The Circle of the Panda Podcast
Circle of the Panda is a podcast about rising, rebuilding, and leading with purpose. Host JD Ross sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday fighters to talk faith, business, mindset, and what it really takes to get back up when life knocks you down.
Whether you’re growing your leadership, navigating challenges, or fighting your own battles, these conversations will encourage you forward and point you toward truth.
The Circle of the Panda Podcast
Fight the Good Fight - Episode 8: Guard Your Heart
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In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross unpacks the vital call to “guard your heart,” drawing from Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, and Matthew 5:8. JD explains that protecting your heart isn’t about isolation but about intentionally monitoring the influences you allow in—your thoughts, relationships, and responses.
He warns against letting bitterness, fear, greed, and anger take root, encouraging listeners instead to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). JD also provides three practical steps for guarding your heart:
- Check your inputs – be mindful of what you watch and listen to.
- Check your relationships – distance yourself from influences that stir negativity.
- Check your responses – pause before reacting with anger, fear, or doubt.
Ultimately, JD reminds us that everything flows from the heart—and when we stumble, God’s mercy is there to help us realign with His truth.
