Faith Thru Fire

Learning to Lament

In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones delves into the topic of lament. Lament is a crucial aspect of our prayer life, allowing us to express our sorrow, grief, and frustrations to God. Tiffany highlights the four elements of lament: trusting God, bringing our complaints, making bold requests, and trusting Him through the pain. She encourages listeners to embrace the raw and honest emotions found in the Psalms and reminds them to remember God's faithfulness in the past. Lamenting helps us build trust in God even during difficult circumstances. [00:04:13] Neuroscience in rewiring your brain. [00:06:43] Different types of lament. [00:11:05] Repentance and forgiveness. [00:16:49] Repentance and judging lament. [00:21:09] Lamenting and addressing complaints.

Breaking Unhealthy Patterns

In this episode, host Tiffany Jones explores the topic of breaking unhealthy patterns that have been passed down from generation to generation. She shares her desire to experience a life of abundance and offers practical steps to bring clarity and limit negative patterns. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and listing out qualities that reflect the most authentic version of who we are. She also highlights the need for a supportive environment, the Word of God, and seeking guidance from biblical counselors. Tiffany shares her personal experience with SoulCare at her church and the practice of lamenting. Tune in to gain insights on breaking unhealthy patterns and embracing the life you were created for. 1. Breaking Unhealthy Patterns: Finding Clarity and Abundance 2. Overcoming Generational Patterns: Steps to a Fulfilling Life 3. Discovering Your True Self: Breaking Free from Limiting Patterns 4. Unlocking Your Potential: Breaking Unhealthy Patterns with God's Guidance 5. Creating a Life of Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Unhealthy Patterns

The Breaking Point

In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. She defines dysfunction as poor communication and frequent conflict, while destructive means causing harm and damage. Jones encourages listeners to acknowledge the severity of the situation and face the reality of what is happening. It is not our place to change people, but it is our responsibility to protect ourselves from destructive patterns. Jones stresses the need for biblical guidance and accountability when discerning whether a relationship is dysfunctional or destructive. She reminds listeners that true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change. In healthy relationships, disagreements and confrontation are normal, but it is possible to be respectful of each other's differences and find a place of win-win. Jones encourages listeners to seek wise counsel and create space to protect themselves from destructive patterns. She concludes by reminding listeners to filter everything through the lens of God and seek a spirit of discernment in the name of Jesus. In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. She defines dysfunction as poor communication and frequent conflict, while destructive means causing harm and damage. Jones encourages listeners to acknowledge the severity of the situation and face the reality of what is happening. It is not our place to change people, but it is our responsibility to protect ourselves from destructive patterns. Jones stresses the need for biblical guidance and accountability when discerning whether a relationship is dysfunctional or destructive. She reminds listeners that true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change. In healthy relationships, disagreements and confrontation are normal, but it is possible to be respectful of each other's differences and find a place of win-win. Jones encourages listeners to seek wise counsel and create space to protect themselves from destructive patterns. She concludes by reminding listeners to filter everything through the lens of God and seek a spirit of discernment in the name of Jesus. * 0:00:50 - Approaching the breaking point of a relationship in a positive, godly way * 0:03:15 - When is it best to say goodbye? Striving to find peace with the person by changing either the circumstance or the relationship * 0:04:43 - Accepting reality and seeking sound biblical guidance when discerning dysfunctional or destructive relationships * 0:06:11 - Importance of having sound biblical guidance in your life and finding your people * 0:07:36 - Breaking patterns of sin, neglect, emotional abuse, addiction, and codependency by accepting reality * 0:08:15 - Learning to set boundaries and understanding that boundaries are for you and not to control another person * 0:11:27 - Healthy changes are demonstrated over a long time and discernment is needed to distinguish between occasional slip in behavior and ongoing hurtful patterns * 0:13:21 - The importance of looking at patterns, sin, neglect, emotional abuse, addiction, and codependency, and seeking honest repentance for true heart renovation * 0:14:11 - Being in right relationship with God is most important and true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change * 0:15:28 - Ignoring red flags will lead to pain and destruction in relationships, discerning actions and attitudes, and assessing the reality of the relationship * 0:16:13 - The difference between occasional slip in behavior and ongoing hurtful patterns, and discerning how someone responds and reacts to our concerns * 0:17:48 - Discerning actions and attitudes, and not making excuses for someone's behavior or trauma * 0:20:11 - Examining the severity and pattern of behavior to determine if boundaries are necessary for safety and sanity

Are you accepting chaos or pursuing peace?

