The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness

This episode of the Radically Christian Podcast continues the series on the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on gentleness with guest Tim Pyles. Wes and Tim explore how the Spirit produces fruit in believers’ lives—not through mere willpower but through partnership with God, where He provides the strength for transformation. Tim stresses that gentleness isn’t weakness but “strength under control,” a Spirit-enabled response that looks radically different from the works of the flesh. Tim describes gentleness as “sweet reasonableness” and connects it to Jesus’ own life—how He was filled with the Spirit and exhibited humility, restraint, and compassion even when confronting sin. They address common objections, such as whether gentleness always applies or whether Jesus’ cleansing of the temple justifies harshness. Tim Pyles grew up in a minister’s family, spent part of his childhood in Liberia, and served in ministry in places like Australia, Hawaii, and Dallas, including as the first preaching minister at McDermott Road. He has been with the Broken Arrow Church of Christ for over sixteen years. Links and Resources Freed-Hardeman University - https://www.fhu.edu/gradtheology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com