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Has pride ever impacted your life? Ready to recognize and address hidden pride in your heart? Bible teacher, theologian, author, podcaster, book coach, husband and father of four, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and I discuss the profound topics of humility and pride. Dr. Joel shares his personal journey, revealing how a humiliating childhood experience shaped his understanding of humility and its significance. He explains that biblical humility is rooted in recognizing God and our true identity as His royal children. Pride, on the other hand, is the elevation of self, leading to chaos and confusion. Dr. Joel emphasizes that humility acts as a protection, prevention, and preservation, and that curiosity without limits can be destructive. The conversation shifts to the crucial role of boundaries and limits in the context of curiosity and desire. Dr. Joel explains how God established boundaries in the pre-fallen world to safeguard Adam and Eve from self-destruction. He clarifies that limits are not punitive but rather a means to prevent us from becoming enslaved to unholy desires. Dr. Muddamalle also explores the concept of hidden pride, which can corrupt the fruit of the Spirit and lead to destructive behavior. He highlights the importance of humility in overcoming pride and accepting our limits and weaknesses. Key Points: Humility: A foundational understanding rooted in recognizing God and our identity as His children. Pride: The elevation of self, leading to chaos and confusion. Boundaries and Limits: Essential for protecting us from self-destruction and enslavement to unholy desires. Hidden Pride: A subtle form of pride that can corrupt the fruit of the Spirit. The Power of Humility: Overcoming pride, accepting limits, and embracing our weaknesses. Tag Joel @muddamalle and I @biancaolthoff to let us know what practical handles you are applying in your daily life. XO, B RESOURCES/LINKS Guest Dr. Joel Muddamalle muddamalle.com  Book: The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility Quote Hidden pride is so deceptive because the conversation is happening in the chambers of the human heart. Takeaways Biblical humility starts with an awareness of God and our identity as royal children of God. Pride is the elevation of self and leads to chaos and confusion. Humility is a protection, prevention, and preservation. Curiosity without limits is chaotic. Boundaries and limits were established by God in the pre-fall world to protect us from self-destruction. Limits are not a punishment, but a way to prevent us from becoming enslaved to unholy desires. Hidden pride corrupts the fruit of the Spirit and leads to destructive behavior. Humility is the antidote to pride and helps us accept our limits and weaknesses. Anxiety and shame can be addressed through humility and accepting our weaknesses. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Youtube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to create a life that you love? Are you ready to take small steps to make it happen? My friend Stephanie May Wilson, a writer, speaker, and podcaster, and I talk about the unique challenges and pressures women face in their 20s and 30s, a time Stephanie calls the "everything era." This is a period marked by significant life decisions, societal expectations, and a whole lot of figuring it out. Stephanie shares her own experiences navigating this tricky terrain and offers some valuable takeaways: Embrace the Power of Choice: The 'everything era' is YOUR time to take the reins and create the life YOU want. It's about aligning your decisions with your values, even when those values don't always align with traditional expectations. Transition to the "I Get to Create It Now Era": Life throws curveballs. Embrace those detours as opportunities for personal growth and course correction. Each challenge is a chance to refine your vision and build the life you love. Don't Be Afraid of Disagreements: Navigating this phase can lead to conflicts with loved ones, especially when it comes to life choices. Use these disagreements as opportunities for open communication and mutual understanding. Listen in as Stephanie shares her personal journey of embracing the "I get to create it now era" and how a move to Spain opened up a whole new chapter of her life.  Follow us on social media at @biancaolthoff and @smaywilson. Stay connected with Stephanie through her adventures.   XO, B RESOURCES/LINKS Guest Stephanie May Wilson stephaniemaywilson.com Book: Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own Quote The 'everything era' is a time of uncertainty and pressure to figure out life. Takeaways The 'everything era' refers to the period in a woman's life, typically in her 20s and 30s, when she is making significant life decisions and facing societal pressures. It's important to define what success and happiness mean to you personally, rather than conforming to societal expectations. The transition from the 'everything era' to the 'I get to create it now era' is a defining moment for personal growth and decision-making. You have the power to decide how you want to live your life and make choices that align with your values and desires. When life doesn't go as expected, you have options: you can quit, keep moving forward, change tactics, or ask for help. Surround yourself with a supportive inner circle who can provide guidance and advice, but ultimately trust yourself to make the best decisions for your life. Creating a life you love may involve making intentional decisions that fit for a season but may not be permanent. Taking control of your own life and making decisions that align with your values and desires can lead to personal fulfillment and happiness. