{"podcast":{"title":"The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery","slug":"the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652","podcast_index_feed_id":4245652,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a4be13fd555352bfa5b89f9","website_url":"https://theelishashow.com/podcasts/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6a4be13fd555352bfa5b89f9/1784676224305-3dea35dc-acd0-4e4d-8728-a5767753163b.jpeg","author":"Elisha Arowojobe | Personal Mastery & Purpose Coach","episode_count":1050,"summary":"Looking for trusted insights on purpose, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, AI, marketing, sales, personal finance, health, mental health, relationships, marriage, faith, career growth, personal development, or personal mastery ? The Elisha Show is your go-to library of life-changing conversations. Hosted by Elisha Arowojobe, The Elisha Show (formerly WITneSSes ) is a top 2% global podcast featuring world-class experts, bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, researchers, and thought leaders. With 1,400+ episodes , it's a growing library of practical wisdom designed to help you remember your purpose, solve real-life challenges, make better decisions, and grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, improving your health, strengthening your relationships, deepening your faith, or developing new skills, you'll find actionable insights you can apply immediately. More than a podcast, The Elisha Show is a trusted knowledge library; a place people return to whenever they need clarity, answers, strategies, or life-changing ideas. New! The Elisha Show Resource Hub ; Created in response to listener reques…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T06:20:43.324176+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652"},"episode":{"title":"Why Most Christians Never Experience Lasting Transformation | John V. Ruggiero | The Elisha Show","slug":"why-most-christians-never-experience-lasting-transformation-john-v-ruggiero-the-elisha-show","published_at":"2026-07-10T20:15:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652/why-most-christians-never-experience-lasting-transformation-john-v-ruggiero-the-elisha-show","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-elisha-show/episodes/why-most-christians-never-experience-lasting-transformation","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a4be13fd555352bfa5b89f9/e/6a5151c073fcc6a8a77adfa2/media.mp3","summary":"Why do so many sincere Christians continue struggling with the same sins despite genuinely loving God? Is more Bible knowledge enough to produce lasting transformation, or is something deeper missing? In this insightful episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Bible researcher and author John V. Ruggiero to explore why many believers remain trapped in recurring cycles of sin and how Scripture points to a life of genuine, lasting transformation. Drawing from over fifty years of studying the Bible, John explains why information alone cannot change a person's life and why true transformation comes through an interactive relationship with Jesus Christ. Together, they discuss the difference between relying on personal effort and living by the Holy Spirit, the spiritual battle described in Romans 7 and Romans 8, and how believers can move from frustration to freedom. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why many sincere Christians remain trapped in recurring sin • Why knowledge alone cannot produce lasting transformation • The difference between self effort and dependence on God • How spiritual habits and strongholds are formed • What Romans 7 and Romans 8 reveal about the Christian life • What it means for Christ to be formed within a believer • Why your thoughts shape your spiritual life • How to move from knowing about Jesus to truly interacting with Him • Why lasting transformation comes through relationship rather than information One of John's most powerful reminders is: \"Knowledge will not transform you. Only interaction with Jesus brings lasting transformation.\" Another unforgettable takeaway: \"Transformation begins when your relationship with Jesus becomes more real than your physical relationships.\" Whether you've been a Christian for decades or you're…","meta_description":"Why do so many sincere Christians continue struggling with the same sins despite genuinely loving God? 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