THE RELATIONSHIPS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM GREATNESSTHE RELATIONSHIPS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM GREATNESS
Resilient Truths
*** WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC*** Dr. Bell and her daughter, Minister Brianna Winborn, joined the fellowship at Anointed Touch Ministries International (ATM) to testify about God’s glory and faithfulness in their lives. Dr. Bell reminded the
15:09•12 Apr 2026
Relationships, Hypocrites and the Road to Greatness
Episode Overview
- Identify hypocritical and draining relationships that hinder spiritual and personal growth.
- Expect genuine leaders to give and support, rather than constantly take from those they lead.
- Set clear boundaries around work and ministry decisions that protect your family and calling.
- Stay present as a light in others’ lives without participating in their sinful behaviour.
- Trust God to restore and turn situations around, even after seasons of sacrifice and lack.
“You ain't supposed to be leading and teaching nobody if you don't have it. If you can't give.”
What drives someone to seek a life without relationships that drain their spirit? This episode of Resilient Truths follows Dr. Bell as she speaks openly about recognising the people who are quietly holding you back from the future God has for you. Speaking at Anointed Touch Ministries International alongside her daughter, Minister Brianna Winborn, Dr. Bell talks about “hypocrites and perpetrators” in her life – the ones who pull from her but rarely pour back in.
She shares a moment where a spiritual leader texted, “Hey, just checking on you. You got $20,” prompting hard questions about motives and the kind of leadership that truly reflects Christ. As she puts it: “You ain't supposed to be leading and teaching nobody if you don't have it. If you can't give.” You’ll hear her wrestle with being someone who gives her last, sacrifices deeply, and yet is learning to spot those hindering spirits that keep her stuck.
She speaks about an apostle who “met me where I'm at” and affirmed her calling as a doctor and minister, contrasting that genuine support with others who suddenly “want to call out less.” This testimony leans heavily on faith, obedience and courage. Dr. Bell challenges the congregation to “start shaking some stuff off” – relationships, attitudes and spiritual attachments that don’t benefit growth.
She also urges caution: you don’t have to cut people off entirely, but you don’t stay in their mess either; you might be the light they need without joining in the darkness. For anyone in recovery or rebuilding life after addiction, the themes of boundaries, spiritual discernment, and God’s provision come through strongly.
It’s raw, heartfelt church talk where haters, hypocrites and hurt meet hope, worship and the belief that “it’s turning around for me.” If some relationships are leaving you exhausted instead of uplifted, this might be the nudge to ask: who’s really helping you move towards greatness, and who’s quietly holding you back?
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