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Joel Lacey Joel Lacey
  • March 11, 2026

The Fruit of the Spirit: Selfward Fruit (Ep 4)

How does the Spirit reshape our inner lives and lead us into true freedom?

The Fruit of the Spirit: Selfward Fruit (Ep 4)

In the final episode, Joel and David reflect on the selfward fruit of faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. They discuss what we really mean by “selfward” why faithfulness is so foundational, and how gentleness can display both strength and humility. The conversation also tackles the importance of self-control in the Christian walk, the difference between Spirit-led self-control and sheer willpower, and why this fruit leads not to restriction, but to genuine freedom.

Joel Lacey
By Joel Lacey

Originally from Birmingham, Joel grew up in Rugby before studying Product Design at Coventry University. He works as a sales and marketing professional in the critical mineral markets for a company in Oxford. After marrying Jacqueline, he settled in Oxfordshire, where they are members of the assembly of Christians meeting in Hebron Gospel Hall, Bicester. Both are deeply involved in the church, where Joel contributes through teaching and preaching. Joel and Jacqueline recently welcomed their first child, a son named Gideon.

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