July 07, 2025

The Journey to True Patience

23 minutes

Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit… but let’s be honest, it doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Would the people closest to you describe you as a patient person? Probably not. And the reasons why might go deeper than you think.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re talking about the spiritual roots of impatience—what’s really behind it—and how the gospel gives us a new way to respond. We’ll explore how being impatient often stems from trying to control life, fix ourselves, and rush God’s timing.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

The roots of selfishness and false sovereignty that fuel our impatience.

Why impatience with ourselves is often tied to deeper feelings of disappointment.

How the gospel brings freedom and hope to our desire for control and perfection.

A 15-minute reflection exercise to help uncover and replace false beliefs with truth.

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From this episode:

“But, even though we think highly of ourselves, we are also, often, secretly very disappointed with ourselves. We think we need to prove ourselves, earn everything that we want and earn everyone’s approval, including God’s. I need to get busy fixing myself and creating my perfect life now... and that makes me an impatient person.”

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina

Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing

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