In this episode, we explore the vital role of grace in replacing unhealthy, false beliefs with the truth of who God is. We discuss the importance of showing yourself patience and not condemning yourself, because spiritual growth is a process—undoing years of lies takes time, and your heart has its own pace. Criticizing or condemning yourself in the process doesn’t actually help you grow; real transformation happens through grace and truth. God, as the author and finisher of our faith, is near throughout this process, guiding and shaping us. Just as the Son of God, though perfect, learned obedience through His suffering (Hebrews 5:8), we too grow through trials and challenges. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that transformation is a journey, and God’s truth is worth the patient work of aligning our hearts and minds with Him.

In this episode, we talk about how difficult seasons often become the very places where God reveals more of who He is—and how that revelation can completely shift our heart posture. From Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane to Hagar encountering El Roi, Scripture is full of moments where people met God in their lowest places and walked away strengthened to endure what was ahead. Sometimes God delivers us out of hardship, and other times He reminds us, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) Either way, it’s always unto something—unto knowing Him more deeply. As Paul wrote, “In all things, we would grow into Christ.” If every trial leads us into a greater revelation of God’s character, then even the inconvenience becomes worth it.

In this episode, we pick up where we left off and talk about why having the right beliefs about God is so important. Everything in life flows from what we believe about Him. If you don’t believe that God is protector, then everything that happens will seem to prove that false belief. We also talk about how easy it is to idolize our emotions—letting how we feel about life shape how we see God, instead of letting God define Himself. When we choose to believe the truth about who He is, it actually creates space for His presence to come in and change everything.

In this episode, we talk about why having the right beliefs about God is so important. Drawing from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel, Fedhii unpacks how their unwavering faith in God didn’t just change their circumstances—it shifted the spiritual atmosphere around them. Their belief created space for King Nebuchadnezzar and the entire nation to encounter the true nature of God. We explore how belief attracts God’s presence, cultivates true worship, and builds an altar for others to experience Him too. Worship isn’t just a response to what God has done—it’s a declaration of who He is, even when circumstances don’t align with what we hope to see.

In this episode, we dive into what it means to remove mixture from our hearts, drawing from Matthew 6:24 — “No one can serve two masters.” We explore how it’s impossible to give the first place in our hearts to both God and something else. Through honest reflection, we discuss how fear often reveals the “other gods” competing for our devotion — whether it’s self-sufficiency, control, or comfort. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be a wholehearted bride, fully surrendered and devoted to Him alone. This conversation invites you to examine what’s truly sitting on the throne of your heart and to allow Jesus to take His rightful place.

In this episode, we talk about how to stoke the flame when your faith feels stagnant. While seasons of stagnancy are a normal part of the Christian walk, there is no such thing as neutrality—you’re either moving toward God or away from Him. We share how testimonies of God’s past faithfulness can serve as fuel for your fire. And if you’re new in your faith or feel you haven’t seen God clearly move in your life yet, we discuss how honoring the stories in Scripture as your own—because we are the people of God—can ignite your fire just the same.

In this season finale, we dive into the importance of remembering who walks with you—God Himself. When we remind our spirits of His omnipresent and omnipotent power, it strengthens and encourages us in every season. God is not apathetic; He is powerful and engaged in every detail of our lives. As we encounter more of Him, more is also expected of us. Rather than letting our circumstances define who God is, we must learn to stand on the truth of His nature and use the confidence of His presence with us to shape how we respond to life’s challenges.

In this episode, we dive into what it means to truly be a good partner with the Holy Spirit. If God is the one doing the work—if He is both the author and the finisher—then what is our role in the process of transformation? We look at the biblical foundation that makes clear it is God who initiates growth, while our part is to respond with a “yes” to His work. Partnership with the Holy Spirit means learning to acknowledge and celebrate what He has already done in our lives. When we honor His testimony, our hearts are positioned toward Him. Gratitude then becomes the doorway—it opens our eyes to how He is moving and deepens our awareness of His ongoing work.

