Gentleness in Season: Fruit of the Spirit

Gentleness is one of the most misunderstood fruits of the Spirit—either we dismiss it as weakness or we weaponize “niceness” to avoid obedience. In this episode, Lyndsay sits down with Angie Reese to explore gentleness as strength under control: power governed by love, a posture that refuses to crush the people around you. Together they look at Jesus as our model—“gentle and lowly” (Matthew 11)—and walk through snapshots of His gentleness in action: washing feet (John 13), restoring dignity without denying sin (John 8), welcoming children (Mark 10), and even the purposeful firmness behind the cleansing of the temple (John 2). They also get practical with real-life application—how to pause before reacting, plan for your pressure points, practice confession, apologize when you’ve been harsh, and confront dishonesty with clarity, dignity, and Christlike care.