Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

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 178 | June 04, 2026

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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 constantly spirals with “what if” scenarios, this conversation will challenge the way you think.

 Transformed Podcast Episode 177 | May 28, 2026

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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 challenge the way you think.

 Transformed Podcast Episode 176 | May 21, 2026

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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 is not the same thing as biblical healing.

 Transformed Podcast Episode 175 | May 14, 2026

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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 without letting believers hide behind excuses.

 Transformed Podcast Episode 174 | May 07, 2026

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