In this episode of the "Rise Up and Roar" podcast, host Carrie Hurley shares a personal anecdote to illustrate the prevalence of negative thoughts and introduces three effective strategies to combat them. The first strategy, "Jesus Jail," encourages listeners to capture rebellious thoughts based on 2 Corinthians 10:5b. The second strategy focuses on transforming negative self-talk, supported by research on its effects on stress and anxiety, with actionable steps like seeking accountability and using positive declarations. The final strategy involves changing one's actions through EMDR-like techniques and visualization practices to manage intrusive thoughts. Carrie invites listeners to commit to practicing one chosen strategy for 21 days and also encourages participation in a workshop scheduled for December 29th (sign up at CarrieHurley.com/workshop), fostering community engagement by inviting comments on chosen strategies. Notes ️ Introduction and Personal Anecdote (00:03 - 01:16)

• Carrie Hurley hosts the Rise up and Roar podcast
• Shares personal experience of waking up angry at her husband due to a dream
• Introduces three strategies to erase lies told by the brain and believed by emotions

Strategy 1: Jesus Jail (01:16 - 03:42)

• Concept developed for children to handle negative thoughts
• Based on 2 Corinthians 10:5b
• Teaches capturing rebellious thoughts and sending them to 'Jesus jail'
• Emphasizes repetition as negative thoughts may return

️ Strategy 2: Changing Self-Talk (03:42 - 07:41)

• Addresses negative self-talk and its impact
• Research shows negative words release stress and anxiety-inducing hormones
• Recommends book 'Hung by the Tongue'
• Suggests meditating on Psalm 19:14
• Three steps to change self-talk:

1. Ask Holy Spirit for awareness
2. Get accountability from a trusted person
3. Use declarations to speak life over oneself

Strategy 3: Changing Actions (07:42 - 12:10)

• Discusses impact of rehearsing negative experiences
• Introduces EMDR-like technique using eye movements
• Explains how visualization can be more effective than physical practice
• Describes 'paint roller' strategy for managing intrusive thoughts

Challenge and Workshop Invitation (12:10 - 15:00)

• Challenges listeners to choose one strategy for 21 days
• Explains habit formation takes about 67 days
• Invites listeners to a workshop on December 29th
• Encourages engagement through comments and sign-ups

Action items Unassigned

• Choose one strategy (Jesus jail, changing self-talk, or paint roller technique) to practice for 21 days (14:16)
• Sign up for the 'Ditch the Overwhelm' workshop on December 29th (sign up at CarrieHurley.com/workshop) (14:24)
• Comment on which strategy you'll be employing (14:16)