Michaela returns to share how the gospel has transformed her life from depression and suicidal thoughts to freedom and purpose over the past four years.

• First freed through Romans 6:7 - "you are free from sin"
• Initially struggled with "firehosing" people with the gospel, expecting everyone to receive it as enthusiastically as she did
• Found that people outside church settings were often more receptive than those in religious environments
• Discovered the Bible became a completely different book - from rules and condemnation to a love story
• Shifted from talking about the gospel constantly to living it out authentically, which has proven more effective
• Received a powerful garden metaphor from God about removing different types of "weeds" (lies) from her life
• Learned that weeds (lies) about God must be removed first before addressing other areas
• Currently navigating infertility challenges while learning to experience joy alongside suffering
• Growing in understanding that God is safe and trustworthy, not a disappointed authority figure
• Realizing that behavior change follows heart transformation, not the other way around

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