Podcasts about every thought captive

The Process of Healing — Pastor Jason Burns Transformation rarely happens all at once, and this message reminds us that God often works through process, patience, and community to renew our minds and restore our lives. From the blind man's gradual healing in Mark 8 to Paul's reminder in Romans 12 and Philippians 1, we're encouraged not to give up in the middle of the process because God is still working and He finishes what He starts.

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In this message, we explore 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Philippians 4:8 and the call to take every thought captive and focus our minds on what is true, pure, and praiseworthy. It reminds us that spiritual growth begins in the mind, and what we allow to stay there shapes how we live.We're challenged to recognize unhealthy thought patterns and actively replace them with God's truth. As we align our thinking with Christ, our minds become renewed and our lives begin to change.This is also a Circle Sunday, where we gather around round tables to discuss the message together, share openly, and grow in community as we apply God's Word in real conversations.What could Jesus do with a mind fully surrendered to Him?Subscribe and stay connected as we continue the Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table series.

Guard Your Minds — Pastor Terrell Dawson Jr Our thoughts shape the direction of our lives, and this message challenges us to guard what we allow into our hearts and minds before it begins influencing our choices, faith, and identity. Through the story of the Israelites in Numbers 13–14, we're reminded that wrong thinking can keep us stuck, but God's truth has the power to transform the way we see ourselves and our future.

In this episode, we welcome Kyle Idleman back to the show. He is an author and the Senior Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. He has written several books including “Not a Fan”, “Every Thought Captive”, and his newest book “The Missing Messiah: The Jesus We Can No Longer Ignore”. In this interview, we discuss what he thinks the antidote is to our current cultural crisis of discernment, how men should operate inside of a difficult marriage, why discipleship is so important and how we should do it, why we can't separate Jesus as Savior and Jesus as Lord, why trying to customize Jesus is a really bad idea, how the Seeker-Sensitive church movement has led to much of this, how we should think about divisions inside of the church, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guarded by His Peace — Pastor Derek Shackelford Peace is not found in a life free from problems but in a mind anchored in the presence of Christ. This message unpacks how anxiety loses its grip when we surrender control, take our thoughts captive, and learn the steady strength of contentment through passages like Philippians 4.

Today's Promise: 2 Corinthians 10:5 Your thoughts shape your life more than you realize. In this episode, we explore the spiritual battle that takes place in the mind and how believers can walk in victory by taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.   This episode reveals how unchecked thoughts can lead to temptation, sin, and spiritual defeat, while surrendered thoughts lead to peace, obedience, and transformation.   You will discover five practical and biblical ways to guard your mind, capture harmful thoughts early, redirect destructive thinking, and renew your mind through God's Word. Learn why Satan often attacks your thinking first and how the Holy Spirit empowers you to overcome those battles.   If you have struggled with fear, temptation, anxiety, or negative thinking, this episode will encourage you to stand firm in the truth of God's promises and walk in the freedom Christ has given you.

In this podcast, Pastor Justin preaches into how we must learn to get out of our own minds and get out of our own ways and see God do what He said He would do.Support the show

Think About What You Think About — Pastor Jason Burns What shapes your thoughts will ultimately shape your life. This message explores how God transforms us from the inside out by renewing our minds, challenging us to take our thoughts captive, guard what we're exposed to, and align our thinking with His truth instead of the patterns of the world.

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You can make your thoughts obedient.

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Malachi Tresler. 2 Corinthians 10:1-8. "Christlike authority is willing to take hits and keep rolling, because it's grounded in the Lord's standard."

