Bearing Fruit

Are you a people-pleaser who is constantly drained by trying to seek constant validation and approval from human beings? Well, I used to live that life and boy was it a very sad one! I was the ultimate people-pleaser who would do anything to gain praise and approval from others at the expense of my own happiness, beliefs, values and morals. I would do anything people asked me to because if it made...

Welcome back to this week's episode where we discuss this crippling fear, also known as Imposter Syndrome? I'm sure every one of you at some point in your life, have felt this anxiety or have gone through this psychological thought process of unworthiness, or inadequacy despite our successful abilities. This crippling fear that feeds you lies of your incompetence, if you're not careful, can run yo...

When someone does us wrong, our immediate innate and human response is to play tit for tat by either holding a grudge or treating them back just as they treated us. How then, do we follow the goodness of God if we can’t even bless our enemies? Blessing our enemies doesn't necessarily mean that we are asking the Lord to bless them with a new car, or a new job... but instead blessing our enemies can...

He is not here, he is risen! What exciting news for us Christians! Jesus' resurrection is proof that death is not the end for us. There is life beyond death and the resurrection of Jesus had to occur to fulfil this prophecy. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of this incredible event that took place following the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus' death washed us of our sins, but his dea...

As we enter the week of Good Friday and Easter, we remember the most beautiful, most greatest sacrificial love, the death of Jesus. In this week's episode, we reflect on this amazing and life-saving event that occurred, just so that you and I could be saved. We reflect on this victory that occurred when Jesus the Son of Man defeated death. Although this was a powerful and life-saving death, we can...

Temptation is one of the hardest struggles that mankind faces. Temptation when succumbed to, leads us to sin that corrupts our world, giving the enemy exactly what he wants. This week’s episode is our first Easter episode, and we discuss the story of Jesus who too was also tempted by the devil. We dissect what it means to be tempted and the nature of temptation. It’s so easy for the enemy to tempt...

The Bible can seem like an overwhelming book to start studying, and you may feel like there's certain rules and methods of how you should study the Bible. However, there is no such thing as studying the Bible in a correct way. Delving into the Lord's word and getting to communicate with him through the Bible, is a very personal and intimate form of communication, that is so moulded to your very ow...

In this week's episode we talk all about peace and the importance of protecting your peace. Especially living in the world we live in right now, it's so incredibly important to not let the worldly matters disrupt the peace that the Prince of Peace himself, gave you. The enemy's number one goal is to try and sabotage us, through the immersion and continuous stress we take on from the daily news and...

WE ARE BACK! In today’s episode, I briefly share an update on why I took a mini break. We also talk about rejection! Yuck, I know! But I think we have all faced some sort of rejection in our lifetime, and as painful and hurtful that rejection may feel in the moment, I’m here to tell you that what if that hurt and pain was a blessing in disguise? What if that rejection, was actually God protecting...

In this week's episode we talk all about the 12 year old Jesus who got separated from his parents for 3 whole days. We talk about the anxiety that must've been induced for Mary and Joseph and we also talk about where Jesus was found. But more specifically we discuss the deep meaning of this story. Jesus even at the age of 12 had his priorities in check and knew exactly how to grow in knowledge and...

In this week's episode, we talk about the birth of Jesus, specifically the conception made through the Holy Spirit. We discuss the importance of why God needed to send his son as human. It's important to understand more than just the meaning of Jesus' birth, but that he was both divine and human. He was both man and God. We also discuss this very same event foreshadowed 700 years prior to the birt...

In today's episode, we discuss Mother Mary's endeavours right before the birth of baby Jesus. We look at what her life was like before this and the judgements she would've had to endure as a young soon-to-be wife. We look at her godly characteristics and personality to be chosen to take on such a blessing, her bravery to own this role, her obedience to the Lord to carry this precious baby, and her...

As we are nearing the month of December, specifically Christmas, I wanted to launch the next couple of Christmas episodes beginning with the whole reason for this season...Jesus Christ, a King like no other. I'm a huge Christmas fanatic and I think it's important to recognise why we celebrate this season. In this week's episode we are going to be talking a little about our King. This King how...

