The past cannot be changed, undone, or reversed. Therefore, we must learn how to shift our focus from the past and concentrate on repairing, restoring, and redeeming ourselves in the present and the future. Looking back is useful only when we are seeking out life lessons and wisdom. Moving on requires intentional action to take full ownership of our lives and create a better future. Throughout this episode, the lyrics of the song, "Movin' On" by Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music are discussed. Watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQyRyanIGek

There are 1, 440 minutes in a day. How many of them have you used to express gratitude for the things, experiences, and people in your life? Gratitude is like a spice that makes everything taste better. Thankful thoughts can change your life in countless good ways. Listen and learn. 

Scripture Reference: “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life."-Isaiah 38:5 (NIV)

Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes brutal details of a murder. The people who are responsible for Shanquella Robinson's death are filled with darkness. It is disturbing to know that someone beat her to death in front of other people. Somebody filmed it and encouraged her to fight back. No one stepped in to stop the evil. They lied about her death and left Shanquella alone and suffering in Mexico. If you are wondering why this happens, listen and learn from this podcast. #JusticeForShanquella

Listener discretion advised: This episode includes gruesome details of a murder.  Shanquella Robinson, a 25-year woman died while in Cabo with traveling partners. According to an autopsy report, Robinson suffered “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation,” an instability of the first two neck vertebrae. A horrifying video showing Shanquella being brutally beaten has surfaced. A person can be heard encouraging Shanquella to fight back which she refused to do. This story is an example of spiritual wickedness. The only way to dispel evil is with the light of Jesus Christ. Listen and learn. 

Most people work hard for their money and deserve to spend and enjoy it how they wish. This episode includes three guaranteed ways people can AVOID becoming a victim of fraud and scammers. 

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."-Psalm 51: 1-2 (NIV)

"The film is set against the backdrop of the enormous protests against police brutality that took place in Nigeria and the willingness of young people to speak out."  -Daily Post (September 2022)

"If you do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten."-Unknown. 

Change is possible, but it is not easy. Wanting (even a genuine desire) to change does not lead to alternate results. Change only happens when people get the right information about the strategies to be and do something BETTER. However, this knowledge must be APPLIED to experience newness. Listen and learn. 

The "Short and Sweet" segment of the Bad Thought Therapy™ Podcast include short, inspirational messages for Christians written by an unknown author. 

Scripture  reference for "You Have What You Need": Exodus 4:10