In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Brad continue their series on the Fruit of the Spirit by exploring the often overlooked virtue of goodness.

While the word may sound simple, biblical goodness runs much deeper. The Greek word agathosune describes moral excellence and integrity expressed through righteous action. Goodness is not just about being nice — it is about living with humility, compassion, and integrity in a world that often rewards the opposite.

Together, Kendall and Brad discuss how goodness reflects the character of God and shows up in everyday decisions: choosing honesty when deceit would be easier, compassion when judgment feels justified, and generosity when self-preservation seems safer.

They also explore practical ways believers can cultivate goodness through God’s Word, prayer, community, and an eternal perspective.

Goodness may not always be flashy, but it is one of the clearest signs of a life being shaped by the Spirit.

Key Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 119:105 Acts 4:13 Hebrews 10:24–25 Matthew 5:11–12

Listen in and ask yourself: Where is God calling you to choose goodness today?

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Kindness is more than being polite or agreeable. It is a reflection of the heart.

In this episode of Living Out 180, Kendall and Pastor Brad continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the biblical meaning of kindness. The Greek word chrestotes describes a tender concern for others that leads to generous and compassionate action. True kindness flows from a transformed heart and reflects the kindness God has first shown to us.

Throughout the conversation, they discuss how gratitude for God’s mercy softens our hearts, why unforgiveness and selfishness can block kindness, and what it looks like to intentionally practice kindness in our homes, workplaces, and communities. When we understand the depth of God’s kindness toward us, it naturally shapes how we treat the people around us.

This episode will challenge you to move beyond surface-level niceness and begin living a life marked by genuine kindness that reflects Christ.

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In this episode of Living Out 180, Brad and Kendall continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what Scripture really means by patience. Far more than simply waiting calmly, biblical patience (makrothymia) is endurance, perseverance, and steady trust in the middle of unfinished seasons.

Together, they discuss how patience is formed through testing, why waiting on God renews our strength, and how letting go of our timeline opens the door to God’s timing. From the story of Joseph to everyday leadership, family life, and relationships, this conversation looks at how patience shapes maturity and deepens trust.

If you’ve ever struggled with wanting answers now, results now, or control now, this episode invites you to see waiting not as wasted time—but as a place where God is forming something lasting in you.

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