Seeing Deep in a Shallow World

Pride doesn't always look proud. Sometimes it looks like needing to be right. Needing to be recognized. Struggling to receive correction. Feeling diminished when someone else is celebrated. Or becoming deeply offended when we aren't treated the way we believe we should be. Pride can quietly damage our relationships without us ever recognizing it for what it is. In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass continues the September series, Getting to the Roots of Offense, by examining the subtle root of pride—and the freedom Christlike humility brings to our relationships. Philippians 2 doesn't simply tell us to stop being prideful. It gives us an entirely different mindset: the mind of Christ. In this episode, you'll discover: Why pride can hide underneath hurt and offense How pride turns disagreement into disrespect and correction into rejection Why our need to be right, recognized, or vindicated can strain relationships What Philippians 2 teaches us about the mindset of Christ Why biblical humility is not thinking poorly of yourself How humility allows us to receive correction without being crushed Why we don't have to defend our reputation or win every disagreement How the Gospel frees us from self-exaltation and the need for others' approval Pride Says…Humility Says… Pride says: "I deserve better." Humility says: "Everything I have is grace." Pride says: "I need them to recognize my value." Humility says: "My identity is already secure in Christ." Pride says: "I have to defend myself." Humility says: "I can trust God with my reputation." Pride says: "I would never do what they did." Grace says: "Apart from Christ, I need mercy too." Pride says: "I need to win." The mind of Christ says: "I can humble myself and entrust the outcome to God." Pride makes every wound feel like a throne was threatened. But humility reminds us that we were never meant to occupy the throne in the first place. Key Scriptures Proverbs 16:18 • Proverbs 18:2 • Luke 18:9–14 • Romans 12:3 • Philippians 2:3–8 • Galatians 6:1 • 1 Peter 2:23 Connect with Dr. Denise Pass

Are you bitter—or better? Someone may have genuinely hurt you. The wrong may have been real. The debt may still feel unpaid. But the question isn't only what happened to you—it's what is taking root within you because of how you are thinking about what happened. Hebrews 12:15 warns us to make sure that "no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many." In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass begins the September series, Getting to the Roots of Offense, by examining the first root: bitterness. Bitterness rarely announces itself. Instead, it can sound like: "They owe me." "They don't deserve forgiveness." "If I let this go, they'll get away with it." But those thoughts can become fertile soil where bitterness grows. In this episode, you'll discover: Why being hurt is not the same thing as being bitter What Scripture means by a "root of bitterness" How the thoughts we rehearse can give bitterness room to grow Why forgiveness acknowledges a real debt rather than pretending the wrong never happened The difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, trust, boundaries, justice, and vengeance How Cain illustrates the danger of allowing an internal response to take root Why the Gospel—not denial—is the answer to bitterness How to replace bitter thinking with the grace you have received in Christ Bitterness Says...Grace Says... Bitterness says: "They owe me." Grace says: "Remember what you have been forgiven." Bitterness says: "If I let this go, they get away with it." Grace says: "God sees, God knows, and God judges justly." Bitterness says: "Keep remembering what they did." Grace says: "Remember what Christ has done." Forgiveness does not mean the offense didn't matter. It doesn't eliminate appropriate boundaries, automatically restore trust, or mean justice should not be pursued. A soft heart does not require weak boundaries. The Gospel gives us another way. We can acknowledge the wrong while releasing our personal demand for vengeance and entrusting ourselves to the One who judges justly. This Week's Mindset Reset Do a little root inspection: What offense am I still rehearsing? What debt am I still trying to collect? What am I believing because of what happened? Where does God's grace need to be applied? Then take one bitter thought and reframe it with the truth of the Gospel. You may not be able to change what happened, but through Christ, you don't have to let someone else's sin determine what grows in you. Mindset Minute

