410: When God Uses the Ordinary to Change You (a summer catch-up!)

A Sacred Thinking catch-up, a personal story of disappointment, and learning to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why our thoughts matter in the ordinary moments of everyday life How we can partner with the Holy Spirit to recognize and transform unhealthy thought patterns What disappointment can reveal about our expectations, identity, and desires Why trusting God doesn't mean we won't experience sadness or disappointment How to bring difficult thoughts captive and replace them with God's truth Why we can come to God's table exactly as we are—hurting, hungry, thirsty, or simply needing Him A powerful book recommendation connecting neuroscience and faith An exciting update about Sacred Thinking: Quiet Strength for Daily Living 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 02:15 A Message from Carol McLeod about Sacred Thinking 05:49 My Personal Story of Disappointment 09:32 The Biblical Perspective on Disappointment and Trust 13:41 Invitation to the Come to the Table Event 18:01 Book Recommendation: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery 22:04 The Power of Thoughts and Entrusting Them to God 23:25 Closing Encouragement 👉🏽 And stay tuned for more about Sacred Thinking: Quiet Strength for Daily Living, my 14-week devotional journey toward intentional, Scripture-centered mind renewal. Join the INSIDERS SECRETS GROUP for all the updates on the devo here: https://mailchi.mp/13c141a773b4/sacred-thinking-devo-interested-list 👉🏽 Connect with Carol McLeod here: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ 👉🏽 Connect with Lynelle Folkert here: https://amzn.to/3UT5UrY 👉🏽 Register for COME TO THE TABLE here: https://mailchi.mp/e1adf504555f/come-to-the-table 👉🏽 Check out Dr. Lee Warren's book: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: https://amzn.to/4yyG7DNIf this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to subscribe to the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who may need the reminder that God is near—even in the middle of disappointment. CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: PODCAST: www.choose2thinkpodcast.com WEBSITE: www.choose2think.co MINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/ EMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠*BOOKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think #SacredThinking #Choose2Think #ChristianLiving #RenewYourMind #Faith #ChristianGrowth #Mindset #BiblicalTruth #ThoughtLife #SpiritualGrowth #MentalHealth #BrainScience