{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9/6963d47423ce58f146ab7134?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When Trying Isn't Enough: Why Transformation Beats Behaviour Control","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9/1768150108990-6662a6fe-d24b-41a6-a2d4-f4b5f05f9efd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When Christian leaders fall, it forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves: Am I actually close to God, or just performing? What's the difference between behaviour control and real transformation?</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why willpower alone leads to failure (and often more sin)</li><li>The problem of the law in Romans 7</li><li>God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36</li><li>How shame keeps us stuck in the performance trap</li><li>What it means to position yourself for transformation</li><li>The self-propelling cycle of spending time with Jesus</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This isn't about trying harder. It's about being transformed from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit.</p><p>Key Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:3</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reflection Question:</strong> Where are you relying on your own willpower instead of God's transforming power?</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://simplediscipleship.podia.com/the-best-you-yet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Start The Best You Yet journey here.</a></p><p>If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday '<a href=\"https://heyjohere.substack.com/p/design-your-week-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Your Week</a>' newsletter <a href=\"https://simplediscipleship.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p>And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)</p>","author_name":"Jo Cox"}