Are you offended? Maybe your immediate answer is no. But is there a conversation you keep replaying? A wrong you believe needs to be repaid? A story you keep retelling? Someone whose motives you've already decided you understand? Offense can gain momentum in our minds before we recognize what is happening. And while we cannot control what other people say or do, through Christ we can recognize the mindset temptations that invite us to take up an offense and allow it to take root. In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass examines five mindset temptations that can lead us into offense—and how the Gospel gives us a higher way to think about each one. In this episode, you'll discover: Rehearsing the wrong — when our minds continually replay what someone did. Requiring repayment — when we believe our freedom depends on someone finally making things right. Retelling the offense — when we seek an audience to validate our hurt rather than wise counsel that helps us heal. Reading motives — when we move beyond what someone did and assume we know why they did it. Reclaiming the right to retaliate — when hurt convinces us we have the right to make someone pay. The Gospel doesn't ask us to pretend the offense didn't happen. It doesn't call evil good, eliminate appropriate boundaries, or mean reconciliation must always occur. Instead, the Gospel reframes our offenses. Offense says, "Rehearse what they did." The Gospel says, "Remember what Christ has done." Offense says, "They owe me." The Gospel says, "Remember what you have been forgiven." Offense says, "I need everyone to hear my side." The Gospel says, "God knows the whole story." Offense says, "I know why they did it." The Gospel says, "God knows their heart. I don't have to." Offense says, "I have the right to make them pay." The Gospel says, "I can entrust justice to the God who judges justly." Someone else's sin does not have to become an invitation for sin to take root in us. What they did belongs to them. What I do with what they did belongs to me before God.

What are you afraid of? Fear has a way of making possibilities feel like realities. One fearful thought becomes another, and before long, we can find ourselves mentally living through circumstances that haven't even happened. But just because we feel afraid doesn't mean fear is telling us the truth. In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass takes a biblical and theological look at fear—from its entrance into the human story in Genesis to the ultimate hope of Revelation. Along the way, we'll discover how Scripture distinguishes between fear and anxiety, why our thoughts can intensify our fears, and how the mind of Christ helps us respond to fear with faith rather than allowing fear to interpret reality for us. Through Psalm 56:3–4, Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:6–9, Proverbs 9:10, and other passages, we'll see that Scripture doesn't simply tell us, "Don't be afraid." God gives us a way to think differently in the presence of fear. In this episode, you'll discover: How fear entered the biblical story and why it so often makes us want to hide. The difference between fear that responds to a real threat and anxiety that anticipates what might happen. How David responded to fear by intentionally choosing trust. Why Jesus redirects our anxious thoughts to the Father's knowledge, presence, and care. Paul's practical prescription in Philippians 4 for prayer, thanksgiving, peace, and truthful thinking. Why the fear of the Lord puts our other fears into their proper perspective. How the hope of Revelation reminds us that fear does not get the final word—God does. Five Antidotes to Fear Remember — God is near. Release — your fear and trust Him. Rest — in your Father's care. Replace — the lie with truth. Revere — God above all. This Week's Mindset Reset When fear rises, don't just say, "I'm afraid." Ask yourself: What am I afraid of? What am I believing because of this fear? What does God's Word say is true? Then choose one Scripture that speaks directly to the belief beneath your fear and rehearse that truth every time the fear returns. Because fear loves possibilities, but faith anchors itself in truth. Today's Mindset Minute Fear asks, "What if?" Faith answers, "Even if...God is still faithful." Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:10; Psalm 56:3–4; Matthew 6:25–34; Philippians 4:6–9; Proverbs 9:10; Revelation 21:3–4 If today's episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone whose mind has been battling fear. Every share helps more people discover the freedom that comes from renewing their minds with God's Word. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass:

Whose approval are you living for? Whether we realize it or not, we're all living before an audience. We replay conversations, compare ourselves to others, seek affirmation, and worry about what people think. But what if the greatest battle of the mind isn't simply negative thinking—it's living for the approval of the wrong audience? In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass explores one of the most subtle mindset traps believers face: people-pleasing and the fear of man. Following the storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, you'll discover how sin shifted humanity's focus from living before God to performing for the approval of others—and how the gospel sets us free to live before an Audience of One. Through Genesis 3, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 6, Galatians 1:10, and Revelation 22, you'll learn that lasting freedom comes not from gaining everyone's approval, but from resting securely in God's acceptance through Christ. In this episode, you'll discover: How shame entered the world by shifting our focus from God to ourselves. Why the fear of man becomes a trap that steals our freedom. What Jesus meant when He taught us to live before "our Father who sees in secret." Why people-pleasing and faithful discipleship ultimately move in different directions. How the promise of one day seeing God's face frees us from living for the approval of others today. This Week's Mindset Reset: Whenever you catch yourself wondering, "What will people think?" pause and ask: "Whose approval am I seeking?" Then choose faithfulness over performance. Because true freedom begins when God's opinion matters more than everyone else's. Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:6–10; Proverbs 29:25; Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18; Galatians 1:10; Revelation 22:3–4 If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who is weary of living for the approval of others. Every review and share helps more people discover the freedom that comes from renewing their minds with God's Word. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass:

