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Stop Trying to Be Holy // Tasha Calvert

March 11, 2026

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"Behavior modification is not holiness. It's chains. We need to be released from that performance and trying to earn our way with the Lord."

— Tasha Calvert

Today's Episode: Most of us know that we should do what's right—yet being holy is far harder than it seems. What if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in relying more on God? Natalie Abbott sits down with author Tasha Calvert to uncover the secret to a truly set-apart life, rooted in God's transformative power, not in our performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how biblical holiness is less about following a moral checklist and more about proximity to God. Tasha shares her powerful journey from legalism to dependence on the Holy Spirit. Tune in to discover more about how you can live a life that's set apart.

This month's memory verse: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19b

Today's guest: Tasha Calvert is the women’s minister at Prestonwood Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Digging In, a weekly podcast centered on Christian living. She is the author of Set Apart for More and over 15 Bible studies. Tasha is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, often lending her voice in leadership and equipping spaces. Tasha and her husband Robert love spending time with their four daughters, two sons-in-law and two granddaughters.

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Find out more about Tasha at TashaCalvert.com or on her podcast, Digging In.
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