Say "Yes" to Self Control

Say "Yes" to Self Control

In the final episode of season 2 of the One Yes At A Time podcast, Keidra and Susan discuss self-control as a fruit of the Holy Spirit, rather than mere discipline or human willpower, contrasting it with cultural ideas like “follow your heart” or “if it feels good, do it.” Citing Jeremiah 17:9 they reveal it is our very own heart that can so easily deceive us. Pointing to Proverbs 25:28, they describe lack of self-control as broken down walls that leave believers spiritually exposed and use Genesis 4:7 to explain that sin is “crouching at the door” but needs an invitation to “come in.” They connect self-control to walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) and God’s gift of power, love, and self-control/sound mind (2Timothy 1:7). Using supporting scriptures they mention areas of life that require self-control and how applying God’s Word helps. They urge listeners to acknowledge areas of life that are out of control, confessing these to God as sin, finding out what God’s Word says about these areas of life and putting His words into practice. They point to the return of Jesus as motivation for living a self-controlled life. The episode ends with an announcement of a summer break and a prayer for believers to stay in God’s Word and keep putting it into practice.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405118/fan_mail/new]

Say "Yes" to Gentleness

On this episode of the One Yes At A Time podcast hosts Susan Dies and Keidra Hobley continue their conversation on the fruit of the Spirit. The focus for today's podcast is the fruit of gentleness. They reference Galatians 5:22-23 that lists the fruit of the Spirit as well as verses 19-21 to highlight the contrast between good and evil, righteousness and sin. They define the fruit of the Spirit as Spirit produced goodness and evidence of Christlikeness in believers who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Using Jesus' example, they describe gentleness as "strength under control," noting that righteous confrontation is necessary and can be done without harming the one being confronted. They highlight Proverbs 15:1 and 25:15 to demonstrate the persuasive power of gentleness and how gentleness is connected to humility. They explore how pride blocks growth in gentleness and talk about practical ways to grow in gentleness such as using a soft tone, pausing before speaking, listening with humility, lowering expectations, and choosing forgiveness. They close by encouraging listeners to practice gentleness and thanking God for the Holy Spirit who helps us grow in the fruit of His Spirit. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405118/fan_mail/new]

Say "Yes" to Faithfulness

In this episode of the One Yes At A Time podcast, hosts, Keidra and Susan discuss the Fruit of the Spirit of faithfulness. They describe faithfulness as consistency, dependability, loyalty, and keeping promises but emphasize that genuine, lasting  faithfulness is produced by the Holy Spirit and rooted in God's faithfulness. They explain the Greek word Paul used for faithfulness in Galatians 5:22 is the word 'pistis' which is generally used to describe God's faithfulness and the root of the word 'pistis' is 'pist', which means "divine persuasion." They note that faith comes by hearing God's Word and faithfulness is acting in obedience to God's Word. They point to God's eternal faithfulness as the standard for faithfulness in marriage. They identify obstacles to faithfulness such as busyness, distraction, constant connection, complacency, a watered-down version of the gospel, doubt, disappointment, and unforgiveness. Using Exodus 18, they argue faithfulness is doing what God instructs, rather than simply being busy doing good. They note that rest is an instruction God gives for faithful living that leads to peace. They encourage cultivating faithfulness through reading scripture, setting boundaries, trusting God, and doing good. They close the podcast with encouragement to listeners to keep their eyes focused on Jesus and to allow His words, "Well done, good and faithful servant" to be the greatest motivation for faithfulness. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405118/fan_mail/new]

Say "Yes" to Goodness

In this episode of the One Yes At A Time podcast, hosts Susan Dies and Keidra Hobley discuss what it means to say "yes" to goodness and how this fruit of God's Spirit grows in the life of a believer. They note how broadly the word "good" is used, then define goodness according to God's Word. They trace goodness to the creation story in Genesis where God declared that all He made "was good". They discuss the inherent goodness of man and how it was marred by sin, and the fact that God gives free will so that man has a choice between good and evil. They explore Jesus' statement in Mark 10:18 that "There is no one good except God," explaining that the original Greek word for good in this verse is agathosune, which means inherent goodness, morally excellent, and free from sin. Based on this definition of "good", no one is good except God. They emphasize that true goodness is a gift of the Holy Spirit, given to believers at salvation, and that growing in goodness is a result of surrender to God and a willingness to follow the example of Christ. The episode closes with a prayer thanking God for His goodness and asking Him to renew our lives with the goodness found in Him. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405118/fan_mail/new]

Say “Yes” to Kindness

In this episode of the One Yes At A Time podcast hosts Susan Dies and Keidra Hobley discuss saying 'yes' to kindness. They talk about the 'Pay It Forward" experiment and how even one act of genuine kindness can have a ripple effect that can touch hundreds, even thousands, of lives. They recount personal acts of kindness that others have done for them and share practical ways to be kind to others on a daily basis in order to practice kindness. They mention a number of benefits of kindness including health and mental benefits, relational benefits, a greater sense of purpose and reduced feelings of loneliness. They emphasize that biblical teachings on kindness are closely related to compassion and forgiveness. They distinguish kindness from simply being nice or polite and highlight Romans 2:4 that says, "It's God's kindness that leads us to repentance." They offer practical suggestions for those who want to practice daily kindness - small intentional acts: a smile, holding a door, allowing others to go first, listening, being available, sending an encouraging text or note and helping someone in need. They conclude this episode by urging listeners to share their faith with others as the ultimate act of kindness and to recognize that kindness isn't just something one does, rather it is a lifestyle. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405118/fan_mail/new]