickleball.
    • Churches can be friendship hubs! Host fun, no-pressure events like pickleball or Christian movies to spark ‘you too?’ moments. Let’s build our tribes God’s way!
    Guest Contact Info and Book Plug📚

    Want more of Jake’s insights? Grab his book, "You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community and Remedy Your Loneliness for Good" on Amazon. Visit YouNeedFriends.com for links, and resources, and to contact Jake directly. Let’s keep the conversation going!”

    Join us Warriors & Spread the Fire! Connect with us on X (@GracefulPod) or Instagram (@David_Chotka) using #GracefulWarrior to share how you’re slaying loneliness with God’s friendship blueprint!

    Embrace the Warriors God designed for your spiritual journey.💪

    Connect with Your Hosts! Visit TheGracefulWarrior.com for Monica’s book, Captured By His Heart, and grab her FREE e-book Prophetic Vision when you subscribe to fuel your faith! 🛡️

    Explore Spiritequip.com for Pastor David’s books, and courses to equip your spirit for the battlefield.⚔️

    Support Life! A special shout-out to our previous guest, Stuart Kellogg, the founder of ProLifeLeaders.net, offering resources and support for those choosing life for their baby. Visit ProLifeLeaders.net to learn more and join the mission to protect life!

    Help Us Spread the Gospel! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT to fuel our mission to share Jesus with all nations. Share this episode to ignite hearts worldwide!🌎

    Join the Graceful Warrior Family: Over 3,500 followers and 4,000 downloads strong! Let’s keep growing the tribe!💪

    💪😎😮Big Win: Ranked #2 Top-Rated Indie Christian Podcast on GoodPods in 2025!🎙️😮

    - Never Miss an episode! Love these faith-filled conversations with Monica & Pastor David? Join our Graceful Warrior tribe! Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications on YouTube, Rumble, or your favorite podcast app like Podbean to never miss an episode!”🔔

    Drop a comment below—how are you building your community?

    Don’t forget your Sword, Your Gonna need it. Have a Blessed Week.

    Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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    36 mins
  • S11 Ep. 20 The UNPARDONABLE SIN: A DEEPER Look Part 2
    Jul 24 2025
    Still Curious about the mystery of the unpardonable sin? In this gripping second part of a two-part series, join hosts Monica Hansen and Dr. David Chotka on the Graceful Warrior Podcast. What does it truly mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, and how does it impact forgiveness and faith? Explore the role of repentance, the power of community support, and the risks of misjudging the Spirit’s work in this thought-provoking episode. Did you catch these --Key Takeaways?
    • The Unpardonable Sin’s Deliberate Nature: The unpardonable sin is a calculated rejection of the Holy Spirit’s work, such as undermining a revival, distinguishing it from forgivable blasphemies.
    • Context Shapes Forgiveness: Understanding the context of blasphemy is key to grasping God’s thorough and transformative forgiveness, which remains open to earnest repentance.
    • Community as a Cornerstone: Strong community support is vital for spiritual growth, helping believers navigate challenges and stay grounded in their journey of faith.
    • Slander’s Serious Weight: Witnessing miracles and then slandering the Holy Spirit’s work is a grave offense, particularly for mature believers who face heightened accountability.

    Join us Warriors & Spread the Fire! 👍🔔Connect with us on X (@GracefulPod) or Instagram (@David_Chotka) using #GracefulWarrior to share how you’re staying grounded in your faith!

    Embrace the Warrior tribe- God designed for your spiritual journey.

    Connect with Your Hosts! Visit TheGracefulWarrior.com for Monica’s book, Captured By His Heart, and grab her FREE e-book Prophetic Vision when you subscribe to fuel your faith!

    Explore Spiritequip.com for Pastor David’s books, and courses to equip your spirit for the battlefield.

    Support Life! A special shout-out to our previous guest, Stuart Kellogg, the founder of ProLifeLeaders.net, offering resources and support for those choosing life for their baby. Visit ProLifeLeaders.net to learn more and join the mission to protect life!🤱

    Help Us Spread the Gospel! 🔔👍PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT to fuel our mission to share Jesus with all nations. Share this episode to ignite hearts worldwide!

    Join the Graceful Warrior Family: Over 2,000 Podbean followers and 3,900+ downloads strong! Let’s keep growing the tribe!

    Big Win: Ranked #2 Top-Rated Indie Christian Podcast on GoodPods in 2025!

    Love these faith-filled conversations with Monica & Pastor David? Join our Graceful Warrior tribe! Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications on YouTube, Rumble, or your favorite podcast app like Podbean to never miss an episode!”

    Drop a comment below—how are you building your community? Don’t forget your Sword, Your Gonna need it. Have a Blessed Week.

    Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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    33 mins
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