Summary: Broccoli – roasted or blanched? In 2021, Ruth Hodge opened up on Instagram about her performance anxiety around cooking broccoli. As simple as that example might be, this wasn’t the first time that the lie of works reared its head. Ruth’s childhood was littered with striving to perform and feeling like she was never enough. All she ever wanted was to be seen. In adulthood, Ruth’s “woe is me” mentality manifested in sad girl art and poetry that resonated with her followers but offered zero solutions and zero hope. BUT GOD.

Through divine influence on social media algorithms, Ruth stumbled across a crazy community who worshipped God with tears in their eyes and praise on their lips – one that proclaimed the biblical truth that God offers freedom over anxiety and victimhood today. This beautiful realization has led Ruth on a journey of gospel discovery, which she and Richard discuss in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear more on her story, their conversation on theological light bulbs, and moments where God has used Ruth’s new community to speak life over her broccoli anxiety.

Keywords: Victim Mentality / Australia / Guilt / Anxiety / Poetry / Art / Adventism / Value / Self-Esteem / Legalism / Forgiveness / People Pleaser / Works Mentality / Social Media

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