Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford
Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford
Fortis Institute
Transformed is the podcast where anxiety, loneliness, depression, and fear, meet the Bible. If you struggle with emotional issues in any way, you won’t want to miss Dr. Gifford apply the Bible to your issues that will not just surprise and shock you, but it will actually HELP you.
Escaping Loneliness Starts With Seeing This More Clearly
Loneliness isn't always solved by finding more people—it often reveals a deeper spiritual need. Dr. Greg Gifford explains why God's grace, steadfast love, and presence satisfy the heart in ways that human relationships never can. If you've felt isolated, disconnected, or forgotten, you'll discover where lasting hope is actually found. Transformed Podcast Episode 185 | July 16, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jul 16
26 min
Relational Hurt Is Real—But God’s Answer Changes Everything
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 Podcast Episode 184 | July 09, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jul 9
26 min
Why Christians Get Stuck in Sadness — And How To Escape It
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 | July 02, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jul 2
26 min
Conquer Fear By Remembering This About God
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 listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jun 25
Freedom From Shame Starts With A Bigger God
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 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jun 18
26 min
Crushed By Past Regrets? Here’s the Biblical Cure
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! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jun 11
26 min
How To Stop Craving Constant Human Approval
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 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
Jun 4
How To Stop Overthinking And Start Walking In Wisdom
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 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
May 28
26 min
The Youth Sports Trap Christian Parents Keep Ignoring
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 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
May 21
26 min
Can Mind-Altering Drugs Truly Heal Trauma And PTSD?
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 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
May 14
26 min
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