DUNAMIS_ CONFIDENCE

DUNAMIS_ CONFIDENCE

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety and beyond? This bible study-style episode of Resilient Truths centres on “dunamis” power – the power of the Holy Ghost – and why confidence in God is essential when life feels uncertain. Dr. Theresa M Bell walks the group through around a dozen scriptures, tying them to everyday struggles like money worries, job loss, and emotional turmoil.

She keeps the tone relaxed and humorous, chatting about missing papers, ex-husbands and old films, yet always brings the focus back to faith: “You can only walk in fear or in faith. Fear and faith have the same definition.

One is opposite the other.” You’ll hear her compare fear-filled thinking to manifesting your worst nightmares, and she makes a clear case that confidence grows from knowing God’s word, just like her daughter gained confidence cooking and braiding hair from watching videos over and over. For Dr. Bell, knowledge really is power – especially spiritual knowledge. The episode is aimed at people who want a practical, scripture-based approach to building resilience.

That includes those facing housing instability, financial stress, or substance use issues, all of which sit within the wider work of Resilient Truths Human Services. Dr. Bell shares personal stories of being kept through hard seasons, from job gaps to car damage, echoing her bold statement: “If you ain’t got God, you ain’t got nothing.” There’s also a strong warning against ego and pride, illustrated with the film *Juwanna Mann*, to show how self-reliance can end in a painful fall.

Instead, she points listeners back to prayer, obedience, and simple acts of kindness, like sharing food with someone who hasn’t eaten for days. If you’re looking for straight-talking, faith-based encouragement that treats confidence in God as a real-life survival skill, this episode might get you asking: where are you placing your trust today?