SpiritualGrowth Episodes

What comes to mind when I say the word “peace?” Is it a spot on a tropical beach under a palm tree with no one around? Maybe a log cabin in the woods next to a babbling brook? Today’s episode is about peace, about finding peace. Where does peace come from? Take a listen and get the help you need to find peace in your life.

Today, we are looking at Proverbs 2:10-2 to discover the benefits of Godly wisdom. I’m not talking about intelligence, I am talking about the skill and ability to live the way God wants. Some of the smartest people I know have no knowledge. In these verses, we will see what wisdom does for us, and what wisdom keeps us from.

Did you know that most Americans (exact percent shared in the episode) feel they are above average in intelligence? Worldly wisdom doesn’t mean anything to God. In fact, He said He will destroy the wisdom of man. How, then, can we attain the true wisdom that God desires us to have? Take a listen to todays episode to learn how to Find True Wisdom

We are talking about spiritual growth today. Why Proverbs, you ask? Because Proverbs gives us insights into the things of God, His ways and how we should live. Proverbs helps us understand and helps us increase our knowledge. Don’t be satisfied with a surface knowledge on this things of God, dive deeper.

Did you know that you can have a faith that could move mountains? All it takes is a tiny amount of faith, yet we all even lack a tiny bit of faith. The disciples could not cast out a demon, even though Jesus ordained them to. Why? Their unbelief. Their lack of reliance on God. We can’t do anything apart from God, yet we all try and live our day to day lives in our own power and strength. If you want a faith that can move a mountain, you must rely on God in all areas of life.

Why do we try and cover up or hide our sins? It’s not a new concept. In todays episode, we look at some people in the Bible who had tried to cover up or hide their sin, along with some reasons why we try and hide sin. What are you trying to hide today?

In Mark 7:1–13, Jesus confronts the religious leaders for elevating human traditions above God’s commands. In this episode, we explore how easy it is to slip into routine, performance, and outward religion while the heart drifts far from God. Christ teaches us that true worship begins within, and that obedience to God’s Word must never be replaced by man-made practices. This episode calls us back to authenticity, sincerity, and devotion from the heart.

Sin is never silent. It separates, blinds, deceives, and destroys—but it never stays hidden from God. From Eden to David’s palace to our own hearts, Scripture reveals a sobering truth: be sure your sin will find you out (Numbers 32:23). Yet in the very places where sin is exposed, grace waits to restore. In today’s episode, we uncover what sin really does, why hiding never works, and how God lovingly confronts us not to condemn us—but to cleanse and reclaim us.

Discipline is not God’s rejection—it is His commitment to your transformation. Today’s episode explores the difference between punishment and discipline, why God’s correction flows from His love, and how submitting to His training leads to spiritual maturity and lasting obedience. Drawing from 1 Samuel 15:22, Proverbs 3:11-12, Psalm 94:12, Hebrews 12:5-11, and Deuteronomy 8:5-6, we uncover how the Father shapes His children through discipline so that we may walk in reverence, obedience, and fruitfulness.

True love for God is revealed not in emotion, intention, or religious activity—but in obedience. In this episode, we explore the sobering contrast between Jesus’ call to keep His words and Saul’s tragic downfall in 1 Samuel 15. God desires obedience over sacrifice, and when we choose our way over His, we silence our ability to hear Him clearly. Through Scripture, we uncover how obedience restores intimacy with God, keeps our hearts teachable, and positions us to walk in His will without delay.

As we close our series on prayer, Jesus shows us the clearest contrast between the prayers God rejects and the prayers He receives. In Matthew 6, He exposes the empty, self-centered, performance-driven prayers that lead nowhere—and then gives us the pattern for prayer that moves heaven. In this episode, we will walk through practical examples of “wrong prayers” and compare them to the God-honoring posture modeled in the Lord’s Prayer. Silence becomes a teacher when it pushes us toward praying the way Jesus instructed.

There are times when it feels like our prayers bounce off the ceiling — unanswered, unheard, unnoticed. But Scripture shows us that God does respond when we pray according to His will, in faith, and from a place of obedience. In this episode, we explore what it means to pray in Jesus’ name, why surrender is more powerful than insistence, and how aligning our desires with God’s purposes opens Heaven’s doors. This isn’t about manipulating God’s hand — it’s about joining His heart.

Not every prayer reaches God’s throne. Sometimes, our words rise but are weighed down by wrong motives, unbelief, or unrepentant hearts. In this episode, we uncover the kinds of prayers God chooses not to answer—and why His silence often calls us to self-examination, not discouragement. Discover how to align your heart so your prayers are not hindered but heard.

In this episode, we look at the power of earnest, united, and unceasing prayer through the miraculous story of Peter’s deliverance in Acts 12. When the early church faced persecution, they did not retreat in fear—they pressed in through prayer. This chapter shows us that prayer is not a last resort but God’s chosen means to release His power, strengthen His people, and overturn what seems impossible.

How often do we, like the man at the pool of Bethesda, fix our eyes on what we think will bring relief while overlooking the One who truly can make us whole? In this episode, we look at how focusing on earthly solutions can cause us to miss divine opportunities. Jesus stands before us—not merely to change our circumstances, but to transform our lives.

In this episode, we explore Paul’s deep, unwavering desire to truly know Jesus—not just in knowledge, but in experience, relationship, and faithfulness. Through his letters, Paul reveals what it means to live a life of total devotion, endurance, and intimacy with Christ. His example challenges us to evaluate the depth of our own relationship with Jesus and to pursue Him with the same relentless passion.

Doubt can be one of the enemy’s most subtle and effective tools. It begins as a question — a whisper that challenges what God has already said. In this episode, we look at how the devil uses doubt to weaken our faith and open the door to temptation. Drawing from the lives of Thomas, Martha and Mary, and the disciples, we’ll see how even believers can wrestle with doubt, and how Jesus meets us there — not to condemn us, but to strengthen our faith.

When life feels overwhelming and every door seems closed, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. But He never leaves His children alone. In this episode, we explore how God’s unseen presence and power are always at work, even when we can’t see a way out. Through the stories of Elisha’s servant, Moses’ encouragement to Israel, and Jesus’ escape from the crowd, we’ll be reminded that the Lord stands with us in every battle, surrounding us with His protection and purpose.