<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Assured and Brazen | A Christian Faith Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Assured and Brazen is the podcast for Christians who are done with comfortable faith. Every episode digs into the real tensions of following God in the real world — work, money, ambition, identity, and everything in between. No fluff. No easy answers.</p><p></p><p>Your host Kervens (Kevins) breaks down topics that are real, raw and relatable. Just honest conversations backed by Scripture, for believers and non-believers who want to go deeper. New episodes drop every Saturday.</p><p></p><p>Inquires Email: kervens.gertilus@gmail.com</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/assuredandbrazen" target="_blank">linktr.ee/assuredandbrazen</a></p><p></p>]]></description><link>linktr.ee/assuredandbrazen</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:09:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/jtCfjvIi.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:50:27 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Kervens Gertilus]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Religion & Spirituality]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category><itunes:author>Kervens Gertilus</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Assured and Brazen is the podcast for Christians who are done with comfortable faith. Every episode digs into the real tensions of following God in the real world — work, money, ambition, identity, and everything in between. No fluff. No easy answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your host Kervens (Kevins) breaks down topics that are real, raw and relatable. Just honest conversations backed by Scripture, for believers and non-believers who want to go deeper. New episodes drop every Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inquires Email: kervens.gertilus@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://linktr.ee/assuredandbrazen&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;linktr.ee/assuredandbrazen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kervens Gertilus</itunes:name><itunes:email>kervens.gertilus@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Your Faith Requires More Than Your Sunday Morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode explores the theme of personal accountability and the balance between faith and works in the context of Christianity. It delves into the concept of doing enough as Christians and the challenges of living out one's faith in practical ways. The chapters cover the Red Light Test, the Book of James, reflection in the mirror, and what doing looks like in the context of faith and works.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Personal Accountability</p><p>01:26 The Challenge of Doing Enough as Christians</p><p>05:57 Faith in Action: The Book of James</p><p>09:32 The Cost of Faith</p><p>12:59 Moving Beyond Conviction to Action</p><p>14:50 Conclusion: Living Out Our Faith</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed968abc-cb50-47f6-b1d4-322b3b0717b0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e3589fcd77167a06eb980e60368e86f9f0039e80e9f8537858e892c5e8c58376/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDk2OGFiYy1jYjUwLTQ3ZjYtYjFkNC0zMjJiM2IwNzE3YjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMzIwMTRmNzQ5ZDY5NmIxODM5MWJiL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOF9fOC05LTI0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="24565490" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/ed968abc-cb50-47f6-b1d4-322b3b0717b0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode explores the theme of personal accountability and the balance between faith and works in the context of Christianity. It delves into the concept of doing enough as Christians and the challenges of living out one&apos;s faith in practical ways. The chapters cover the Red Light Test, the Book of James, reflection in the mirror, and what doing looks like in the context of faith and works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Personal Accountability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:26 The Challenge of Doing Enough as Christians&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:57 Faith in Action: The Book of James&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:32 The Cost of Faith&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:59 Moving Beyond Conviction to Action&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:50 Conclusion: Living Out Our Faith&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Your Faith Requires More Than Your Sunday Morning</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoiding the Conversation | How to Resolve Conflict God's Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conflict is where most people's faith either shows up or falls apart. We're good at quoting the peace scriptures — and terrible at actually making peace with the person in the next room.</p><p></p><p>In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on one of the hardest parts of being human: navigating disagreement, confrontation, conflict, and reconciliation in a way that honours God and actually preserves relationships.</p><p></p><p>We walk through all four stages practically and biblically — from James 1:19 and how to listen before you speak, to Matthew 18 and the courage to go directly to someone, to Romans 12:18 and what to do when peace feels impossible, to what genuine forgiveness and reconciliation actually look like in real life.</p><p></p><p>This isn't a fluffy episode about being nice. It's an honest, practical conversation about one of the most spiritually demanding things Christians are called to do.</p><p></p><p>If you're avoiding a hard conversation right now — this one is for you.