Transformed Podcast Episode 123 | May 15, 2025

When guilt and fear dominate your Christian walk, it may not be conviction—it may be scrupulosity. Dr. Greg Gifford walks through what the Bible says about conscience, sanctification, and the mercy of God. Learn how to renew your mind and break free from obsessive fear of spiritual failure.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 122 | May 08, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford explores the hard truth about friendships that start to feel more like ministry than mutual connection. Drawing from biblical examples and his own pastoral experience, he explains how to set boundaries without guilt. If you’re constantly giving but never receiving, this message will help you reset with grace.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 121 | May 01, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford tackles the tough realities of adult children living at home. Discover why setting clear expectations could be the most loving thing you do for your grown kids. Learn how productivity, financial responsibility, and moral standards shape a true launch into adulthood.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 120 | April 24, 2025

Do you feel ruled by your emotions? What does the Bible say about walking in truth when your heart is heavy? Dr. Greg Gifford explains how Scripture equips us to respond to negative feelings with faith. Discover four powerful passages that will transform your view of sadness, anger, and spiritual discouragement—and help you counsel yourself in truth.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 119 | April 17, 2025

You don’t have to be stuck in fear or worry. Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks practical truths from Scripture that help you respond to anxiety with wisdom and faith. Learn how to build your spiritual toolbox with verses that speak directly to your struggle.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 118 | April 10, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford explores how secular therapy often offers surface-level relief while missing the deeper transformation only God’s Word provides. You may feel better, but are you truly being changed? The Bible doesn’t just offer help—it offers superior answers for the heart and soul.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 117 | April 03, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford challenges the cultural obsession with mental health by asking: what does your mind actually need? The Bible teaches that the human mind isn’t just unhealthy—it’s blind, depraved, and broken apart from Christ. True renewal doesn’t come from therapy, self-care, or coping mechanisms, but from complete transformation through the Holy Spirit.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 116 | March 27, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the false promises of the secular therapeutic industry and reveals why it’s failing so many people. He explains how mental health diagnoses are often based on subjective assessments rather than objective medical science, leading to hopelessness instead of true healing. Learn why biblical truth offers a better path to understanding yourself and overcoming struggles.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 115 | March 20, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks what true repentance looks like and how to discern it in others. Some people say all the right things but never show real change, while others may be unfairly judged. Learn how to find the biblical balance between being too naive and overly critical so that you can cultivate wisdom and protect yourself from manipulation.

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 Transformed Podcast Episode 114 | March 13, 2025

Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks what true repentance looks like and why it’s more than just saying “I’m sorry.” Many people express regret, but real biblical repentance leads to lasting change. Learn how to discern between genuine repentance and empty apologies, both in yourself and in others.

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