Where have you placed your hope? When life doesn't unfold the way we expected, it's easy to believe that nothing will ever change. Unanswered prayers, difficult diagnoses, broken relationships, grief, anxiety, and seasons of waiting can quietly rob us of hope. But what if biblical hope isn't rooted in changing circumstances—but in the unchanging character of God? In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass explores one of the greatest mindset battles we face: believing our circumstances determine whether we have reason to hope. Through Romans 15:13, Psalm 27:13–14, Romans 8, Hebrews 6:19, and Revelation 21, you'll discover that biblical hope is far more than wishful thinking—it's the confident expectation that God will fulfill every promise He has made. More than positive thinking, Christian hope is eschatological hope—a hope anchored in the certainty of Christ's return, the resurrection of believers, and the promise of a new heaven and new earth where God will dwell with His people forever. Because we know how the story ends, we can live with confidence today. In this episode, you'll discover: Why biblical hope is different from wishful thinking. How to find hope in seasons of waiting, grief, anxiety, and suffering. Why your circumstances don't have the final word. How the certainty of Christ's return transforms the way you live today. Why Revelation is not merely a book about the future, but a book that fuels hope in the present. A practical mindset reset to help anchor your hope in God's character instead of changing circumstances. This Week's Mindset Reset: Whenever discouragement whispers, "Nothing will ever change," pause and ask: "What am I hoping in?" Then shift your eyes from your circumstances to God's promises. Hope isn't confidence that everything will work out the way you planned—it's confidence that God's eternal plan will prevail. Because hope is not rooted in what we see today; it is anchored in the God who has already secured tomorrow. Key Scriptures: Romans 15:13; Psalm 27:13–14; Romans 8:18–25; Hebrews 6:19; Revelation 21:1–5 If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today. Every review and share helps more people discover the hope that comes from renewing their minds with God's Word. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass:

Who defines your identity? The world is quick to assign labels based on our past, our performance, our relationships, or other people's opinions. Before long, we begin believing those labels ourselves. But what if those labels were never meant to define you? In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass explores one of the greatest mindset battles we face: believing that our past, failures, or circumstances determine who we are. Through the truth of Colossians 3:1–4, Romans 6, and 1 John 3, you'll discover that your identity is not something you achieve—it's something you receive in Christ. If you've ever struggled with feeling like a failure, overlooked, rejected, anxious, or "not enough," this episode will encourage you to replace the world's labels with God's truth. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your identity is not defined by your past or other people's opinions. The difference between worldly identity and your identity in Christ. How false labels become mindset traps. A practical exercise to replace lies with biblical truth. Why renewed thinking begins with receiving what God already says about you. This week's Mindset Reset: Whenever you catch yourself saying, "I am..." pause and ask: "Is this something God says about me, or is this simply something I've experienced?" Because your identity isn't achieved—it's received. Key Scripture: Colossians 3:1–4 If today's episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their identity is secure in Christ. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass:

Monday Mindset Reset Welcome to a new chapter of the Seeing Deep Podcast! While the podcast has a fresh weekly format and a new name—Monday Mindset Reset—the mission remains the same: helping you renew your mind through the truth of God's Word. If you've been listening for years, welcome back! If you're new here, I'm so glad you've joined us. What if the greatest battle you face isn't around you—but within you? In this first Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass introduces the biblical foundation for renewing your mind and explains why lasting transformation begins with the way we think. Our thoughts shape our emotions, our choices, our relationships, and ultimately the direction of our lives. Drawing from Romans 12:2, Denise explores why God calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than merely trying harder or behaving better. If you've ever felt stuck in negative thought patterns, discouraged by your circumstances, or unsure how to experience lasting change, this episode offers hope rooted in God's Word. In this episode you'll discover: • Why your mindset matters to your spiritual growth. • How your thoughts influence every area of your life. • The difference between worldly thinking and the mind of Christ. • One practical step you can take this week to begin renewing your mind. Key Scripture: Romans 12:2 If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a Monday Mindset Reset. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass

Oh mommas! Happy Mother's Day! Last week we began unpacking 10 lies moms believe and replacing them with God's sweet truths. This week we finish that list. What lies have you believed and how have you refuted those lies with God's word? Listen in and be encouraged!

