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Self-control isn’t about trying harder or relying on willpower. Dr. Richard Kannwischer and Justin Whitmel Earley explore how our everyday habits shape who we are becoming and how simple practices can create a “trellis” for spiritual growth. From exercise to putting down our phones, discover how intentional rhythms can make room for God to cultivate love, peace, patience, and a life that looks more like Jesus.

What if gentleness isn’t weakness, but strength under control? Dr. Richard Kannwischer and Clay Scroggins explore how the way we use our words and influence can shape our homes, workplaces, and relationships. Discover how the Spirit can cultivate a gentleness that builds trust, strengthens others, and uses power for their good and God’s glory.

What does it mean to live a life marked by faithfulness? Richard Kannwischer and Clay Scroggins explore why faithfulness is about more than keeping the big promises. It’s formed through the everyday choices to tell the truth, follow through, show up, and become someone others can trust. Together, they look at the faithfulness of God as the foundation for our own, the safety and stability reliability creates in our relationships, and what to do when we inevitably fall short. Through honest stories and practical wisdom, Richard and Clay remind us that faithfulness isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about allowing God’s grace to shape us into people whose words and lives increasingly match.

Faithfulness isn't simply about keeping promises when life is easy. It's learning to trust God and remain steadfast through every season of life. In this episode of the podcast, Richard Kannwischer and Rene Schlaepfer explore the faithfulness of God and what it means for us to become faithful people. Together they discuss why faithfulness is increasingly countercultural, how spiritual formation happens through ordinary daily habits, and why the fruit of the Spirit matters more than talent or success. If you've ever wondered how to remain committed to God, your relationships, and your calling over the long haul, this conversation offers both encouragement and practical wisdom.

What does it actually mean to be a good person? Is goodness simply avoiding bad behavior, or is it something much deeper? In this episode, Dr. Richard Kannwischer sits down with pastor and author Clay Scroggins to explore one of the most misunderstood fruits of the Spirit. Together they unpack why biblical goodness is more than morality or rule-keeping. It is integrity in motion, a life that increasingly reflects the character of God. Richard and Clay discuss why goodness begins with God's work within us, how our actions reveal what is happening in our hearts, and why becoming more like Jesus is a lifelong process rather than a destination. They also wrestle with what it means to bear God's image in a broken world and how the Holy Spirit forms genuine goodness that blesses others. Whether you've wondered if you're "good enough" or simply want to grow into the person God created you to be, this conversation offers practical encouragement for cultivating a life that reflects his goodness every day.

Everyone appreciates kindness when they receive it, but practicing it can be much harder—especially in a culture that often rewards speed, self-interest, and outrage. In this episode, Richard Kannwischer and Clay Scroggins explore kindness as more than good manners or politeness. They discuss how biblical kindness is an intentional act of mercy that reflects the heart of Jesus, why kindness is increasingly rare and unforgettable, and how small acts of compassion can transform relationships, communities, and even our own souls. Along the way, they offer practical ways to cultivate kindness in everyday life and challenge us to become the kind of people known for extending grace to others.

What if kindness is more powerful than being right? In this episode, Richard Kannwischer and Rene Schlaepfer explore how genuine kindness can transform relationships, soften hearts, strengthen marriages, and open unexpected doors for the Gospel. Through hilarious stories, practical wisdom, and deep biblical insight, they unpack why kindness is not weakness—it’s one of the clearest reflections of the heart of God. You’ll discover: Why kindness often reaches people before theology does How small acts of compassion create lasting spiritual impact What Scripture reveals about God’s kindness toward us Why kindness matters in leadership, marriage, parenting, and ministry Practical ways to cultivate a lifestyle of intentional kindness Whether you’re struggling with difficult people, trying to lead well, or simply wanting to reflect Jesus more clearly, this conversation will encourage you to “go be kind.”

What do you do when life doesn’t move at your pace? When you’re stuck in traffic, waiting on answers, or facing seasons that feel uncertain and out of your control? In this conversation, Richard Kannwischer sits down with Clay Scroggins to talk about how to cultivate patience—not as passive waiting, but as active trust. Drawing from Clay’s own story of stepping away from a dream job without knowing what was next, they explore what it really looks like to follow God in the tension between “go” and “wait.” Together, they unpack the deeper struggles behind impatience (control, fear, and the need to have everything figured out) and how God uses seasons of waiting to form something in us that couldn’t grow any other way. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough in your marriage, your kids, your calling, or your circumstances, this episode will help you see that the waiting isn’t wasted—it’s where God does some of his deepest work. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How long, God?”—this conversation is for you.

Peace isn’t just something we feel, it’s something we live. In this episode of Cultivate, Dr. Richard Kannwischer sits down with pastor Rene Schlaepfer to explore what it really means to live as a peacemaker in a world fueled by conflict, outrage, and division. Through powerful stories—from a Rwandan genocide survivor to real-life moments of tension in ministry—Rene shows that biblical peace goes far beyond avoiding conflict. It’s about becoming an agent of reconciliation. Together, they unpack how easily we slip into fueling arguments, distancing ourselves from those we disagree with, or confusing righteous conviction with reactive anger. But the way of Jesus calls us to something deeper: to move toward people, to listen before reacting, and to sow seeds of peace.

