In this episode, we talk honestly about jealousy and comparison, especially in a world shaped by social media. We share personal experiences of the heart checks we’ve had to take and the lies the enemy tries to convince us of when envy creeps in: that we’re behind, overlooked, or not enough.
We explore what Scripture says about jealousy, clarifying that desire itself isn’t sinful, but when it turns into idolatry, it pulls our hearts away from God (Colossians 3:3-5; James 3:14-16). We also discuss how jealousy thrives when identity is fragile and how the Gospel offers real freedom. While jealousy says, “If they have more, I have less,” the Gospel reminds us that in Christ, we lack nothing (Colossians 2:9-10).
Ultimately, we’re reminded that Jesus rested securely in the Father’s love, even when others were praised more than Him - and that same security is available to us. When we know we are chosen, adopted, and deeply loved, we can truly rejoice when others are blessed (Romans
12:15).
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What is True & Tried Podcast?
True and Tried is a podcast and community built around one core belief: every person is made with intention, loved without condition, and called to a specific purpose. Hosted by Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea, each episode explores the intersection of faith, identity, and real life. We talk about the lies we believe, the fears that hold us back, the relationships that shape us, and what it looks like to walk boldly in who God made you to be. Whether you have been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning to ask the bigger questions, you belong in this conversation. New episodes monthly.