You Can't Grow What You Won't Admit: Embracing Honesty for Spiritual and Personal Growth

In this episode of The Growth Room, we explore the vital role of honesty in growth—personally, spiritually, and relationally. Our hosts and guests share powerful stories of confronting hard truths, overcoming shame, and embracing vulnerability to unlock transformation.

Key Topics:

• The importance of honest self-reflection and spiritual vulnerability
• How pride, insecurity, and comparison hinder growth
• Recognizing God's love through correction and correction as a pathway to growth
• Personal stories of admitting hidden trauma, insecurities, and false labels
• The impact of social media culture on honesty and comparison
• Practical steps to respond correctly when God exposes areas needing change
• Biblical examples illustrating the necessity of stretching forth our hands and admitting weakness

Remember: Growth requires honest admission. What are you avoiding saying or facing today? Ask yourself: what would I do if Jesus asked me to stretch forth my hand right now? Your next level of growth depends on your willingness to be truthful.

In this powerful episode of The Growth Room, Tommy Akers shares a raw and hope-filled testimony of faith, resilience, and personal growth through adversity. After experiencing the loss of his mother and navigating a painful divorce, Tommy opens up about the moments that nearly broke him—and how those same trials strengthened his relationship with God.

This conversation dives into mental health, community support, and the spiritual lessons that emerge when life feels overwhelming. Tommy reminds listeners that their struggles do not define them, that growth often comes through hardship, and that no one is meant to walk through trials alone. With honesty and encouragement, he challenges us to hold tightly to our faith, surround ourselves with like-minded people, and trust that God can turn even the darkest seasons into a testimony.

If you’re facing adversity, questioning your purpose, or searching for hope in the middle of the struggle, this episode will remind you that what you’ve been through can become a blessing—and that your story isn’t over yet.

What happens when faith stops being theoretical and becomes personal?

In this episode of The Growth Room, the hosts and guests open up with real, raw testimonies of how God became real in their lives. From moments of deep struggle to powerful turning points, this conversation dives into the tension of staying faithful while trying to fit in—and the cost of choosing God when it’s not easy or popular.

You’ll hear how seeking God in hard seasons leads to transformation, how personal testimonies can strengthen faith, and why encountering God changes everything. This episode is a reminder that faith isn’t just something you talk about—it’s something that reshapes your life.

Growth isn’t optional—it’s intentional.

In this episode of The Growth Room, we dive into what it really means to grow as a Christian believer. Growth doesn’t happen by accident, and staying stagnant isn’t neutral—it’s a choice. This conversation challenges listeners to take an honest look at where growth has stalled and why.

We explore the power of self-awareness, the necessity of accountability, and the discipline required to move forward in both spiritual and personal development. You’ll hear why true growth often feels uncomfortable, requires changing how we respond to life, and demands consistent action—not just good intentions.

If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level faith and step into intentional, lasting growth, this episode will challenge and encourage you to take your next step.

Welcome to The Growth Room—where we have real talk for real growth.

In this introductory episode, we’re setting the foundation for what The Growth Room Podcast is all about. This is a space created for spiritual, personal, and intentional growth in the 21st-century Christian believer. Rooted in truth and authenticity, this podcast exists to challenge faith, develop maturity, and equip believers to grow on purpose.

You’ll hear the heart behind the mission, the meaning of our tagline, and the scriptural foundation that guides every conversation—growing in grace (2 Peter 3:18), iron sharpening iron (Proverbs 27:17), and speaking the truth in love so we may grow into Christ in all things (Ephesians 4:15).

This episode invites you into honest conversations, intentional thinking, and forward movement. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progression. If you’re hungry for depth, maturity, and real faith lived out daily, The Growth Room is for you.

Pull up a seat.
Let’s grow.