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Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

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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.

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Thursday · length unknown
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 Gifford argues that beneath that appeal lies a crucial question about Scrip...
August 27 · length unknown
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 mind, a right view of yourself,
August 20 · 26 min
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 and ourselves, and where lasting freedom is found.
August 13 · length unknown
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, resisting sin, and caring for the body God has entrusted to them.
August 6 · length unknown
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 underlying promises, and explains why Christians need a biblical framework ...
July 30 · 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 dangerously quick to justify their own reactions.
July 23 · 26 min
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 sovereignty, goodness, and fatherly care can radically reshape the way you respond...
July 16 · 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 heart in ways that human relationships never can.
July 9 · 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 understanding of God's character and His unchanging love.
July 2 · 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 provide a foundation strong enough to withstand grief, loneliness,
June 25 · length unknown
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 goodness transforms the way believers respond to fear.
June 18 · 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 power, forgiveness, and holiness are stronger than your deepest failures.
June 11 · 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 Christians think about mistakes, shame, failure, and forgiveness.
June 4 · length unknown
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 create cycles of insecurity, hypersensitivity, and relational instability.
May 28 · 26 min
How To Stop Overthinking And Start Walking In Wisdom
Dr. Greg Gifford answers real listener questions that uncover deeper struggles many Christians wrestle with every day—fear of mistakes, insecurity, overthinking, and pressure to “have it all together.” Whether you’re struggling to communicate confident...
May 21 · 26 min
The Youth Sports Trap Christian Parents Keep Ignoring
Dr. Greg Gifford tackles the growing tension between youth travel sports and biblical priorities, asking whether Christian families are sacrificing church, discipleship, and wisdom for athletic success. What happens when your child’s sports team become...
May 14 · 26 min
Can Mind-Altering Drugs Truly Heal Trauma And PTSD?
Can psychedelics really renew the mind, or are they only numbing pain for a moment? Dr. Greg Gifford challenges the cultural push for psychedelic-assisted PTSD therapy by contrasting neuroscience, biblical anthropology,
May 7 · 26 min
Why “That’s Just My Personality” Isn’t Biblical
Why do so many Christians trust personality tests more than biblical anthropology? Dr. Greg Gifford breaks down the hidden assumptions behind Myers-Briggs, temperament theory, and modern self-labeling while showing how Scripture reframes personality th...
April 30 · 26 min
Stop Making Excuses—Start Stewarding Your Life Biblically
You think you’re just unmotivated—but Scripture says it’s far deeper. Dr. Greg Gifford exposes laziness as a heart-level worship issue, not just a bad habit, and shows how it’s quietly shaping your future. If you’re tired of feeling stuck,
April 23 · 26 min
Discipleship Is the Mission—Here’s How You Actually Do It
You already have what you need to impact the nations—you’re just not using it. Dr. Greg Gifford connects the Great Commission to everyday work, revealing how bivocational ministry and practical discipleship fulfill Christ’s command.

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