High Level Wife Podcast with Chelsey Holm

Why God Rejects “Good Behavior” Without the Right Heart

Chelsey Holm Season 2 Episode 55

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Heart Posture Mini Series, Ep 2

You can do all the right things… and still have a heart that is far from God.

In Episode 2 of The Heart Posture Series, Chelsey walks through powerful biblical examples that reveal why behavior alone doesn’t impress God—and why heart posture matters far more than outward actions.

From the poor widow’s offering to the rich young ruler, Ananias and Sapphira, and Jesus’ warnings to the Pharisees, this episode exposes the difference between religious performance and true surrender.

If you’ve ever wondered why doing “all the right things” still isn’t producing peace or transformation in your marriage, this conversation will challenge you to look deeper.

God is not looking for perfect behavior.

He is looking for a surrendered heart.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why God rejects outward obedience when the heart is wrong
  • The difference between sacrifice and surrender
  • How religious performance sneaks into marriage
  • Why behavior modification cannot produce true transformation
  • The heart posture that invites God to work in your life and marriage

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I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God’s design in marriage, motherhood, and life."

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This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

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2x certified Coach (John Maxwell Leadership, Kristen Boss SSLS)
10+ years coaching experience
NASM-certified in Personal Training and Nutrition
Mom of 5, Army wife 16 years

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