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Nature of Conflict</li><li>08:48 Disagreement: Not the Enemy</li><li>15:11 Confrontation: Addressing the Issue</li><li>30:57 Reconciliation: Rebuilding Trust</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ca3a52cd-1c15-4e96-8351-d32ddb7e3fdf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:59:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/81d4b52b58932e5654e0ea61e59541e2a1ff15b0173d28c60b3ca878dc53a193/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYTNhNTJjZC0xYzE1LTRlOTYtODM1MS1kMzJkZGI3ZTNmZGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYjA0ZjVkNjBiZDIzNmJmYjYzNzJlL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMl9fNC0zNS0zMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="49469379" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/ca3a52cd-1c15-4e96-8351-d32ddb7e3fdf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Conflict is where most people&apos;s faith either shows up or falls apart. We&apos;re good at quoting the peace scriptures — and terrible at actually making peace with the person in the next room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on one of the hardest parts of being human: navigating disagreement, confrontation, conflict, and reconciliation in a way that honours God and actually preserves relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We walk through all four stages practically and biblically — from James 1:19 and how to listen before you speak, to Matthew 18 and the courage to go directly to someone, to Romans 12:18 and what to do when peace feels impossible, to what genuine forgiveness and reconciliation actually look like in real life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t a fluffy episode about being nice. It&apos;s an honest, practical conversation about one of the most spiritually demanding things Christians are called to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re avoiding a hard conversation right now — this one is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Nature of Conflict&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:48 Disagreement: Not the Enemy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:11 Confrontation: Addressing the Issue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:57 Reconciliation: Rebuilding Trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Avoiding the Conversation | How to Resolve Conflict God&apos;s Way</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrity in the Grey Areas: What to Do When the Right Choice Isn't Obvious?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most ethical decisions aren't black and white. They live in the grey — where the right answer isn't obvious, the stakes feel real, and everyone around you seems fine with cutting corners.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about integrity in the grey areas — the moments at work, in relationships, and in daily life where you have to decide who you actually are when no one is watching and the rules don't clearly apply.</p><p></p><p>We look at what Scripture says about integrity, conscience, and character — and why the grey areas are actually where your faith gets built or eroded, one quiet decision at a time.</p><p>If you've ever been in a situation where you knew something felt off but couldn't quite name why — this episode will give you language, and maybe a framework, for navigating it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Gray Areas</li><li>06:08 Principles Over Checklists</li><li>13:35 Filters for Decision-Making</li><li>20:23 Identifying Gray Areas</li><li>27:22 Practical Steps for Gray Areas</li></ul><p></p><p>#Integrity, #Ethics, #ChristianLiving, #WorkplaceFaith, #Character, #Bible, #MoralDecisions</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98a693a7-d9ac-41bb-9de3-4c2de4281f07</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b8d54ec21592ca01dc958b35babb72f521d3e701697dfc72444b6695dc48b77a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OGE2OTNhNy1kOWFjLTQxYmItOWRlMy00YzJkZTQyODFmMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljOTNkYzRhOTk5NDhiNDQyY2Q0Mzk4L2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOV9fMTYtNTctOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="36292379" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/98a693a7-d9ac-41bb-9de3-4c2de4281f07/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most ethical decisions aren&apos;t black and white. They live in the grey — where the right answer isn&apos;t obvious, the stakes feel real, and everyone around you seems fine with cutting corners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about integrity in the grey areas — the moments at work, in relationships, and in daily life where you have to decide who you actually are when no one is watching and the rules don&apos;t clearly apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We look at what Scripture says about integrity, conscience, and character — and why the grey areas are actually where your faith gets built or eroded, one quiet decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever been in a situation where you knew something felt off but couldn&apos;t quite name why — this episode will give you language, and maybe a framework, for navigating it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to Gray Areas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:08 Principles Over Checklists&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:35 Filters for Decision-Making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:23 Identifying Gray Areas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:22 Practical Steps for Gray Areas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Integrity, #Ethics, #ChristianLiving, #WorkplaceFaith, #Character, #Bible, #MoralDecisions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Integrity in the Grey Areas: What to Do When the Right Choice Isn&apos;t Obvious?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why God's Definition of Success Looks Nothing Like the World's]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The world says success is money, status, and influence. More followers. Bigger titles. Greater reach. And honestly — it's hard not to want those things.