What really happens in a freedom appointment? Is it intense, emotional, awkward, or life changing?In this episode, we sit down with Vicki Barrens and Pearl Huizenga, leaders in freedom ministry, to talk honestly about what freedom appointments are and what they are not. We address common fears, misconceptions, and questions people often have before stepping into freedom, especially the fear of being judged or not knowing what to expect.This conversation is for anyone who feels nervous about a freedom appointment, struggles with fear of God instead of seeing Him as a loving Father, wants healing but is unsure when or how to step out in faith, or needs encouragement to renew their mind and walk in their identity as a child of God.Freedom is not about chasing a spiritual high. It is about truth, identity, and learning how to walk forward unburdened. Whether you are curious, hesitant, or ready to take the next step, this episode is meant to encourage and meet you right where you are.Chapters:

(0:00) Episode preview: What a freedom appointment really is

(0:29) Meet our gues,t Vicki Barren,s freedom ministry leader

(3:22) Meet our guest Pearl Huizenga, freedom ministry leader

(6:13) You do not have to be afraid of God

(8:07) Why do they give so much time to the Freedom Ministry

(9:52) We do not judge you for what it looks like if you are nervous

(12:30) Freedom is not a spiritual high

(15:40) Common misconceptions about a freedom appointment

(18:56) How the team prepares their hearts not judge others

(25:54) How we pray over and prepare the room

(27:44) Understanding your identity as a child of Go

(29:20) Renewing your mind after past pain

(32:00) Encouragement for anyone afraid to step out in faith

(35:00) When is the right time to get free

(36:37) Closing thoughts and encouragement

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In this episode of the Rules & Tools Podcast, Jay Fettig welcomes back Jamie Walden, author of Omega Dynamics, for a sobering and timely conversation on fear. Together, they explore how fear operates as the primary currency of spiritual warfare, from the fall of Adam to modern culture, and why fear is ultimately rooted in unbelief that God is truly good. Jamie draws on his background in the military and ministry to unpack how fear manifests as pride, self-preservation, and fear of man, and how a shallow gospel often leaves believers vulnerable to bondage. Jay and Jamie share personal testimonies, discuss fear within marriage and leadership, and point listeners back to the freedom found in trusting God’s love and placing our fear rightly in the Lord alone. This episode reminds us that the good fight of faith is choosing belief, trust, and identity in Christ over fear.

Chapters:

(0:00) Episode Preview

(0:50) Welcome Back Jamie Walden + Today’s Topic: Fear

(2:54) Jamie’s Book Omega Dynamics — Fear Is Currency

(6:44) Macro View of Fear Responses

(9:47) Fear Rooted in the Fall of Adam

(11:41) The Modern Fear of Validation

(14:12) Everything Is Centered Around Fear

(15:05) How Do We Overcome Fear?

