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Ep 40 Why God Prefers Broken People | Chad Bird on Grace, Failure & Transformation - Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/fan_mail/new] Part 2 - What if the very thing you’re ashamed of… is the place where God wants to meet you? In this episode of The Truth Seeker’s Guide, host Felipe Aristizabal sits down with Chad Bird — theologian, Hebrew scholar, and author of Limping with God and The Christ Key — to uncover a powerful truth: God doesn’t choose people because they’re perfect. He chooses them because they’re real. Together, we explore how the story of Jacob reveals God’s heart for broken people — those who wrestle, fail, and still refuse to let go. Chad explains how grace transforms weakness into strength, how failure can become formation, and why the limp is the mark of those who have truly encountered God. This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever asked:  • “Can God still use me after I’ve fallen?”  • “How can I heal from shame and start again?”  • “What does true spiritual transformation look like?” It’s time to discover that your scars don’t disqualify you — they tell your story of redemption. 📖 Guest Info: Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517.org, author of Limping with God: Jacob and the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship and The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament. He is known for bringing deep theological insight to everyday life — showing how God’s grace meets us in the middle of our mess, not at the end of it. Follow Chad Bird: 🌐 1517.org/chad-bird 📘 Instagram:  @chadbird1517 [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCmLGRBBuTB6teJBRv7LmFqQ]  🎙️ About The Truth Seeker’s Guide The Truth Seeker’s Guide explores the intersection of spirituality, neuroscience, and transformation — helping listeners renew their minds, deepen their faith, and rediscover the beauty of grace in everyday life. Subscribe & Join the Journey: 🔔 YouTube: @TheTruthSeekersGuide 🎧 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music 📸 Instagram: @thetruthseekersguide ⸻ ✨ Key Takeaway Quote: “Disciples don’t walk tall and proud — they limp with grace. The limp is the mark of having been held, wounded, and blessed by God.” — Chad Bird Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/support]

Ep 39 - Why God Prefers Broken People | Chad Bird on Grace, Failure & Transformation Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/fan_mail/new] Part 1  What if the very thing you’re ashamed of… is the place where God wants to meet you? In this episode of The Truth Seeker’s Guide, host Felipe Aristizabal sits down with Chad Bird — theologian, Hebrew scholar, and author of Limping with God and The Christ Key — to uncover a powerful truth: God doesn’t choose people because they’re perfect. He chooses them because they’re real. Together, we explore how the story of Jacob reveals God’s heart for broken people — those who wrestle, fail, and still refuse to let go. Chad explains how grace transforms weakness into strength, how failure can become formation, and why the limp is the mark of those who have truly encountered God. This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: •“Can God still use me after I’ve fallen?” •“How can I heal from shame and start again?” •“What does true spiritual transformation look like?” It’s time to discover that your scars don’t disqualify you — they tell your story of redemption. ⸻ 📖 Guest Info: Chad Bird is Scholar in Residence at 1517.org [https://www.1517.org], author of Limping with God: Jacob and the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship and The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament. He is known for bringing deep theological insight to everyday life — showing how God’s grace meets us in the middle of our mess, not at the end of it. Follow Chad Bird: 🌐 1517.org/chad-bird [https://1517.org/contributors/chad-bird] 📘 Instagram: @ [https://www.instagram.com/birdchadlouis]chadlbird 🎙️ About The Truth Seeker’s Guide The Truth Seeker’s Guide explores the intersection of spirituality, neuroscience, and transformation — helping listeners renew their minds, deepen their faith, and rediscover the beauty of grace in everyday life. Subscribe & Join the Journey: 🔔 YouTube: @TheTruthSeekersGuide 🎧 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music 📸 Instagram: @thetruthseekersguide [https://www.instagram.com/thetruthseekersguide] ✨ Key Takeaway Quote: “Disciples don’t walk tall and proud — they limp with grace. The limp is the mark of having been held, wounded, and blessed by God.” — Chad Bird Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/support]

Ep 38 - Beyond the Brain: Anxiety, Hormones & Healing with Dr. Nicole Cain - Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/fan_mail/new] Ep 38 Part 2 If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, burnout, mood swings, or fatigue — and you’ve prayed, journaled, and “done the work” but still feel off — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nicole Cain, a holistic doctor and mental health expert, reveals how your gut health, hormones, and nervous system play a major role in your emotional well-being. You’ll learn how your body and brain are deeply connected — and how healing isn’t just mental, it’s biological. 💡 What You’ll Learn: •The science behind the gut-brain connection •How hormonal imbalances can trigger anxiety and stress •Natural, research-based ways to support mood, sleep, and peace of mind •How understanding your body can help you align with your true purpose •Why holistic health is about wholeness — not “woo-woo” This isn’t New Age — it’s neuroscience, psychology, and holistic medicine working together to help you understand how God designed your body for healing. 🌿 If you want to overcome anxiety naturally, balance your hormones, and finally feel like yourself again, hit play — and discover what’s truly happening beyond the brain. (We Apologize for some cracking in the sound)  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/support]

Ep 37 - Beyond the Brain: Anxiety, Hormones & Healing with Dr. Nicole Cain - Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/fan_mail/new] Ep 37 Part 1 If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, burnout, mood swings, or fatigue — and you’ve prayed, journaled, and “done the work” but still feel off — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nicole Cain, a holistic doctor and mental health expert, reveals how your gut health, hormones, and nervous system play a major role in your emotional well-being. You’ll learn how your body and brain are deeply connected — and how healing isn’t just mental, it’s biological. 💡 What You’ll Learn: •The science behind the gut-brain connection •How hormonal imbalances can trigger anxiety and stress •Natural, research-based ways to support mood, sleep, and peace of mind •How understanding your body can help you align with your true purpose •Why holistic health is about wholeness — not “woo-woo” This isn’t New Age — it’s neuroscience, psychology, and holistic medicine working together to help you understand how God designed your body for healing. 🌿 If you want to overcome anxiety naturally, balance your hormones, and finally feel like yourself again, hit play — and discover what’s truly happening beyond the brain. (We Apologize for some cracking in the sound)  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/support]

Ep 36 - Law & Grace: How Christians Should Think About Torah Observance Today With R. L. Solberg

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/fan_mail/new] Part 2 - Should Christians keep the Old Testament law? Or does grace in Christ set us free from Torah observance? Epsode 35 Part 1 - In this episode, I sit down with theologian and author R. L. Solberg to explore one of the most debated questions in Christianity: the relationship between Law and Grace. We dive into: ✅ What the Torah meant for ancient Israel ✅ How Jesus fulfilled the law ✅ Whether Christians are called to observe Torah today ✅ The danger of legalism vs. the freedom of grace ✅ How to faithfully live as followers of Christ in the new covenant If you’ve ever wrestled with Hebrew Roots teaching, Torah observance, or how to honor Scripture while walking in grace, this episode is for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on faith, theology, and spiritual growth. 👍 If this episode helped you, please like the video and share it with someone who needs clarity. 📖 Guest: R. L. Solberg https://linktr.ee/thebiblicalroots Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2261590/support]