Below the Surface- Cultivate
Dr. Richard KannwischerThe fruit of the Spirit doesn't grow overnight. It is cultivated over time. In this special season of Below the Surface, Dr. Richard Kannwischer explores what it means to become the kind of person God is forming us to be. Each episode takes
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a deeper look at one aspect of the fruit of the Spirit, offering biblical teaching, practical encouragement, and honest conversation about how God works beneath the surface of our lives to produce lasting transformation. Whether you're following along with Cultivate or simply longing to grow in your faith, these conversations will help you discover how spiritual growth happens, one faithful step at a time.
Videos
- 1Choosing Joy in a Culture of OutrageIs joy a personality trait—or something we can cultivate? Richard Kannwischer and René Schlaepfer explore how joy grows from knowing we are deeply loved by God. Through an unforgettable story of resilience, they discover how changing our inner narrative can help us choose joy over fear, cynicism, and outrage.
- 2Cultivating Joy: Why God Made Us for DelightWhat if joy isn’t something we stumble into, but something we practice? Richard Kannwischer and Justin Whitmel Earley explore how God designed us for delight—and how rhythms of fasting, feasting, relationships, and celebration can move us beyond indulgence and shame toward a life of genuine joy.
- 3When Failure Meets GraceWhat does it mean to know you're truly loved by God? Richard Kannwischer and author Rene explore Peter's failure, restoration, and the transforming power of Christ's grace. Discover how receiving God's steadfast love empowers us to cultivate the fruit of love and extend that same grace to others.
- 4Cultivate: What Were You Made For?What if the purpose of your life isn't success or comfort, but love? Richard Kannwischer and Justin Whitmel Earley explore how our habits, relationships, and everyday choices shape us into people who love God and others more deeply. Discover why love is more than a feeling and how it's cultivated through ordinary faithfulness.
- 5Introducing CultivateWhat does it really mean to grow spiritually? In this introductory episode, Dr. Richard Kannwischer is joined by Pastor Rene Schlaepfer and Justin Whitmel Earley to explore the vision behind Cultivate and why lasting spiritual growth isn't about striving harder, but remaining rooted in Jesus as the Holy Spirit produces the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
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