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📖 “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear…” — 1 John 4:18, CSB🔊 Episode Overview:In a culture spiraling with chaos—public scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty—what does it mean to be fearless in Christ? In this raw and real episode, Kenny shares how a soul detox led to a Holy Spirit recalibration. Rooted in Scripture, he unpacks five powerful truths that will anchor your heart, fire up your faith, and remind you: if you belong to Jesus, you ain’t skeert (scared)!🧭 Main Takeaways:1. Ain’t Skeert→ Perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18, Romans 8:31) 2. You and Whose Army?→ “Legion…because many demons had entered him” (Luke 8:30) Demons speak in plural—God speaks as Lord of Hosts. And He never loses. (Isaiah 8:13)3. Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen…→ (John 20:29, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105) The Word of God is your only safe footing.4. Drop Anchor→ “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul…” (Hebrews 6:19) Not a call to stall out—but to anchor down in Christ as cultural tides rage. 5. You Are Not Alone→ (Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:26, Exodus 14:14) God is with you! 📝 Final Word:If you're overwhelmed by the news, battling fear, or spiritually adrift—this episode will help you drop anchor and find peace again. You may feel surrounded, but you're not alone. Christ walks with you.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Reclaiming the Inner Life as Christ’s Sacred RetreatWhat if your soul is more than a battlefield—or a burden to manage—but a garden?In this episode, we step into the rich metaphor drawn from Charles Spurgeon’s 19th-century devotion on Song of Solomon 5:1, where Christ says, “I am come into my garden.” With help from Gordon MacDonald’s Ordering Your Private World, and a haunting lyric from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, we explore what it means to reclaim the soul as sacred space.You’ll be invited to:Reimagine your inner life as a walled garden—set apart, protected, and tended by graceHear Spurgeon’s challenge to resist worldly encroachmentReflect on MacDonald’s insight: that an untended soul will always be overrun by the worldLong for the Eden your soul remembers—and the Christ who still walks among the liliesThis isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. Not religious activity—but relational intimacy with the One who purchased your soul as His own retreat.📖 “Would that we could see the wall of separation between the church and the world made broader and stronger.” – Spurgeon 🎵 “We’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” – CSNY🙏 Takeaway:Your soul is not public property. It is Christ’s garden. And the Gardener is waiting.🔗 Listen at gwot.rocks home page   📤 Share this episode with someone who needs restoration 🌿 Take a walk. Turn off the noise. Return to the garden.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel(Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSTransform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Have you ever prayed and felt like your words were hitting the ceiling? That God was silent, even when your heart was screaming? This episode is for you.🔑 What You'll Hear in This Episode:The emotional and spiritual impact of divine silenceWhy raw honesty is the foundation of authentic faithWhat Psalm 28 teaches us about malice vs. brokennessThe difference between image-driven religion and surrendered spiritualityA powerful insight from Northern Exposure co-creator Joshua Brand:“Every human action was forgivable—except for malice.”How trusting God before the answer comes is where true strength beginsA celebration of God’s character as our rock, shield, and shepherd—even when we can't feel Him📖 Scripture Focus: Psalm 28 (CSB)🧠 Key Takeaways:God honors honesty over imageMalice is not just sin—it's betrayal wrapped in friendlinessYou’re not failing if you’re still crying outSometimes the breakthrough begins when your posture changes, not your circumstancesJoy rises when trust deepensEven in silence, God is still shepherding you🙏 Listener Challenge:This week, can you say—“My heart trusts in You… and I am helped”—even before you see the answer?🐑 Final Encouragement:You are not alone.You are not forgotten.God hears you—even when the silence feels loud.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Is it possible to pray often… and still miss the heart of prayer? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' teachings on vain repetition versus persistent prayer. With two biblical examples of each, we explore how to avoid hollow, routine prayers and instead lean into bold, consistent, and heartfelt conversation with God. Whether your prayer life feels dry, repetitive, or just weary—this is your invitation to rediscover the power of earnest asking. Includes a practical 7-day challenge to revive your connection with God.Practical Challenge: The Seven-Day Prayer Check-InSet aside 5 minutes daily for prayer.Begin each time by asking God to help you pray sincerely and not just repeat words out of habit.Write down your prayer focus or key requests each day in a journal.Avoid rote prayers. Use your own words.After praying, spend one minute in silence, listening or reflecting.At the end of the week, review your journal and note any changes in your heart, attitude, or sense of connection.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!Voices From The Past Volume 1 & 2"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show’s home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  ChatGPT is used in the development or this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

