You Can Rewire Your Mind With God’s Help
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Feeling stuck in prayer, purpose, or your daily walk with God? Let's change the script. We talk about the trap of a fixed mindset and map a clear path toward a growth mindset that is honest about weakness and bold about progress. You'll hear how humility and persistence fuel fundamental transformation, and why the words "not yet" can reshape your inner world.
We connect the dots between Scripture and science to show how minds actually renew. From Romans 12:2 to research on neuroplasticity and the work of Carol Dweck, we unpack how repeated practice literally rewires the brain. That means your habits in prayer, Scripture memory, and service are not just religious chores; they are the training ground where God partners with your effort to build resilience, focus, and hope. Along the way, we tackle the lies of shame and comparison, replacing "I can't" with "not yet" and letting grace power small, steady steps.
You'll leave with ten practical ways to grow spiritually, including welcoming challenges, cultivating curiosity in the Word, seeking wise feedback, journaling by hand to lock in learning, and setting measurable goals that you can keep. We talk about integrating Scripture into daily choices, visualizing faithful responses before pressure hits, and staying connected to a life-giving church community. Simple acts, done consistently, compound into a flexible mindset and a stronger faith.
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Purpose (00:00:00)
2. Fixed Mindset Defined (00:00:42)
3. Growth Mindset Of Faith (00:03:34)
4. Science Meets Scripture (00:06:04)
5. Ten Ways To Grow Spiritually (00:08:06)
6. Overcoming Shame And Comparison (00:16:20)
7. Simple Weekly Action Steps (00:18:40)
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