Peace can feel impossible in a world that constantly fuels anxiety. In this episode of Cultivate, Dr. Richard Kannwischer sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley to explore how true peace is formed—not by escaping stress, but by intentionally cultivating a different kind of life. Drawing from his own battle with anxiety, Justin shares how simply knowing about peace isn’t the same as experiencing it. Together, they unpack how modern habits quietly shape our inner world, often producing anxiety as a kind of “fruit” of our daily rhythms. But Scripture offers a deeper vision of peace—shalom—a life of wholeness, integration, and order where mind, body, and soul are aligned with God’s design. You’ll hear practical ways to begin cultivating that kind of peace through simple, embodied practices like breathing, prayer, and creating intentional rhythms for your life. And ultimately, this conversation points to the deeper hope that makes lasting peace possible—even in the face of uncertainty and fear. If your mind feels restless or your life feels out of sync, this episode offers a grounded and hopeful path toward real peace.

Is joy simply a personality trait, or can it be cultivated even in the midst of loss, suffering, and disappointment? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, René Schlaepfer joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore the deep and resilient joy that grows not from ideal circumstances, but from a life rooted in God’s love. Through the unforgettable story of Dan Adragna, a man whose life was radically altered by illness and loss, René illustrates how joy is not denial, optimism, or forced positivity. Instead, joy is a Spirit-formed posture that gives us a forward lean and helps us see what God might still be doing when life feels broken. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and pastoral wisdom, this conversation reframes joy as something shaped by perspective, gratitude, and trust in God’s enduring presence. In a culture driven by outrage, fear, and negative internal narratives, this episode invites us to examine the stories we tell ourselves and to ground our joy in the unshakable truth of God’s love. If you have ever wondered how joy is possible when circumstances are hard, or how to reclaim joy when it feels distant, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for the journey ahead.

What if joy is not something we stumble into, but something we intentionally practice? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, Justin Whitmel Earley joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore joy as a form of holy delight, grounded in God’s love for creation and expressed through embodied practices like feasting, celebration, and shared life. Drawing on Scripture, neuroscience, and theology, Justin helps us understand the difference between fleeting pleasure and lasting joy. From dopamine cycles to biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting, this conversation reframes joy as a gift God delights in giving and a discipline we are invited to cultivate. Together, they reflect on why food, friendship, celebration, and even sexuality play such a central role in the Christian vision of joy, not as indulgences to be feared, but as signs pointing toward God’s goodness. In a culture shaped by cynicism, shame, and restraint divorced from delight, this episode invites us to recover a joyful, embodied faith that celebrates what God has made.

What do you do when you know you’ve fallen short—when failure, shame, or disappointment feels like the final word? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, René Schlaepfer joins Dr. Richard Kannwischer to explore how love is formed not through performance or spiritual success, but through grace received in our places of weakness. Reflecting on Peter’s denial of Jesus and his tender restoration on the shoreline, this conversation invites us to see how deeply love and belovedness are intertwined. Jesus does not meet Peter with correction or condemnation, but with presence, questions of love, and a recommissioning rooted in grace. This episode speaks to anyone who has struggled with shame, felt disqualified, or tried to earn God’s approval. It offers a hopeful vision of a life shaped by belovedness rather than performance, and a reminder that loved people are the ones who learn to love others well.

What if love isn’t primarily a feeling, but a practice—one that involves your body, your habits, and your everyday choices? In this episode of Peachtree's Cultivate podcast, we explore what it means to practice love with your whole self. Drawing on Scripture, neuroscience, and lived experience, Justin Whitmel Earley and Dr. Richard Kannwischer reflect on how our lives and bodies are designed for love, not self-focus or self-improvement, but self-giving for the good of others. Together, they unpack what it looks like to move from the “mirror” to the “window,” reimagining how we eat, exercise, use technology, show up in relationships, and even walk with others through suffering. This conversation invites us to see love as something cultivated over time through embodied practices, covenant commitment, and presence, especially in a distracted and disembodied world. If you’re hoping for a more grounded, faithful way to live and love, this episode offers a hopeful and practical vision for everyday life.

So many of us were taught that spiritual growth means trying harder by doing more, striving longer, and feeling guilty when we fall short. But what if that’s not how transformation actually happens? In this episode of Cultivate, Dr. Richard Kannwischer talks with pastor Rene Schlaepfer about how God grows the fruit of the Spirit in us through grace, not effort. Rene shares his personal journey of losing joy in ministry, preaching “try harder” sermons, and the moment Galatians exposed the false gospel of self-effort that had quietly shaped his faith. Together, they explore how beginning with the Spirit but living by human effort drains joy, distorts discipleship, and creates pressure-filled faith. You’ll also hear a simple daily practice for grounding your life in love, joy, peace, gentleness, and trust—before the noise of the world takes over. If your faith feels heavy, exhausting, or forced, this conversation invites you to rediscover a better way: letting the Spirit do the growing.