In this talk, Fr. Matthias Shehad concludes his series on "Bringing Every Thought Captive" by explaining the CAPTURE framework, a practical method for identifying and responding to tempting thoughts before they lead to sin. He emphasizes the importance of catching and analyzing thoughts to recognize temptation, placing them before Christ, testing them against scripture, undoing cognitive distortions, responding with biblical truth, and entrusting God with the process of spiritual growth. Fr. Matthias draws on biblical examples, such as Joseph and Christ's temptation, and highlights the role of awareness, prayer, and changing one's environment to avoid sin. He also discusses how trusting God's ongoing work in our lives is essential, even when struggles persist. This teaching provides guidance for overcoming temptation through faith, reflection, and action grounded in scripture. #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #OvercomingTemptation #PrayerAndFaith #BiblicalWisdom #FrMatthiasShehad #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his series on "Bringing Every Thought Captive," focusing on how sinful patterns begin with distorted thoughts. He explains several cognitive distortions such as mind reading, catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and emotional reasoning, and discusses their negative spiritual effects. Fr. Matthias emphasizes the importance of examining thoughts and feelings to prevent sin from taking root. Drawing from Scripture and spiritual tradition, he outlines the process of how sin escalates—from initial temptation, through internal dialogue and agreement, to habitual bondage. Fr. Matthias stresses the need for early resistance against sinful thoughts and highlights practical steps for overcoming strongholds, including seeking God's help, accountability, and spiritual guidance. This talk explores the connection between thought management and spiritual growth, encouraging vigilance against internal deception and reliance on God's grace to maintain purity of mind and soul. #SpiritualWarfare #CognitiveDistortions #OvercomingTemptation #ChristianSpirituality #FrMatthiasShehad #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Fr. Matthias Shehad concludes his series on "Bringing Every Thought Captive" by examining how thoughts influence emotions and behavior through biblical examples. He discusses King Nebuchadnezzar's distorted pride, Moses's self-doubt and God's empowerment, and Martha's struggle with priorities and perfectionism. Fr. Matthias highlights common thinking distortions like emotional reasoning, catastrophizing, and false humility. Emphasizing humility as submission to God's will, he explains that recognizing personal weakness can become a source of strength when relying on God's sufficiency. Fr. Matthias urges viewers to prioritize spiritual health over distractions and to actively choose how to respond to their thoughts rather than being controlled by them. His message encourages faithful stewardship of God's gifts, discernment in priorities, and trusting God's plan in service and challenges. #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndThoughts #BiblicalExamples #ChristianLiving #MindfulnessInFaith #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Fr. Matthias Shehad begins a new series on the spiritual discipline of bringing every thought captive, emphasizing the ongoing battle against harmful and deceptive thoughts. He explores how our interpretations shape emotions and behaviors, illustrating this through everyday examples and scriptural insights from St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Fr. Matthias explains the difference between involuntary thoughts and voluntary actions, highlighting the importance of controlling how we respond to thoughts. He introduces eight damaging thought patterns—gluttony, fornication, avarice, sadness, anger, acedia, vain glory, and pride—drawing on the teachings of Evagrius. These thoughts, if unchecked, lead to sin, negative habits, and distorted self-identity. The talk encourages vigilance in recognizing these thoughts and responding with truth, fostering spiritual growth and alignment with God's will. Fr. Matthias concludes with practical reflections on humility and reliance on God in overcoming these mental strongholds.

Did you know that you have between 6 and 10 thoughts per minute? Over the course of 1 day that is roughly 9600 thoughts. The bible says to take every thought captive. That looks like a huge task on our behalf, doesn't it? In this podcast I am going to talk about a couple of ways to make taking your thoughts captive easier. To learn more about the ministry of Restoring the Foundations International, please visit www.restoringthefoundations.org.

