Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

Church hurt is real—but it doesn't have to control your life. Dr. Greg Gifford explains why becoming harder to offend doesn't start with tougher skin, but with a deeper understanding of God's character and His unchanging love. If you're struggling with betrayal, disappointment, or relational pain, this conversation points you toward lasting biblical hope instead of temporary relief. Transformed Po...

What if the key to overcoming sadness isn't changing your circumstances, but changing what you're looking at? Dr. Greg Gifford shows how God's faithfulness and steadfast love provide a foundation strong enough to withstand grief, loneliness, and heartbreak. Learn why a bigger vision of God can transform the way you process life's heaviest moments.  Transformed Podcast Episode 182 | June 25, 2026 _...

Why do some fears seem impossible to shake, even for Christians who know the truth? Dr. Greg Gifford shows how a deeper understanding of God's omnipresence, omnipotence, and goodness transforms the way believers respond to fear. Discover why the solution to anxiety may not be found in looking inward, but in looking much higher.  Transformed Podcast Episode 181 | June 25, 2026 ___ Thanks for listen...

Why do so many Christians still feel condemned long after they've repented? Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the difference between biblical shame and false shame, revealing why God’s power, forgiveness, and holiness are stronger than your deepest failures. If your past still controls your emotions, this conversation points to a better way forward.  Transformed Podcast Episode 180 | June 18, 2026 ___ Than...

What if the reason you can’t escape regret has less to do with your past and more to do with your view of God? Dr. Greg Gifford explores how the attributes of God reshape the way Christians think about mistakes, shame, failure, and forgiveness. Discover why God’s mercy may be the very truth your heart has been missing.  Transformed Podcast Episode 179 | June 11, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Tran...

Most people think rejection is just emotional pain, but the deeper issue is often spiritual. Dr. Greg Gifford explains how misplaced identity, fear of man, and people pleasing create cycles of insecurity, hypersensitivity, and relational instability. Discover how confidence in Christ—not human approval—becomes the foundation for lasting peace, resilience, and wisdom.  Transformed Podcast Episode 1...

Dr. Greg Gifford answers real listener questions that uncover deeper struggles many Christians wrestle with every day—fear of mistakes, insecurity, overthinking, and pressure to “have it all together.” Whether you’re struggling to communicate confidently, make wise decisions, or faithfully navigate difficult seasons, this episode offers biblical clarity without shallow clichés. If your mind consta...

Dr. Greg Gifford tackles the growing tension between youth travel sports and biblical priorities, asking whether Christian families are sacrificing church, discipleship, and wisdom for athletic success. What happens when your child’s sports team becomes their real community? If you’ve ever wondered whether travel sports are helping or hurting your family spiritually, this conversation will challen...

Can psychedelics really renew the mind, or are they only numbing pain for a moment? Dr. Greg Gifford challenges the cultural push for psychedelic-assisted PTSD therapy by contrasting neuroscience, biblical anthropology, and the doctrine of sanctification. This conversation forces Christians to wrestle with where thoughts actually come from, what true transformation requires, and why symptom relief...

Why do so many Christians trust personality tests more than biblical anthropology? Dr. Greg Gifford breaks down the hidden assumptions behind Myers-Briggs, temperament theory, and modern self-labeling while showing how Scripture reframes personality through stewardship, giftedness, repentance, and Christlikeness. This discussion confronts the tension between natural tendencies and spiritual growth...

You think you’re just unmotivated—but Scripture says it’s far deeper. Dr. Greg Gifford exposes laziness as a heart-level worship issue, not just a bad habit, and shows how it’s quietly shaping your future. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this will confront the root and give you a clear, biblical path forward  Transformed Podcast Episode 173 | April 30, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed...

You already have what you need to impact the nations—you’re just not using it. Dr. Greg Gifford connects the Great Commission to everyday work, revealing how bivocational ministry and practical discipleship fulfill Christ’s command. If you’ve been waiting for clarity on your role in missions, this removes the excuses and raises the stakes.  Transformed Podcast Episode 172 | April 23, 2026 ___ Than...

You don’t have to move overseas to make a global impact—but you do have to stop thinking small. Dr. Greg Gifford challenges passive Christianity and shows how your skills can strengthen missionaries and reach the nations through biblical counseling. If you’ve been coasting spiritually, this is the wake-up call you need.  Transformed Podcast Episode 171 | April 16, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Tr...

You love your pet—but what if that love is quietly disordered? Dr. Greg Gifford exposes how pets can shift from gift to idol, subtly replacing people, priorities, and even God. Discover how you can love your animal rightly, in a way that honors the Lord that created them.  Transformed Podcast Episode 170 | April 09, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the finan...

If submission feels like a constant battle, something underneath is broken. Dr. Greg Gifford reveals what you may be missing about true, biblical leadership. See how you can change everything in the home without forcing compliance.  Transformed Podcast Episode 169 | April 02, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If y...

You’ve tried to fight sin by saying “no,” but your desires haven’t followed. Dr. Greg Gifford reveals the missing piece behind outgrowing sin—and how you can find true victory. Learn the biblical key to lasting change that shifts your affections, not just your behavior.  Transformed Podcast Episode 168 | March 26, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financi...

You’re tired of your sin, but you can’t stop doing it! Where do you go from here? If you want real victory over sin, Dr. Greg Gifford brings biblical truth to show you how success over sins is possible—and it relies on something surprising.  Transformed Podcast Episode 167 | March 19, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partn...

You can be disciplined, successful, and still enslaved to sin without true biblical self-control. Scripture reveals why willpower, routines, and external discipline cannot produce real sanctification apart from the Holy Spirit. Discover how Spirit-empowered self-control transforms your fight against sin and fuels lasting spiritual growth.  Transformed Podcast Episode 166 | March 12, 2026 ___ Thank...

You may be repenting for things God never called sin—and it’s crippling your sanctification. Discover how a weak or misinformed conscience can trap you in unnecessary shame, fear of man, and spiritual paralysis. Learn how Scripture retrains your conscience so embarrassment becomes fuel for holiness, not bondage.  Transformed Podcast Episode 165 | March 05, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transforme...

Being embarrassed is never fun - but there’s a theological truth behind it that you need to know. Join Dr. Greg Gifford as he shows you how informative your reaction to embarrassment can be - and what it may reveal to you that needs fixing.  Transformed Podcast Episode 164 | February 26, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Pa...

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. I...

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"—t...

Many marriages don’t explode—they slowly turn into competition, frustration, and “roommate” living. God gave one command to protect unity: leave, cleave, and become one flesh. Ignoring it quietly fuels conflict, while embracing it reshapes priorities and restores real intimacy. Discover how Christ-centered unity can move your marriage from surviving to truly becoming one.  Transformed Podcast Epis...

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 | J...

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...