God’s leadership is never random—it’s intentional. In this episode, we talk about how He so often leads us one step at a time, giving only a piece of the puzzle instead of the full picture. It’s in that space of uncertainty where He’s calling us to trust Him deeply. Fear makes us want control, but faith moves when we don’t have all the answers. We were created to follow, not to lead—and when we try to take the role of leader, we end up carrying a weight we were never meant to bear. That weight shows up as anxiety. But when we trust His step-by-step guidance, we find peace in His leadership. We are created to be followers, not the leaders—and when we try to take control, anxiety often follows.   Some songs to help you through this season:  Follow the Leader - Upperroom My Reward - Upperroom Leadership of the Lord - Upperroom  

We were not made for a lukewarm, half-hearted faith — we were created to burn. In this episode, we dive into the holy dissatisfaction we often feel when our lives don’t align with the fullness we were made for. That longing inside you? It’s the reminder that you were created to burn for the Lord. But here’s the truth: you are not the originator or the sustainer of that fire. God Himself is the all-consuming fire — He is the source, the flame, and the One who keeps us burning. We are simply the recipients of His passion, invited to live ablaze for His glory. This is just the beginning of our conversation on what it means to burn for God. Join us as we press into the reality that life at its fullest is only found when we’re fully consumed by Him — everything else leaves us empty.

Sacrifice is more than giving up something—it’s a radical declaration that no one and nothing holds a higher place in our hearts than God Himself. It echoes the first and greatest commandment: God is a jealous God who demands our wholehearted devotion. Our sacrifices remind us daily that we are His alone, willing to surrender anything at His call. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the essential role of sacrifice in the Christian life. Following Jesus intimately requires sacrifice—it’s not optional but foundational. Drawing from the story of Abraham and Isaac, we explore how the man known as the father of faith earned that title through a life marked by surrender and sacrifice. If God did not withhold His own Son, how can we withhold anything from Him? 

Waiting seasons are often misunderstood as idle or unproductive, but in this podcast, we reveal how they are actually incredibly fertile ground for growth and transformation. Walking hand in hand with the Good Gardener during these times, though little may change on the outside, gardens blossom within—deep roots of faith, character, and confidence take hold. We dive into the story of Abraham and Sarah, showing how God cultivated something extraordinary in Abraham while he waited—a man who wasn’t born the father of faith but was shaped into one. Through patient surrender, Abraham grew strong enough to trust God with even the most precious promise, willing to offer Isaac back in obedience and love. We also unpack David’s waiting season after being anointed king, a time that forged in him a bold confidence rooted in God’s heart and protection—giving him the courage to face Goliath with unwavering faith. Our conversations challenge you to embrace your own waiting season, not with frustration or apathy, but with expectancy, knowing that the Good Gardener is cultivating a garden within you that will bloom in God’s perfect timing. Don’t grumble your way through your promise like the Israelites; lean in, and watch what God will do in the waiting.

In this episode, we explore a deeply relatable part of the Christian walk — those seasons when God feels distant or silent. We unpack the truth that if Scripture is fully trustworthy, then the feeling of separation from God is not reality, but a distortion. We talk about how easy it is to idolize the distance — to let the silence define our relationship with God — when in truth, we’re called to keep our eyes on Jesus, not on our feelings. This episode is a reminder to return to the cross, where Jesus' sacrifice forever closed the gap between us and God. No matter how you feel, the truth remains: He is near and nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39). Let this be an encouragement to trust Scripture over emotion.

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, we dive deep into the heart of forgiveness. We unpack how unforgiveness isn’t just a relational barrier; it’s a spiritual blockade. Like a massive boulder damming up a river, unforgiveness halts the flow of our connection with God, keeping His grace and presence from reaching the deepest parts of our lives. Through the lens of the parable of the unforgiving servant, we explore the sobering truth that when we withhold forgiveness from others, we're not just hurting them—we’re dishonoring the very forgiveness God has lavished upon us through the cross. The work of Jesus is a two-way flow: we receive mercy from heaven, and then we are called to pour that same mercy into the lives around us. Unforgiveness is as if we remove God from His rightful place as Judge and insert ourselves instead, believing our judgment is more righteous, more just.  This episode is a heartfelt call to release, to surrender, and to trust God's justice and mercy more than our own. Forgiveness isn’t just for them—it’s for us. It restores the flow, heals the soul, and reconnects us to the heart of God.

