How does understanding God’s unconditional love transform the way we see ourselves, heal from childhood wounds, and build healthier relationships?
In this episode of Room to Bloom, Julie Rebboah welcomes Dr. Gladys Childs for a powerful conversation about God’s love, self-love, childhood trauma healing, boundaries, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.
Many people carry wounds from childhood, difficult relationships, or painful experiences that shape their understanding of love. When human love has been inconsistent, conditional, or hurtful, it can become difficult to receive the truth of God’s perfect and unconditional love.
Dr. Gladys Childs shares how God’s love is the foundation for healthy self-love and how embracing our identity as God’s beloved can bring healing to wounded places. Together, Julie and Dr. Childs explore the difference between human love and divine love, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and how cultivating the fruits of the Spirit helps us live a more authentic and fulfilling life rooted in Christ.
This episode is especially meaningful for anyone seeking Christian mental health support, emotional healing, freedom from childhood wounds, deeper faith, and practical tools for spiritual growth.
❤️ God’s love is the foundation of our identity and worth.
Understanding that we are fully known and deeply loved by God helps us develop a healthier view of ourselves.
🌿 Our experiences with human love can shape our understanding of love.
Childhood experiences, relationships, and past wounds may influence how we receive love from others and from God.
🕊️ Healing begins when we recognize God’s unconditional love.
God’s love reaches the wounded places in our hearts and invites us into restoration and wholeness.
💛 Healthy self-love is rooted in biblical truth.
Loving ourselves does not mean becoming self-centered—it means recognizing the value God has placed on us as His creation.
🌱 Boundaries are an important part of healthy relationships.
Setting boundaries allows us to love others while also honoring the emotional and spiritual health God desires for us.
✨ The fruits of the Spirit help us grow spiritually.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control help us reflect Christ in everyday life.
00:00 Exploring God's Love as the Foundation
05:30 The Impact of Human Love on Our Perception
11:11 Understanding Self-Love Through God's Eyes
16:22 Chasing Fulfillment: The Journey to Fullness
21:54 Healing from Childhood Trauma and Forgiveness
27:14 Setting Boundaries: A Path to Healthy Relationships
Dr. Gladys Childs is passionate about helping others experience the transforming power of God’s love. Through teaching, writing, and ministry, she encourages people to deepen their relationship with God, embrace their identity in Christ, and cultivate the fruits of the Spirit.
🌐 Website: https://gladyschilds.
📖 Book: Your Devotional Guide to the Fruits of the Spirit
TV: https://obbmnetwork.com/barefaith
https://www.ChristianNervousSystemCoach.com
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or pastoral care.
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