Faith Thru Fire

In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones delves into the topic of lament. Lament is a crucial aspect of our prayer life, allowing us to express our sorrow, grief, and frustrations to God. Tiffany highlights the four elements of lament: trusting God, bringing our complaints, making bold requests, and trusting Him through the pain. She encourages listeners to embrace the raw and honest emotions found in the Psalms and reminds them to remember God's faithfulness in the past. Lamenting helps us build trust in God even during difficult circumstances. [00:04:13] Neuroscience in rewiring your brain. [00:06:43] Different types of lament. [00:11:05] Repentance and forgiveness. [00:16:49] Repentance and judging lament. [00:21:09] Lamenting and addressing complaints.

In this episode, host Tiffany Jones explores the topic of breaking unhealthy patterns that have been passed down from generation to generation. She shares her desire to experience a life of abundance and offers practical steps to bring clarity and limit negative patterns. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and listing out qualities that reflect the most authentic version of who we are. She also highlights the need for a supportive environment, the Word of God, and seeking guidance from biblical counselors. Tiffany shares her personal experience with SoulCare at her church and the practice of lamenting. Tune in to gain insights on breaking unhealthy patterns and embracing the life you were created for. Breaking Unhealthy Patterns: Finding Clarity and Abundance Overcoming Generational Patterns: Steps to a Fulfilling Life Discovering Your True Self: Breaking Free from Limiting Patterns Unlocking Your Potential: Breaking Unhealthy Patterns with God's Guidance Creating a Life of Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Unhealthy Patterns

In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. She defines dysfunction as poor communication and frequent conflict, while destructive means causing harm and damage. Jones encourages listeners to acknowledge the severity of the situation and face the reality of what is happening. It is not our place to change people, but it is our responsibility to protect ourselves from destructive patterns. Jones stresses the need for biblical guidance and accountability when discerning whether a relationship is dysfunctional or destructive. She reminds listeners that true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change. In healthy relationships, disagreements and confrontation are normal, but it is possible to be respectful of each other's differences and find a place of win-win. Jones encourages listeners to seek wise counsel and create space to protect themselves from destructive patterns. She concludes by reminding listeners to filter everything through the lens of God and seek a spirit of discernment in the name of Jesus. In this episode of Faith Through Fire, host Tiffany Jones emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. She defines dysfunction as poor communication and frequent conflict, while destructive means causing harm and damage. Jones encourages listeners to acknowledge the severity of the situation and face the reality of what is happening. It is not our place to change people, but it is our responsibility to protect ourselves from destructive patterns. Jones stresses the need for biblical guidance and accountability when discerning whether a relationship is dysfunctional or destructive. She reminds listeners that true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change. In healthy relationships, disagreements and confrontation are normal, but it is possible to be respectful of each other's differences and find a place of win-win. Jones encourages listeners to seek wise counsel and create space to protect themselves from destructive patterns. She concludes by reminding listeners to filter everything through the lens of God and seek a spirit of discernment in the name of Jesus. 0:00:50 - Approaching the breaking point of a relationship in a positive, godly way 0:03:15 - When is it best to say goodbye? Striving to find peace with the person by changing either the circumstance or the relationship 0:04:43 - Accepting reality and seeking sound biblical guidance when discerning dysfunctional or destructive relationships 0:06:11 - Importance of having sound biblical guidance in your life and finding your people 0:07:36 - Breaking patterns of sin, neglect, emotional abuse, addiction, and codependency by accepting reality 0:08:15 - Learning to set boundaries and understanding that boundaries are for you and not to control another person 0:11:27 - Healthy changes are demonstrated over a long time and discernment is needed to distinguish between occasional slip in behavior and ongoing hurtful patterns 0:13:21 - The importance of looking at patterns, sin, neglect, emotional abuse, addiction, and codependency, and seeking honest repentance for true heart renovation 0:14:11 - Being in right relationship with God is most important and true heart renovation begins with true repentance and leads to genuine sustainable change 0:15:28 - Ignoring red flags will lead to pain and destruction in relationships, discerning actions and attitudes, and assessing the reality of the relationship 0:16:13 - The difference between occasional slip in behavior and ongoing hurtful patterns, and discerning how someone responds and reacts to our concerns 0:17:48 - Discerning actions and attitudes, and not making excuses for someone's behavior or trauma 0:20:11 - Examining the severity and pattern of behavior to determine if boundaries are necessary for safety and sanity

