Episode 25 – The Power of Kindness and Goodness: Small Acts with Big Impact

In this episode, Brian Myers and Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams welcome Pastor Anil Singh of Trinity UMC Jensen Beach to explore what some might call twin fruits of the Spirit: kindness and goodness. These two aren't soft virtues — they're the strength of God's character made visible in everyday life. From a Wesley anecdote about a missed moment of grace to a hospital chaplaincy that left a lasting impression years later, the conversation uncovers how small, intentional acts reflect God's heart, become spiritually contagious, and ripple outward in ways we rarely get to see. The group also wrestles with social media's role in cultivating unkindness, the Wesleyan call to "do no harm," and the sometimes-surprising truth that real kindness includes speaking hard things with love. Show Notes 0:30 — Introducing kindness and goodness as strength, not softness 3:46 — Wesley's carriage, a poor stranger, and a missed moment 11:23 — Hospital chaplaincy: the unseen ripple effect of kindness 15:37 — Decentering self; kindness as spiritually contagious 20:07 — "Do no harm": choosing goodness as a disciplined refusal 25:00 — Clarity as kindness: truth-telling as an act of love For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.