(17:40) The Fear of Man Brings a Snare

(20:13) Fear Rooted in Unbelief That God Is Good

(23:27) Why the Gospel Has Become Shallow

(25:05) Cowardice and Self-Preservation

(27:22) The Sad Truth About Fear

(30:10) Offending God vs. Fearing God

(32:33) Believing You Are Truly Loved

(34:37) Reserving Fear for the Lord Alone

(39:56) The Lord Is With Us

(42:40) Joshua, the Prophets, and Fear in Scripture

(45:00) Jamie’s Perspective on the Days We’re In

(47:00) Your Testimony Is Your Witness

(48:52) Why People Are Fearful Without a Savior

(50:38) The Desire to Be Like God

(54:16) How Fear Manifests as Pride and Arrogance

(55:05) Stealing God’s Glory for Ourselves

(59:10) Pride as the Root — and What Fuels It

(1:01:48) Belief, Trust, and the Battle for the Mind

(1:03:29) Fear Within Marriage

(1:07:04) How the Enemy Uses Zeal to Create Burden

(1:09:57) Standing on God’s Promises to Fight the Good Fight

(1:13:29) How the Fear of Man Has Impacted Jamie

(1:16:23) Jay’s Biggest Fear: Fear of Failure

(1:18:18) What Set Free Ministries Offers for Free

(1:21:32) Closing Thoughts

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What does love really mean? Is it just a feeling, or is it something deeper—something rooted in truth, action, and sacrifice? In this reposted conversation from our archives, we revisit a powerful and timely discussion with Dylan Rodriguez that challenges the way love is commonly understood today.So many of us are searching for love to fill a void, often placing that weight on other people and expecting them to satisfy needs only God was meant to fulfill. When we do that, love becomes conditional, manipulative, and ultimately disappointing. Scripture paints a very different picture. The Bible tells us that God is love, and in passages like 1 Corinthians, we see that real love is patient, truthful, selfless, and willing to act—even when it’s uncomfortable.In this episode, we unpack what love is and what it is not, the difference between loving and manipulating, and why confronting others in truth can actually be an expression of love. We also explore how our Heavenly Father sees us and how understanding His love transforms the way we love others. Though this episode was originally recorded earlier, its message remains just as relevant today as we continue to navigate relationships, faith, and truth in a culture that often confuses love with emotion alone.

Chapters:

(0:00) Episode Preview

(0:36) Podcast Intro

(1:02) What Is Love—And What It Isn’t

(2:32) Love vs. Manipulation

(3:21) When We Make People Our God

(6:02) Love as an Opportunity to Serve Your Spouse

(7:46) The “Love Chapter” Explained

(9:54) Loving With Action and Truth

(12:05) Can Love Be Painful?

(14:44) Confronting a Brother in Love

(17:20) Truth, Accountability, and Responsibility

(20:01) How Our Heavenly Father Sees Us

(22:30) Closing

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In this episode of the Rules & Tools Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Pierpont to talk about what it really looks like to live a Holy Spirit–led life. From learning how to hear God’s promptings to walking in obedience even when it feels uncomfortable, Kyle shares powerful stories from his family, childhood, and ministry experiences. We discuss why God designed us to live in community and team, how hurt and fear can cause us to hold back, and what it means to stop quenching the Holy Spirit. Through stories of praying for strangers, unexpected ministry moments (yes—even in Taco Bell), and learning humility, this conversation invites believers to move beyond passive faith and into active surrender. If you’ve ever wondered why hearing God feels difficult, how to discern the Spirit’s voice, or what it truly means to give God the wheel, this episode will encourage you to take the next step in following Jesus wholeheartedly.

Chapters:

(0:44) Welcome Kyle Pierpont

(1:52) Kyle’s Family and Background

(3:37) Why We’re Meant to Be Part of a Team

(4:38) Learning to Hear the Prompting of the Holy Spirit

(6:04) Kyle’s Dad: A Story of Obedience to the Spirit

(7:48) Dreams and Promptings in Scripture

(8:22) Praying for Someone in Public

(10:16) Why We Struggle to Hear the Holy Spirit

(12:26) Ministry in a Taco Bell

(14:40) Holding Back Because of Hurt

(16:49) Hearing the Spirit of God for the First Time

(19:56) Living a Holy Spirit Lifestyle

(23:30) What It Means to Follow Jesus

(25:44) A Childhood Backpacking Trip That Shaped Faith

(28:44) Truly Giving God the Wheel

(32:05) Walking in Humility

(34:19) Jesus’ Sacrifice vs. the Goal of Our Lives

(37:05) Closing

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Worship is more than music—it’s a life fully surrendered to God. In Part 2 of this conversation, we explore what it means to worship the Lord with our whole hearts through obedience, parenting, stewardship, and trust. We talk about seeking God beyond just His blessings, laying down our own plans, and learning to desire His will above our own. This episode is an encouragement to move past surface-level faith and step into wholehearted devotion to the Lord in every area of life.

Chapters:

(0:00) Episode Preview

(0:38) Worship Is More Than Singing

(1:31) Parenting as an Act of Worship

(4:15) Seeking God With Your Whole Heart

(6:43) Time, Talent, Treasure — Dying to Self

(8:30) God’s Laws and Principles

(10:48) Holding Onto Our Own Hopes

(14:50) Wanting God’s Answer vs His Blessing

(16:33) Praying for Discernment

(19:19) Why We Started This Podcast

(20:43) How to Wholeheartedly Seek the Lord

(24:50) Closing

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In this episode, we welcome you to our new building and dive into a powerful discussion on deepening your relationship with God. Bonnie shares how the Lord speaks through study, the importance of removing barriers between us and Him, and how even when we think we’re “doing nothing wrong,” there are ways our hearts can be distracted from intimacy with God.We explore speaking to God as a loving Father, understanding that our breath and every gift we have comes from Him, and how we can cultivate worship that flows from gratitude rather than obligation. From reflecting on King David’s wife to realizing our role as stewards of God’s gifts, this episode is full of encouragement to embolden your day and strengthen your walk with Him. If you’re seeking a closer connection with God, practical ways to remove spiritual barriers, and daily inspiration, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

