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During season three, we've explored a variety of important topics together—from recognizing false teachers and navigating church hurt to understanding anger, suicide, and cultivating the fruit of the Spirit. 

While each episode addressed a different area of life, they all pointed us toward the same goal: growing closer to Christ and becoming emotionally and spiritually healthier. 

As you reflect on this season, consider what lessons have been most meaningful to you and how God may be inviting you to continue growing in the months ahead. 

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Is self-control really just about willpower — or is there something deeper? 

In this final episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we dive into egkrateia, the Greek word behind "self-control" in Galatians 5:23, and discover why biblical self-control is so much more than gritting your teeth and trying harder.

We explore the difference between self-produced and Spirit-produced self-control, why the world's approach to discipline leaves us exhausted and ashamed, and how the Holy Spirit offers a better way — one rooted in identity, grace, and genuine transformation. We'll...

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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we explore the biblical meaning of gentleness as part of the Fruit of the Spirit. Together we'll look at what Scripture teaches about this often-misunderstood quality and why gentleness is actually a picture of strength surrendered to God's control.

We'll also discuss how gentleness affects our relationships, emotional health, and daily walk with Christ, along with practical ways to participate with the Holy Spirit as He develops this fruit in our lives.

If you've ever struggled with reacting...

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 In this episode, we pick up where we left off and ask the question — what does God's faithfulness actually produce in us?   This is Part 2.

We explore the difference between self-produced faithfulness and Spirit-produced faithfulness, and why one will only take you so far. 

We also look at the real tension between faithfulness as a fruit of the Spirit and faithfulness as something we are called to walk out. And we spend some time on the mental and emotional health benefits of both trusting in God's faith...

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 In this episode, we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit and dig into one of the most grounding truths in all of Scripture — the faithfulness of God. This is Part 1.

Before we can walk out faithfulness in our own lives, we need to understand what it means that God Himself is completely and perfectly faithful. We explore the Greek word pistis and the rich Hebrew words emet, emunah, and hesed, and what they reveal about God's character. 

We spend time in the Psalms, in L...

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Have you ever wondered what it really means to be a "good person"? Or why doing the right thing can sometimes feel like such a struggle?

In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what the Bible really means by goodness. 

We'll discover that biblical goodness is far more than outward behavior or good intentions. It is the Holy Spirit transforming our hearts to reflect God's character and actively seek t...

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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring biblical kindness. What does true kindness really look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper God wants to produce in us?

Together, we look at the Greek word chrēstotēs and how Jesus modeled a Spirit-produced kindness that met people’s real needs with love, wisdom, truth, and compassion. We also discuss the difference between self-produced kindness and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, how abid...

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What does it really mean to be patient?

In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring forbearance, often translated as patience. This kind of patience is more than simply waiting—it is a steady, Spirit-produced ability to remain slow to anger, respond with restraint, and bear with others even in difficult moments.

We will look at the biblical meaning of patience and explore the difference between self-produced patience and the kind of forbearance that only the Ho...

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Are you longing for encouragement about attaining peace in difficult seasons of life?

In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the peace that comes from God through Jesus Christ. This episode looks at how biblical peace is more than the absence of problems—it is a deep steadiness, wholeness, and security rooted in our relationship with God.

If you have struggled with anxiety, unrest, or finding peace, this episode offers encouragement and practical wisdom for trusting God, ab...

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In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what the Bible really means by joy. Unlike happiness, which depends on circumstances, biblical joy is a steady, Spirit-produced reality rooted in God’s grace and presence.

Drawing from Galatians 5 and John 15, we look at how joy flows from abiding in Christ, how we are both given joy and called to rejoice, and how joy can remain present even in seasons of sorrow.

This episode offers a simple, grounded perspective: jo...

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What does it really mean to love?

In this episode, we explore agapē—the selfless, sacrificial love described in Galatians 5:22. Unlike the world’s definition of love as a feeling, this kind of love is produced by the Holy Spirit as we remain in Christ.

You’ll learn the difference between Spirit-produced love and effort-produced love,  and how to walk in love practically using a simple framework: Pause, Ponder, Pray, and Participate.

If loving others feels hard or exhausting, this episode will help you shift fr...

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Have you ever looked at the list of the fruit of the Spirit and turned it into a personal improvement checklist? 

In this episode, we lay the foundation for our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit.  We explore Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15 to understand what biblical abiding really means, the difference between the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, and why striving harder is not the answer. We also tackle the tension between God's grace and our obedience — and why getting that order right changes everything.

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In this special Easter episode, we read the account of Jesus’ betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection from John, chapters 18–20.  Let's take time to reflect on the truth of what Jesus Christ has done and what it means for your life.

The episode closes with a moving rendition of “Were You There," an old hymn sung by a talented young lady, Kaylah T.  (at minute 20:43).

This song is a traditional African American spiritual that originated among enslaved people in the United States. These songs were born out of sufferin...

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In this special episode for parents, we share some practical ways for helping children manage anger in a healthy way. Drawing from my therapy experience, this episode covers ideas on how to teach kids about emotions, build coping skills, and respond to anger using books and games.  

As parents, we have the unique opportunity to teach our children how to manage their emotions in a way that honors God. When children learn these skills early, they are better equipped to handle life’s challenges with self-control, wisdom, and a h...

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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we explore practical and biblical ways to manage anger. Using a structured exercise we will walk through identifying anger triggers, recognizing intensity levels, examining reaction patterns, and choosing healthier responses.

We also discuss how the thoughts and beliefs behind our anger shape the way we react—and how replacing those thoughts with healthy thinking can lead to lasting change.

If you struggle with recurring anger, emotional triggers, or strong reactions in relationships, this episode provides practical tools to he...

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Have you ever wondered why you feel angry all the time — even when nothing specific is wrong? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore chronic anger: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters more than most of us realize.

If you've been feeling constantly irritated, easily triggered, or like you're always simmering just under the surface — this episode can help!. We're not going to promise a quick fix. What we will do is help you understand what's happ...

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What do we really mean when we talk about righteous anger?

 Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm not just angry — I'm righteously angry"? Or maybe you've justified your frustration by asking, "Wasn't Jesus angry too?" 

We've all been there. But what if the way Christians talk about righteous anger, justified anger, and righteous indignation is actually keeping us from doing the harder work of examining our own hearts? 

In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we look...

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What does God actually want us to do with our anger once it shows up?

In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue the anger series by turning directly to Scripture. Rather than denying anger or excusing it, this episode explores what God’s Word teaches about managing anger in ways that honor Christ and protect our hearts.

Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, we walksthrough seven biblical principles for handling anger. Each principle is grounded in Scripture and explained wi...

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In Part 2, we continue examining anger in Scripture by looking at examples where anger was tied to pride, control, resistance to truth, and fear of losing power.

We will continue our look at individuals' anger as well as the collective anger displayed by the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin when confronted with God’s truth. These examples help us see how anger can become especially dangerous when it is fueled by self-protection, entitlement, or opposition to God’s work.

Scripture consistently warns us that unchecked anger hardens the...

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Anger shows up often in Scripture—not just among those far from God, but among God’s own people. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we begin a careful look at how anger appears in the Bible and why God gives so many warnings about it.

In Part 1, we explore several well-known biblical figures who struggled with anger and examine what sparked their responses, how they handled that anger, and what the outcomes were. We’ll look at how anger can sit dangerously close to sin, how quickly it can...

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In the first episode of this multi-part anger series, we begin by examining what anger actually is and why it requires careful attention. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding anger as a real and powerful emotion—one that Scripture repeatedly warns us to handle wisely.

In this episode, we explore: