84. Fruit of the Spirit | Kindness — Why Biblical Kindness Goes Deeper Than Being Nice

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring biblical kindness. What does true kindness really look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper God wants to produce in us? Together, we look at the Greek word chrēstotēs and how Jesus modeled a Spirit-produced kindness that met people’s real needs with love, wisdom, truth, and compassion. We also discuss the difference between self-produced kindness and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, how abiding in Christ changes our hearts, and what modern mental health research says about kindness and emotional well-being. If you have ever struggled with your motives, wondered how to love difficult people, or wanted to reflect Jesus more genuinely in everyday life, this episode will encourage you to keep in step with the Spirit and grow in Christlike kindness. Support the show ______________________________ Learn more about becoming a Christian: How to Know Jesus: An Invitation into God's Story (Podcast Episode) How to Be Saved (Resources on my Website) ________________________________ Get Healey's Books: Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources: Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access! *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health. It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship. *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire websi...