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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