The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness

The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness

Published: September 17, 2025

Duration: 45:50

This episode of the Radically Christian Podcast continues the series on the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on goodness with guest Jordan Arnold, minister at the Church of Christ in Falls Church, Virginia.

Arnold defines biblical “goodness” as more than simply avoiding evil; it is active, courageous, and transformative. It’s goodness “with an edge,” the kind that rolls up its sleeves, risks reputation, and changes lives. They stress that such goodness isn’t meant to draw attention to the individual but to point people toward God. Good works serve as witness, drawing others to glorify the Father. They...