<![CDATA[Fruit of the Spirit]]>We spend a lot of life learning how to be strong —
but not always how to be whole.

Fruit of the Spirit is a podcast about the deeper work of formation: awareness, forgiveness, acceptance, and gratitude.

Through honest conversations and real stories, we explore what it looks like to grow into a more peaceful, grounded, and authentic life.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 30 May 2026 09:33:45 GMTSun, 15 Mar 2026 18:44:46 GMT60Fruit of the Spirit<p>We spend a lot of life learning how to be strong —<br />but not always how to be whole.</p><p></p><p><b>Fruit of the Spirit</b> is a podcast about the deeper work of formation: awareness, forgiveness, acceptance, and gratitude.</p><p></p><p>Through honest conversations and real stories, we explore what it looks like to grow into a more peaceful, grounded, and authentic life.</p>episodicFruit of the Spiritpetemcgowan@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 0]]>Before we dive into the conversations that shape this season, we start with a simple question: Why does this podcast exist?

In this opening episode, we introduce the heart behind Fruit of the Spirit and the journey listeners are invited to take with us. Many people spend years learning how to be productive, responsible, and strong — yet few are taught how to understand their inner life, process emotions, or grow through the deeper work of formation.

Season One explores that journey.

Through honest conversation, reflection, and real-life experiences, we’ll walk through three movements: awareness, forgiveness, and acceptance with gratitude.

These themes shape how we understand ourselves, repair relationships, and develop a more grounded way of living.

Episode 0 sets the foundation for the season by sharing the questions that led to this podcast, the perspective we hope to bring to these conversations, and the kind of space we want this show to become — thoughtful, honest, and rooted in growth.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than you should, or wondered what it looks like to live with more clarity and peace, this journey is for you.

Welcome to Fruit of the Spirit.

]]>e4245ce2-8b21-4d4e-8582-dc41d2fda6b4Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:02:10 GMT<p>Before we dive into the conversations that shape this season, we start with a simple question: <b>Why does this podcast exist?</b></p><p></p><p>In this opening episode, we introduce the heart behind <i>Fruit of the Spirit</i> and the journey listeners are invited to take with us. Many people spend years learning how to be productive, responsible, and strong — yet few are taught how to understand their inner life, process emotions, or grow through the deeper work of formation.</p><p></p><p>Season One explores that journey.</p><p></p><p>Through honest conversation, reflection, and real-life experiences, we’ll walk through three movements: <b>awareness, forgiveness, and acceptance with gratitude.</b> </p><p></p><p>These themes shape how we understand ourselves, repair relationships, and develop a more grounded way of living.</p><p>Episode 0 sets the foundation for the season by sharing the questions that led to this podcast, the perspective we hope to bring to these conversations, and the kind of space we want this show to become — thoughtful, honest, and rooted in growth.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than you should, or wondered what it looks like to live with more clarity and peace, this journey is for you.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to <i>Fruit of the Spirit</i>.</p>no00:24:241Episode 0full