FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Scottsdale, AZ, November 18, 2025 – At a time when the body of Christ is often splintered by tradition, culture, and denomination, two authors from opposite sides of the Atlantic have joined forces to sound a unified call: evil is not passive, and the Church must not be divided.
In Confronting Evil in Our Time (ISBN 9798274398428), Ian Faith, who grew up within Catholic and Anglican traditions in England, and Galen Balinski, shaped by American Protestant and Southern Baptist heritage, offer a 31-chapter devotional cultural commentary designed to equip believers for the spiritual battles of the modern world.
Together they model the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17:20–23, demonstrating how brothers in Christ can set aside secondary differences for the sake of the gospel.
Written in the spirit of C.S. Lewis’s classic The Screwtape Letters, each chapter uses one of Screwtape’s original letters as a launching point to expose the enemy’s subtle and not-so-subtle strategies today. Through Scripture, prayer, practical insight, and cultural discernment, Faith and Balinski help readers recognize spiritual deception, resist temptation, and walk with courage and clarity in an age where truth is contested and good and evil often trade names.
From the first chapter, readers will hear two distinct voices, English and American, contemplative and revivalist, speaking with one heart,” the authors write. “We have not hidden our differences; we have simply refused to let them drown out the greater truth that all who call on the name of Jesus are enlisted in the same battle.”
“This is not a companion guide or academic critique,” they emphasize. “It is a devotional field manual for the spiritual war we are already in. Our prayer is that every chapter strengthens believers to confront evil with truth and love.”
Early Praise for Confronting Evil in Our Time Early readers praise the book for its clarity, biblical depth, and practical guidance for daily spiritual warfare.
“This devotional brilliantly extends Lewis’s work, unpacking demonic attacks with wisdom, Scripture, and the authors’ practical insights. It equips readers with hope for daily spiritual battles. Ideal for personal devotion or group study. A must-read!”
“Ian and Galen strike a rare balance between intellectual depth and practical application. Each chapter offers clear biblical grounding alongside relevant cultural commentary. Valuable for everyone from new believers to longtime students of theology.”
About the Authors
Ian Faith and Galen Balinski co-host the popular global Screwtape Letters Podcast, a ministry reaching listeners across multiple continents. Galen is a pastor with over a decade of ministry experience, a small business owner, and a trained theologian. Ian, raised in England and now living in the United States, is a respected business and entertainment leader. Togetherthey model joyful, Christ-centered collaboration across historic divides, united by a shared passion for Scripture, discernment, and bold evangelism. Confronting Evil in Our Time is now available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats at select retailers, Amazon.com, and at www.screwtapeletterspodcast.com.
For media inquiries, review copies, or interview requests, please contact:
Ian Faith
ianfaith@globalcreativegroup.com
(877) 855-6755
All truth is God’s truth.
May this book strengthen believers to shine brighter in a darkening world.
