489: You Don’t Want Freedom as Much as You Think You Do. Alex Seeley on The Work of Sanctification, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Confronting Mindsets, Why We Like to Stay Stuck in Error, and Taking Responsibility for Our Wholeness

Many people say they want freedom. They pray for it, talk about it, and surround themselves with language that sounds like transformation. But beneath the surface, there is often resistance. Patterns persist. Mindsets remain unchallenged. And responsibility is quietly avoided. This week on Win Today, Alex Seeley joins me for a direct and necessary conversation about the work of sanctification and what it actually requires. We examine why so many believers remain stuck in cycles they claim to want to leave, how unchallenged thinking reinforces spiritual stagnation, and why true freedom demands more than awareness. It requires participation.

We also explore the role of the Holy Spirit in transformation, including a thoughtful discussion on the baptism in the Holy Spirit and how believers should understand His ongoing work in their lives. Alex speaks with clarity about confronting internal narratives, taking ownership of personal growth, and refusing to settle for partial healing. Sanctification is not passive. It is a process that involves surrender, obedience, and a willingness to let truth disrupt what has become comfortable. You may feel stuck. You may recognize patterns that are not changing. You may be aware of what needs to shift, but unsure how to move forward. This conversation brings clarity to what real transformation requires and why it is possible.

You’ll learn:

• Why many people remain stuck despite wanting freedom
• How unchallenged mindsets reinforce spiritual stagnation
• The role of the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification
• Why confronting error is necessary for real growth
• What it means to take responsibility for your wholeness

Guest Bio

Alex Seeley is the co-lead pastor of The Belonging Co. in Nashville, Tennessee, a global church community known for its emphasis on worship, discipleship, and the presence of God. Originally from Australia, Alex has spent years leading, teaching, and equipping believers to grow in spiritual maturity and live lives marked by freedom and purpose. Through her leadership, speaking, and writing, she challenges individuals to confront limiting mindsets, embrace the process of sanctification, and walk in the fullness of what God has for them.

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Resources Mentioned This Week

• The Divine Counselor: Renew Your Mind, Heal Your Soul, and Discover Your Purpose Through the Guidance of the Holy Spirit
• Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out

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