In this second part of our two-part series, we dive deep into the truth that following Christ demands complete surrender—a full death to self. Not halfway. Not 75%. But fully. Drawing from Mark 8:35, we explore the hard, beautiful reality that true discipleship means laying down our desires, our comfort, and our control in full obedience to God—even when it hurts. Obedience isn’t always convenient or easy. Sometimes, it requires us to do what we don’t want to do. But it’s in that sacrifice, in that surrender, where we find real life in Christ. We look to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where we see His raw humanity—His sorrow, His anguish, and yet, His unwavering obedience. Even when the cross loomed ahead, Jesus chose the will of the Father over His own, becoming the ultimate model of what it means to die to self. As His followers, we are called to that same wholehearted devotion. This episode is a call to radical surrender—a reminder that the path to true life begins where we lay ours down.

In this powerful first installment of our two-part series "Dying to Yourself," we dive deep into another element of a life fully surrendered to Jesus. Following Him doesn’t just mean adjusting your behavior—it often means completely dismantling the unhealthy belief systems we've built our lives around. In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable but necessary process of letting go—of learning to “pack up the tent” and move when Jesus points to an area of our thinking that no longer serves us. Dying to these beliefs can feel like denying a piece of ourselves, but it’s through that surrender that we find true growth, healing, and freedom. This is a raw and honest conversation about the beauty and cost of transformation, the invitation Jesus gives us to see things differently, and the daily choice to deny ourselves so that we can walk in truth.

In this episode, we dive into the divine origin of community—tracing it all the way back to God Himself. Before humanity ever breathed a breath, relationship already existed. God—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—were in perfect communion. Community isn’t a human idea; it’s a reflection of the very nature of God. We talk about how the identity of each Person in the Trinity is deeply intertwined. The Father cannot be fully known apart from the Son, and the Son not apart from the Spirit. In the same way, we as followers of Christ were never meant to live isolated lives. We are designed to be known, supported, sharpened, and expressed through connection with others. Just as a single part of the body cannot function on its own, we too are just one piece of a greater whole. This episode is a reminder that we reflect God best—not in solitude—but in the beautiful, messy, refining context of community.

In this episode, Fedhii dives deep into the mystery and beauty of hearing God’s voice. He draws a powerful parallel between the spiritual and natural realms, likening God’s voice to a frequency constantly being transmitted—like a radio station. Just because you're not tuned in doesn’t mean the station isn’t playing. The signal is there. The sound is active. The voice of God is alive and speaking—always. But how do we hear it? Fedhii challenges the common belief that “God doesn’t speak to me,” revealing it as one of the greatest lies that dulls our spiritual hearing. Instead, he urges us to tune our hearts—just like tuning a radio—to the divine frequency. It requires intentionality, clearing away the static of life, the lies, and the distractions. It’s not that God isn’t speaking; it’s that our dial is off. Using vivid analogies from the physical world—sound waves, frequencies, radio signals—Fedhii paints a compelling picture of what it looks like to align ourselves with heaven’s voice. His words are a call to recalibrate, to believe again, and to step into the truth that we serve a God who still speaks and longs to be heard. This isn’t just about hearing—it’s about relationship, clarity, and living life attuned to the voice of our Creator.

In this episode, we talk honestly about the fear that can come with thinking about the future. Biiftuu vulnerably shares her own story—how questions like “Where is my life going?” or “What will I become?” used to fill her with anxiety. But she also shares how the Lord met her in that fear and gently led her into freedom. Followers of Jesus aren’t called to be in control—we’ve surrendered the right to lead. And when we try to take that role back, we often invite fear, confusion, and unrest. We also draw from the story of the Israelites in exile when God spoke those well-known words in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you…” These weren’t words spoken during a peaceful, thriving season—they were spoken in the middle of exile, in the midst of uncertainty and disappointment. Even when our surroundings feel like chaos, God’s plans are steady and secure. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to know every detail of the future when you’ve become well acquainted with the Person of Jesus. Trust isn’t built by knowing the plan—it’s built by knowing the One who holds it.

In this episode, Fedhii explores the powerful truth that what we believe—whether healthy or unhealthy—deeply shapes our reality. Drawing from a personal story and the biblical account of the Roman centurion in Luke 7:1–10, he unpacks how our expectations of God influence our encounters with Him. When we show up with faith, our experience of God begins to mirror our belief in Him. It’s not just about theology—it’s about posture. This episode challenges listeners to examine the beliefs they carry and to lean into expectation, knowing that God often moves in response to faith-filled hearts.