Are you accepting chaos or pursuing peace??  Boundaries help us get to a healthy place in our relationships! They help you stop feeling stuck & powerless. To be whole, to walk in your true identity.  They help bring clarity to what is important to you, your needs & your values.  2 healthy hearts = 2 healthy relationships  When there is unrepentant sin in your heart the effects flow over into your relationships. This is another reason it is so important to check your heart & your motives. Are they in line with truth? If not, repent & heal! Healing comes from the healer, Jesus!  In healthy relationships you will find,  5-T’s  -Trust -Truthfulness  -Transparency -Tenderness -Team player: where you can hold each other accountable & hold each other close at the same time. Speak truth in love! Iron sharpens iron. You should be able to communicate what is important to you without offending someone. If your health & wellbeing is a problem for someone else’s ego, create space. Access vs responsibility. Don’t put it off, What needs to be addressed, or the trash will pile up! A great resource is Lisa Terkeurs, “boundaries & goodbyes.” Some key things I have learned, A boundary is for you! The Bible says above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it! Establish borders to protect your heart & what is important to you, your walk with Christ, your ministry, your health, your family & your future! If someone lack respect & understanding of what is important to you, then your responsibility is to create a guard.  Boundaries are biblical, In the Garden of Eden when Adam & Eve where not responsible with the boundary God set. They had consequences & were separated from God. They did not honor the boundary set, they sinned against God. He set a clear boundary & when they disobeyed, He didn’t give them a warning, He quickly took action, explained to them the consequences & removed them from the garden & set up a gate with guards another boundary & this one they were never able to cross. God created space, he didn’t just limit their access, he eliminated it.  Do you think that is harsh? He was actually protecting them, from themselves.  Boundaries are for protection! And the boundary is around you & the access is determined by the respect the other person shows to your heart, to what is important to you!  Jesus didn’t die for us to keep on sinning. He died so we can heal from our sins through access to the father. Sin separates us from God! Always has & always will! He is a Holy God. Light & darkness can coexist.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 Here are some tips to bring clarity  1. Asses your values & what is important to you right now, then ask yourself if one of these are being violated? 2. Who is violating them? 3. Do they understand that these things are important to you? 4. Are they compassionate to your needs? In healthy relationships, you have empathy & understanding for one another’s needs.  We all sin at times & make mistakes. Repentance to one another is a sign of a pure heart. Repeated sin patterns that cause harm & dishonor what is valuable & important to you is a red flag & a clear sign of a unhealthy relationship. If a person is irresponsible with your heart, guard it! That is what we are called to do because what is being done to you will effect you & in turn effect those you are called to love, lead, teach, & minister to. Especially those in close contact with you. And idk about you but I want to give my precious children the best of who God made me to be!  0:00:00 "Exploring the Benefits of Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships" 0:01:27"Creating Healthy Relationships: The Five T's of Lasting Value" 0:04:07 Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships 0:08:35 "Setting Boundaries in Relationships: Tips for Bringing Clarity" 0:10:55 "Setting Boundaries in Relationships: How to Protect Your Heart and Mission"

Show Me My Motive

In this episode, the host shares her personal struggles with fear and insecurity as she starts her new podcast. She talks about the importance of transparency and reveals the hidden motives behind our actions. She encourages her listeners to overcome their fears and take a step of faith towards their breakthrough, trusting that God will provide provision for the vision that He has placed in their hearts. The episode serves as an inspirational message for anyone struggling to take a leap of faith in their personal or professional lives. [00:02:25] Motives and transparency. [00:06:22] Responding to Stressful Situations. [00:10:45] Seeking God amidst distractions. [00:16:19] Reverse engineering fear. [00:22:12] Self-examination through Scripture.