In this raw and urgent episode, Nancy confronts the powerful and often undetected beast of bitterness—and its grip on individuals, families, and even the Church. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the story of Esau, she exposes how bitterness doesn't just stem from trauma or pain but becomes a root system that feeds self-indulgence, victim mentalities, and spiritual stagnation. Nancy calls us to step out of the swirl, stop crawling into the belly of the beast with those we love, and instead take our place at the table of the Lord—where justice, identity, and restoration are found in Him alone. This is a sobering call to break free from the cycles of performance, creature worship, and resentment, and to choose your birthright in Christ over the bait of bitterness.
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I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you’ll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father:
Episode Notes & Conversation Guide
DOWNLOAD HERE
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LINKS
The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc
The Producer’s Way School
theproducersway.com
Nancy’s book, From Trauma to Trust
www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/
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Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations.
Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father.
Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him.
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In this raw and urgent episode, Nancy confronts the powerful and often undetected beast of bitterness—and its grip on individuals, families, and even the Church. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the story of Esau, she exposes how bitterness doesn't just stem from trauma or pain but becomes a root system that feeds self-indulgence, victim mentalities, and spiritual stagnation. Nancy calls us to step out of the swirl, stop crawling into the belly of the beast with those we love, and instead take our place at the table of the Lord—where justice, identity, and restoration are found in Him alone. This is a sobering call to break free from the cycles of performance, creature worship, and resentment, and to choose your birthright in Christ over the bait of bitterness.
Thanks for Listening!
I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you’ll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father:
Episode Notes & Conversation Guide
DOWNLOAD HERE
https://nancymccready.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EPISODE-995-Beast-of-Bitterness-2.0.pdf
LINKS
The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc
The Producer’s Way School
theproducersway.com
Nancy’s book, From Trauma to Trust
www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Every journey begins with a conversation, join us on social media to get started!
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ABOUT NANCY MCCREADY
Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations.
Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father.
Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him.
ABOUT TENT TALK PODCAST
Tent Talk with Nancy McCready is a listener-funded podcast dedicated to helping Christians along their journey of a deeper walk with Christ. With the support of donors like you, we are able to help our listeners gain a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with the Father. Thank you for your support of the Tent Talk Podcast! nancymccready.com/giving/
Brought to you by Nancy McCready Ministries
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In today’s episode, Nancy continues reading Chapter 12 of The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee, diving into the section titled “Natural Energy in the Work of God.” This powerful reading confronts one of the most subtle dangers in Christian life—relying on our natural gifts, talents, or intellect to do spiritual work, rather than depending wholly on the life of Christ within.
It’s not about what we can do for God, but about whether what we do originates from Him. Nancy invites us to ask: Are we simply changing the subject of our interests, or have we truly shifted the source of our power? This is a call to stop relying on soul strength and instead allow the cross to bring death to what is merely natural, so resurrection life can flow. The episode is a strong call to discern the origin of our energy and let God’s light search us—because only what begins in Him will remain.
Thanks for Listening!
I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you’ll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father:
Episode Notes & Conversation Guide
DOWNLOAD HERE
https://nancymccready.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EPISODE-992-The-Cross-the-Soul-Life-2.0.pdf
LINKS
The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc
The Producer’s Way School
theproducersway.com
Nancy’s book, From Trauma to Trust
www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Every journey begins with a conversation, join us on social media to get started!
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries
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Like what you hear? Subscribe to Tent Talk with Nancy McCready so you don’t miss an episode!
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ABOUT NANCY MCCREADY
Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations.
Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father.
Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him.
ABOUT TENT TALK PODCAST
Tent Talk with Nancy McCready is a listener-funded podcast dedicated to helping Christians along their journey of a deeper walk with Christ. With the support of donors like you, we are able to help our listeners gain a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with the Father. Thank you for your support of the Tent Talk Podcast! nancymccready.com/giving/
Brought to you by Nancy McCready Ministries
nancymccready.com/
Tent Talk with Nancy McCready
In this raw and urgent episode, Nancy confronts the powerful and often undetected beast of bitterness—and its grip on individuals, families, and even the Church. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the story of Esau, she exposes how bitterness doesn't just stem from trauma or pain but becomes a root system that feeds self-indulgence, victim mentalities, and spiritual stagnation. Nancy calls us to step out of the swirl, stop crawling into the belly of the beast with those we love, and instead take our place at the table of the Lord—where justice, identity, and restoration are found in Him alone. This is a sobering call to break free from the cycles of performance, creature worship, and resentment, and to choose your birthright in Christ over the bait of bitterness.
Thanks for Listening!
I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you’ll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father:
Episode Notes & Conversation Guide
DOWNLOAD HERE
https://nancymccready.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EPISODE-995-Beast-of-Bitterness-2.0.pdf
LINKS
The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc
The Producer’s Way School
theproducersway.com
Nancy’s book, From Trauma to Trust
www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Every journey begins with a conversation, join us on social media to get started!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries
SUBSCRIBE
Like what you hear? Subscribe to Tent Talk with Nancy McCready so you don’t miss an episode!
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ABOUT NANCY MCCREADY
Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations.
Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father.
Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him.
ABOUT TENT TALK PODCAST
Tent Talk with Nancy McCready is a listener-funded podcast dedicated to helping Christians along their journey of a deeper walk with Christ. With the support of donors like you, we are able to help our listeners gain a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with the Father. Thank you for your support of the Tent Talk Podcast! nancymccready.com/giving/
Brought to you by Nancy McCready Ministries
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