(0:00) Welcome to Our New Building

(0:59) Jeremiah 29:13 — Hearing God Through Scripture

(2:26) Removing Barriers to God Through Freedom

(4:55) When We Think We’re “Doing Nothing Wrong”

(7:28) Praying to God as a Loving Father

(11:10) Religion vs Relationship With God

(12:12) Understanding God as “Papa”

(13:33) Love God, Love People — The Gospel Made Simple

(16:48) Every Breath Is a Gift From God

(19:30) Withholding Worship — King David’s Wife

(20:44) Stewarding What God Has Given Us

(22:50) Encouragement to Walk Boldly With God

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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the 6/7 phenomenon, we go further into the spiritual dynamics behind the movement and explore how culture, media, and subtle deception can influence worship without us even realizing it. This episode examines how music videos and viral trends can become vehicles for spiritual manipulation, the difference between sorcery and divination, and the power at work in the demonic realm.Joshua Collins and Jay Fettig unpack how mass consent, subtle participation, and hidden symbolism operate spiritually, and they provide guidance on how believers can renounce involvement, reclaim authority, and understand God’s sovereignty over all evil. We also discuss whether we are living in tribulation times, the importance of discernment, and how to remain faithful in praise even amidst suffering. This episode challenges listeners to recognize the spiritual battle around them, step back to identify the enemy, and embrace their commission before Christ’s return. If you’ve felt unsettled by the 6/7 trend or wondered how to walk in spiritual authority in a culture filled with deception, this conversation is for you.

CHAPTERS:

(0:00) Episode Preview

(0:25) How Music Videos Are Made Spiritual

(2:30) How to Renounce Participation in the Movement

(5:10) Why Subtle Deceit Is More Dangerous

(6:53) Power in the Demonic Realm

(8:25) Movements as Part of Satanic Ritual

(9:35) Sorcery vs. Divination

(13:50) God’s Sovereignty, Justice & Human Free Will

(17:13) Are We in the Tribulation Right Now?

(20:00) The Most Important Thing to Know to Push Back

(23:10) Identifying the Enemy

(24:16) How Consent & Permission Work Spiritually

(26:35) Mass Consent

(27:34) The Occult Message Behind the Movement

(32:18) Our Commission Before Jesus’ Imminent Return

(34:00) Praise in the Midst of Suffering

(35:55) Closing

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The “6/7 phenomenon” has taken over culture, music, and social media, but what if there’s more going on beneath the surface? In this episode, we break down the symbolism, numbers, imagery, and messages driving the 6/7 trend and ask a serious question: is this simply art and entertainment, or something far more spiritual? We explore why numbers and sacred geometry matter, why symbols are so powerful, and why messages tied to worship are often hidden rather than spoken outright. From a scene-by-scene analysis of the viral video behind the trend to the meaning embedded in the lyrics, we examine how people can unknowingly participate in something they don’t fully understand. This conversation tackles uncomfortable but necessary questions about worship, influence, and discernment in modern culture. Is this just gangster rap—or does it reflect a deeper satanic ideology aimed at shaping hearts and minds through symbols and repetition? If you’ve seen the 6/7 trend and felt something wasn’t right, this episode will help you understand why discernment matters more than ever.

Chapters:

(0:00) The 6/7 Phenomenon

(1:45) Why Numbers, Math & Sacred Geometry Matter

(3:30) Why This Is a Spiritual Attack

(6:44) Why These Specific Numbers

(10:12) Unintentional Worship: How Innocent Participation Works

(13:36) Satan’s Goal: Worship

(14:58) The Video Behind the Trend

(17:24) Scene-by-Scene Breakdown of the Imagery

(21:10) The Meaning Behind the Lyrics

(25:40) Why the Message Is Hidden in Symbols

(28:00) Gangster Rap or Satanic Ideology?

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