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The Presence & Pursuit Podcast
Lauren Pugh
Re-Root to Truth: Do I really believe God is good? | Ep. 03
JUL 28, 202615 MIN
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Lauren introduces the first “Re-Root to Truth” conversation, urging listeners to interpret life through God’s character rather than judging God by circumstances, because belief shapes hope or despair.
Building on a prior Luke 4 discussion about Jesus answering temptation with scripture and the importance of pre-deciding responses, Lauren centers on Psalm 27:13 as an anchor: not losing heart depends on believing you will see God’s goodness “in the land of the living.”
Drawing from neuroscience (Hebb’s Law) and nursing care-plan “evidence,” she explains how repeated thoughts form default pathways and how the brain gathers evidence to reinforce existing beliefs, so renewing the mind requires intentional practice.
Lauren reads Psalm 27 and gives a practical application: collect and record evidence of God’s goodness, declare His goodness even when unseen, and wait patiently for the Lord.

