Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

A biblical look at why mere willpower fails and why spiritual regeneration enables lasting self-control. Explores Paul's athletic metaphor for discipline and 2 Peter’s view of self-control as fruit of faith. Breaks self-control into stages before and after conversion. Offers practical tips for guarding eyes, thoughts, words, companions, emotions, and avoiding legalism.

A conversation about why beating sinful habits needs more than shame. Listens to Thomas Chalmers' idea of replacing lesser loves with a greater object. Explains how faith and meditation on God's supremacy reshape desires. Uses biblical examples like Hebrews 11 to show how a better reward redirects worship.

A look at why sheer willpower, routines, or external rules cannot produce true sanctification. Stories and Scripture explain how the Spirit enables lasting self-control. Practical phases for denying old passions and cooperating with Spirit-led discipline are outlined.

A look at how a mistrained conscience can create unnecessary shame and spiritual paralysis. Discussion of distinguishing true repentance from over-repenting and treating mistakes as mistakes, not sin. Practical steps for retraining conscience, fearing God instead of people, and letting embarrassment drive wisdom and growth.

A look at what embarrassment signals about your deepest values and desires. Short personal stories set up reflections on when awkward moments point to finiteness versus moral failure. Clear distinctions between shame and embarrassment are explored. Practical prompts for aligning reactions with Scripture and avoiding false, hypersensitive conscience.

Thinking about joining the military—or encouraging your child to? You need more than physical strength; you need spiritual stability. Discover the biblical filters every Christian must apply before signing that enlistment contract.  Transformed Podcast Episode 163 | February 19, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Your marriage is under pressure in more ways than you realize—and it’s not just about communication or finances. Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the overlooked areas that quietly destroy marital unity: social friendships, work priorities, spiritual disconnect, and even your text threads. This episode offers biblically grounded, no-nonsense wisdom for Christians who want more than just a “good marriage”—they want one that reflects Chris  Transformed Podcast Episode 162 | February 12, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

A faith-centered look at how marriage can drift into “roommate” living and how Genesis 2’s leave, cleave, one-flesh design resets priorities. Practical focus on making your spouse the primary earthly relationship. Talks about building intellectual, emotional, and social intimacy and creating shared friendships and decision-making. Encourages pursuing unity without forcing uniformity.

Sympathy, compassion, pain, suffering – the arguments for “assisted dying” use terms the Christian can understand. But is medically assisted suicide ever something the Christian can permit? Dr. Greg Gifford discusses the issue of “assisted dying” and laws like the MAiD act, and the implications of this societal shift upon human dignity and the sanctity of life.  Transformed Podcast Episode 160 | January 29, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Medical Aid (MAiD) in Dying is expanding across the U.S., often framed as compassionate care for the terminally ill. But when language shifts from suicide to medical assistance, the theological stakes change. This conversation examines euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and the biblical view of life, suffering, and God’s sovereignty. If Christ alone is Lord over life and death, what does that mean for end-of-life decisions?  Transformed Podcast Episode 159 | January 22, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!