Join Jay and Joshua on the Rules & Tools Podcast as they dive into the Exodus journey and how it relates to our modern lives. Joshua shares his personal struggles with eating disorders and how the simplicity of the gospel set him free. They discuss how our phones can be our Babylon, and how we often prioritize appearances over true meaning. Jay and Joshua explore the importance of wrestling with scripture and overcoming "Go with the flow" mentality. This thought-provoking conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their faith and break free from the slavery of comfort. With a dash of humor and bloopers, this episode is a call to all denominations to come back to The Simplicity of the Gospel.***CHAPTERS***(0:00) Episode Preview

(1:01) Intro

(1:26) Foreshadowing in the Bible

(2:47) Caring About Appearances

(3:52) The Exodus Journey

(4:49) Going With The Flow

(6:11) Slavery was Comfortable

(7:47) A Call to All Denominations

(8:27) Set Free Showed Me Love in Action

(9:53) You Can't Live Without the Bible

(11:06) Joshua Shares about His Eating Disorder

(12:07) This World is on Hospice

(13:04) The Lesson of Exodus

(14:22) Our Phones Are Our Babylon

(15:19) Oblivion In Modern Times

(17:14) Wrestling with Scripture

(18:37) Joshua's Wife's Devotion

(20:41) The Simplicity of the Gospel

(21:06) Closing

(21:28) Bloopers700 36th St SE, Suite 108,Grand Rapids, Mi 49548 (616) 726-5400Sign up for a Freedom Appointment: setfreemin.org/freedomWeb: SetFreeMin.orgFacebook: facebook.com/setfreeusaDonate at: https://www.setfreemin.org/giveEmail: info@setfreeusa.org

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Join Bonnie Scheltema on Episode 57 as she shares her powerful testimony of transformation. Jay Fettig dives into Bonnie's Experience at Set Free, where she recounts the effects of her Freedom Appointment and how it transformed her marriage. Today, Bonnie is a volunteer at Set Free guiding women to the same Freedom in Christ that she found! She opens up about her past struggles, including a porn addiction and self-harm. Her life has been completely transformed - "Who I was before vs who I am now is totally different, the scales came off my eyes!" She shares her personal message to listeners about implementing ALL of the Fruits of the Spirit, but emphasizing the importance of patience and love in our walk with God. If you're struggling to find freedom, Bonnie's story is a reminder that you can't do this on your own, but with with loving brothers & sisters in Christ and the Holy Spirit, you can turn your struggles into "fruit juice". Learn what to expect when you sign up for a Freedom Appointment and be inspired to live a life that reflects the Fruit of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5.

***CHAPTERS***

(0:00) Episode Preview

(1:03) Intro

(1:28) Bonnie's Freedom Experience

(3:52) Bonnie's Childhood

(4:33) I Thought I Knew God

(5:39) Effects of a Freedom Appointment

(6:07) My Marriage Was Transformed

(7:16) We Are Attracted to Change

(8:00) Drawn to Serve where I Found Freedom

(8:41) What Are The Fruits of the Spirit

(9:18) Galatians 5

(9:54) I had a Porn Addiction as a Woman

(10:49) Average Person's Normal Cycle

(11:31) Who I Was Before

(12:06) Who I Am Now

(13:15) Paul's Call Out of Slavery to Sin

(14:22) "I Could Never Do It On My Own"

(15:30) When I Came To My End

(16:40) "I Just Want A Redo"

(18:14) What Do The Fruits of the Spirit Mean To You Today?

(19:03) LOVE

(20:00) JOY

(22:34) PATIENCE

(25:20) KINDNESS & GOODNESS

(27:08) FAITHFULNESS

(30:44) "The Scales Came Off My Eyes"

(32:53) You Can't Pick One Fruit

(34:19) SELF-CONTROL

(35:51) When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Fruit Juice

(38:00) You Can't Do This On Your Own

(38:50) Telling My Grandma My Story

(40:53) Bonnie's Personal Message to Listeners

(43:16) Why We Do This With Two Brothers or Sisters?

(44:43) Bonnie's Experience with Therapy and Bitterness

(46:49) The Moment My Life Changed Forever

(48:33) What To Expect When You Sign Up A Freedom Appointment

(49:48) Closing

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In this episode, Jay Fettig is joined by special guest Daniel Bergsma as they delve into the concept of the fear of God. Defining what it means to fear the Lord, they explore the difference between holy fear and unhealthy fear, and how our reverence for God is just the starting point. Bergsma shares his insights on how our casual attitude towards God can lead to spiritual death, and why we should STOP celebrating sin. The conversation also touches on the magnificence of the gospel and how our fear of God should outweigh our fear of man. Daniel also shares his own fear test, and how it has impacted his faith. Join the conversation to learn more about the fear of God and how it should shape our relationship with Him.

***CHAPTERS***

(0:00) Daniel Bergsma - Intro

(2:06) Rules & Tools Intro

(2:30) The Fear of The Lord - Defining Fear

(4:10) Is Fear Always Bad?

(4:50) Holy Fear vs Unhealthy Fear

(6:07) Bible Verses on Fear

(7:55) We Avoid Things We Are Afraid Of

(8:58) God's Holiness Keeps Us Separate

(10:46) Protection from our Father

(11:08) Jay's Definition of Fear of The Lord

(13:00) Separation from The Lord's Presence

(13:53) Reverence Is Just The Starting Point

(15:00) John Bevere's Definition of Holy Fear

(17:41) Fear of God VS. Fear of Man?

(19:19) Daniel's Call to Focus on God

(21:00) Jay's Perspective - All Things Are A Form of Worship

(22:28) Having A Casual Attitude in The Presence of The Lord

(25:10) "Jesus & Coffee" Mugs

(26:00) STOP Celebrating Sin!

(27:00) God's Glory is Dangerous to Man

(28:50) Magnificence of The Gospel

(30:23) YOUR Value to God

(30:46) Being Casual = Spiritually DEAD

(32:26) The Danger of Tolerating Sin

(33:00) God's Precious Word

(35:06) Daniel Bergsma's Fear Test

(36:00) Closing

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