</p><p></p><p>But Jesus said the first will be last. The greatest must be servant of all. The kingdom of God runs on a completely different economy than the one we grew up in.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we explore what Kingdom success actually looks like — and why it so often looks like the opposite of what our culture celebrates. We dig into the Beatitudes, the upside-down logic of the Gospel, and what it means to build a life that looks successful to God, even if it doesn't trend on LinkedIn.</p><p></p><p>This is one of those episodes that might make you rethink everything. In the best way.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Invitation</li><li>08:21 Success: Climbing the Ladder vs. Servanthood</li><li>14:00 Security: Fortress Mentality vs. Open-Handed Trust</li><li>20:44 Strength: Self-Reliance vs. Surrender</li><li>26:37 Renewing the Mind</li></ul><p></p><p>#Success, #KingdomofGod, #Beatitudes, #ServantLeadership, #ChristianValues, #Bible, #Purpose</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">75f16cc4-ece7-4d50-aecd-28c8593ef938</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/60f30857b6f76ae8daa17671f2a4b79d5227beaa7b29026bece71a170c9cae14/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWYxNmNjNC1lY2U3LTRkNTAtYWVjZC0yOGM4NTkzZWY5MzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMGMwOWE5ODNjODk5MDVkZjEzOTgzL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yM19fNS0yNC01OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="39843988" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/75f16cc4-ece7-4d50-aecd-28c8593ef938/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The world says success is money, status, and influence. More followers. Bigger titles. Greater reach. And honestly — it&apos;s hard not to want those things.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Jesus said the first will be last. The greatest must be servant of all. The kingdom of God runs on a completely different economy than the one we grew up in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we explore what Kingdom success actually looks like — and why it so often looks like the opposite of what our culture celebrates. We dig into the Beatitudes, the upside-down logic of the Gospel, and what it means to build a life that looks successful to God, even if it doesn&apos;t trend on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is one of those episodes that might make you rethink everything. In the best way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Invitation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:21 Success: Climbing the Ladder vs. Servanthood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:00 Security: Fortress Mentality vs. Open-Handed Trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:44 Strength: Self-Reliance vs. Surrender&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:37 Renewing the Mind&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Success, #KingdomofGod, #Beatitudes, #ServantLeadership, #ChristianValues, #Bible, #Purpose&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why God&apos;s Definition of Success Looks Nothing Like the World&apos;s</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Self-Made" Lie — What the Bible Actually Says About Success and Humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We love the self-made story. Built from nothing. No handouts. Pure grind. It's everywhere — in business culture, in motivational content, even in some churches.</p><p></p><p>But is it true? And more importantly — is it Biblical?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we challenge the myth of the self-made person and look at what Scripture actually says about success, humility, and who deserves the credit when things go right. Because if you believe in a God who opens doors, orders steps, and gives gifts and talents — the self-made story has a pretty serious theological problem.</p><p></p><p>This isn't an episode against hard work. It's an episode against forgetting where the ability to work hard came from.</p><p>Come ready to be challenged — and maybe a little convicted.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Myth of Self-Made Success</li><li>07:01 The Importance of Training and Humility</li><li>13:13 The Credit Transfer Challenge</li></ul><p></p><p>#Humility, #Success, #Self-Made, Pride, #Bible, #biblestories, #ChristianLiving, #Entrepreneurship</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cc50d7c0-1c13-427b-8f23-15a8768deb62</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca91755dafa156bc22005a49abdc3cf2521e3e657699f6cccd5d95ec995684c5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYzUwZDdjMC0xYzEzLTQyN2ItOGYyMy0xNWE4NzY4ZGViNjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliOTVkMDI1Y2UyZGJlZjdkMmZlOGJhL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xN19fMTQtNTQtMTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="20764987" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/cc50d7c0-1c13-427b-8f23-15a8768deb62/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We love the self-made story. Built from nothing. No handouts. Pure grind. It&apos;s everywhere — in business culture, in motivational content, even in some churches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But is it true? And more importantly — is it Biblical?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we challenge the myth of the self-made person and look at what Scripture actually says about success, humility, and who deserves the credit when things go right. Because if you believe in a God who opens doors, orders steps, and gives gifts and talents — the self-made story has a pretty serious theological problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn&apos;t an episode against hard work. It&apos;s an episode against forgetting where the ability to work hard came from.