Free for the Fruit

This week we delve into the transformative journey of trusting God's perfect timing.

I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today, we explore the challenging yet rewarding process of surrendering our desires and the control of our lives to God's divine schedule.

We'll discuss practical steps and personal exercises to build trust through recalling past experiences of God's faithfulness, creating tangible reminders, and sharing these stories with others. We also differentiate between grasping for control and pursuing God's call with an open heart, using personal discernment to navigate these paths.

Whether you're struggling with waiting for life changes, dealing with pain or disappointment, or simply seeking to strengthen your faith in God's plan, this episode is for you. Join us as we uncover how to embrace the waiting periods with grace and confidence, trusting that God's timing is indeed perfect.

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Welcome back to another episode of Free for the Fruit, where we strive to understand and embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit by preparing our hearts and minds.

Today, host Jill Simons dives into the common difficulties we face in trusting God's timing. She explores the various untruths that challenge our belief in God's perfect timing and his benevolent plans for us. Then uncovers how these lies can distort our perception of God and ourselves, leading to feelings of abandonment and unworthiness.

Jill shares insights on how to combat these falsehoods with truth, renewing our minds and aligning our thoughts with what is genuinely true about God's nature and our identity as His children. Get ready for a thoughtful discussion on breaking free from these misconceptions, embracing the peace and clarity that comes with trusting in His divine timeline.

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Welcome to another enriching episode of Free for the Fruit, "Trusting God with our Timing."

Today, our host Jill Simons dives deep into a discussion for anyone who has struggled with the concept of divine timing.

Throughout this episode, Jill shares her personal journey of unexpected turns, from her unforeseen romantic relationship during college to the crushing rejections from nine MFA programs, which left her questioning her future. She confronts the challenging feelings of being forgotten by God, a sentiment that many of us can relate to in our moments of despair.

Jill leads us through her transformative realization that God's timing is not only perfect but is intricately woven into the fabric of our lives, teaching us patience and trust. She encourages us to embrace our identity as sons and daughters of God, reminding us that understanding our relationship with Him helps us to trust in His timing, no matter how difficult our current circumstances might seem.

So, tune in as we explore the truth about God's faithfulness, discuss how to combat the lies that hinder our trust in His timing, and learn to navigate life's waiting periods with grace and faith.

This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - https://pinksaltriot.com To get your own subscription to #TruthBandsTogether, visit the Pink Salt Riot website here: https://pinksaltriot.com/collections/truth-bands-together

Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast dedicated to helping you break free from the lies that hold you back and enable you to fully receive the blessings of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode our host Jill Simons delves deep into the common yet crippling belief that our worth is tied to our productivity. Jill shares her personal journey of detaching her identity from her output, a transformation that helped her embrace a healthier, more fruitful spiritual life. Jill candidly discusses the importance of understanding that our value in God's eyes is based on who we are, not what we achieve. She provides practical advice on shifting our focus from being solely work-driven to nurturing our relationship with God. Drawing from her own experiences and equipped with insights from neuroscience, Jill offers tips on reshaping our thought patterns to recognize our inherent worth regardless of accomplishments. Join us as we explore how to cultivate an identity rooted in Christ, allowing us to experience the true freedom and joy that come from living in alignment with the Holy Spirit. Whether you're struggling with feeling valued only for your productivity or looking for ways to deepen your spiritual identity, this episode is a timely guide on your journey to living a fulfilled, faith-centered life. This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - https://pinksaltriot.com To get your own subscription to #TruthBandsTogether, visit the Pink Salt Riot website here: https://pinksaltriot.com/collections/truth-bands-together

Welcome to another episode of Free for the Fruit.

Today we're delving into a pervasive misconception that many of us grapple with: the lie that our worth is synonymous with our productivity.

In this episode we explore the deeply ingrained belief systems, often seeded in childhood or through societal and familial expectations, that forge a false equation of self-worth with accomplishments.

We will unravel why a strong work ethic, while vital, should not tether to our identity and how this misalignment can lead to a lack of peace and fulfillment. We'll provide you with thoughtful questions and scriptural reflections to help you identify the roots of this mindset and prepare for nurturing a healthier view on productivity. By the end of our discussion, you should feel more equipped to separate your intrinsic value from your output, paving the way toward experiencing the true peace offered by the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Join us as we break down these barriers to spiritual and personal well-being, setting the stage for next week's practical strategies to further liberate ourselves from these productivity myths.

This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - https://pinksaltriot.com To get your own subscription to #TruthBandsTogether, visit the Pink Salt Riot website here: https://pinksaltriot.com/collections/truth-bands-together

Welcome back to Free for the Fruit, where we delve into spiritual growth and embrace the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

This week, host Jill Simons introduces our monthly theme: disentangling our self-worth from our accomplishments.

Our series begins by examining the truth that "our worth in Christ remains no matter what we get done today," a sentiment re-phrased for children as, "It's not what I do that makes me worthy of love, it's who I am."

Jill sheds light on how societal pressures and personal to-do lists can distort our understanding of worth. Join us as we explore the liberating truths and confront the lies that keep us from fully embracing our identity in Christ.

Prepare for a transformative journey into securing our self-worth and learning to live freely in the truth that we are enough because of what Christ has done for us.

This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - https://pinksaltriot.com

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Welcome back to another episode of Free for the Fruit, where today's journey dives deep into the essential and transformative concepts of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Join our host, Jill Simons, as she unravels the nine fruits listed in Galatians 5:22-23—love, joy, peace, patience, generosity, faithfulness, kindness, gentleness, and self-control.

Jill challenges the common misconception that these fruits are rewards for our efforts, emphasizing instead that they are gifts to be received freely.

This episode promises not just to inform but to transform, offering a pathway to truly experiencing the fruits of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. So, whether you're wrestling with receiving these gifts or seeking deeper understanding, this discussion is tailored just for you.

Get ready to explore and reclaim the richness of a life led by the Spirit, filled with peace, love, and joy that transcends our circumstances.

This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - https://pinksaltriot.com

Welcome back! We've been off for almost a year, praying and listening to God's heart for Pink Salt Riot and this podcast moving forward. For a minute it looked like this podcast was going to end up on the chopping block, but God instead invited me into humility and another refocus on what the mission really is for the podcast.

In this episode I explain the name change and the purpose of this podcast moving forward!

This podcast is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot - check them out at https://pinksaltriot.com

We're taking an extended hiatus this summer - take a listen to find out the exciting reason why!

Check out the new things we're building at https://manypartsministries.com

On the AU podcast this week, we're talking about grace for the process, how to get through the big and small changes God is calling to you in your life. We talk with coach Beth McGrane Tran about what that looks like, what she offers to help, and how you can invite grace into your own life.

6:34-7:00 God's grace in the moment

8:25-9:05 Hold up who you think you are to the truth

14:23-15:54 Take your thoughts captive

For more on Beth McGrane Tran, what she does, and her ebook, check out https://Womencreatedandcalled.com

Find Beth on Instagram and Facebook @WomenCreatedAndCalled

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