Episode Synopsis:Paul is in Macedonia preparing to head south to Corinth.  So far, he has written to the Corinthians about his office and authority and he has encouraged them to wrap up their efforts to collect an offering to be sent to the struggling church in Jerusalem.  The Corinthians have been a difficult bunch for Paul, but when he wraps up the letter we know as in 2 Corinthians in chapter 9 he is both joyful and confident that the Corinthians understand his office and role in the apostolic churches.But then Paul gets news which can only be described as infuriating.  A number of men–apparently Jews claiming to have the blessing of the Jerusalem church, yet who use Greek rhetorical gimmicks, and who brag about visions, revelations, and who claim to have performed miracles–have infiltrated the Corinthian church in his absence.  Paul is understandably upset and the apostolic gloves come off.  He describes these men as false teachers and apostles who preach a different gospel, a different Jesus, and a different Holy Spirit than he has taught the Corinthians.  He even identifies them as agents of Satan.  How can the Corinthians be so foolish and gullible?  We can only imagine Paul's frustration with these people.  R. C. Sproul's words come to mind here–”what is wrong with you people?!”So before Paul returns to Corinth, he adds chapters 10-13 to what he thought was his completed letter.  He will send Titus and the others south, while he wraps up his remaining business in Macedonia.  Unlike the specious charges raised against him by the false teachers and gospel peddlers, Paul will demonstrate that he is every bit as tough in person as he is in his letters–a charge which has been leveled against him by the false apostles.  He will challenge these agents of Satan and their false gospel by reminding them that divine warfare is conducted in the power of the Holy Spirit (not grounded in the flesh as these men were doing) and that Paul's gospel can destroy all lofty opinions and take every thought captive to the knowledge and Lordship of Christ.For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/

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In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Corinthians 10:5, David Platt encourages us to please God with our thoughts.Explore more content from Radical.

Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts.... rather than let them control us. So how do we get out of that cycle? Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Kyle Idleman about his book, Every Thought Captive and how to identify the patterns that are hurting us and take every thought captive, to embrace the full life God has designed you for on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts.... rather than let them control us. So how do we get out of that cycle? Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Kyle Idleman about his book, Every Thought Captive and how to identify the patterns that are hurting us and take every thought captive, to embrace the full life God has designed you for on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It All Starts In The Mind | Becoming WHOLE (Week 1)| 2 Corinthians 10:5Every battle in your life—spiritual, emotional, or relational—begins in the same place: your mind. In this message, Pastor J.C. Letterman explores the biblical call to “take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).Discover how your thought life shapes the life you live, and how surrendering your mind to God can lead to lasting transformation.

We rarely take the time to think about what we think about. But we need to—and often. With a bit of discipline and a heavy dose of relying on the Holy Spirit, we can take control of our thoughts and, in doing so, reset the trajectory of our lives. Speaker: Brock O'Dell

It takes some time to get a quiet heart before the Lord.

In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol sits down with pastor and author Kyle Idleman to talk about the battle in our minds. Kyle reminds us that our thoughts often lie to us—and if we don’t learn to take them captive, they can spiral into fear, shame, or hopelessness. Together, we discuss how to trace our fears back to root lies, discern truth from deception, and recognize the difference between conviction and condemnation. Kyle shares practical tools to challenge toxic thoughts, the role of Scripture as our weapon, and what it looks like to win small daily victories that lead to lasting transformation. Whether you’re new to the idea of spiritual warfare in the mind or you’ve wrestled with strongholds for years, this conversation will encourage you that change is possible. With God’s Word, you’re not just managing your thoughts—you’re renewing them. Resource referenced: Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back by Kyle Idleman Discussion/Reflective Questions: What lie have you believed about yourself or your circumstances that God is inviting you to confront? When anxious thoughts spiral, what first step could you take to trace them back to a root lie? How can you recognize when a thought that “sounds wise” is actually pulling you away from God’s truth? What practice could help you decide which thoughts deserve “a seat at the table” in your mind—and which don’t? Which Scripture has most powerfully reshaped your thinking, and how can you internalize it more deeply? Where do you need to move from simply managing thoughts to actually renewing your mind with God’s truth? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Kyle Idleman: On his website On Facebook On Instagram Follow his work on Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The way you start your day matters. Specifically, the thoughts you begin with will shape the rest of your day. This message will include practical, Biblical teaching about living with intentionality and making every moment count. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Your thoughts are powerful—they shape your beliefs, your identity, and the choices you make every single day. But what happens when your mind feels like your biggest enemy? In this episode, we dive into the struggle of negative self-talk and learn how to break free by taking every thought captive, just as Scripture calls us to do (2 Corinthians 10:5).You'll discover: • Why unchecked thoughts can trap you in false identities and wrong outcomes. • How science and Scripture agree about the power of repeated thoughts. • Practical steps to recognize lies, test them against God's Word, and replace them with truth. • Encouragement for renewing your mind and walking in the identity Christ has given you.If you've ever battled the voice in your head that says “you're not enough”—this episode will equip you with truth, hope, and real tools to silence the lies and step into freedom.