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come ready to be challenged — and maybe a little convicted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Myth of Self-Made Success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:01 The Importance of Training and Humility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:13 The Credit Transfer Challenge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Humility, #Success, #Self-Made, Pride, #Bible, #biblestories, #ChristianLiving, #Entrepreneurship&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The &quot;Self-Made&quot; Lie — What the Bible Actually Says About Success and Humility</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Up Control: Why God Makes a Better CEO Than You Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You've got plans. Goals. A vision for how your life is supposed to go. And then God does something completely different.</p><p></p><p>Control is one of the hardest things to surrender — especially for driven, ambitious people who are used to making things happen. But the Bible is pretty clear: you are not the one running this thing.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about what it actually looks like to surrender control to God — not as a passive giving-up, but as an active, daily decision to trust that the one who made you knows better than you do. We look at what Scripture says about God's sovereignty, why our need for control usually comes from fear, and how to hold your plans loosely without losing your drive.</p><p></p><p>If you're a planner, a fixer, or a control freak with a Bible — welcome. This episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>#Control, #Trust, #GodsSovereignty, #Anxiety, #Faith, #ChristianLiving, #Bible</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b2888c94-d09b-4f43-8bbe-f1a410e690df</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/dc84e67e42c91412839a2ced2330ba3c87f9cead60fc9627d8484f04f73e7047/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMjg4OGM5NC1kMDliLTRmNDMtOGJiZS1mMWE0MTBlNjkwZGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzIyMzk3ZTc4NWUyNzRlZTZlNGZhL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zX18xOS0yLTMzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="18373215" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/episodes/b2888c94-d09b-4f43-8bbe-f1a410e690df/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You&apos;ve got plans. Goals. A vision for how your life is supposed to go. And then God does something completely different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Control is one of the hardest things to surrender — especially for driven, ambitious people who are used to making things happen. But the Bible is pretty clear: you are not the one running this thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about what it actually looks like to surrender control to God — not as a passive giving-up, but as an active, daily decision to trust that the one who made you knows better than you do. We look at what Scripture says about God&apos;s sovereignty, why our need for control usually comes from fear, and how to hold your plans loosely without losing your drive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re a planner, a fixer, or a control freak with a Bible — welcome. This episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Control, #Trust, #GodsSovereignty, #Anxiety, #Faith, #ChristianLiving, #Bible&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Giving Up Control: Why God Makes a Better CEO Than You Do</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Really Owns Your Money? A Christian's Guide to Financial Stewardship]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Here's a question most of us don't ask: does your money actually belong to you?</p><p></p><p>The way we spend, save, and stress about money says a lot about what we really believe. And for a lot of Christians, there's a massive gap between what we say we believe about God and how we actually handle our finances.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we dig into what the Bible says about money, ownership, and stewardship — and why the myth that "it's mine, I earned it" might be quietly shaping your finances more than your faith is.</p><p></p><p>We talk about practical stewardship, the theology of generosity, and how to build a relationship with money that reflects what you actually believe about God.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're in debt, doing well, or somewhere in between — your money is a spiritual issue. Let's talk about it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>#Money, #FinancialStewardship, #Tithing, #Generosity, #ChristianFinance, #Bible, #Faith</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8a33d013-4565-4bdc-9842-6b58efbde182</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a7b92d612820eaef85bb3a214e1ae28ae2a3992ef50e173830ea5ef377995d27/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YTMzZDAxMy00NTY1LTRiZGMtOTg0Mi02YjU4ZWZiZGUxODIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMGM5ODQ3YTBjZTExMTU5ZjI1YzBiL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNl9fMjMtMzAtMjgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="20406378" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Here&apos;s a question most of us don&apos;t ask: does your money actually belong to you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The way we spend, save, and stress about money says a lot about what we really believe. And for a lot of Christians, there&apos;s a massive gap between what we say we believe about God and how we actually handle our finances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we dig into what the Bible says about money, ownership, and stewardship — and why the myth that &quot;it&apos;s mine, I earned it&quot; might be quietly shaping your finances more than your faith is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about practical stewardship, the theology of generosity, and how to build a relationship with money that reflects what you actually believe about God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re in debt, doing well, or somewhere in between — your money is a spiritual issue. Let&apos;s talk about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Money, #FinancialStewardship, #Tithing, #Generosity, #ChristianFinance, #Bible, #Faith&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Who Really Owns Your Money? A Christian&apos;s Guide to Financial Stewardship</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[