Oh momma! Being a mom is so very challenging, no matter what stage you are in. I confess that Norman Rockwell images set me up for shock over the realities of motherhood. But the Gospel rescued me from that expectation, anyway. If you feel like a failure or maybe just need an encouraging boost, listen in this week we unpack ten of the lies moms believe with 10 truths to replace those lies. 

Life throws us curveballs that can throw us off course and off purpose. Our mindsets are shaped largely by our environment without our being aware. Knowing our “why” or our purpose and keeping it in front of us helps us to steer and maintain a healthy, godly mindset. Renewing your purpose will require vigilance to recognize when you are drifting from God's purpose and calling on your life. Don't let failure stop you from living on purpose with the purpose God has for you. We can limit our purpose based on man's limitations or we can simply live on purpose no matter what the results are.  God is not held accountable for a purpose that is not of His own design. So when we renew our purpose to be God's purpose for us, we don't have to strive. Listen in for five tips to help you to keep your mindset from drifting from your purpose and being faithful to God's call on your life.

Renewing our minds involves resolving to do so. Resolving to think like Jesus is not just a resolution of the flesh but of the Spirit. And when we resolve to think like Jesus, our suffering and problems in this life are reframed with the gospel. Our resolve is not to suffer, but to have the same attitude and response to suffering that Christ did.  Suffering does not have to end in order for us to be able to choose joy. Listen in to this week's Seeing Deep podcast.

Mind renewal is not dependent upon perfect circumstances, but it is dependent upon a perfect God. What we focus on shapes our mindset and worldview. Renewing your focus takes intentionality and practice. Listen in to some tips on how to renew your focus and ultimately your mind in Christ.

Happy Easter, all! Christ has risen! In Christ, we have His victory! But sometimes we don't live like it. This is where mind renewal comes in. Renewing your mind is not just a good thing to do. Don't neglect mind renewal. It affects your whole life. So why is it so hard to renew our mind? We have the Holy Spirit. We have God's word. We have the mind of Christ.  Mindset woes are often provoked by life's "non-fun" circumstances. Life's mishaps are never convenient. If our mindset is dependent upon a convenient, perfect, comfortable life, we are in trouble. Life in a fallen world is not perfect. But our Savior is, and His mind is. We were never meant to live life apart from our Savior. Don't let unbelief keep you from the mind renewal and transformation that belong to you in Christ Jesus! Listen to today's episode and learn what is needed in the foundation of our mindsets to help us renew our minds daily.

April is here! And this month we are going to be talking about being renewed! Today's topic is aptly titled, “No foolin” since April Fool's Day just passed. Did any of you get duped by April Fool's jokes? Sometimes I can be gullible because I want to believe the best in someone so I can get snagged by some April Fool's puns. But the most significant fooling we need to be aware of is the devil's schemes. This is a comforting thought, right? We have an enemy, friends. And he is trying to find a way to fool us or deceive us so we will be duped to sin or be discouraged or defeated by our own minds. In other words, don't be controlled by our own minds but control our minds and thoughts, or the devil can get a foothold and fool us. Listen to this podcast and learn how to stop being fooled by your own self-defeating thoughts and how to fight right in the Spirit!

What is the cause of your struggle to find a healthy rhythm in your life? Sometimes our busyness is due to poor planning or maybe due to a perfectionist mentality that does not know when to quit. The list could go on and on. But the truth is, we don't have to be in rush mode. We choose to be. But finding your rhythm is possible. Listen in for tips to help you start again. And again.  Life happens. Boy does it happen. And can I just say that DRAMA happens? Drama will crash your rhythm in a heartbeat. Drama in relationships. Drama at work. But we get to choose how we deal with drama. It does not have to tank our mindset or our rhythm. We don't have to conform to someone else's rhythm. But we can transform the way we think about time and seek to let go of the “perfect rhythm” and be content with the rhythm that God has willed for us to do in the time we have been given.

