Where’s the Fruit? Trusting the Spirit When Growth Feels SlowHave you ever looked at Galatians 5 and thought, “If I really have the Holy Spirit… where’s the fruit?” You're not alone.In this deeply honest episode of From Guilt to Grace, host Andy Choate walks through the quiet spiritual panic that many Christians with mental illness experience when reading about the fruit of the Spirit. With tenderness and Scripture, Andy explores how intrusive thoughts, compulsions, doubt, and depression often distort our view of sanctification—and why spiritual growth isn’t about instant transformation, but long-term, Spirit-led formation.🔍 Inside this episode:Why Galatians 5 can trigger anxiety in believers with OCD, anxiety, or depressionHow Jesus' parable of the sower (Matthew 13) reframes what fruitfulness really looks likeA reminder that sanctification is a process, not proof of salvation under a microscopePractical ways to recognize love, joy, peace, patience (and more) already at work in your lifeA powerful truth: the fruit of the Spirit is not about your perfection—it’s about God’s presenceIf you’ve ever felt disqualified from grace because of your struggle, this episode is for you. You are not fruitless—you’re growing, slowly but surely, under the careful hand of the Gardener.“Don’t confuse slowness with absence. The fruit of the Spirit takes time—and it’s already forming in you.”This podcast is a spiritual support, not a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for diagnosis or treatment.

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