About this episode

Dr. Carol discusses recognizing God's voice and the journey of spiritual growth in an interview with Avery Montgomery.

What if learning to follow Jesus more deeply also means learning to recognize what isn't from Him? In this conversation at Austin Christian University, Dr. Carol shares from her journey from medicine into ministry as she and her host Avery Montgomery explore spiritual growth, personal stories, and intimacy with God. They talk about why our stories matter, how shame drives us into hiding, and why bringing our whole story into the light can become part of our spiritual transformation. Rather than beginning with the brokenness of Genesis 3, our stories begin with the goodness and intention of God in Genesis 1—and our journey toward wholeness includes rediscovering that original design. The conversation also explores the integration of what we know about God with what we experience in our hearts and bodies. Dr. Carol offers a practical framework for discerning the work of God from the work of the enemy: confusion, condemnation, and control are warning signs that "it ain't Him," while the Holy Spirit leads us toward conviction, freedom, and a way forward. The episode closes with three practices for spiritual health; stay clean, stay connected, and stay consecrated. You'll gain. a…

People in this episode

Host: Avery Montgomery

Guest: Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley

Topics covered

• spiritual growth
• recognizing God's voice
• personal stories
• shame and healing
• spiritual transformation
• wholeness in faith

Keywords

• God's voice
• spiritual health
• shame
• wholeness
• Holy Spirit
• spiritual transformation
• personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Austin Christian University

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