In this week’s episode of Cultivate, I sit down with my friend Eliane Campbell to talk about what it really means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. So often we overcomplicate our relationship with God or compare ourselves to others, but the truth is that the Spirit meets each of us personally and works through who we are.

Together we explore how to develop a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. We talk about what it means to stay connected to God in different seasons, why comparison can hold us back, and how the fruits of the Spirit grow through dependence on Him rather than our own effort. Eliane also shares wisdom about embracing our unique personalities in prayer, letting go of perfectionism, and remembering that growth is a lifelong process.

We also offer practical ways to stay close to God, including spending time in Scripture, keeping an ongoing conversation with Him, and leaning on the encouragement of a community of believers.

I hope this episode encourages you to embrace the presence of the Holy Spirit in your daily life and reminds you that God desires a real and lasting relationship with you, right where you are.