EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 1H 14M
YOU CANNOT TRUST YOUR HEART: Why Good People Still Do Harm (Jeremiah 17 Explained)
from Godly Conversations Podcast · host Uwem Akpan
Many people believe the heart is the most trustworthy guide.But the Bible presents a different perspective.Jeremiah 17 says:“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.”What does that actually mean?And how does this truth explain some of the confusing realities of human behavior?In this episode of Godly Conversations Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind the human heart and why good people can still make harmful decisions.This conversation unpacks:• Why the heart reflects whatever it trusts• Why emotions can sometimes mislead us• How wounds and experiences shape our reactions• Why guarding your heart is an internal discipline• And how God transforms the heart at its rootThis is not a conversation about condemnation.It is about understanding ourselves more honestly and allowing God to reshape the very center of our lives.If you have ever struggled to understand your emotions, your reactions, or the tension between who you want to be and how you sometimes behave, this conversation will bring clarity.📩 Connect with UwemEmail: [[email protected]]📲 Follow Uwem on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwemakpanofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamuwemakpanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwemakpanofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uwemakpanofficial
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Many people believe the heart is the most trustworthy guide.But the Bible presents a different perspective.Jeremiah 17 says:“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.”What does that actually mean?And how does this truth explain some of the confusing realities of human behavior?In this episode of Godly Conversations Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind the human heart and why good people can still make harmful decisions.This conversation unpacks:• Why the heart reflects whatever it trusts• Why emotions can sometimes mislead us• How wounds and experiences shape our reactions• Why guarding your heart is an internal discipline• And how God transforms the heart at its rootThis is not a conversation about condemnation.It is about understanding ourselves more honestly and allowing God to reshape the very center of our lives.If you have ever struggled to understand your emotions, your reactions, or the tension between who you want to be and how you sometimes behave, this conversation will bring clarity.📩 Connect with UwemEmail: [[email protected]]📲 Follow Uwem on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwemakpanofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamuwemakpanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwemakpanofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uwemakpanofficial
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