Are you accepting chaos or pursuing peace??  Boundaries help us get to a healthy place in our relationships! They help you stop feeling stuck & powerless. To be whole, to walk in your true identity.  They help bring clarity to what is important to you, your needs & your values.  2 healthy hearts = 2 healthy relationships  When there is unrepentant sin in your heart the effects flow over into your relationships. This is another reason it is so important to check your heart & your motives. Are they in line with truth? If not, repent & heal! Healing comes from the healer, Jesus!  In healthy relationships you will find,  5-T’s  -Trust -Truthfulness  -Transparency -Tenderness -Team player: where you can hold each other accountable & hold each other close at the same time. Speak truth in love! Iron sharpens iron. You should be able to communicate what is important to you without offending someone. If your health & wellbeing is a problem for someone else’s ego, create space. Access vs responsibility. Don’t put it off, What needs to be addressed, or the trash will pile up! A great resource is Lisa Terkeurs, “boundaries & goodbyes.” Some key things I have learned, A boundary is for you! The Bible says above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it! Establish borders to protect your heart & what is important to you, your walk with Christ, your ministry, your health, your family & your future! If someone lack respect & understanding of what is important to you, then your responsibility is to create a guard.  Boundaries are biblical, In the Garden of Eden when Adam & Eve where not responsible with the boundary God set. They had consequences & were separated from God. They did not honor the boundary set, they sinned against God. He set a clear boundary & when they disobeyed, He didn’t give them a warning, He quickly took action, explained to them the consequences & removed them from the garden & set up a gate with guards another boundary & this one they were never able to cross. God created space, he didn’t just limit their access, he eliminated it.  Do you think that is harsh? He was actually protecting them, from themselves.  Boundaries are for protection! And the boundary is around you & the access is determined by the respect the other person shows to your heart, to what is important to you!  Jesus didn’t die for us to keep on sinning. He died so we can heal from our sins through access to the father. Sin separates us from God! Always has & always will! He is a Holy God. Light & darkness can coexist.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 Here are some tips to bring clarity  Asses your values & what is important to you right now, then ask yourself if one of these are being violated? Who is violating them? Do they understand that these things are important to you? Are they compassionate to your needs? In healthy relationships, you have empathy & understanding for one another’s needs.  We all sin at times & make mistakes. Repentance to one another is a sign of a pure heart. Repeated sin patterns that cause harm & dishonor what is valuable & important to you is a red flag & a clear sign of a unhealthy relationship. If a person is irresponsible with your heart, guard it! That is what we are called to do because what is being done to you will effect you & in turn effect those you are called to love, lead, teach, & minister to. Especially those in close contact with you. And idk about you but I want to give my precious children the best of who God made me to be!  0:00:00 "Exploring the Benefits of Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships" 0:01:27"Creating Healthy Relationships: The Five T's of Lasting Value" 0:04:07 Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships 0:08:35 "Setting Boundaries in Relationships: Tips for Bringing Clarity" 0:10:55 "Setting Boundaries in Relationships: How to Protect Your Heart and Mission"

In this episode, the host shares her personal struggles with fear and insecurity as she starts her new podcast. She talks about the importance of transparency and reveals the hidden motives behind our actions. She encourages her listeners to overcome their fears and take a step of faith towards their breakthrough, trusting that God will provide provision for the vision that He has placed in their hearts. The episode serves as an inspirational message for anyone struggling to take a leap of faith in their personal or professional lives. [00:02:25] Motives and transparency. [00:06:22] Responding to Stressful Situations. [00:10:45] Seeking God amidst distractions. [00:16:19] Reverse engineering fear. [00:22:12] Self-examination through Scripture.

Introduction: In this episode, we will explore how we respond when we are triggered and whether our responses are honoring to God or our own selfish desires. We will examine the conflict between the spirit and the flesh and how seeking God's guidance can help us form a habit of obedience to the spirit.Main Points: Seek God's Guidance: To honor God in our responses when triggered, we must ask Him, "what would you have me to do?" We must seek, ask, and knock as Matthew 7:7 instructs. The word of God has all the answers, and when we seek Him, we will find Him when we search with all our hearts. The Fruit of the Spirit vs. the Fruit of the Flesh: Galatians 5:16-23 compares and contrasts the fruit of the spirit and the fruit of the flesh. The fruit of the spirit includes love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In contrast, the fruit of the flesh includes worshiping idols, hating others, being hard to get along with, adultery, jealousy, anger, selfishness, causing trouble, envy, drunkenness, and wild partying. We must ask ourselves which type of fruit we want to produce and what type we are currently producing. Responding in Trials: It's easy to honor God when life is going well, but responding in trials can be challenging. Sin has roots, and uprooting the strongholds in our lives is necessary. Sin not only hurts us but also our families, and it separates us from God. True repentance draws us to Him, and we must accept that we are sinners, acknowledge our sins, and take action by praying for God to show us the sin in our hearts and confessing it. Heart Attitudes: We must be aware of our primary sin nature and bring four heart attitudes to our awareness: anger, foolishness, fear, and despair. These heart attitudes are not functioning out of the fruit of the spirit and are counterfeit comforts. Instead, the spirit gives life, joy, peace, and loving water, and we must filter everything through the living word of truth. To honor God in our responses when triggered, we must seek His guidance, produce the fruit of the spirit, respond in trials with true repentance, and be aware of our heart attitudes. The greatest wisdom consists of respecting God, knowing what He wants, and doing it, as Proverbs 1:7 says. Let us obey God because there is life in the fear of Him. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode! I hope that you were able to gain some valuable insights into how you can honor God in moments of temptation and struggle. Now, it's time for some action steps. First, I want you to take a moment to reflect on the fruit that you are currently producing in your life. Are you seeing more of the fruit of the Spirit or the fruit of the flesh? Identify areas where you can improve and commit to asking God for guidance in those areas. Secondly, I want to encourage you to practice the triple-A's of true repentance that I shared in this episode - accept, acknowledge, and take action. Start by accepting that you are a sinner in need of God's grace, acknowledging your sins before Him, and taking action by confessing and repenting of those sins. And finally, I want to challenge you to filter everything in your life through the lens of God's Word. Let it be the standard by which you measure everything else. And when you're faced with a difficult situation, ask God for guidance and follow His instructions, knowing that there is life in the fear of God. Thank you again for listening, and I look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration with you in the next episode.  Please don't forget to Subscribe me in my Social Media Accounts:Instagram: @tiffanygarverjones_coaching https://bit.ly/3I0O0tQFacebook Group & Page: @health&healing https://bit.ly/3nXtdAy