Dr. Gladys Childs (the Truth Doctor) is a Christian speaker and author of Chasing Emptiness, Finding Fullness.As Christians, we often feel alone in the hard places—facing deep pain, doubt, shame, betrayal, and unfinished seasons. But you’re not alone.I’m the friend who won’t leave you stuck in the tough middle space. Each week, we dive into faith that holds up in real life. No surface-level talk. No filters. No easy answers.Hard questions. Honest hope. Jesus in it all. Come with me as we face it head-on and discover the place where raw faith and deep pain meet a relentless God.Follow me @drgladyschilds on Instagram and visit gladyschilds.com for more.
Dive into the depths of spiritual numbness as Dr. Gladys Childs reframes our understanding of feeling disconnected from God. What if these hollow moments aren't signs of abandonment, but invitations to growth? In this reflective season finale, Dr. Gladys invites you to contemplate the age-old struggle between the energy of faith and the stagnation of the soul. She shares the poignant story of Daniel—a deacon whose faith felt like a performance and whose inner longing remained unheard. At the crossroads of empty rituals and unfulfilled longing, Daniel faces a truth he can no longer ignore: the reality of being spiritually adrift. This episode reveals that spiritual emptiness can be fertile ground for transformation, encouraging listeners to embrace their own vulnerable moments. Is the numbness a failure, or is it a preparation for something new? Challenges surface within the church as Dr. Gladys illustrates how recognizing our true feelings can catalyze profound change. Drawing from the Gospel of John, she connects biblical insights to practical reflections, demonstrating that the journey of faith is not linear but often requires sitting in discomfort. Embrace the dark moments with Dr. Gladys as she elucidates how God cultivates growth, even when we feel lost. By contemplating the uncomfortable void, listeners will learn that their struggles may not be barriers, but rather a part of a greater faith story waiting to unfold.
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20 May 2026
26 - What If This Was The Point
As we reach the finale of our season, we dive into the transformative power of our most challenging moments. Life often throws us into seasons of emptiness, where faith feels shaky and words to God seem lost. Dr. Gladys Childs intimately understands this struggle and invites listeners to reconsider how these barren times may not be mere detours but critical invitations for poignant growth. What if the numbness we experience is not a sign of God’s absence but rather a chance to shed the old layers of our spiritual selves? This episode challenges the notion that empty spaces represent failure; instead, they may be fertile ground for new beginnings. Using powerful narratives, including the story of Daniel, a weary church deacon, we explore the courage it takes to confront spiritual fatigue and the vulnerability required to admit that our faith has become a performance. Daniel's journey unearths the pivotal moment when he faced the truth of his own disconnectedness, prompting a candid conversation with his son Caleb. This heartfelt exchange reveals not just a confession, but an awakening to authenticity, where deep spiritual honesty becomes the cornerstone of true faith. In reflecting on the Gospel of John, Dr. Childs emphasizes that growth often emerges from the shadows, where things may seem dormant but are actually preparing for vibrant renewal. As we unpack the wisdom hidden in our trying seasons, we confront the uncomfortable silence that often accompanies spiritual transition. Join Dr. Childs as she poses thought-provoking questions, urging us to embrace the unseen processes within our faith journeys and understand that even in our darkest moments, transformation is imminent. This finale reveals that letting go of performance and embracing vulnerability can lead to profound spiritual discovery. Let’s explore how God uses the very spaces that feel empty to cultivate our faith and prepare us for what is yet to come.
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13 May 2026
25 - Finding My Way Back
Life's messiness often clouds our connection with faith. In this episode, Dr. Gladys Childs takes us through the intricate journey of rediscovering a genuine relationship with God. She resonates with those who feel distant, emphasizing that prayer sometimes feels like a mere performance and Bible passages slip through our fingers. With poignant stories of biblical characters, including the lost son and Zacchaeus, Dr. Childs invites us to confront our struggles and recognize that our desire for closeness is still alive. She introduces the notion that returning doesn’t have to be grand; it can simply be a quiet moment of vulnerability. As she shares Renee's heartfelt experience of sifting through old journals, we witness the necessity of authenticity in faith – the realization that we must show up as we are today, not as an idealized past version of ourselves. Dr. Childs encourages listeners to drop rehearsed speeches, to stop auditioning for a role that no longer suits us, and to take small steps toward connection. Zacchaeus’ tale reminds us that transformation begins with a simple act of reaching out, even if it seems undignified. The episode unfolds with practical insights on nurturing faith amidst life’s complexities, revealing that Jesus is already moving toward us long before we take the first step. As we join this journey, we are reminded that the embrace waiting for us is rooted in unconditional love, not in our performance or past identities. Prepare to reflect deeply and embrace the path back to faith, anchored in the present moment.
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