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Learn how free people create free spaces. Discover why the culture of a space is set by the most emotionally mature person—and how to be that person in the rooms you occupy.

Once you've experienced freedom, you have a choice: protect your own freedom and watch everyone else stay stuck, or help create environments where everyone can breathe.

Welcome to Day 26 of Freedom From Offense, where we're learning that free people create free spaces. Healed people help others heal.

I'm Desiree Day, author of Holy Shift Devotionals, and this is Day 26. Whether you're a parent wanting to create a grace-filled home, a friend wanting healthier relationships, a leader wanting to shift workplace culture, or simply someone whose freedom is affecting those around you—this episode will show you how to intentionally create spaces where grace is the default.

Perfect for: Parents creating healthy home environments, friends wanting grace-filled relationships, workplace leaders, church members, anyone whose freedom is affecting others, believers wanting to set culture, people who want their spaces to be sanctuaries not battlegrounds.

Resources Mentioned:

• Holy Shift Devotionals: Freedom From Offense book (Paperback and Kindle on Amazon)
• Free companion guide and reflection prompts at Holyshiftdevotionals.org
• Connect on Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals

Episode Highlights:

• Scripture: Colossians 3:13 ("Bear with each other and forgive"), Ephesians 4:2-3 ("Be patient, bearing with one another in love")
• Key Teaching: The culture of a space is set by the most emotionally mature person in it—not the loudest, not the angriest, but the most mature. Free people create free spaces
• Four Ways to Create Culture of Grace: (1) Give people permission to be imperfect—mistakes are expected, not disasters (2) Address issues directly instead of letting them fester—no gossip, just honest communication (3) Celebrate growth, not perfection—focus on trajectory not mistakes (4) Protect people's reputations—refuse to participate in gossip
• The Truth: Free people create free spaces. Healed people help others heal. You get to set the temperature in the rooms you occupy
• How to Create Culture: (1) Decide what culture you want to create (2) Model it before you expect it (3) Call it out gently when you see it (4) Celebrate when people choose grace
• Shift Action: Pick one space you occupy (home, work, friend group, church), ask what culture you're creating, choose one thing to start doing to create grace
• Tomorrow's Preview: Day 27 - The Gift of Healthy Conflict

Resources Mentioned:

• Holy Shift Devotionals book by Desiree Day (Paperback and Kindle on Amazon)
• Free Companion Guide: Holyshiftdevotionals.org
• Instagram: @HolyShiftDevotionals

About This Series: Freedom From Offense is a 30-day devotional podcast journey designed to help you not only experience personal freedom but create environments where others can experience freedom too.

About The Host: Desiree Day is the author of Holy Shift Devotionals and passionate about helping through practical biblical teaching and real-life application, she equips listeners to walk in freedom and help others do the same.