📖 Episode Summary:“It is a dangerous thing to refuse to go on knowing.” These words from Oswald Chambers aren’t just poetic—they’re prophetic. In this piercing episode, we unpack the sobering truth that revelation demands a response. To linger in the past, to park at the last place God met you without moving forward, isn’t just disobedience—it’s dangerous.Drawing from Hebrews 10, John 12, James 1, and Philippians 3, this conversation invites you to reflect deeply on the places you may have stalled… and the freedom found in renewed obedience.If you’ve felt stuck spiritually, if you’ve been living off of yesterday’s word without walking in today’s light—this episode is a call to movement, to maturity, and to revival.📝 Key Topics Covered:What Oswald Chambers meant by “refusing to go on knowing”Why lingering in yesterday’s revelation can become spiritual negligenceThe danger of softening conviction to stay comfortableHow truth once revealed makes us responsible for responseThe difference between remembering and respondingA biblical challenge to walk in the light we’ve been given📜 Scriptures Referenced (CSB):Hebrews 10:26–27 — The judgment that follows willful sin after knowing the truthJohn 12:35 — “Walk while you have the light…”James 1:22 — Don’t just hear the word — do itPhilippians 3:13–14 — Forget what’s behind, and reach forward🧩 Reflection Questions:Where have you stopped walking?What truth have you heard but not obeyed?Are you still holding onto an old moment with God… while ignoring His present voice?📌 Challenges:Don’t build a tent around what was — walk in what is. Ask God to show you where you’ve stalled — and respond while the light is still shining.💬 Quote Highlight:“God doesn’t just give revelation — He expects transformation.”DONATE our secure PayPal account. Donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org ChatGPT is used in the preparation of this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

The announced episode number is incorrect. Episode 537 was injected into the podcast in light of the immediacy of the situation. The following is a rework of the Charles Spurgeon Evening Devotion for June 22which was first published in 1866. The estimated writing year for June 22 devotion would have been Circa 1865 or early 1866. His words written down by candle or lamplight approximately 160 years ago are soberingly impactful and apply to us at this very moment in history. As soon as I read it I knew I had to shine the spotlight on its message. Spurgeon’s devotion is in the public domain and copyright free.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!Voices From The Past Volume 1 & 2"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show’s home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Empowering Encouragement Now segments are based in part on C.H. Spurgeon's Morning & Evening Devotions (public domain.)ChatGPT and/or Bard may be used at times to expedite research material for this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Well, here we are once again, at the doorway to the end of days...or so it seems. I recorded this podcast on Friday, June, 20, 2025. I recorded it on my IPhone immediately after receiving a special text that included an early morning emergency message from Pastor Jack Hibbs. You need to listen to this episode to gain understanding and context on these world happenings. This episode will bring peace to your heart in the midst of this terrible world agitation. As we see a few days later, Pastor Jack was spot on his warning!DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!Voices From The Past Volume 1 & 2"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show’s home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Empowering Encouragement Now segments are based in part on C.H. Spurgeon's Morning & Evening Devotions (public domain.)ChatGPT and/or Bard may be used at times to expedite research material for this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Titus 2:11-12 -"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age." The sober life isn’t just a clean life. Integrity begins in quiet places. This episode explains how we restore integrity in worship and leadership. Let this series stir a holy dissatisfaction with the norm. Let it ignite a longing for something more beautiful, more sober, and more real. Christ is worthy of a consecrated Church. Disclaimer: This podcast series reflects the personal spiritual convictions and commentary of the host. It does not make or imply accusations against any individual. While it may reference well-known trends or publicly reported stories within Christian culture, it seeks to address systemic issues, not personal grievances. All references are either generalized or drawn from public reporting. The intention of this content is to encourage discernment, promote accountability, and call the Church to deeper holiness—not to incite division or condemnation.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show’s home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  ChatGPT and/or Bard may be used at times to expedite research material for this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

Welcome back to part two of our series. In just the last few days of this writing, a major exposé dropped—documented by dozens of interviews—revealing deep moral compromise tied directly to sexual promiscuity along with the habitual use of alcohol by one of Christian music’s most recognizable voices. This story, as heartbreaking as it is, isn’t an isolated one. Influence is a sacred responsibility. But in the Christian music industry, we’re watching that influence turn into indulgence...Disclaimer: This podcast series reflects the personal spiritual convictions and commentary of the host. It does not make or imply accusations against any individual. While it may reference well-known trends or publicly reported stories within Christian culture, it seeks to address systemic issues, not personal grievances. All references are either generalized or drawn from public reporting. The intention of this content is to encourage discernment, promote accountability, and call the Church to deeper holiness—not to incite division or condemnation.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show’s home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  ChatGPT and/or Bard may be used at times to expedite research material for this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.