Faith isn’t just belief—it’s battle. It’s grit, grind, and grace under fire. In this episode of Drop The Verses, we’re talking about the kind of spiritual endurance that doesn’t fold under pressure. The kind of faith that doesn’t flinch when life gets brutal. Because real faith? It doesn’t just speak—it stands.

Joining us is the radiant and resilient Tedosha Sims, a woman whose life is a living testimony of what it looks like to praise God in spite of. From personal valleys to spiritual victories, Tedosha embodies apostolic grit with a grace that’s undeniable. She’s not just surviving—she’s standing, and she’s doing it with power, poise, and a praise that refuses to quit.

Together, we’re unpacking James 2:17, 2 Timothy 2:3, and Habakkuk 3:17–18 to explore what it looks like to live a faith that fights. Because endurance isn’t just about surviving—it’s about standing and still believing when nothing around you makes sense.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, questioning if your faith has real fight in it—this episode is your reminder that weary doesn’t win. Tedosha’s story will stir your spirit and sharpen your stance.

Not every word from God feels like a hug—sometimes it cuts, confronts, and calls you higher. In this episode, we talk about what happens when Scripture doesn’t just inspire you, it convicts you. When it exposes your comfort zones. When it forces you to deal with what you’d rather avoid.

We’re diving deep into Hebrews 4:12, Ezekiel 2:8-10, 3:1-3, and 2 Corinthians 7:10 to explore how the Word of God is meant to disrupt, refine, and transform. We’re also naming what happens when we resist that process—something we’re calling Bible-Blocking: knowing the verse but not wanting to hear it.

If the Word has ever hit you in a way that made you uncomfortable, unsettled, or straight-up convicted…this episode is for you.

God’s Word isn’t just here to comfort us—it’s here to refine and transform us. In Jeremiah 23:29, God says, “Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” That means sometimes, the Word will burn away what isn’t pure, and sometimes, it will break down what needs to go. But no matter how uncomfortable it gets, it’s always for our good.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop resisting the refining and breaking process, how scripture challenges us beyond just encouragement, and how to let God’s truth actually change us. If you’ve ever felt the weight of conviction or the discomfort of spiritual growth, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about it.

WELCOME TO DROP THE VERSES!

The introductory episode of Drop the Verses sets the foundation for what listeners can expect from the podcast. TQ introduces herself, sharing her heart behind creating a space where biblical truth is applied to everyday life—raw, real, and unfiltered. She explains that while scripture is at the core, this isn’t about just quoting verses; it’s about breaking them down and walking them out.

Listeners get a glimpse of the structure—episodes dropping every 2nd and 4th Thursday, with a mix of solo reflections and guest conversations. She also unpacks the key verse, Jeremiah 23:29, and why it represents the podcast’s mission: bringing the fire and hammer of God’s Word to break through superficial faith and spark real transformation.

With a mix of humor, honesty, and depth, TQ invites listeners to join the journey—whether they’re new to faith, struggling with applying scripture, or just tired of surface-level discussions. The episode wraps with a preview of the first few topics and a challenge: to come ready, open, and willing to wrestle with the Word in a whole new way.