Building A House The Enemy HatesBuilding A House The Enemy Hates
Hope After Addiction
Hosts Katie Comer and Chelsea McLeod talk about spiritual warfare and the armour of God as they relate to addiction, recovery and family life. They share practical ways to make both home and heart safer spaces by focusing on truth, forgiveness, prayer and Scripture.
31:14•31 Jul 2026
Building a Home the Enemy Can’t Stand: Spiritual Warfare and Family Recovery
Episode Overview
- A home the enemy hates is not a flawless house but one where Jesus’ name, truth and forgiveness are regularly spoken and practised.
- The armour of God becomes practical in daily family life: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and Scripture all guard the home and heart.
- Hidden sin and small compromises open doors to the enemy, while integrity in what is watched, listened to and allowed into the home keeps it protected.
- Women are described as gatekeepers of the home, called to pray, guard the atmosphere and stand steady in Christ for their spouses and children.
- Teaching children to speak Scripture and treat the Bible as their “sword” offers real comfort and a concrete way to fight fear and spiritual attack.
“A home that the enemy hates is not like the perfect home… it’s where Jesus is spoken, the truth is spoken, forgiveness is constantly practiced.”
What insights can experts and survivors share about addiction? Here, two ministry wives pull back the curtain on what it means to build "a home the enemy hates" while walking through addiction and recovery with loved ones. Host duo Katie Comer and Chelsea McLeod wrap up their mini-series on spiritual warfare with a very down-to-earth chat about protecting both your physical home and your own body as "temple".
You’ll hear them explain how a home becomes a first ministry, why atmosphere matters, and how a house doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful: "A home that the enemy hates is not like the perfect home… it’s where Jesus is spoken… forgiveness is constantly practiced." Drawing on Ephesians 6, they walk through the armour of God one piece at a time.
They talk about truth as the belt that holds everything together, honest conversations instead of sweeping problems under the rug, and teaching kids biblical truth after seasons of addiction. Righteousness becomes very practical as they talk about music, TV, friendships and “tiny compromises” that slowly shift a family off course. There’s plenty here for anyone standing beside a spouse or child in addiction.
They admit how easy it is to focus on the addict’s sin and ignore their own, to cling to pride, or to freeze spiritually while the person in rehab is growing. With humour and honesty, they share stories from their marriages, like wrestling with letting their husbands lead after recovery.
One standout moment is Adam’s story about their son Eli learning to use Scripture as his “sword” against fear at night, proudly saying, "Mom, I got my sword with me." It’s a vivid picture of faith in action for families who feel under constant attack. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your home feel spiritually safer while dealing with addiction fallout, this conversation might give you fresh language, practical steps, and a reminder that you’re not fighting alone.
What small change could turn your house into ground the enemy can’t stand?
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