Battlefield of your mind: Trust, Faith and Believing Lies

Do you like where your thoughts are taking you? Our minds are powerful instruments, capable of leading us toward hope or trapping us in cycles of fear and doubt. When facing situations we can't change – like caring for a loved one with a debilitating condition or confronting triggering circumstances from our past – our thoughts can either become our prison or our pathway forward.

Fear manifests in countless ways: constant anxiety about worst-case scenarios, the belief that we aren't good enough, reluctance to trust others after being hurt, or isolation when connection is what we desperately need. As we explore in this deeply personal conversation, many of us live our lives believing doors are locked when they actually aren't – held captive by perceptions that have become our reality.

Drawing wisdom from Craig Groeschel's "Winning the War in Your Mind" and our own experiences, we unpack the powerful truth that a lie believed affects your life as if it were true. The negative messages we've internalized – often from childhood – can follow us for decades if we don't confront them. Yet even in our most challenging moments, we retain control over how we respond, who we trust, and which thoughts we allow to take residence in our minds.

This episode offers a raw look at navigating chronic difficult situations, building trust when you've been hurt, finding strength in vulnerability, and creating respite within storms you can't escape. Whether you're struggling with "stinking thinking," feeling paralyzed by fear, or battling feelings of unworthiness, remember this: you are not who others say you are – you are who God says you are. And sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

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