Best Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker Podcasts (2025)

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Rest Is Holy: Why Sabbath Is the Shift Your Soul Needs 20:58

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5h ago20:58

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What if you took “rest” as seriously as “thou shalt not kill”? In this episode, Rafer breaks down one of the most misunderstood commandments — rest. We talk about the cultural obsession with busyness, how Christians confuse doing for God with being with God, and why rest is not a luxury — it’s a command an…

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Why a Fixed Mindset is Anti-Jesus 16:25

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What if the greatest limit on your life isn’t your circumstances—but your mindset? In this episode, Rafer breaks down how Jesus didn’t just come to save you—He came to grow you. A fixed mindset says, “This is just who I am.” But a growth mindset says, “With the Holy Spirit, I can change.” Rafer unpacks why…

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Stop Blaming Satan: How to Heal Your Emotions with the Holy Spirit 17:36

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What if Jesus didn’t just carry your sin—but your stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers too? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. unpacks how emotional intelligence is not just a psychological concept—it’s a spiritual discipline. Learn how your emotions affect your relationship with God…

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Stop Suppressing What God Wants to Heal 22:58

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By Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker

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Denial vs Suppression: What Jesus Really Meant in Mark 8:34 16:28

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What does it really mean to deny yourself? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. breaks down Mark 8:34 and challenges the common belief that denying yourself equals suppressing your struggles. Suppression keeps us stuck in shame and guilt, but true denial—done with the Holy Spirit—leads to…

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Love God, Love People: Why We Still Miss the Mark 17:07

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Love God. Love people. Sounds simple, right? But if it’s that simple, why do so many of us still miss the mark? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer breaks down the Greatest Commandment from Mark 12 and shows how it’s not just a rule—it’s a flow. God’s love to us. Our love back to Him. Then love fo…

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The Holy Spirit: The Cheat Code to Holiness 17:43

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Many Christians have been told, “the heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9), leaving them afraid to trust what they sense inside. In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. takes a fresh look at this misunderstood scripture, digging into the next verse where God Himself says, “I t…

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Sanctification Explained: Why Jesus Wants More Than Just Your Salvation 16:37

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What if the most Christ-like version of you is still trapped under unredeemed feelings, passions, and impulses? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. unpacks what it really means when we say “Jesus came to redeem our hearts and renew our minds.” Too often, Christians accept salvation but s…

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S2, E1: Why Your Faith Feels Incomplete Without the Father’s Love 16:19

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! If you’ve been following Jesus but still feel like something’s missing—this one is for you. In this episode, Rafer takes us back to the foundation: God the Father. Through the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Rafer shows us that the Father is not distant, cold, or harsh—He’s present, compassionate, …

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The End of Season 1—But the Start of Something Bigger 14:45

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Season 1 Finale: The Start of a Movement We made it, y’all! Season 1 of Shifts and Giggles is officially a wrap—and what a journey it’s been. In this emotional, energizing, and reflective episode, I share the heart behind the show, recap everything we've covered—from emotional intelligence to growth mindse…

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Unlocking Personal Growth with the Right Tools 21:15

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this conversation, Rafer Owens discusses the significance of finding the right tools for personal growth and emotional intelligence. He shares his journey of understanding emotions through intrapersonal communication and emphasizes the importance of using effective tools to navigate relationships and pe…

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Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset: Why Your Words Reveal Everything 25:10

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! What if the story you've been telling yourself is the only thing holding you back? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer shares how he went from hating running to training for a half marathon—and how that unexpected journey revealed a deep truth about mindset. This episode dives into the difference …

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The Gift of Failure: Why Falling Short Is the Key to Growth 20:24

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Why do we fear failure so much—and how is that fear keeping us stuck? In this powerful episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer shares a heartfelt story about watching his son struggle (and succeed) through the hardest level of a video game—and uses it to unpack why failure isn’t the enemy. In fact, it’s the p…

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5 Practical Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence (Even If It Feels Hard) 20:49

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this powerful follow-up to last week's emotional intelligence episode, Rafer unpacks how to build emotional intelligence—not just why it's important. Emotional intelligence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill. Rafer shares raw and relatable stories, including a vulnerable moment with his son and a hi…

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Why Emotional Intelligence Is a Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore 21:02

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, we’re getting real about emotional intelligence. Rafer shares the moment he realized he was unintentionally gaslighting his wife—and how learning to name his emotions like “dismissed” and “anxious” saved his marriage and shifted his entire life. Emotional intelligence…

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What Happens After the Goal? How to Keep Growing 17:52

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! You made progress. You hit the goal. You felt the shift. But now you feel… stuck again. This episode dives deep into the final step of the Simple Shift Method: Evolve Continuously. Because winning once doesn’t mean you’ve finished. And transformation isn’t a mountaintop—it’s a mindset. If you’ve ever asked…

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Feel Stuck? This Mindset Shift Will Change Everything 18:38

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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! When life doesn’t go as planned, most people either give up or keep doing what’s not working—hoping it magically changes. In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, we dive into Step 5 of the Simple Shift Method: Learn and Adjust. Rafer shares what 75 Hard taught him about progress, personal growth, and the mi…