Episode notes
When your lives bear abundant fruit, you demonstrate that you are my mature disciples who glorify my Father!
John 15:8 TPT
One of the best parts of our relationship with God is the opportunity and capacity for change.
But when we become self-reliant, change feels more like a burden than a cause for joy. We need God-reliance to relieve ourselves of the anxiety self-reliance brings, and simply enjoy how God transforms our lives.
Join Russ and friends as they discuss the spirituality behind why we resist growth, in this first episode of a multiple-part series about why anxiety is the enemy of spirituality.
Scripture References
- John 15:1-8 TPT
- 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 NIV
- Galatians 3:3 NET
- Galatians 4:15 NET
- Jeremiah 17:5-8 ESV
- Psalm 34:4-6 MSG





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The Deep Spirituality Podcast is a show about having spiritual conversations. Join our Editor-in-Chief Russ Ewell and guests as they have candid discussions on spiritual topics ranging from faith to anxiety to vulnerability, inspiring you to go deeper in your relationship with God and have challenging and honest conversations of your own.
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