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Dwell! Go to dwellbible.com/wgt to receive your 25% discount today.  ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Youtube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you fulfilling your God given destiny and unlocking your power? How have you embraced your calling with boldness and authority?  In this episode, I share a teaching from the book of Mark given at The Father’s House Orange County. In it I delve into the theme of being marked for power and purpose. We are marked by God, and with this divine marking comes the power to overcome any bondage or sin. Some of the key takeaways are: Being Marked by God: Exploring the profound concept that each one of us is marked by God, instilled with a unique purpose and the power to fulfill it. Lessons from the book of Mark: The book of Mark presents a radical explanation of the supernatural power of Jesus and the power that we, as disciples, possess. The Authority of Jesus: I focus on the authority of Jesus, particularly his ability to cast out demons, showcasing the extent of his divine power. Confronting Spirits: I encourage you to recognize and confront the spirits that may be tormenting you, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging these challenges in order to overcome them. Embrace Your Calling: I urge you to embrace your calling with boldness and authority, stepping into the power that has been bestowed upon you. Friend, I want you to recognize the power within you, confront the spirits that torment you, and embrace your divine calling with boldness and authority. Remember, you are marked by God for a unique purpose. Step into your power and fulfill your destiny.  You are MARKED for power and purpose. Embrace it! Let me know how you are stepping into your authority, confronting your challenges, and boldly embracing your calling by tagging me @biancaolthoff. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS The Father’s House Orange County MARK’D Series Quote I want you to know that you are marked and that you have power to do what God's called you to do. Takeaways We are marked by God and have the power to overcome any bondage or sin. The book of Mark emphasizes the supernatural power of Jesus and the power we possess as disciples. We have the authority to confront and cast out the spirits that may be tormenting us. Embracing our calling requires stepping out of our comfort zone and confronting the spirits that hold us back. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Airdoctor. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code WGT you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Youtube https://youtu.be/8Zhi83TYi7U Apple Spotify ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends! We are on a break from our regularly scheduled podcast but between now and when we start our next season, I wanted to pop in and spread some love. If you're new around the podcast, let me welcome you and let you know that I'm excited that you've joined us for our podcast party! It's in my honor to create content that equips and inspires you. I decided to go back to my roots. At my core, I’m a word nerd and Bible teacher so I'm sharing some teachings from the book of James that both Matt and I shared at The Father's House Orange County back in 2020. Yes, the year of the pandemic. You also get access to a Bible study guide for the series that will help you in your journey through the book of James, and it's absolutely FREE. Send an email podcast@inthenameoflove.org to get your PDF today. And if you enjoy the podcast, it would be amazing if you left a positive review and subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss one episode. I hope you enjoy the series and I can't wait for season five. If there was more in season four then there is a vibe in season five! Love you friends! 🖤 B RESOURCES: Email podcast@inthenameoflove.org to get your James Series Guide https://tfhoc.org/ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our LAST episode of season 4! Today, thanks to the help of author, poet, and Bible teacher Jackie Hill Perry, we are going to talk about moving from basic to holy. In short, holiness is doing things that please God. It’s what you do with your time and your actions. It is living to please God—and it bears fruit! You live holy because you are motivated by your relationship with and love for your heavenly Father. Of all the goals we have for our life, the most important is to pursue holiness because it is God’s goal for our life. If we truly love God we will commit to making holiness the primary purpose of our life. I was excited to have JHP on the show. As always, I LOVE giving away some of my favorite resources to podcast listeners. When you share this podcast on social media and tag @jackiehillperry and @biancaolthoff to be entered to win one of five books from her newest book, Holier Than Thou. Friends, without you, we would not have 70 episodes. I’m honored to be your friend from afar. Let’s stay connected via social media @BiancaOlthoff or through the teachings from The Father’s House OC on YouTube. I love you, friends! 