The Winning Response

On this week’s episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal explore the powerful truth that peace is a fruit of the Spirit and a supernatural gift from God.

They discuss what biblical peace looks like and how trusting God and abiding in Christ can help us experience His peace—even in the middle of stressful situations and life’s storms.

They explore what it means to choose peace, respond with wisdom, and walk in humility and forgiveness. They also share practical ways to trust God, stand on His promises, and access the supernatural peace Jesus provides.

When we abide in Christ and trust His promises, we can experience His peace regardless of our circumstances.

On this week’s episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal explore the powerful truth that joy isn’t dependent on our circumstances—it comes from knowing and trusting God.

They unpack what biblical joy really means and how trusting in God’s character and promises allows us to experience joy even in the middle of difficult seasons. Through James 1:2–4, they discuss choosing joy in trials and how God can use challenges to develop perseverance and spiritual maturity.

Jen and Crystal also look at Jesus, who endured the cross with joy, and how His example teaches us to keep our focus on God rather than our circumstances. They share practical ways to stir up joy through gratitude, God’s Word, confession, faith, and abiding in Jesus.

Joy isn’t something we have to manufacture—it’s something the Holy Spirit produces in us as we remain connected to Christ.

On this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal dive into the powerful truth that love is the first fruit of the Spirit and the foundation for every other fruit God desires to produce in our lives.

Together, they explore what it truly means to walk in love—not simply as a feeling, but as a reflection of God’s character and nature. Through Scripture, they unpack the characteristics of biblical love and what it looks like to put that love into action in everyday situations.

Jen and Crystal discuss the importance of first receiving God’s love through Jesus so that we can learn to love others the way God loves us. They talk about forgiveness, patience, kindness, praying for those who hurt us, and choosing a Spirit-led response instead of reacting from the flesh.

As we receive God’s love and allow Him to transform our hearts, we can grow in patience, forgiveness, kindness, and selflessness—and ultimately reflect His love to the world around us.

On this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal explore the spiritual battle between the flesh and the Spirit and what it means to choose to walk in the Spirit every day.

Through discussing scripture they unpack how the Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives as we abide in Christ, yield to Him, and allow His character to be reflected through us. Discover practical ways to resist the flesh, grow through repentance and humility, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform your responses, relationships, and everyday life.

The fruit of the Spirit isn't about trying harder—it’s about abiding deeper. When we walk in the Spirit, we can experience freedom, victory, and a life that brings glory to God.

This week Jen and Crystal are excited to share their interview with Mike and Shara Canaday. The Lord healed and restored Mike from a life threatening motorcycle accident. In the face of an evil report and time of great pressure, Shara responded in faith and refused to receive anything but complete healing for her husband. Learn how to apply these same responses in your situations and walk in victory.

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Jen and Crystal's guest this week is, Sharon Smith. Sharon openly shares her story of being delivered from fear and coming to a place of being able to trust God with her health. As she chose to yield to faith instead of fear, God proved Himself faithful and she received the promise of a child.

Proverbs 18:21 (HCSB)

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

On this episode of the Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal welcome Ashley Hardcastle as she shares her powerful testimony of healing and faith amidst a health crisis.

From the initial signs of illness to a shocking cancer diagnosis, Ashley recounts her journey with grace and gratitude. She emphasizes the importance of documenting God's goodness through a gratitude journal and how her faith was strengthened by the support of her community. The conversation highlights the miraculous moments during her treatment, the role of prayer, and the scriptures that anchored her during challenging times.

Ultimately, Ashley's story is a testament to God's faithfulness, His healing power and the importance of sharing one's testimony to inspire others.

On this episode of The Winning Response, Jen and Crystal welcome Crystal's daughter, Faith to share the powerful healing testimony of her daughter, Ella.

There were some challenges they faced during Ella’s 2 month stay in the NICU, but God delivered her from them all! Faith shares that there were times her faith in God was tested as she stood in the gap for her newborn baby, but through prayer and speaking words of life and healing over Ella, God performed miracle after miracle in Ella’s body.

This testimony is one of hope, that nothing is too big or too hard for God to heal! What He has done for Ella He will do for anyone who will believe in Him and trust that what the Word says about His healing power is true.

On this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal share that healing is God’s will for everyone. They look at various scriptures throughout the Bible that affirm God's nature and His desire for healing. Faith in Jesus’ finished work on the cross—believing that His sacrifice bought our healing, is key to us receiving healing.

This conversation includes looking at the details of the physical suffering Jesus endured for all of humanity's healing and redemption. The episode concludes with an encouragement for listeners to expect healing and to share their testimonies of God's work in their lives with others.

On this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal discuss the importance of healing in our bodies as part of God's will. They emphasize the power of faith, the significance of speaking life over our health, and the necessity of understanding God's nature as a healer.

Through scriptural references and personal testimonies, they encourage listeners to meditate on God's love and goodness, reinforcing that healing is available to all who believe. The episode concludes with a prayer for healing and salvation, highlighting the personal relationship with God as essential for experiencing His healing power.