Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People

The enemy loves to attack you with lies that are grounded in some truth and let's face it full of lies are easy to spot, but the lies that come wrapped and reasoning with those leave plenty of room for entertainment. What makes a person go from a tiny thought to a full-on torment?  In 1st Samuel 19:9 it reads. “then a harmful Spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his...

In today's episode we talk about the 7 1/2 signs that show you are a lazy Christian. Christianity is not a spectator sport. There are no rewards or passes for spiritual laziness. It requires diligence perseverance and growth, but sometimes, it can feel like an uphill battle. Yes, God will supply all of your needs. Yes, you are saved by grace through faith, but a believer can become idle. If h...

In this episode, we talk about the 3 imperative steps that you need to take to answer the call of God on your life. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “Why am I here?”  No, I don't mean while you're in a certain geographical area or even a certain point in your life. I mean, why are you here on this Earth? What is God's purpose for you?  My hope today is to talk to you about how...

Toxic relationships are infectious disease, people poison you from the inside out with their gaslighting, manipulation,  and constant drama. And many years ago, I ran into an old boyfriend at the mall and I stopped to do the niceties, “Good to see you. I hope you're doing well.”  You know, the drill and I was very careful to not say, or do anything with that would engage him any longer than n...

In this episode, we talk about the 5 signs that God is preparing you for ministry. Have you ever pondered what God wants you to do with your life? Perhaps you've even considered getting into ministry full time, but you just not sure if that's God's plan for your life. Well if you long to be used in a mighty way for his kingdom, one of the most satisfying yet demanding profession is...

In today's episode, we talk about the 6 steps to building biblical confidence that can conquer anything. Just believe in yourself. You can do anything, you set your mind to. Everything you need is already in you. Or maybe you've been hit with the famous Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”   There's no shortage of pithy statements designed to encou...

In this episode, we talk about the 4 steps to handling adult toxic children biblically.  We're living in a time where toxic parenting is not tolerated so much anymore. The “I'm your mother” line that once worked on kids is no longer enough to bully adult children into submission. And if you've been raised by a toxic parent, I truly empathize with you, but we're also suffering r...

In this episode, we talk about the 4 Biblical steps to quiet the chaos in your mind. You’ve got the attention span of a goldfish. Okay, my friend before you go and get mad at me, those aren't my words. But the average attention span for a goldfish is 9 seconds. Yep, that's it. But here's the kicker according to a new study from Microsoft Corporation, human beings lose concentration...

In this episode, we'll talk about how to respond and not react when toxic people push your buttons.   Toxic people can really push your buttons whether they're twisting scripture for their benefit, playing the victim to make you look bad, or gaslighting every negative emotion that you experience.  Trying to be in relationship with the seemingly double sent individuals requires an extra d...

In this episode we talk about how to decipher and deal with guilt, shame, conviction and condemnation. We've all experienced the guilt at some point in our lives, some more than others. But in the Christian Community there seems to be two extreme schools of thought. One camp is going to say, there's so much wrong with me and they feel more holy and humble for beating themselves up all th...

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to make Jesus your King. Scripture refers to Jesus as king. Revelation 17:14 refers to him as king of kings. And this means that Jesus has rule over all every ruler and every authority in the end. All other rulers will be conquered or abolished and Jesus alone will reign supreme. There is no one more powerful than King Jesus, but what does it mea...

Will God Let  Me Separate from a Toxic Spouse? What do you do when you have no biblical grounds for divorce but you can't take another minute living in your toxic marriage? Perhaps you've considered separation, but are there biblical grounds for separation from a toxic spouse?  The answer is simple, and it's, yes. But there are many nuances that you need to be aware of before taking...

Does being with a narcissist feel like you lose parts of yourself? In today's episode, we talk about the 8 Biblical Tips to Get Along with a Narcissist Without Selling Your Soul FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.

In this episode, we talk about 4 easy Biblical tips to not be so easily offended How Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. Are you the type to get easily offended? Do you frequently find yourself taken aback by the things that p...

In this episode, we talk about how to speak the truth in love and the 4 ways you'll get tripped up trying to do it. Grab your FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. In today’s blog, we will be discussing ways th...

In this podcast, we talk about the 6 undeniable signs that you are codependent.  Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. Do you really feel good when others need you? Do you enable someone’s bad behavior in hopes that they’ll repent and change their ways? If you are struggling to have healthy, balanced relationsh...

Is prayer simply a matter of endurance?  The question we answer in this episode is If I Ask God Enough, Will He Give Me What I'm Praying For? FREE 5 Day Created with Purpose Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPTION: It is said that there...

Are you struggling to hear from God?  In this episode, we talk about 4 ways that God is speaking to you and how to attune your ear to hear from God. FREE 5 Day Created with Purpose Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPTION Are you struggling to...

In this episode, we talk 12 colors in dreams and their biblical meaning FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPT God often speaks through dreams. Job 33:14 says, "for God, does speak now one way, now an...

In this episode, we're talking about 10 common symbols that show up in your dreams. FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPT Did you know that God can speak to you in dreams? He did it on numerous occas...

In today's episode, we're talking about the signs that you're emotionally dependent on people and not God. FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/ Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPT:  Is your need for love and affection insati...

Having trouble getting out of your own head?  In today's episode, we talk about how to believe God's Word over your thoughts FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide How Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz   https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/ Renew Your Mind Online Course https://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/ Building Faith Podcast...

If you've been harmed at the hand of others but no longer want to live the victorious  christian life, join me in today's episode as we talk about how to overcome a victim mentality - Biblically! FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide How Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz   https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/ Renew Your Mind Onlin...

Do you find yourself running thoughts over and over again in your mind?  In today's episode, we're talking about how to stop ruminating over a toxic relationship. FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide How Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz   https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/ Renew Your Mind Online Course https://krisreece.com/re...

In today's episode we answer the question, Are empaths Biblical? FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. TRANSCRIPT Are you the type who feels deeply? Perhaps you’re highly sensitive to the feelings and moods of others. You ma...