Girls Gone Bible

Episode: Guard My Eyes | Girls Gone Bible

Release Date: November 7, 2025
Hosts: Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma

Main Theme

This heartfelt and honest episode, “Guard My Eyes,” centers on the biblical and practical importance of guarding what we see, consume, and dwell on — covering topics from social media, lust, comparison, body image, and more. Angie and Ari discuss the transformative power of becoming sensitive to the Holy Spirit, how what we see shapes our hearts, and share scripts, personal stories, and actionable steps for pursuing lives marked by purity, self-discipline, and joy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Why Guarding Your Eyes Matters

• Biblical Foundation:

  • Referencing scriptures like Matthew 6:22-23 (“the eye is the lamp of the body”) and Job 31:1 (making a covenant with your eyes), the girls underscore how what you see shapes your thoughts, feelings, and spiritual health.
  • “Everything that we see, everything that we take in, everything that we digest makes a massive impact on our life.” – Angie (18:23)

• Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit:

  • The closer you get to Jesus, the more sensitive you become to content that doesn't honor Him. The girls reflect on their own transformation—as they drew closer to God, their tolerance for darkness, sin, or even just “weird stuff” sharply decreased.
  • “I see one little something something and I’m like, oh that does not feel good...I never want to be desensitized to the things that I see.” – Angie (19:42)

2. The Power (and Danger) of Social Media

• Influence on Body Image & Identity:

  • Angie shares a powerful testimony about freedom from disordered eating, and how one image on social media could, for a moment, undo months of progress and bring back destructive thoughts.
  • “Seeing one girl who looked a way that I used to think I should look immediately brought me back to that place.” – Angie (28:18)

• Comparison & Covetousness:

  • Social media not only triggers insecurity about bodies, but also sparks jealousy, competition, and coveting (“I want what she has”).
  • “It might not even be something sinful… and then jealousy comes up and covetousness… it’s so quick.” – Angie (37:40)

• Practical Tools for Freedom:

  • Angie emphasizes praying over her body and mind daily, blessing her body to eat and to enjoy food, and shifting her mindset from scarcity (“how can I eat less?”) to nourishment (“how do I meet my nutrition goal?”).
  • “That mental switch of eating less to hitting a goal to eat more has been astronomical. It’s changed everything.” – Angie (26:47)

3. Guarding Against Lust and Impurity

• Personal Vulnerability:

  • Ari openly discusses her own struggles with lust and how she actively avoids TV and media or situations that incite those feelings.
  • “You think because I’m single I wouldn’t struggle with this. But I do struggle with lust sometimes. I do. I just really watch what I watch on TV. I really try to guard my eyes.” – Ari (31:49)

• Honoring God in Private:

  • They stress the value of private purity over public performance.
  • “What we do in secret is just the most important thing. What we do in private when nobody’s watching… is so much more important than what we do in public.” – Angie (32:52)

• The Call to Purity:

  • “If you are a GGB gang member, you guys, being pure is the coolest thing in the world.” – Angie (47:23)
  • “Purity and self-discipline—understanding that sin often begins with what we look at.” – Angie (51:11)

4. Holiness, Transformation, and Setting Boundaries

• Becoming “Grossed Out” by Worldliness:

  • Over time, things that once seemed normal (certain TV shows, music, social content) become intolerable because they grieve the Spirit.
  • “You’re going to be sick to anything that grieves the spirit. That’s a really good thing.” – Angie (45:54)
  • “The world looks so appetizing, but boy, we lived of it. And we don’t want you guys to make the same mistakes.” – Ari (60:12)

• Proactive Boundaries:

  • The girls encourage listeners to set their standards and boundaries in advance—not when temptation comes, but beforehand, using Job as an example.
  • “Job sets a boundary to be proactive in resisting temptation. He decides beforehand. That’s a boundary I’m setting.” – Angie (51:11)

• Steps for Freedom & Staying Close to God:

  • Pray over your mind and eyes daily.
  • Study scripture more than you scroll on your phone.
  • Mute or unfollow accounts that tempt you to compare or covet.
  • Bring your struggles to the Lord consistently; He provides grace and practical help.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Growing in Sensitivity

  • “Your appetite really does change…the closer you get to Jesus, the more that stuff just becomes gross to you.” – Ari (31:17)

• On Private Integrity

  • “I want to be someone who genuinely does the right thing when nobody’s watching.” – Angie (32:52)

• On Social Media and Triggers

  • “If I feed my mind that stuff too much, I will go back to that.” – Angie (28:18)

• On Purity

  • “It is the greatest honor of our life, to live in purity and holiness, to just get rid of all that junk.” – Ari (59:24)

• On Guarding Your Mind

  • “Lord, I receive the peace of God that surpasses understanding, because right now it’s guarding my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus.” – Angie (62:14)

Notable Sections & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Summary | |-----------|---------|---------| | 18:23 | Why guard your eyes? | Introduction to spiritual and emotional importance. | | 19:42 | Sensitivity to darkness | How walking with Jesus changes your tolerance for worldly things. | | 28:18 | Social media trigger story | Angie’s personal experience nearly backsliding into old thought patterns after seeing a single image. | | 31:17 | Lust and practical boundaries | Ari shares openly about ongoing struggles and need for vigilance. | | 37:40 | Comparison & coveting | Social media’s role in stirring jealousy and competitive feelings. | | 51:11 | Setting boundaries like Job | Scriptural foundations for proactively guarding your heart/eyes. | | 56:38 | Window of the soul | Breaking down Matt. 6:22-23 (“eye is the lamp of the body”). | | 62:14 | Prayer for peace and protection | Practical prayer for those struggling with thoughts, anxiety, or temptation. |

Practical Takeaways

• Guard your eyes daily: Be intentional with what you consume—TV, social media, music—knowing it deeply influences both thoughts and heart.
• Set boundaries before temptation: Decide in advance what you will and won’t expose yourself to. Make a “covenant with your eyes.”
• Pray consistently: Partner with God to guard your mind and heart; pray over your mind, body, and intentions every day.
• Don’t underestimate influence: One image, movie, or song can spark old patterns of comparison, lust, or negativity. Stay vigilant.
• Private purity matters: Who you are behind closed doors is more powerful than any public persona.
• Value joy and positivity: Chronic negativity isn’t a fruit of the Spirit. Ask God to help you shift your perspective.

Uplifting Ending

Angie and Ari wrap up with encouragement and a blessing, reminding listeners that guarding your eyes, heart, and mind isn't about living in fear, but about embracing the joy, purity, and empowerment that the Holy Spirit offers. "May the Lord bless you and keep you…May He turn His face towards you and give you peace."

“We love you guys so much. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He turn His face towards you and give you peace. We love you. Shalom, Shalom.” – Angie & Ari (63:36)