IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN:
In this powerful episode of Fortified in Wisdom, host Jason Davis (aka Mr. Fortify) unpacks the emotional spectrum and reveals how the Bible speaks directly to our emotions—far beyond what society and psychology offer. Jason contrasts the five pillars of Emotional Intelligence with the nine fruit of the Spirit and demonstrates that true emotional mastery isn’t behavior modification—it’s spiritual transformation. If you’ve ever struggled with controlling emotions like fear, anger, or anxiety, this episode will give you a fresh, biblical lens for walking in emotional and spiritual stability.
📌 Key Topics Covered:
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how does it work?
How the Holy Spirit empowers “Spirit Intelligence”
Emotional stability through the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5)
A biblical breakdown of the Fruit of the Spirit
Emotional lessons from Elijah, Jonah, Noah, David, and Peter
Practical strategies: HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and calling timeouts
Forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation as emotional healing tools
Why Jesus is our perfect model for emotional maturity
📖 Featured Scriptures:
Galatians 5:22–23 – Fruit of the Spirit
2 Timothy 1:7 – “Power, love, and a sound mind”
Proverbs 25:28 – “Without self-control, like a city with broken walls”
Isaiah 26:3 – “Perfect peace for those who trust in God”
Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus empathizes with our weaknesses
James 1:19–20 – “Be slow to anger”
Ephesians 4:26 – “Be angry and do not sin”