The Unseen Battle

‘Academic. Analytical. Articulate. Dr. Joel Muddamalle tackles questions surrounding spiritual warfare head-on with a steady hand and a scholar’s heart. The Unseen Battle offers a thoughtful framework for readers who want to better understand spiritual warfare through a biblical lens. Keep this read nearby!’ * Louie Giglio, Pastor of Passion City Church, Founder of Passion Conferences, Author of Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table *
‘Dr. Joel Muddamalle has a remarkable way of bringing theology to life in a way that is both faithful to the text and incredibly practical. With scholarly precision and livable truth, he shows us that where the enemy offers counterfeit, Jesus offers clarity. In a culture looking to vibes and spiritual fads, this book is sure to point you to the unchanging truth of Scripture.’ * Levi Lusko, author of Blessed Are The Spiraling *
‘Dr. Joel Muddamalle has delivered a biblically balanced approach to the cosmic supernatural reality of our lives. He beautifully avoids both excessive obsession and severe neglect of the supernatural. We live in an enchanted world, and The Unseen Battle calls us to take the supernatural realm seriously.’ * Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of The Village Church *
‘If you’ve ever wondered why the world seems so broken, why evil appears so organized, or what your role is in the cosmic story, The Unseen Battle provides answers rooted deeply in Scripture. This is the book I’ll be recommending to everyone who wants to understand not just what we believe, but what we’re actually up against, and more importantly, the victory that’s already ours in Christ.’ * Luke Rodgers, Blurry Creatures Podcast *
‘In an age suspicious of the supernatural, Muddamalle restores the Bible’s vision of a world where the seen and unseen are inseparably joined. With clarity and insight, he pulls back the curtain on the unseen battle, tackles hard questions, and connects the story’s details into a bigger picture.’ * Patrick Schreiner, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *
‘In this timely book, Dr. Joel Muddamalle paints a holistic picture and a thoughtful theological frame of the supernatural realm that we live amongst today. I believe his work will bring clarity and vision in the midst of so much confusion.’ * Jon Tyson, Church of the City New York *
‘Most of us don’t know what to do with the stranger passages of Scripture so we tend to ignore them. Joel doesn’t. He does the hard work for us, showing how they all fit into the bigger story. The Unseen Battle is such a gift to the Church.’ * Zach Windahl, author of The Bible, Simplified *
‘Pushing against both an unhealthy obsession with the supernatural and a desupernaturalized reading of Scripture, Joel Muddamalle invites us to a closer look at what the Bible says about angels and demons. If you’ve wondered about ‘divine council theory’ or what the Bible means when it speaks of God’s family or the heavenly royal court, this book will provide a clear and helpful introduction. Highly recommended!’ * Gavin Ortlund, President of Truth Unites; Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Phoenix Seminary *
‘The Unseen Battle will help you strap up, think deeply, and stand firmly with fresh clarity and grounding in God’s Word regarding the spiritual realm. You’ll finish with the confidence that in Christ, the dark powers of this world are stripped, disarmed, and defeated, and the light has already won.’ * Dr. Megan Fate Marshman, (DMin), author of RELAXED, speaker and Bible *
‘There is no one I trust more to give me theological wisdom regarding my questions about Scriptures, than my dear friend and brilliant theologian, Dr. Joel. He helps make biblical truth accessible and better understood by readers. His latest work, The Unseen Battle, is one of Joel’s most important and highly anticipated resources. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants solid teaching on the topic of spiritual warfare.’ * Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries *

Joel Muddamalle holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He cohosts the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress. Joel is a frequent speaker for churches, conferences, and events. In 2024 he released his first book, The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd, Lady.

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