You were never meant to fight your old nature with willpower. If you've been going to church but still can't seem to change — still stuck in the same anger, the same anxiety, the same patterns you swore you'd leave behind — this episode shows you why striving was never the plan. There is a cure, and the cure isn't a technique. It's a Person.

Episode Summary

In part two of the Bible Speak series, Pastor Steve Hannett and three house church leaders open Galatians 5 to unpack the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the Spirit. They explore what it means to "walk in the Spirit," why transformation isn't produced by human effort, and why the cross — not willpower — is the entry point to lasting change. Real testimony of freedom from addiction and trauma brings it to life. Press play and discover the fruit only the Spirit can grow in you.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction & the Bible Speak series on the Holy Spirit
• What "walk in the Spirit" means (Galatians 5:16-17)
• Works of the flesh — and why they feel "normal" (Galatians 5:19-21)
• Our inherited nature from Adam and the need for new life
• Testimony: Jeff Palomaro's journey from addiction and false identity to Christ
• Fruit of the Spirit explained — love, joy, peace, and beyond (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Why fruit comes from the Spirit, not self-effort
• Crucifying the flesh — the cross as the entry point (Galatians 5:24-25)
• House church as the place this gets lived out together

[Timestamps will be added upon final audio review]

Key Scriptures

• Galatians 5:16-25 (NKJV) — The call to walk in the Spirit amid the ongoing flesh/Spirit battle

About the Panel

Steve Paul, Pastor Pat, and Jeff Palomaro lead house churches within Abundant Grace / Gospel Mission Network. Jeff shares openly about addiction, occult practice, and abuse before Christ — and how the Spirit's fruit has restored his family and identity since.

Resources Mentioned

• Be Healed Podcast — Steve Hannett's healing-focused podcast, Charisma Podcast Network
• The Miraculous Life — Steve Hannett's TV program on ISN and Destiny Image TV
• Unleashing Heaven's Breath — https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Heavens-Breath-Discover-Releasing/dp/0768404495?sr=8-8

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