Mess it Up Show 425 - Guff

Mess it Up Show 425 - Guff

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Mess It Up Show 425 – “Guff” kicks off a 10-part run on the fruit of the Spirit, mixing honest faith chat with plenty of humour and real-life recovery flavour. Aimed at people in recovery and anyone trying to live a more Christ-focused life, this episode sets the stage for a summer-long focus on growth, character, and spiritual resilience.

The Bow Tie Guy and Bev ease back in after an unplanned week off, owning the “mess” of travel, family stress, and missed routines. From there, they set up the series: each of the nine elements from Galatians 5:22–23—love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—gets its own week.

They stress that this isn’t a “pick your favourite” situation: “This is not fruit salad… This is all one thing jammed together, crammed together like a beautiful… beautiful thing.” You’ll hear an accessible explanation of the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, and why Paul’s letter to the Galatians was pushing people away from rigid rule-keeping and towards living by faith.

There’s a memorable comparison to TV shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race to explain how knowing the “reward” of spiritual fruit helps people keep going when the work of recovery and faith feels hard. The word of the week, “guff”, brings some light-hearted banter, while a reflection on the song “Somebody’s Praying” highlights how prayer from others can quietly hold someone up during their darkest moments.

Bev shares how often people say they were praying exactly when she most needed it, calling prayer “a really incredible gift that can make all the difference in the world.” If you’re craving a mix of Bible, recovery, humour and practical encouragement, this episode lays a solid foundation for the weeks ahead and might just nudge you to ask: what kind of fruit is my life growing right now?