Ever feel like we're living in a Planet of the Apes sequel nobody asked for?

In this episode, I'm talking about the spiritual bananas the world keeps handing us and why vacuum-sealing rotten fruit never turns it into something good. Spoiler: fear doesn't become peace with time, and bitterness won't turn into banana bread.

I'm getting real about how to anchor yourself to sanity when everyone else seems to be losing theirs, and what Jesus's approach teaches us about breaking free from primitive mindset.

If you're tired of getting pelted with recycled opinions and ready to cultivate something that actually lasts, this one's for you.

Hint: It involves throwing away the bananas and making room for strawberry preserves.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Don't Invest in the Bananas
01:30 - The Planet of the Apes Problem
03:00 - What We're Getting Pelted With
06:00 - The Right Fruit vs. The Wrong Fruit
07:30 - Why Vacuum-Sealing Rotten Fruit Never Works
10:15 - Jesus's Approach
12:00 - Breaking the Primitive Mindset
14:00 - What to Preserve Instead
17:00 - Prayer
17:45 - Outro

KEY INFO:

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Length: ~18 minutes
Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Cultural Chaos, Discernment, Spiritual Growth

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an award-winning author, podcaster as well as editor and art director for Leading Hearts magazine. She is also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa. Be on the lookout for her May 2026 release #sisterhoodoftheshortyellowpencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time. Follow her @barefacedgirl on socials for more.