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Apr 30
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Stop Making Excuses—Start Stewarding You...

Fortis Institute
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You think you’re just unmotivated—but Scripture says it’s far deeper. Dr. Greg Gifford exposes laziness as a heart-level worship issue, not just a bad habit, and shows how it’s quietly shaping your future. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this will confront the root and give you a clear, biblical path forward



 Transformed Podcast Episode 173 | April 30, 2026



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