Well, y'all, it has been a while. I left you in August with the topic, “what's the hurry”, then disappeared. 5 years of podcasting and I hit a wall and had to pause. Are you feeling over capacity? God might be calling you to pause.  Are you feeling under capacity? God wants to increase your capacity and ability for His glory. Greater capacity for us is not so we will increase, but so He will.

This month we are talking about Hurried Mindsets – Slowing Down and Finding Rest. The hurried mindset can get praise for all that is accomplished, but I wonder at what cost? And sometimes we will discover that being hurried actually caused us to accomplish less. Listen in as Denise shares how to overcome the taskmaster of the hurried mindset.

The motivation for what we do reveals who we are doing it for. Sometimes we can get caught in the trap of trying to earn man's respect which is ultimately self-worship. Let that sink in. Living for an audience of one helps us to break free of living to please others. The broken mindsets in this culture often arise from living for an audience of men rather than an audience of One—Christ alone. The shame culture invites us to participate in this perpetual seeking of others' approval, and we would not have shame if we did not have an audience. So who is your audience? Who is it that you care what they think about you? When we live for an audience of one, our motivation is God's glory. When we live for an audience of one, our joy is not on what the audience perceives of us – their acceptance or rejection, but just on the fruit that God bears through us. If we are living for man's approval, we just might miss God's. Listen in as Denise shares how to live for an audience of one.

Brokenness in this world has robbed us many times of our calling. We struggle to try and put our lives back together, but it is an uphill battle. Sometimes people simply give up. It just feels too hard. But underneath what seems impossible in our eyes is this seed of potential within us waiting for us to activate it by faith. Our potential in Christ is different than the potential in this world and our mindset will determine whether we reach that potential. Listen in as Denise shares how to reach your potential in Christ.

The sky's the limit! What do you think of when you hear that phrase? We tend to think of boundaries as limiting us – keeping us from something but they also keep things in and protected. Boundaries are not limitations. They are freedom within parameters that God has set. But there are limitations that are not healthy. Limits form in our own minds from mindsets that develop over time making us feel like it is impossible to rise above these limits that in actuality, we created. We need to let go of limitations that are formed in the flesh. Listen in as we learn how to let go of limitations in our own minds.

If we were to have the same mindset as Christ in our relationships with one another, we would have flourishing families and churches. But if we have the mind of Christ, as Paul says we do in 1 Corinthians 2:16, then why isn't this the case in our relationships? Listen in as Denise unpacks how to cultivate healthy thriving mindsets in our tribe.

Gratitude does not have to follow feelings. Feelings come when we choose how we are going to think. Listen in as Denise shares how gratitude can help us to shift negative mindsets.

This month we are talking about having a healthy mindset! This is not achieved just by saying we are going to have a growth mindset or a positive outlook, but by letting the Holy Spirit renew our thoughts as we learn about the new culture God has for our minds through the mind of Christ. Creating thriving thoughts is possible through the mind of Christ.

To round off the month, Denise defines the needs of our mindset battles—which requires more than positive thinking. Using Philippians 4:8, she powerfully sets forth the prescription for a right mind as defined in God's Word.  The release of Make Up Your Mind is approaching quickly! Grab a copy on pre-order and claim your freebies at https://bit.ly/Transform-Your-Mindset You can take the mindset quiz over at https://bit.ly/mindset-battle-quiz. And, you're invited to join the book launch team! Applications are accepted at https://bit.ly/MUYM-Book-Launch-Participation-Form

Denise continues the conversation of making up our minds as the publication date for her new book "Make Up Your Mind" draws nearer. On today's episode, she shares five powerful ways to embrace an abundance mindset.  Make Up Your Mind, coming your way on April 12th, is available NOW for preorder! Once you're purchased your copy, head over to: https://bit.ly/Transform-Your-Mindset  You'll find freebies including two free ebooks: 1. "Finding Refuge in the Mind of Christ" and 2. "Praying with the Mind of Christ" based on the Lord's prayer. You can also expect seven days of an encouraging personal devotion from Denise straight to your inbox. Take the mindset quiz to find out what negative mindset you struggle with at: https://bit.ly/mindset-battle-quiz And lastly, our launch team is open! We'd love to have you join us—expect lots of fun and swag— at: https://bit.ly/MUYM-Book-Launch-Participation-Form