Are you living like Jesus would? Do your values align with those of what God wants for you? Or are you just stuck... not knowing what is expected of you? Well can I tell you that t is no accident that God placed you on this earth. He knew about you when he commanded there to be light! You were created with a purpose. To know and love him, and to be loved by him. We were created in Christ Jesus to...

Just like Moses having to face his ultimate obstacle, the Red Sea, I know there must be some obstacles standing in your way right now that you just want removed so that you can get to the other side. But God didn't remove Moses' Red Sea. He instead made a way when there seemed to be no way. But you can't cross that Red Sea if you are not willing to get up and stop complaining. God is all ready for...

Do you know that the same power that rose Jesus from the dead lives within you? Yes, you! For God did not give you a spirit of fear but a spirit of fear, but of power and love, and of a sound mind. So with that same power that has been given to you, use it to silence the enemy. The one that prowls like a roaring lion, ready to steal, kill and destroy. The enemy loves to see us miserable and loves...

In today's episode we discuss the importance of letting go and letting God! I think many times our default reaction to any stressful or worrying issues in our lives, is to try and take control of the situation which ultimately heightens our anxiety even more. But I want to remind you that taking point in any areas of your life is not our role nor is it our responsibility. You see, there's a G...

As a Christian, it's so important to wear an armour of protection each day. The enemy goes around roaring like a lion ready to prowl when you least expect it. So in order for you to be ready and armed to attack back or defend yourself, you need to wear the greatest protection out there - The Armour of God. In this week's episode we talk about this mighty armour and the power each piece of protecti...

If there's one thing that God insists we do not become, it is to live like a lukewarm Christian. The Lord says it is better to be either hot or cold, rather than lukewarm. To live a lukewarm faith simply means that you have neither rejected Jesus, but you aren't living for him either. In today's episode we discuss what it means to live a lukewarm Christian lifestyle, the dangers of being lukewarm,...

To commemorate the 10th episode release of the Bearing Fruit podcast, it’s only fitting to discuss the meaning behind bearing fruit. In this week’s episode we discuss how important it is to remain in Christ and Christ in us for us to bear fruit. If you are not sustaining that relationship with God, your fruit becomes rotten and inedible. He is the vine, and we are the branches. No branch can bear...

I’m sure we have all struggled with injustice in this world. I know I sure have. But what is your response to this injustice? You see, as Christians we are instructed not to repay evil for evil. The Lord says, “vengeance is mine!” and he will repay. Our role is never to take revenge on anyone, in fact Jesus says we need to forgive those who do us wrong and pray for those who persecute you. The Lor...

The second commandment out of the ten commandments quite literally states “you shall have no other gods before me”. Now I’m not talking about a golden statue of a calf here, I’m talking about anything that you value more than the Lord. Anything that is in between you and him. The good things in this world are meant to be enjoyed with a thankful heart. But when that gift replaces the gift giver, we...

Have you ever struggled with the constant battle of comparison? Whether that be with another’s career, family life, relationship, home, lifestyle etc. I know for a fact that comparison is something I constantly wrestle with. I know it’s wrong and it does nothing but dampen my mood, so then why do I do it? Why is it something so instinctive for us humans? Comparing myself to others does nothing but...

You don't need an extravagant or an enormous amount of faith for you to believe that anything is possible. Jesus says, all you need is faith as small as a mustard seed and you can tell a mountain to move and it will move. See, it is so easy to get caught up in the requirements of how much faith one should have. But the Bible literally tells us otherwise. Jesus encourages us to have child-like fait...

We all make mistakes, it’s inevitable for us humans. We are all sinners. But when making those mistakes, do you feel guilt, shame and regret? Or do you feel corrected? Do you feel punished or disciplined? See these two feelings come from two very different sources. Let me introduce you to Condemnation and Conviction. In today’s episode we dive into where these two sources stem from. Because if you...