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If I Were the Devil: The War On Love Podcast

If I Were the Devil: The War On Love Podcast

By: Danielle Lew Jesus-lover Wife Mom Therapist Relationship Coach
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You know what God's Word says about you - but somewhere between your head and your heart, something gets lost.

Welcome to If I Were the Devil: The War on Love — a podcast for Christian men and women navigating the real, often messy intersection of faith, inner healing, and relationships. Whether you're carrying wounds from relationship betrayal, battling shame and lies about yourself, or simply wondering why knowing the truth still doesn't make you feel free - you're in the right place.

And you're not crazy for feeling that gap. There's actually a reason for it.

I'm Danielle (I go by Dani) Lew therapist, certified professional coach, and someone who knows this territory from the inside. I met Jesus at 19, fell in love with Him and His love for me as a Father, Savior, God, and Friend. And yet, I still spent years struggling to break free from addictions and step fully into the Identity He called me into!

What I didn't know was the integration between body, mind, and spiritual health and all are important! I didn't learn that at home, in church, or even in Graduate School!

Though personal growth and pursuit of that my mind and nervous system needed to actually heal, not just learn more Scripture. That discovery changed everything. Today, after more than 20 years of sobriety and every form of healing I could get my hands on, I walk daily in genuine freedom — from anxiety, from shame, from waiting for the other shoe to drop — and I actually know and believe I am loved and safe with God.

That freedom is available to you too. And this podcast exists to show you the way there.

Each episode brings together neuroscience, Scripture, and hard-won personal experience to help you heal the wounds that keep you stuck — in your relationship with God, with yourself, and with the people you love most. We cover Christian inner healing, attachment wounds, nervous system healing, forgiveness, spiritual warfare, and the very real war the enemy wages on your ability to love and be loved.

No spiritual bypassing. No easy answers. Just truth, tools, and someone who has walked this road walking it with you.

👉 Start with Episode 1 — the topics build on each other, and this journey is better from the beginning.

Want to reach out? Send me an email to hello@daniellenicolecoaching.com


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Episodes
  • Spiritual Warfare Part 6: GUEST SPEAKER- KATHRYN INTRO to Her Story into Darkness