We who are in Christ must put on Christ. So, how do we put on Christ? We choose His thoughts over ours. Listen in as Denise shares 5 ways we put on Christ as we learn to make up our mind.  "Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life" by Authors Denise Pass and Michelle Nietert is available for pre-order. Enjoy these freebies with your pre-order:  bit.ly/Transform-Your-Mindset

Putting off things is not quite as easy as putting things on. But putting off paves the way for putting on a new way of thinking. This is more than just trying to convince ourselves by willpower or by a good deed. This is like a brain transplant—where we truly learn to think differently. This new paradigm is the Kingdom of God. It is not something we can achieve on our own, but it is something we are given and can learn to walk in. "Make Up Your Mind" is now available for pre-order!!! Check out the link in the show notes for freebies with pre-order!

As we have been examining our thoughts and how mindsets are both formed, today we are looking at the significance of protecting our belief system. Mindsets that pull us away from God's thoughts. We are lulled away by degrees when we acquiesce to the world system rather than a biblical worldview. Listen in as Denise shares 5 keys to protecting your belief system. Download a free PDF of these keys to remind you to be diligent to protect your belief system.

Thinking biblically will be an intentional choice we need to make as we learn to discern between worldly and godly thoughts and learn how to think rightly. We need to be aware of our thoughts and so often we don't question our thoughts. Who would've thunk examining our thoughts is key to a joy-filled life in Christ? Our thoughts don't have to run our lives. We get to choose to run our thoughts through God's word. Make Up Your Mind is available for Pre-Order! https://www.amazon.com/Make-Up-Your-Mind-Transform/dp/1614841268/ Get freebies for pre-ordering at: bit.ly/transform-your-mindset. Take the "What's Your Mindset Struggle" Quiz: bit.ly/mindset-battle-quiz.

Do you need a mindset reset? This week we conclude our discussion of a mindset reset by unpacking how to overcome negative mindsets. Listen in as Michelle shares strategies in overcoming negative mindsets through 5 key spheres.

Does your mindset need a reset? This week and next week Michelle and I are unpacking how to overcome negative mindsets. Listen in as we discuss 7 ways to overcoming negative mindsets. You do not have to be held captive by negative thoughts anymore. God's thoughts are not our thoughts, but God is able to help us in our thoughts.  Take the Chief Negative Mindset quiz to discover where your area of mindset struggle is: https://bit.ly/mindset-battle-quiz

This month we are focusing on resetting our mindset for this year and for our lives. This week we are talking about knowing your mindset. Listen in as Denise discusses and defines 10 chief negative mindsets. Part of healing our broken mindsets is understanding how we developed them and what mindset struggles we actually have. Take the Chief Negative Mindset quiz to discover where your area of mindset struggle is at the link below. https://bit.ly/mindset-battle-quiz

Friends, are you ready for 2022? We can go through this life just rolling with the punches and getting back up again, or face this uncertain life with His certain promises. We are not victims of our circumstances. We are victors through our circumstances when we reset our mindset with God's word. Listen in as Denise shares principles from God's word to help you to reset your mindset in 2022.  ***Bonus: Free download: The State of My Mind Annual Review

Today, Denise engages in the second part of her dynamic interview with guest David A. Fiensy. They continue to discuss the cultural context of Jesus' parables and how these lessons apply to our lives today. David is the author of Hear Today: Compassion and Grace in the Parables of Jesus. Author Bio: David A. Fiensy has a passion for teaching and preaching the Bible and for thinking about and articulating theological ideas. After graduating from Duke University with a Ph.D. in New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, David Fiensy taught for seven years at Kentucky Christian University. He then served a two-year tenure at the Institut zur Erforschung des Urchristentums in Tuebingen, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he accepted a church pastorate for six years and then resumed teaching at Kentucky Christian University. He has participated in seven archaeological excavations and surveys and has otherwise traveled widely in the Mediterranean area and the Middle East. Now semi-retired, David serves as a speaker and consultant for churches and colleges and is involved in several writing and research projects. David and his wife, Molly, have two daughters and three grandchildren. You can connect with David at https://davidafiensy.com/.

On today's episode, Denise continues the discussion of God's Real Gifts for Christmas and the rest of the year by addressing what we hear. She shares four significant ways we can hear from God in our daily lives.

