Transformed is the podcast where anxiety, loneliness, depression, and fear, meet the Bible. If you struggle with emotional issues in any way, you won’t want to miss Dr. Gifford apply the Bible to your issues that will not just surprise and shock you, but it will actually HELP you.
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Transformed is the podcast where anxiety, loneliness, depression, and fear, meet the Bible. If you struggle with emotional issues in any way, you won’t want to miss Dr. Gifford apply the Bible to your issues that will not just surprise and shock you, but it will actually HELP you.
Is there a difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust? Join Dr. Greg Gifford as he walks us through the relationship between these three things - and why we need them. Look to Christ, in whom you’re forgiven, and discover why forgiveness is such an important part of growth.
Transformed Podcast Episode 148 | November 06, 2025
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Have you ever wondered if you’ve truly found your contentment in the Lord? Join Dr. Greg Gifford for help navigating the complex relationship between contentment and ambition. Pitfalls abound, but biblical contentment in God is possible.
Transformed Podcast Episode 147 | October 30, 2025
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Transformed Podcast Episode 146 | October 23, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford explores how contentment is learned, not found. Through biblical wisdom and relatable insight, he reveals how trusting and obeying God changes both your actions and your heart. Discover how to experience genuine peace and delight in God’s plan for your life.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 145 | October 16, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford explores the difference between caring for your body and worshiping your health. Using Scripture, he shows that true stewardship involves wisdom, moderation, and trust in God’s sovereignty. Discover how to make healthier decisions without letting fear or perfectionism control your life.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 144 | October 09, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford explores the rise of “crunchiness,” a lifestyle centered on avoiding chemicals, alternative health practices, and strict food rules. Through stories and biblical reflection, he explains where healthy stewardship ends and unhealthy obsession begins. Listeners will gain clarity on how to honor God with wise choices without falling into fear-driven extremes.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 143 | October 02, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford explores the biblical differences between forbearance, forgiveness, and reconciliation—and why understanding these distinctions is a must for healthy relationships. He provides clear definitions and real-life applications to help you respond to conflict with truth and grace. Learn how to stop peacefaking and start pursuing relational peace that honors Christ.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 142 | September 25, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks the foundational truth that every person is created in the image of God, and how this understanding combats feelings of worthlessness. Julie DeVore joins the discussion with practical ways to renew the mind and live purposefully. They explore the difference between confidence built on culture and dignity rooted in design.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 141 | September 18, 2025
Todd Friel joins Dr. Greg Gifford and Julie DeVore to unpack the cultural obsession with self-love from a biblical lens. With clarity and conviction, they explore how modern ideas of worth and identity often miss the most important Person in the equation—God. This conversation helps believers reorient their view of self through Scripture, not pop psychology.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 140 | September 11, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford explores how family can subtly become a spiritual distraction when prioritized over God’s clear commands. Drawing from Scripture and examples from everyday life, he helps believers identify when love for family crosses into idolatry. With clarity and conviction, he offers a framework for honoring your family while keeping Christ central.
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Transformed Podcast Episode 139 | September 04, 2025
Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks the dangers of being overly opinionated and how it can strain relationships and weaken unity. Drawing from Romans 14, he shows how to distinguish between biblical convictions and personal preferences. Learn practical ways to hold firm to truth while fostering peace and compassion in your relationships.
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Dr. Greg Gifford explains why it’s crucial that you learn to guard your children’s hearts in a world full of digital distractions. Gain practical tips on age-appropriate tech use, preventing online dangers, and encouraging wise stewardship of devices. This resource will help you parent with clarity, conviction, and grace in an overly-connected culture.
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Dr. Greg Gifford challenges common assumptions about ministry burnout and highlights what leaders can do before it’s too late. From family rhythms to healthy boundaries, he outlines a blueprint for sustainable ministry. These hard truths and helpful strategies could change how you serve forever.
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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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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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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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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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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 would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
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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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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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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 would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Transformed is the podcast where anxiety, loneliness, depression, and fear, meet the Bible. If you struggle with emotional issues in any way, you won’t want to miss Dr. Gifford apply the Bible to your issues that will not just surprise and shock you, but it will actually HELP you.