Ambition vs. Greed — How to Chase Goals Without Losing Your Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ambition isn't a sin. But somewhere between dreaming big and chasing more, a lot of Christians quietly cross a line they didn't see coming.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions for the modern believer: when does drive become greed? When does hustle become idolatry? And how do you stay hungry without letting hunger consume you?</p><p></p><p>We go into Scripture to find the line between godly ambition and destructive greed — and what it looks like to pursue your goals in a way that keeps God at the center, not at the edge.</p><p></p><p>This one is for the hustlers, the builders, the goal-setters who also love God and want to make sure they're not losing themselves in the process.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Ambition vs. Greed</li><li>06:14 Self-Made Lie</li><li>11:35 The Anonymous Win Challenge</li></ul><p></p><p>#Ambition, #Greed, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #Money, #Faith, #Goals, #Bible</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">080025ae-39ca-40c3-92b5-b5f990f8427c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f50b0e696e2f5d1948666a6d35ec70dd713e8ee8c111d347f6138c9019fb765e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwODAwMjVhZS0zOWNhLTQwYzMtOTJiNS1iNWY5OTBmODQyN2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMGZiYzExZmJiYTdiNTQzMjI3YjkxL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yN19fMy00LTQ5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="20023318" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ambition isn&apos;t a sin. But somewhere between dreaming big and chasing more, a lot of Christians quietly cross a line they didn&apos;t see coming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we tackle one of the most uncomfortable questions for the modern believer: when does drive become greed? When does hustle become idolatry? And how do you stay hungry without letting hunger consume you?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We go into Scripture to find the line between godly ambition and destructive greed — and what it looks like to pursue your goals in a way that keeps God at the center, not at the edge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one is for the hustlers, the builders, the goal-setters who also love God and want to make sure they&apos;re not losing themselves in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Ambition vs. Greed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:14 Self-Made Lie&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:35 The Anonymous Win Challenge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Ambition, #Greed, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #Money, #Faith, #Goals, #Bible&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>
Ambition vs. Greed — How to Chase Goals Without Losing Your Soul</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Hear God When Life Is Loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Notifications. Deadlines. Noise. We are the most distracted generation in history — and we're trying to hear a still, small voice through all of it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we get practical about what it actually looks like to hear from God in the middle of a busy, noisy, overwhelming life. Not just in church. Not just during quiet time. But in the everyday chaos.</p><p></p><p>We look at what Scripture says about God's voice, why so many Christians feel like they're missing it, and the practical shifts that help you tune back in — even when life won't slow down.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered "how do I know if that's God or just me?" — this episode is a good place to start.</p><p></p><p>#Prayer, #Discernment, #HearingGod, #heargodsvoice #Christianity, #SpiritualDisciplines, #Bible, #Faith</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e91722fd-828a-47dc-8f5e-b535f6bf8ce2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/82bf01a78dc930ec3f30725576c8a5d27a3d14fc2d23231c4bb5657b186dd946/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOTE3MjJmZC04MjhhLTQ3ZGMtOGY1ZS1iNTM1ZjZiZjhjZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NzllZTI2MTczNTc2YTEzYThmZWE4L2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yMF9fMC0zOC05Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="25037574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Notifications. Deadlines. Noise. We are the most distracted generation in history — and we&apos;re trying to hear a still, small voice through all of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we get practical about what it actually looks like to hear from God in the middle of a busy, noisy, overwhelming life. Not just in church. Not just during quiet time. But in the everyday chaos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We look at what Scripture says about God&apos;s voice, why so many Christians feel like they&apos;re missing it, and the practical shifts that help you tune back in — even when life won&apos;t slow down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever wondered &quot;how do I know if that&apos;s God or just me?&quot; — this episode is a good place to start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Prayer, #Discernment, #HearingGod, #heargodsvoice #Christianity, #SpiritualDisciplines, #Bible, #Faith&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How to Hear God When Life Is Loud</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Job Is Not Your Identity — What the Bible Says About Your Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What do you say when someone asks who you are? If your job title is the first thing that comes to mind — this episode is going to hit close to home.