Guarding Our Words: Building Up the Body of Christ

Send us Fan MailWords are powerful. They can build up or tear down, bring healing or cause hurt. In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane unpacks what Scripture teaches about the tongue and the way we speak to one another. Drawing from Proverbs, James, and the example of Jesus, Steve shares how we can respond to criticism with grace, protect the unity of the Church, and use our words to glorify God.If you’ve ever been wounded by careless words—or struggled with how to respond when misunderstood—this episode offers encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical steps to walk in love, humility, and strength.This episode of The Jesus Effect was written and hosted by me, Steve McLane.If this message touched your heart, please consider sharing it.You can listen to more at thejesuseffectpodcast.com or follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Facebook, and others.Until next time — stay rooted in faith and be the light.And remember, when you encounter Him - you experience change.© 2025 The Jesus Effect Podcast. All rights reserved.