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We have all heard some version of the story of two wolves battling within us, with the winner being the one we feed. But is that how our identity in Christ works?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, we challenge the idea that believers have two competing identities—one spiritual and one fleshly. Through Scripture, we explore what it means to be made new in Christ, receiving a new heart, a new spirit, and God's Spirit within us.

We examine the distinction between salvation and sanctification—receiving our new identity through faith and living it out through daily surrender, obedience, and the renewing of our minds.

Through a personal encounter at a grocery store, we see what faith in action looks like when we choose God's will over our own.

We are not two separate selves fighting for control. We are one complete person in Christ—saved and being sanctified.

Join us as we continue exploring what it means to live from our inheritance in Christ.

Scripture References: Ezekiel 36:25–27; John 5:24; Galatians 5:16, 24–25; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Luke 9:23; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23–24.

Seed in the Closet — We walk by faith, not by feelings.

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Love Without Direction

What does love look like when it is not simply felt, but lived?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, Macretia Moody continues the conversation on love, direction, identity, and the fruit of the Spirit. God gives us direction, but direction itself is not the fruit. Our calling is not to constantly correct the people around us, but to allow the Holy Spirit to express the life of Christ through us.

When we know who we are in Christ, we no longer have to fight to prove our identity or make others recognize it. We can respond from the abundance of what God has already produced in us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Sometimes what God reveals about another person is not an invitation to correct them. It may be an invitation to pray for them, cover them, love them, and model what a transformed life looks like.

We cannot change someone else’s heart. We cannot manufacture their fruit. But we can live in such a way that the life of Christ within us becomes visible.

Because transformation does not come through condemnation.

It comes by the Spirit.

And when we get out of the Holy Spirit’s way, we discover that our lives can become the direction—without us ever having to force it.

Walk by faith, not by feelings.

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What if the fruit of the Spirit is not simply a list of qualities God wants us to develop—but a revelation of who God is?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, Macretia Moody continues exploring Galatians 5:22–23 through the lens of our inheritance in Christ. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are more than attributes we associate with God. They are expressions that flow from Him because they reveal who He is—the great I AM.

God is our love.
God is our joy.
God is our peace.
God is our patience.
God is our kindness.
God is our faithfulness.
God is our gentleness.
God is our self-control.

And through Jesus Christ, God has given us Himself.

So the question becomes: If God has given us His very life through Christ, what does it look like to actually live from that inheritance?

Join us as we continue uncovering what the fruit of the Spirit reveals about God—and about the life we have already received in Him.

Until next time, walk by faith and not by feelings.

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What happens when our desire to guide, correct, or help others is not rooted in love?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, Macretia Moody begins a deeper look at Galatians 5:22–23 and the fruit of the Spirit. Rather than seeing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control as qualities we must manufacture, we explore what it means for these to be produced in us by the Holy Spirit.

When direction comes from our own strength, it can feel like punishment or condemnation. But when we yield to the Spirit, love flows differently. We are freed from the burden of correcting others and invited instead to see them, love them where they are, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the work only He can do.

And that leaves us with a question: Is the fruit of the Spirit summed up in love?

We’ll continue that conversation in Part 2.

Walk by faith, not by feelings.

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It’s possible to love God’s Word… and still have places where it hasn’t taken root.

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, Macretia Moody reflects on the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13 and the condition of our spiritual soil. Through the imagery of heart gardening, she explores the “rocks” (lies we believe) and “thorns” (unbelief and worldly cares) that can quietly prevent deep spiritual growth.

What happens when subtle beliefs about fairness, suffering, or self-reliance begin to choke out truth? And what does it look like to surrender those hidden stones to God?

This episode is an invitation to examine what’s beneath the surface — not with condemnation, but with grace.

Want to read the article: https://open.substack.com/pub/macretia/p/heart-gardening?r=4cv7cy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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A conversation with the president of Luther Rice College & Seminary: Dr. Steven Steinhilber

As students prepare to return for the second semester, we sit down with the president of Luther Rice College & Seminary for a meaningful conversation about vision, calling, and spiritual formation.

