The Epidemic of Loneliness and How to Address it in Yourself
Release Date: 08/20/2024
Taking a Hiatus - Pray for me!
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to a special episode of Free For The Fruit. Today, Jill Simons, our dedicated host, shares some personal and impactful news: she's taking a hiatus from the podcast and her work with Pink Salt Riot. Jill opens up about feeling the Lord's call to a new season in her life, both professionally and personally. She candidly discusses her decision to step back in order to seek clarity and direction, even as it brings a mix of nerves and excitement. Join us as Jill requests your prayers for wisdom and guidance during this time of discernment. This isn't goodbye, but rather a moment...
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Helping Kids Navigate Why
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to another episode of Free for the Fruit with your host, Jill Simons. Today we're focusing on a crucial aspect of faith formation for kids. How can we help them navigate the difficult question of "why" when they encounter situations that are hard to understand? We'll discuss the balance of being vulnerable with children, modeling hope and trust in God, and ensuring that they understand Jesus as their ultimate savior. We'll also touch on practical tools like truth bands that might aid in this spiritual journey. Join us as we explore how to support our children in their faith, helping...
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Maintaining Trust and Hope in the Christian Life
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to Free for the Fruit, your go-to podcast for exploring how to truly embrace and live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode your host Jill Simons dives deep into the themes of trusting and hoping in God even when life leaves us questioning why. Jill unpacks the importance of mental preparedness and the transformative power of choosing to trust amid life's most challenging moments. She explores practical steps to cultivate trust and hope, emphasizing the role of truth bands and declarations as tools to strengthen our resolve. Whether you're navigating a tumultuous season...
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Heaven's Perspective in the Moment
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to Free for the Fruit, where we delve into the essential preparations for our minds and hearts to fully receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever felt like others in your Christian journey seem more joyful, kind, and self-controlled? In today's episode, titled "Heaven's Perspective in the Moment," host Jill Simons introduces the new monthly declarations featured on Truth Bands for both adults and kids. These bands remind us that during times of uncertainty and confusion, our role is to hope and trust in Jesus Christ. Jill shares a personal story about her son's educational...
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Memento Mori Special
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to Free for the Fruit! I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today we're diving into a special episode called the "Memento Mori Special." If you ever feel like you're missing out on the joy, kindness, and self-control that others seem to possess, this podcast is for you. As we enter spooky season, we're exploring the Christian tradition of memento mori — a practice focused on remembering our inevitable death to live a more intentional and fulfilling life. We'll discuss the history and origins of memento mori, from the Stoics and Socrates to its adoption by Christians. We'll also...
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What Does Obedience to God Look Like In Our Relationships?
Free for the Fruit
Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast where we explore how to open our hearts and minds to the fruits of the Holy Spirit. I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today, we're wrapping up our monthly topic inspired by our truth bands for kids and adults: "You can trust God with your people." This episode delves into how we can find peace in trusting God with the people we love, navigating the balance between influence and control in our relationships, and recognizing what it means to be obedient to God within those dynamics. We'll also touch on the crucial life skill of discerning what we...
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Why is it Harder To Trust God with Others?
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to another episode of "Free for the Fruit," where we guide you in preparing your mind and heart to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever wondered why it's so challenging to trust God with the lives of those you cherish, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the complexities of surrendering control over the people we love—our children, spouses, family members—and reflect on what true obedience to God looks like in these relationships. Drawing inspiration from the lives of saints and the teachings of Jesus, we'll explore how to find peace and build faith through...
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Trusting God with Your People
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to another enriching episode of Free for the Fruit! Today we're diving into our monthly message for October, inspired by our latest Truth Band: "You can trust God with your people just like He's got you. He's got them. Be at peace." We’ll discuss how to overcome the common struggles of worry and anxiety, especially when it comes to our loved ones. Inspired by a touching retreat with military families, we’ll explore practical steps to entrust the people we care about to God, and how this can open us up to the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Also, stay tuned throughout the month as we...
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Letting Yourself Be Loved
Free for the Fruit
Welcome to another enriching episode of "Free for the Fruit," the podcast where we explore how to open our hearts and minds to the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today your host, Jill Simons, will conclude our enlightening series on embracing the notion that God loves us fully and unconditionally, right where we are. In this episode, titled "Letting Yourself Be Loved," we'll delve into actionable steps you can take to cultivate a disposition that allows you to truly receive God's love. From learning to accept compliments gracefully and fostering a posture of praise to ending your prayers with a...
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Lies that Make Us Try to Perform
Free for the Fruit
Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit!" In today's heartfelt episode, Jill Simons dives deep into the lies that make us feel like we need to perform or improve before we are worthy of God's love. Expanding on her last episode's discussion, Jill tackles the misconceptions that hinder our acceptance of divine love and explores the profound truth encapsulated in this month's declaration: "God is not waiting for you to get better or be better before he loves you; he loves you now." We'll break down the lies that make this truth hard to embrace, from our misplaced focus on effort and virtue to the...
info_outlineWelcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast dedicated to helping you prepare your mind and heart to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
In today's episode, "The Epidemic of Loneliness and How to Address it in Yourself," host Jill Simons dives into the pervasive issue of loneliness in our digitally connected yet personally isolated society.
Jill explores how our modern lifestyle contributes to this epidemic and offers spiritual insights on managing personal loneliness. Focusing on the essential truth that "God is with us in every storm," Jill examines the balance between divine presence and human connection.
Tune in as Jill shares personal stories, practical advice, and spiritual wisdom on overcoming loneliness and building authentic community relationships rooted in a firm foundation of faith. Don't miss this episode as we uncover how to conquer loneliness and truly become free for the fruit.