Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford - Fortis Institute

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Why Changing Your Behavior Won’t Change Your Heart Oct 22, 2026

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Why do your efforts to change sometimes leave you struggling with the same sinful patterns? Dr. Greg Gifford explains why focusing on behavior alone misses the root of the problem and how biblical counseling addresses the desires driving your actions. Discover how the gospel and the sufficiency of Scripture provide the foundation for lasting heart transformation.

Transformed Podcast Episode 199 | October 22, 2026

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Why You Keep Doing Things You Know Are Wrong Oct 15, 2026

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Modern psychology has plenty of explanations for why you think, feel, and behave the way you do—but are they missing something essential? Dr. Greg Gifford examines how our culture’s understanding of human nature conflicts with the Bible’s teaching about the heart. Learn why a wrong view of yourself can lead to the wrong solutions for your deepest struggles.

Transformed Podcast Episode 198 | October 15, 2026

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Not All “Christian Counseling” Is Actually Biblical Counseling Oct 08, 2026

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What actually makes counseling biblical? Dr. Greg Gifford breaks down three very different approaches to counseling and explains why simply adding Bible verses doesn’t necessarily make counsel biblical. Learn what to look for when you need help—and why the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word matter.

Transformed Podcast Episode 197 | October 8, 2026

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The Biblical Solution To Sleepless Nights And Restless Hearts Oct 01, 2026

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Another sleepless night? Dr. Greg Gifford examines the physical and spiritual factors behind poor sleep and shares biblical encouragement for finding rest when sleep won’t come. Discover how to surrender your worries, trust God’s care, and respond faithfully even when you’re exhausted.

Transformed Podcast Episode 196 | October 1, 2026

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When Does a Parent’s Biblical Authority Actually End? Sep 24, 2026

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What should you do when you’re ready for marriage—but Dad says no? Dr. Greg Gifford examines parental authority, biblical headship, and when an adult child is no longer required to obey. Learn how to pursue marriage without dishonoring your parents or surrendering authority Scripture doesn’t give them.

Transformed Podcast Episode 195 | September 24, 2026

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Is Your Strong-Willed Child Rebellious—or Something Else? Sep 17, 2026

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Is your strong-willed child simply rebellious—or is something else contributing to the conflict? Dr. Greg Gifford explains how sin, parenting patterns, difficult backgrounds, and individual tendencies can all shape a child’s behavior. Learn how biblical parenting combines understanding with clear expectations, consequences, and faithful authority.

Transformed Podcast Episode 193 | September 17, 2026

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The Biblical Secret to Becoming More “Emotionally Intelligent” Sep 10, 2026

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Want to become more self-aware, understand other people better, and improve your relationships? Dr. Greg Gifford explains why what our culture calls emotional intelligence has important biblical counterparts—and why growing in Scripture should make you more compassionate, considerate, and relationally wise. The surprising path to understanding yourself better may actually begin by focusing less on yourself.

Transformed Podcast Episode 192 | September 10, 2026

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The Biblical Problem at the Heart of Eastern Orthodoxy Sep 03, 2026

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Eastern Orthodoxy offers something many young Christians are craving: reverence, history, theological depth, and a church that feels anchored to the ancient faith. But Dr. Greg Gifford argues that beneath that appeal lies a crucial question about Scripture, tradition, and the gospel itself. Before you—or someone you care about—trades Protestantism for Orthodoxy, learn why your view of biblical authority determines far more than you may realize.

Transformed Podcast Episode 192 | September 03, 2026

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Why A Renewed Mind Destroys Your Victim Mentality Aug 27, 2026

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Past wounds, harsh words, and repeated failures can leave you feeling permanently defined by what happened to you. Dr. Greg Gifford offers biblical hope by showing how a renewed mind, a right view of yourself, and confidence in God’s truth can break the cycle of self-pity. If you’re ready to stop living like a victim, this conversation points you toward lasting freedom in Christ.

Transformed Podcast Episode 190 | August 27, 2026

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Could Your View of God Lead to Victim Mentality? Aug 20, 2026

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Life can leave real wounds—but does every hardship have to define you? Dr. Greg Gifford explores why Christians drift into self-pity, how a victim mindset distorts our view of God and ourselves, and where lasting freedom is found. If you’ve ever struggled with discouragement, insecurity, or feeling like everyone is against you, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Transformed Podcast Episode 189 | August 20, 2026

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Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.

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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!