The words we say reveal what is on our minds, but also continually shape them, impacting others and ourselves. This message will teach us to be careful with words and how saying those of God out loud can help transform our hearts and minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Do you ever feel like your thoughts are draining you more than the people around you? In this episode of the podcast, Tanya unpacks how our own minds can act like “energy vampires,” robbing us of peace, joy, and even physical health. Discover the connection between chronic stress, cortisol, and functional health, and why your body can't tell the difference between real events and the thoughts you replay over and over. Tanya also shares what Scripture teaches about renewing our minds and taking every thought captive—and how these truths align beautifully with what science reveals about the brain and body. In this episode, you'll learn: Why negative thought loops trigger the same stress response as real danger How chronic stress disrupts digestion, hormones, and immunity Practical ways to pause, redirect, and reframe thoughts using both science and Scripture Small, daily habits that busy women can use to protect their peace and restore energy How practicing thought stewardship can help you lead, live, and love with greater freedom If you're tired of feeling stuck in worry, fear, or self-criticism, this episode will help you find practical tools and faith-filled encouragement to reclaim your joy and energy.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources:   GFL Episode Catalog   5 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE Coaching Call now! Get personalized and practical strategies for work-life balance. Start your grace-filled life and leadership journey ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workwithme   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community   3️⃣ FREE WORKSHOP: Watch my FREE “Conquer Your Email Inbox” workshop! It's your key to jumpstart productivity ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workshop   4️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Get on the waitlist for functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/health   5️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Constant distractions fill our minds with “nothing.” Learning to take every thought captive retrains us to avoid filling our minds with an excess of nothing, which squeezes out what matters most in life, but more seriously, who matters most in life. Speaker: Carl Kuhl

Are you living with mental chaos that keeps you stuck and drains your hope? Pastor and author Kyle Idleman believes much of our anxiety and struggles begin with our own thinking. He says there's a biblical way to control these out-of-control thoughts so that we take them captive. What thinking patterns are sabotaging your life and relationship with God? Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back by Kyle Idleman August thank you gift:Talking with God: Daily Readings Through the Psalms by Ryan Cook & Today in the Word Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Kyle Idleman to the show. He is a pastor and author. He serves as the Senior Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. He is the author of several books including “Not a Fan”, “Grace is Greater”, and his new book “Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back” In this interview, we discuss what led him to vocational ministry, the difference between being a “fan” of Jesus and a “follower” of Jesus, why it is so hard for us to control our thought lives in modernity, how strongholds affect us, the current state of manhood within the Church, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we expose our minds to influences and shapes us in significant ways often beyond our conscious awareness. Using various Scriptures, this message will deepen our understanding of mind exposure and increase our vigilance to protect our minds. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Our minds are constantly being shaped and reshaped. Using Romans 12:1-2, we will learn how to experience life transformation by renewing our minds. By resigning to the leading of the Holy Spirit, our minds can be molded in a God-honoring way. Speaker: Kyle Idleman

Ever feel drained or stuck in a mental fog? Don and John take a seat with Kyle Idleman, a bestselling author and senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church. Based on Kyle's book, Every Thought Captive, they discuss how to take control of your thoughts by identifying and reframing unhealthy patterns to calm the mental chaos that keeps you stuck, drains your hope, and holds you back.