Denise kicks off the month by addressing the topic of seeing and hearing God's real gifts to us for Christmas and the rest of the year. She shares three things we need in order to see what God places before us.

To wrap up a month focusing on real gratitude, Denise concludes her conversation with Morgan Sugg, author of Forever in My Goodness: Trusting in the Abundant Favor of God. Check out their final discussion as they continue to illuminate real gratitude through the characteristics of God's goodness. You can check out Morgan's ministry and book at https://www.morgansugg.com.

For the last half of the month, Denise will discuss real gratitude with Morgan Sugg, author of Forever In My Goodness: Trusting in the Abundant Favor of God. Listen in as Denise and Morgan unpack God's goodness one characteristic at a time and remind us how much we have to be grateful for. You can check out Morgan's ministry and book at https://www.morgansugg.com.

For the last half of the month, Denise rounds off the discussion of God's gifts to us for Christmas and the year round as she interviews guest David Fiensy. Listen in as they discuss biblical context of the parables of Jesus and what a gift His Word is to us.  Author Bio: David Fiensy has a passion for teaching and preaching the Bible and for thinking about and articulating theological ideas. After graduating from Duke University with a Ph.D. in New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, David Fiensy taught for seven years at Kentucky Christian University. He then served a two-year tenure at the Institut zur Erforschung des Urchristentums in Tuebingen, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, he accepted a church pastorate for six years and then resumed teaching at Kentucky Christian University. He has participated in seven archaeological excavations and surveys and has otherwise traveled widely in the Mediterranean area and the Middle East. Now semi-retired, David serves as a speaker and consultant for churches and colleges and is involved in several writing and research projects. David and his wife, Molly, have two daughters and three grandchildren. You can connect with David at https://davidafiensy.com/.

As Denise continues the discussion on real gratitude, she turns her attention to the need for true grit. Check out her thoughts from a previous health crisis that showed her that the grit that grows gratitude often is the irritant that forms a pearl as we cast our pain onto God's grace.

As we enter the month of November, and Thanksgiving approaches, Denise dives into the topic of real gratitude. On today's episode, she encourages us to throw off the temptation to be a sunshine patriot—a person dedicated to a cause only when it's easy. Listen in as she shares from personal experience the persistence needed to remain grateful when trials came her way.

In the second part of Denise's interview with Catherine Bird, author of "The Armor of God," they continue to discuss how to put on God's Armor and the tremendous benefit it is to our lives. Then they wrap up with strategies for future battles we don't yet know are coming.

Denise wraps up a month of discussing embracing changes and facing hard places with a 2-part interview. Catherine Bird is a Bible study teacher and author who is passionate about helping parents and tweens explore the wonder of God's Word. She recently published "The Armor of God" that helps apply the spiritual armor God gives us to today's generation. Listen in as they discuss how to know who your enemy is and, when facing him, tap into God's strength.

When circumstances in this world become so overwhelming that we find ourselves living out a "new normal," keeping our eyes fixed on God can help us open the gift of resiliency. Tune in as Denise shares six reminders of our resiliency in Christ.

As Denise continues the conversation about "new normal," she moves on to discuss how we can thrive and not just survive. Listen in as she shares God's purposes, promises, and provision that can help us see change not as an obstacle but as a doorway to a more abundant life.

This month on the Podcast, Denise tackles the topic of embracing changes and facing hard places. Many things in this world right now are a challenge. But God! He desires for us to lean on Him for the strength to navigate through everything we face. Listen in this week as she shares five Christ-centered ways to aid our mindset when accepting our ”new normal” circumstances. 

As Denise wraps up this month's conversation about joy, she focuses on spreading joy. Listen in as she shares five ways to spread the joy found in Christ to others.

In this episode, Denise continues a deep dive into the topic of joy and moves the conversation into finding joy. Did you know joy often happens in the midst of suffering? Discover this truth and others as you listen in on five ways we can find true joy in Christ.

This week, Denise's conversation about joy continues by discussing how elusive joy can be. This episode is a powerful reminder to be persistent in finding joy when experiencing difficult circumstances. Listen in as she discusses three reasons why joy can be so hard to find and why the effort is worth it.

In the month of September, Denise will focus on the topic of joy and how this is such a source of hope for believers in Christ. Listen in as she talks about defining joy: what it is. . . and what it isn't.