Cultivating the Spiritual Core: Why the Fruit of the Spirit Isn’t Just for Christians
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What if the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—aren’t just Christian ideals, but spiritual truths that transcend any one religion?In this episode of “…We Have a Spiritual Problem,” Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores how these nine virtues, traditionally rooted in Christian scripture, point to universal dimensions of human wholeness and spiritual maturity. Whether you’re religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, or somewhere in between, these are qualities we all need to cultivate—not gifts we wait around to receive.Drawing from psychological insights, ancient traditions, and modern life, this episode unpacks how the fruit of the Spirit offers a roadmap for inner transformation and a challenge to the performance-driven, hyper-individualized culture we live in.