In this interview, we explore:

• The heart and mission of Luther Rice
• What it means to pursue academic excellence while remaining spiritually grounded
• Encouragement for students returning with both excitement and fatigue
• Opportunities for traditional, nontraditional, and lay learners
• Academic distinctives, certificate programs, and dual enrollment
• Discernment of calling in today’s cultural climate

Whether you are a current student, considering enrollment, or simply seeking clarity about your calling, this conversation offers wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for the season ahead.

🎓 Now is not just a return—it’s a re-engagement.

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Life does what life will do.
Seasons change. People come and go. Circumstances shift.

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, we continue our conversation on inheritance—not just what we receive from God, but how we live from it while life is still happening around us.

Drawing from Ecclesiastes 1:9–10 and Isaiah 43:16–21, we reflect on the reality that while life follows familiar patterns, God is always doing something new. Life may be life’n—but God is still God’n.

This message invites us to:

• Recognize life as something we experience, not control
• Stop ruminating on what God has already done
• Perceive what God is doing now
• Live alert and present in our inheritance

As we close out this portion of the season, we also share an update about a short break before returning in late January with new episodes, videos, and guest appearances.

Listen with an open heart.
Be mindful of the larger picture.
And remember—what’s in you is greater than what’s around you.

🌱 Seed in the Closet

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What does it really mean when we say inheritance?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, we go beyond the idea that inheritance is only about heaven and uncover the spiritual inheritance believers already possess in Christ.

Rooted in Isaiah 11:1–3, we explore the prophetic promise of the Spirit resting on Jesus—and how, through Him, that same Spirit now lives in us. Drawing connections between Isaiah’s prophecy, Jesus’ words in John 3:35 and John 16:15, and the reminder of God’s provision in Matthew 17:24–27, we discover this truth:

What the Father has belongs to the Son—and what belongs to the Son has been declared to us.

Wisdom.
Understanding.
Counsel.
Might.
Knowledge.
Reverence for God.

This is not a future promise—it is our present inheritance.

In this episode, you’ll be encouraged to stop living from perceived lack and begin walking in the abundance of what God has already provided through His Spirit.

🌱 You have what you need—because you have inherited it.

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Have you ever been unsure whether what you’re hearing is God… or just your own thoughts?

In this episode of Seed in the Closet, Macretia Moody invites listeners into a deeply personal and spiritual conversation about learning how to sit still before God and discern His voice. Drawing from 1 Kings 19:9–13, the story of Elijah on the mountain, this episode explores what sitting with God looks like in real life.

This message walks through the process of hearing God:

1. Sitting still
2. Letting the noise settle
3. Testing thoughts against His character
4. Waiting

You’ll be reminded that knowing Scripture is important—but knowing God’s heart is essential. Without relationship, we risk missing His voice and His return.

If you’ve ever wondered what the process of discern God’s direction, looks like in everyday life, this episode is for you.

🌱 Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 19:9–13

🌱 Theme: Stillness, discernment, intimacy with God

🌱 Season: Transformity — because we walk by faith not by our feelings. 

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This week’s episode is tender, sacred, and deeply personal.
I didn’t release an episode this past Monday because my grandmother, Bettye Davis, had been hospitalized, and our family spent Thanksgiving week traveling back and forth to be with her.

On Tuesday, December 2nd, this holy, praying, virtuous woman transitioned into eternity — and today, I honor her life and the seeds she planted in us.

In this episode, I share how she prayed anywhere, how her faith shaped our family, and why her spiritual legacy continues to live in us today. Her prayers didn’t end — they still cover us. Her faith didn’t stop — it still forms us.

If you’ve ever been loved, raised, or strengthened by a praying woman, this episode will speak to your heart.

🌿 May her legacy remind us that the prayers of the righteous never die — they multiply.

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