</p><p></p><p>We live in a culture that ties your worth to your output. Your salary. Your title. Your productivity. And without even realising it, many Christians have let their career become their identity — so when work goes wrong, everything goes wrong.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we break down the difference between identity and achievement, what God actually says about your worth, and how to build a sense of self that doesn't collapse when the job does.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're grinding toward a promotion, freshly laid off, or just feeling like you're never quite enough — this one is for you.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Quest for a Name</li><li>06:01 The Foundation of Identity</li></ul><p></p><p>#Identity, #Self-Worth, #Christianity, #Career, #FaithatWork, #Bible, #Purpose</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3ecd10c9-cf49-4f67-aeb9-c01f7ac323e8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d665c83c5fa0422f2becb253bdcb9a1668db16b7fa815adb6f9e35262ca6ed58/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZWNkMTBjOS1jZjQ5LTRmNjctYWViOS1jMDFmN2FjMzIzZTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4N2YwNTE4ZjE1NWUwNDNjY2I0YTc4L2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi04X18zLTktMjEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17885457" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What do you say when someone asks who you are? If your job title is the first thing that comes to mind — this episode is going to hit close to home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We live in a culture that ties your worth to your output. Your salary. Your title. Your productivity. And without even realising it, many Christians have let their career become their identity — so when work goes wrong, everything goes wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we break down the difference between identity and achievement, what God actually says about your worth, and how to build a sense of self that doesn&apos;t collapse when the job does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re grinding toward a promotion, freshly laid off, or just feeling like you&apos;re never quite enough — this one is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Quest for a Name&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:01 The Foundation of Identity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Identity, #Self-Worth, #Christianity, #Career, #FaithatWork, #Bible, #Purpose&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Your Job Is Not Your Identity — What the Bible Says About Your Worth</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[When God Feels Silent: How to Keep Your Faith in a Spiritual Drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Like God went quiet right when you needed Him most? </p><p></p><p>You're not alone — and you're not failing.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about spiritual droughts — those dry seasons where your faith feels distant, your prayers feel hollow, and you start wondering if something is wrong with you. Spoiler: something isn't.</p><p></p><p>We dig into what the Bible actually says about seasons of silence, why God sometimes feels absent, and how to hold onto your faith when you can't feel it. Because faith that only works when it feels good isn't really faith at all.</p><p></p><p>If you're going through a dry season right now, this episode is for you. And if you're not — save it for when you are.</p><p></p><p>#Christianity, #Faith, #SpiritualGrowth, #Prayer, #Christian #Encouragement, #Bible, #biblestories, #SpiritualDrought</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09d7d543-fb1e-4557-97e3-17a29ce7b65d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kervens Gertilus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:58:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/22fd8d14f5c266d3e2a3cbf43d04ff40db3deb81ac5dedb95df6d67fc6fdb1ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOWQ3ZDU0My1mYjFlLTQ1NTctOTdlMy0xN2EyOWNlN2I2NWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmNzQzZjA4NC0xMDg1LTRhMTQtYjAwYy1iMGRmM2Y3NDNiMWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTU5M2Q1MDI5Y2ViMDAxYWUwOTIyZDIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZTBhNDZjNmRjMWIyMjgxY2UwZTMxL2tlcnZlbnMtZ3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0zMV9fMTQtNTctMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="13979809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Like God went quiet right when you needed Him most? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&apos;re not alone — and you&apos;re not failing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about spiritual droughts — those dry seasons where your faith feels distant, your prayers feel hollow, and you start wondering if something is wrong with you. Spoiler: something isn&apos;t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dig into what the Bible actually says about seasons of silence, why God sometimes feels absent, and how to hold onto your faith when you can&apos;t feel it. Because faith that only works when it feels good isn&apos;t really faith at all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re going through a dry season right now, this episode is for you. And if you&apos;re not — save it for when you are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Christianity, #Faith, #SpiritualGrowth, #Prayer, #Christian #Encouragement, #Bible, #biblestories, #SpiritualDrought&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f743f084-1085-4a14-b00c-b0df3f743b1b/logos/ae3031ea-59a1-4a03-b0d5-985d088ae0b7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>When God Feels Silent: How to Keep Your Faith in a Spiritual Drought</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>