Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford
by Fortis Institute · 197 episodes
ReligionSpiritualityChristianity
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.
Latest episodes
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26 min
Why You Keep Doing Things You Know Are Wrong
Modern psychology has plenty of explanations for why you think, feel, and behave the way you do—but are they missing something essential? Dr. Greg Gifford examines how our culture’…
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26 min
Not All “Christian Counseling” Is Actually Biblical Counseling
What actually makes counseling biblical? Dr. Greg Gifford breaks down three very different approaches to counseling and explains why simply adding Bible verses doesn’t necessarily…
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26 min
The Biblical Solution To Sleepless Nights And Restless Hearts
Another sleepless night? Dr. Greg Gifford examines the physical and spiritual factors behind poor sleep and shares biblical encouragement for finding rest when sleep won’t come. Di…
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When Does a Parent’s Biblical Authority Actually End?
What should you do when you’re ready for marriage—but Dad says no? Dr. Greg Gifford examines parental authority, biblical headship, and when an adult child is no longer required to…
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Is Your Strong-Willed Child Rebellious—or Something Else?
Is your strong-willed child simply rebellious—or is something else contributing to the conflict? Dr. Greg Gifford explains how sin, parenting patterns, difficult backgrounds, and i…
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26 min
The Biblical Secret to Becoming More “Emotionally Intelligent”
Want to become more self-aware, understand other people better, and improve your relationships? Dr. Greg Gifford explains why what our culture calls emotional intelligence has impo…
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The Biblical Problem at the Heart of Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy offers something many young Christians are craving: reverence, history, theological depth, and a church that feels anchored to the ancient faith. But Dr. Greg Gif…
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26 min
Why A Renewed Mind Destroys Your Victim Mentality
Past wounds, harsh words, and repeated failures can leave you feeling permanently defined by what happened to you. Dr. Greg Gifford offers biblical hope by showing how a renewed mi…
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Could Your View of God Lead to Victim Mentality?
Life can leave real wounds—but does every hardship have to define you? Dr. Greg Gifford explores why Christians drift into self-pity, how a victim mindset distorts our view of God…
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Self-Care Can’t Do This – But Jesus Can
What if your greatest need isn’t more self-care, but more Christ? Dr. Greg Gifford examines key biblical passages that redefine how Christians should think about guarding the heart…
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The Spiritual Problem With Today’s Self-Care Movement
Is modern self-care helping you glorify God—or quietly making life revolve around yourself? Dr. Greg Gifford examines the explosive growth of the wellness industry, exposes its und…
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26 min
Ruled By Anger? These Attributes of God Can Transform You
Are you controlling your anger—or is your anger quietly controlling you? Dr. Greg Gifford examines the difference between righteous and sinful anger and why Christians can be dange…
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The Biblical Remedy For Anxiety You’re Probably Missing
Anxiety may feel unavoidable, but what if managing the symptoms keeps you from confronting the deeper spiritual problem? Dr. Greg Gifford explains why your view of God’s sovereignt…
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26 min
Escaping Loneliness Starts With Seeing This More Clearly
Loneliness isn't always solved by finding more people—it often reveals a deeper spiritual need. Dr. Greg Gifford explains why God's grace, steadfast love, and presence satisfy the…
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26 min
Relational Hurt Is Real—But God’s Answer Changes Everything
Church hurt is real—but it doesn't have to control your life. Dr. Greg Gifford explains why becoming harder to offend doesn't start with tougher skin, but with a deeper understandi…
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26 min
Why Christians Get Stuck in Sadness — And How To Escape It
What if the key to overcoming sadness isn't changing your circumstances, but changing what you're looking at? Dr. Greg Gifford shows how God's faithfulness and steadfast love provi…
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Conquer Fear By Remembering This About God
Why do some fears seem impossible to shake, even for Christians who know the truth? Dr. Greg Gifford shows how a deeper understanding of God's omnipresence, omnipotence, and goodne…
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26 min
Freedom From Shame Starts With A Bigger God
Why do so many Christians still feel condemned long after they've repented? Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the difference between biblical shame and false shame, revealing why God’s powe…
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26 min
Crushed By Past Regrets? Here’s the Biblical Cure
What if the reason you can’t escape regret has less to do with your past and more to do with your view of God? Dr. Greg Gifford explores how the attributes of God reshape the way C…
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How To Stop Craving Constant Human Approval
Most people think rejection is just emotional pain, but the deeper issue is often spiritual. Dr. Greg Gifford explains how misplaced identity, fear of man, and people pleasing crea…