About this episode

This episode explores the concept of peace from a biblical perspective, contrasting it with worldly definitions and offering practical advice for cultivating peace in daily life.

In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we're talking about peace—what it is, where it comes from, and why so many of us struggle to experience it. The world tells us peace comes from having the right circumstances, enough money, a perfect schedule, or freedom from stress. But the Bible offers a very different picture. Biblical peace isn't the absence of problems—it's the presence of God in the middle of them. We explore the meaning of the Hebrew word shalom and the Greek word eirēnē, discuss the difference between worldly peace and God's peace, and look at what Scripture teaches about living with confidence, rest, and trust in Christ even when life feels uncertain. Whether you're battling anxiety, walking through a difficult season, or simply longing for more peace in your everyday life, this conversation will encourage you to fix your eyes on the One who is our peace. What peace actually means in the Bible The difference between worldly peace and biblical peace Why peace is a Fruit of the Spirit How anxiety and peace compete for our attention What Jesus promised about peace in John 14 and John 16 How prayer unlocks peace according to Philippians 4 Why peace is found…

People in this episode

Host: Jeanine Amapola

Topics covered

• peace
• biblical teachings
• anxiety
• spiritual growth
• Fruit of the Spirit
• trust in God

Keywords

• peace
• anxiety
• Fruit of the Spirit
• biblical peace
• spiritual growth
• trust in Christ
• surrender

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fruit of the Spirit, John 14, John 16, Philippians 4, Galatians 5:22–23, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 5:1, Colossians 3:15, Ephesians 2:14

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