The Apostle Paul commands us to take every thought captive. But what does that look like in our fast-paced society where we're constantly bombarded by everything? In this program, Chip turns the mic over to guest teacher Jennie Allen for her series “Get Out of Your Head.” Don't miss how we can guard our minds against toxic thoughts that threaten to destroy us.Introduction: There's an enemy that wants to kill, steal, and destroy our generation through our minds.2 Corinthians 10:3-6v.3: For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.There is a spiritual war that is waging against us and it's not of the flesh.v.4: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.Repetitive negative thoughts build strongholds.v.5: We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,God gives us the power to destroy strongholds. --- Romans 12:2v.6: being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.The sum of our lives will be rooted in what we think about. --- Proverbs 23:7aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003.About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master's in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

The Apostle Paul commands us to take every thought captive. But what does that look like in our fast-paced society where we're constantly bombarded by everything? In this program, Chip turns the mic over to guest teacher Jennie Allen for her series “Get Out of Your Head.” Don't miss how we can guard our minds against toxic thoughts that threaten to destroy us.Introduction: There's an enemy that wants to kill, steal, and destroy our generation through our minds.2 Corinthians 10:3-6v.3: For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.There is a spiritual war that is waging against us and it's not of the flesh.v.4: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.Repetitive negative thoughts build strongholds.v.5: We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,God gives us the power to destroy strongholds. --- Romans 12:2v.6: being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.The sum of our lives will be rooted in what we think about. --- Proverbs 23:7aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master's in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

It's crazy, but it's true: Every single thing you read, listen to, or interact with molds the outcome of your life. Why? Because your input shapes your mind, and your thoughts have a lot of power. If your thought life has ever felt a bit...chaotic, this one's for you.

It's crazy, but it's true: Every single thing you read, listen to, or interact with molds the outcome of your life. Why? Because your input shapes your mind, and your thoughts have a lot of power. If your thought life has ever felt a bit...chaotic, this one's for you.

Senior pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman joins Steve Cuss to explore the mental battles we all face—and how to overcome them. Using insights from his latest book, Every Thought Captive, Kyle explains the powerful connection between brain science, biblical truth, and emotional health. Together, Steve and Kyle offer ways to break toxic thought patterns and rewire your mindset for spiritual and mental transformation. If you're struggling with anxiety, offense, or negative talk, this episode delivers practical tools to react well. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Kyle Idleman's Website Kyle Idleman's Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back All books by Kyle Idleman Explore Southeast Christian Church Bob Russell Ministries Dave Stone's The Ascent Leader Anger, Grief, and C.S. Lewis 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane - Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV) How Do I Take My Thoughts Captive? Galatians 6:2-5 (NLT) Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You won't want to miss today's episode, so buckle up! Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman joins me—yes, the same Kyle whose books have impacted millions. We're diving deep into his latest release, Every Thought Captive, a book that explores the power of our thoughts and how to take control of them.   If you've ever felt like your mind is on an exhausting marathon—overthinking, doubting, stressing—you're not alone. We all experience those moments. But here's the key: our thoughts shape our peace, purpose, and future. Kyle offers a perspective that brilliantly combines neuroscience with biblical truth, a groundbreaking approach.   We discuss the unseen battles in your mind, the sneaky thoughts that hold you back, and, more importantly, the practical ways to regain control. I'm leaving with useful tools that I'll start implementing today.   So, grab your coffee, find a cozy spot, and get ready for a conversation that could literally change the way you think. Timestamps: (04:53) - Rewiring Your Brain: How to Reclaim and Redirect Your Thoughts (09:30) - What Constant Media Exposure Is Really Doing to Your Soul (14:40) - Why Your First Daily Input Shapes Everything That Follows (17:02) - Practical Ways to Help You Take Every Thought Captive (20:55) - Feeling Stuck? Here's What Might Be Holding You Back (23:29) - The Battle You Didn't Know You Were Fighting: Our Addiction to Certainty WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Song Recommendation - Worthy of It All TV Show Recommendation - Gold Rush Book Recommendation - People Fuel App Recommendation - Clear Space   I hope you loved this episode!