Transformed Podcast Episode 136 | August 14, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford investigates the causes of ministry burnout and offers practical ways to protect yourself from it. With heartfelt transparency and biblical wisdom, he walks through internal struggles like fear of man and over-commitment. You'll come away equipped to pursue longevity in your calling without losing your joy.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 135 | August 07, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford examines whether using weight loss medications like Ozempic aligns with biblical principles. Is being overweight sinful, or is gluttony a separate issue altogether? This conversation equips Christians to think wisely about self-control, body stewardship, and honoring God with practical choices.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 134 | July 31, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford explores the rising use of Ozempic and asks critical questions about its role in the Christian life. Is weight loss medication just a physical issue, or does it reveal something deeper? Learn how Scripture helps inform your choices when it comes to your body and your health.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 133 | July 24, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford answers a common but contentious question: can Christians have close friendships with the opposite sex? Using clear biblical principles, he explains how clarity in your roles and godly communication can help avoid confusion. Learn practical steps to protect both your heart and your relationships.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 132 | July 17, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford offers practical guidance for how families—especially fathers—can start leading meaningful times of discipleship at home. With warmth and biblical clarity, he explains how just two nights a week can form a foundation of spiritual strength. Listeners will walk away with clear tools for making Scripture, prayer, and worship part of their regular family rhythm.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 131 | July 10, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford offers a Scripture-centered framework for understanding autism without compromising on theology or clarity. He emphasizes that autism is not inherently wrong or sinful, and equips listeners to distinguish between personality, struggles, and sin. Learn how to support autistic individuals in your church and family through wisdom, love, and biblical counsel.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 130 | July 03, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford explores how Christians should think biblically about autism—what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and why mental illness language often misleads. He explains why autism may be better understood as a unique design rather than a disorder. If you or someone you love is affected by autism, this will provide clarity and comfort grounded in Scripture.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 129 | June 26, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford answers real listener questions ranging from marriage and salvation to cannabis use and boundary-setting. With clarity and biblical insight, he offers frameworks rooted in Scripture—not personal opinion—for facing some of life’s most complex issues. These conversations challenge believers to think deeply, apply truth wisely, and live graciously.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 128 | June 19, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford discusses how Christians can make wise decisions when the Bible doesn’t offer direct commands. Learn how the sufficiency of Scripture and Christlike character guide everyday choices—from relationships to finances. Understand how Christian liberty gives you freedom within God’s boundaries, not outside them.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 127 | June 12, 2025



Dr. Greg Gifford explores the real reasons behind church hurt—and what to do about it. With biblical insight, he reveals how our own fears, expectations, and lack of relationship skills can shape our experience of conflict in church settings. Learn how to pursue healing without giving up on the body of Christ.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 126 | June 05, 2025



Loneliness is more than just an emotion—it’s often a sign of misplaced worship. Dr. Greg Gifford shows how focusing on Christ first transforms your relationships and equips you to build lasting community. Discover three powerful strategies to overcome isolation and experience the joy of biblical fellowship.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 125 | May 29, 2025



When you’re by yourself long enough, you start listening to the wrong voices. Dr. Greg Gifford helps you see the spiritual dangers of isolation and the value of meaningful, God-centered community. Most importantly, he reminds you that Christ never leaves those who belong to Him.



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 Transformed Podcast Episode 124 | May 22, 2025



When a friend crosses the line from peer to project, things get complicated. Dr. Greg Gifford helps you spot the shift and respond in a way that honors both God and the relationship. You'll learn how to navigate compassion, boundaries, and fear of man.



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 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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