DUNAMIS_ HARNESS YOUR POWER

DUNAMIS_ HARNESS YOUR POWER

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This instalment of Resilient Truths centres on "dunamis" – the power of the Holy Ghost – and how that power shows up in everyday life, especially when emotions run high and old habits threaten to pull you back. Dr.

Theresa M Bell speaks to a small, faith-based community and uses Psalm 32:8 and other scriptures to ask a straightforward question: are people really holding on to their peace, or handing it over to gossip, anger, and addiction? She recounts a raw workplace incident where a vulnerable client was publicly belittled, admitting, "I wanted to slap the taste out that woman's mouth," then walking through how she chose restraint, prayer, and reporting instead of retaliation.

You’ll hear her link peace with spiritual power: "Don't let nobody take your peace. Because if you ain't got no peace, you ain't got God." From there she connects the dots between emotional control, addiction recovery, and spiritual discipline. If someone is still puffing on crack or drowning in debt, she argues, they can’t yet model the way out; first comes deliverance, then comes helping others.

The episode leans heavily on scripture—Matthew 22’s two great commandments, Romans 12:2, and 2 Corinthians 13—while keeping the tone very down-to-earth. There are jokes about favourite drinks like white zinfandel and sangria, firmly anchored in a message about not getting drunk, guarding your mind, and refusing to live with a "reprobate" or do-anything mindset.

For anyone wrestling with judgement, guilt, or the feeling that they’re not "holy enough" to change, this conversation offers a clear thread: examine yourself, repent daily, love your neighbour as you love yourself, and protect the spirit of God within you like it truly matters. It’s a candid mix of bible study, mental health practice, and hard-earned street wisdom that asks: are you really harnessing your power, or giving it away for free?