Ever feel the tug-of-war between who you used to be and who God is shaping you to become? We open up about the war within—the pull of the flesh and the call of the Spirit—and why that tension is not a verdict of failure but proof that the Holy Spirit is alive in you. Drawing from Romans 7 and Romans 8, we unpack how conviction signals life, how new desires form, and how surrender turns spiritual theory into everyday transformation.
We contrast the loud, impulsive voice of the flesh with the steady leadership of the Spirit, then get practical about discernment: learning to notice which voice is speaking and choosing the way that leads to peace. You’ll hear why behavior modification falls short without inner renewal, how Galatians 5 reframes desire at the heart level, and what shifts when we move from “try harder” to “yield deeper.” A candid personal reflection shows how willpower, even dressed up in discipline, can’t produce holiness—and how a simple prayer of dependence can unlock real change over time.
To help you walk this out, we share clear steps: name the battle, feed the Spirit with what you consume, practice confession as realignment, invite the Holy Spirit daily with simple prayers, and lean into fellowship that protects your identity. We close with a strong word of encouragement and prayer, reminding you that while temptation is active, grace is greater, and your steps are ordered even on contested ground.
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Hosted by Rev. Cory Young
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