    Spiritual Warfare Part 6: GUEST SPEAKER- KATHRYN INTRO to Her Story into Darkness
    Jun 30 2026
    In Part 6 of our Spiritual Warfare series, I sat down with my friend Katheryn for our very first co-hosted episode - and we will be co-hosting again for a PART 2 of her Story- This one is a "set up" for our next episode into Katheryn's testimony down a dark, twisty road into the New Age Movement! Kathryn is a woman with a radical testimony: raised Catholic, desperate for healing, and slowly drawn into crystals, energy work, tarot, and witchcraft — until one friend's bold obedience to the Holy Spirit changed everything to open her eyes, however, it led to fear, before it led to freedom! We cover a lot of ground in this part 1 episode of her story: Why the enemy doesn't need to force his way in - he works through deception and our unmet legitimate needsHow culturally 'normal' practices (astrology, tarot cards, voodoo, crystals, yoga, manifesting) can be open doors that are not always obvious darknessWhat witchcraft actually is at its rootThe danger of returning to darkness after you've encountered truthThe power of bold, loving confrontation and intercessory prayerWhy the Church's failure to meet real human needs is driving people toward counterfeit community and counterfeit healing This episode is NOT about shame or fear — it is about freedom. We are motivated by love and the call to help set the captives free (Isaiah 61). The challenge of being sober-minded and vigilant with eyes open, and not falling into radicalism, religion, or fear. .it's a fine line, but there IS a line! Part 2 is coming — including more of Katheryn's testimony and a deep dive on yoga and the dark roots and practices that Yoga is steeped in! Stay tuned! Scriptures Referenced 1 John 4:1-6 — Test the spiritsJohn 8:31-32 — You shall know the truth and the truth will set you freeIsaiah 61 — Binding up the brokenhearted, setting captives freeJohn 15:17 — Love one anotherEzekiel 36:26 — Heart of flesh, not stone2 Peter 2:12-22 — The dog returning to its vomitEphesians 6:12 — We do not war against flesh and blood Key Takeaways The enemy studies our needs and offers counterfeits — he has been doing this since GenesisLegitimate needs (healing, belonging, comfort, connection) are not the problem — where we go to get them met isChristians are not immune to deception — even Solomon fellWalking in authority requires knowing the Word of God"Seek the Healer, not just the healing — and the Healer will take you to the healing"There is no condemnation in Christ — conviction is meant to lead us to repentance and freedom, not shamePrayer is powerful — it was intercession that began Katheryn's journey out Recommended Resources for Listeners (THEIR ARE SO MANY!) For anyone who wants to go deeper on the topic of spiritual warfare, here are are few of the highest-rated, most widely trusted resources available: The Screwtape Letters — C.S. Lewis A satirical masterpiece written from a senior demon's perspective - showing exactly how the enemy works through subtle deception, normalized temptation, and counterfeit comfort. Wildly convicting and surprisingly entertaining. The Bondage Breaker — Neil T. Anderson One of the most practical tools in Christian counseling. Leads readers from the shadows and shackles of spiritual bondage toward freedom — affirming identity in Christ and learning to confront the enemy's lies. Victory Over the Darkness — Neil T. Anderson Spiritual warfare 101. Walks readers verse by verse through a biblical worldview of the supernatural, renewing the mind and helping believers stand firm in their identity in Christ. Read alongside The Bondage Breaker. Spiritual Warfare — Dr. Tony Evans Dr. Evans reveals that every struggle in the physical realm has its root in the spiritual realm. Helps believers understand the battle, use the armor of God, and walk in Christ's authority over every stronghold. Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table — Louie Giglio Based on Psalm 23:5 — a battle-for-the-mind book that exposes the lies of the enemy and the danger of giving him a foothold in our thought life. Perfect for someone just waking up to spiritual warfare. Live No Lies — John Mark Comer Recognizes and resists the three enemies of the soul — the devil, the flesh, and the world. Written for a modern, culturally-engaged audience. Excellent for those coming from New Age or secular backgrounds. Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices — Thomas Brooks (Puritan Classic) A timeless Puritan classic that outlines the many subtle ways the enemy entices believers — and gives specific biblical remedies for each. Deep, rich, and enduringly relevant for any serious student of Scripture. Waking the Dead — John Eldredge A beautifully written, heart-level engagement with the reality of spiritual warfare and the battle for the soul. Helps readers understand the story they live in and the role they were made to play. Also check out "Derek Prince" as a resource- there are MANY good options...
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    45 mins
  • Spiritual Warfare Part 5: How Satan Gets Access