🖤 B RESOURCES: Jackie Hill Perry book: Holier Than Thou: How God's Holiness Helps Us Trust Him Holy Spirit Series - Episodes 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” --- This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/WGT --- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp • We're Going There listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/wgt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loss is a common source for stress. Even in the greatest season of loss, you’ll never lose God’s presence. The key to going through the valley of the shadow of death is to turn your back to the shadow and look at the light. Trust God in your dark valleys. Keep your eyes on The Light of the world - Jesus! 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Friends! Having a peaceful life is something many of us strive for and in a world full of distractions and chaos, it can be hard to learn how to find it. In today’s episode, I’m talking with writer and mixed-media artist, Morgan Harper Nichols. Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear about how Morgan embraces her artistic nature and how her work is bringing peace to people across the globe. Morgan speaks about her journey of expressing creativity in childhood and how it’s evolved into the different types of art that she’s released. We also discuss Morgan’s diagnosis of autism in adulthood and how it empowered her to articulate how she’d been feeling for so long. My heart and my hope is that you find peace today, what is something that brings you peace? I’d love for you to share it on social media, you can tag us @BiancaOlthoff and @MorganHarperNichols. I can’t wait to see what peace looks like for you. If this podcast inspired you in some way, pass it on to a friend, because sharing is caring! Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Morgan Harper Nichols book: Peace Is A Practice - https://morganharpernichols.com/peaceisapractice Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” --- This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/WGT --- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp • We're Going There listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/wgt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need to handle rude people. God’s got it! Don’t use up all of your energy defending yourself. God is your Defender. You are most like Jesus, when you remain silent when under attack. God won’t let you down. Trust Him to be your Defender today! 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Friends! Today is the final episode of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. We've delved into defining love, singleness, dating, sex, intimacy and we're closing out with a conversation about communication. Communication is a crucial component in having a healthy relationship and it's something that not everyone is well versed in. So many people, both men and women struggle to vocalize their desires or even ask for clarity. This can come down to different factors such as our culture, history, psychology or simple insecurity. Wouldn't it be nice if we had permission to say everything that we wanted? Well, we do! And you know I'm going to back it up with some Bible.  One of my favorite Bible characters is Ruth, and when it came to her relationship with Boaz, she was smart, she was direct, she was clear. My hope is that after listening to this episode, you'll know how to have a DTR aka defining the relationship talk. We're going to learn how to have a DTR, when to have a DTR and also how NOT to have a DTR. Don't forget to share this podcast and the Love Is resources with your friends, community group and family. You can tag me @BiancaOlthoff to let me know all of the lessons you've learned about love and relationships. May you live and walk in love. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Friends! Welcome back to day five of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about intimacy which is a crucial part of building a healthy, loving relationship. Intimacy can be described as close familiarity or friendship, or as my dad would say "into me, you see". It's a way of getting to know someone and as a by-product, building a deeper level of love and relationship. While many would say that intimacy is about sex and physicality, it's much more than that. It's spiritual, emotional and mental too. Practicing strong boundaries and using wisdom is the key when getting to know someone romantically. We're going to unpack practical tools on how to build intimacy over time. I'll also be sharing my No Go Bro list. These guidelines can be used as a reference point when getting to know a potential mate. (Think of them like handy red flags to look out for!) I hope you've found this series helpful in your pursuit of love and building healthy, whole relationships. Tag me @BiancaOlthoff  and let me know what you've learned from the series. You can also share this resource online and with your friends or small group. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” --- This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/WGT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices