How To Stop Overthinking And Start Walking In Wisdom

Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Education

4.9 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Greg Gifford answers real listener questions that uncover deeper struggles many Christians wrestle with every day—fear of mistakes, insecurity, overthinking, and pressure to “have it all together.” Whether you’re struggling to communicate confidently, make wise decisions, or faithfully navigate difficult seasons, this episode offers biblical clarity without shallow clichés. If your mind constantly spirals with “what if” scenarios, this conversation will challenge the way you think.

Transformed Podcast Episode 177 | May 28, 2026

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0:59.5	What is?
1:00.0	What is?
1:00.3	What is?
1:00.8	What is?
1:01.1	What is biblical counseling will grow you from brokenness to wholeness?
1:06.3	I think what you just said made me look at those scenarios differently.
1:09.0	God replaced all my junk with,
1:11.1	with a beautiful light. God's really been changing the way that I parent my children. The most
1:18.6	amazing thing is the sufficiency of his word. This is transformed. And now your host, assistant professor
1:26.1	of biblical counseling at the Masters University and certified biblical counselor, Dr. Greg Gifford.
1:35.1	Welcome back to Transform. My name is Dr. Giffrey, and today I'm answering your questions that you've emailed to me.
1:43.3	First of all, I want to thank you for doing that. It's
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