    Spiritual Warfare Part 5: How Satan Gets Access
    Jun 22 2026
    Happy Monday, friend. We are five episodes deep into the Spiritual Warfare series and I am not slowing down - because there is still SO much to cover on this topic! And the more I read, study, and discuss with others, I feel more and more passion and conviction to share what I am! In this episode, I'm building on the military framework (because THIS IS WAR!) we've been working through and getting into two powerful strategic concepts: the indirect approach and interior lines. In military strategy, the indirect approach means attacking where the enemy least expects it - dislocating before engaging. In the spiritual realm? That looks like division through offense, mixing truth with error, and the slow creep of compromise through comfort and distraction. Interior lines is where it gets really personal. A military force on interior lines can shift troops faster than a surrounding enemy. Here's the spiritual reality: Satan is already the prince of the power of the air. He doesn't need to breach your walls from outside when the door is already cracked from within. That's what we're talking about today. We also walk through four ways deception operates as the enemy's primary weapon: Misidentifying the enemy - turning on one another instead of recognizing the real threatCounterfeit wisdom - doubt dressed as intellectual honesty, religious activity substituted for intimacy with GodCounterfeit peace - spiritual numbness that feels like rest, busyness that feels like purposeThe Operation Fortitude Effect — smoke and mirrors that get you defending the wrong position, burning your own energy And then I'm going to call out some things happening in our culture right now that I believe are a direct fulfillment of what Deuteronomy 18 warned us about — and what Paul saw happening in the early church. Tarot cards at Target, horoscopes in Christian conversation, sage practices being normalized - none of this happened by accident. This is not about fear. This is about discernment. The enemy doesn't look like the enemy. He masquerades as light — and if we believe Scripture, we have to take that seriously. I also share from Job 1, one of the most clarifying passages in all of Scripture for understanding how spiritual access and protection work - and what Job's practice of covering his family spiritually looked like. Coming up next: I'm sitting down with my friend Katherine, who was deeply involved in New Age practices before she came to Christ. Her story and insight are going to bring so much of what we've been building to life. You will not want to miss it. As always, go straight to the Lord, go straight to your Bible. I don't want to be one more voice you follow blindly. I want to point you to the One who is the way, the truth, and the life. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode All references are NIV unless otherwise noted. Anchor Verse Ephesians 6:12 — For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:37–38 — Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Deception & Masquerade 2 Corinthians 11:1–3 — I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy... But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.2 Corinthians 11:12–15 — For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.John 8:44 — He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Counterfeit Wisdom & Lukewarm Faith 2 Timothy 3:5 — Having a form of godliness but denying its power.Revelation 3:17 — You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.Revelation 12:10 — ...the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night... Do Not Adopt the Practices of Other Nations Deuteronomy 18:9–12 — When you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord. Acts 19 — Power in the Name of Jesus Acts 19:11–12 — God was performing extraordinary miracles through Paul's hands, so that even handkerchiefs ...
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    43 mins
  • Wolves in the Church: Spiritual Warfare at the Operational Level

    Wolves in the Church: Spiritual Warfare at the Operational Level
    Jun 15 2026

    Wolves in the Church: Spiritual Warfare at the Operational Level | War on Love Podcast

    This week we're continuing our spiritual warfare series -and this episode might step on some toes. I'm going there anyway, because truth spoken in love is still love.

    Last week we looked at the anatomy of spiritual war. This week we're zooming in on the operational level - how Satan works within nations, cultures, and systems, and specifically how his strategies show up inside the church.

    If I were the enemy, the church is exactly where I'd plant my moles.

    In this episode, I cover:

    • The three levels of spiritual warfare - strategic, operational, and tactical - and why the operational level matters so much for believers today
    • War Strategy #1: The Mole - false brothers planted within the church to steal freedom, create confusion, and lead people astray (Matthew 7:15, Galatians 2:4)
    • War Strategy #2: Divide and Conquer - how disunity within the church (and within ourselves) dismantles our shared mission and keeps us from love
    • The slippery slope of intermingling ungodly practices with Christian faith - and why I personally draw the lines where I do
    • How to tell the wolf from the sheep when both sides are convinced they're right
    • Why "just read the Bible" is sometimes used as a weapon, not wisdom
    • The danger of isolation - and why God said even before the fall, "It is not good for man to be alone"
    • Why Paul publicly called out deception in the early church - and why we still need to do that today

    Scriptures referenced:

    • Matthew 22:37-38
    • John 10:10
    • Isaiah 14:14
    • 2 Corinthians 4:4
    • Romans 12:2
    • 1 Kings 11:1-4
    • Colossians 2:4, 8, 16-18, 20
    • Galatians 2:4, 11 / Galatians 3:1
    • Ephesians 2

    Next week: We move into the tactical level - how the enemy comes after us individually through deception, identity confusion, temptation, accusation, discouragement, and fear. Don't miss it.

    If this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs it. And if you've been bound by religion, law, or false doctrine - I'm praying this is the episode that starts breaking that off of you. In Jesus' name.

    Connect with Dani: 📧 hello@daniellenicolecoaching.com 🌐 rootedrefinedrestored.com
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    45 mins
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