The author and filmmaker of "Pulpit Gangster" discusses the sexual abuse inside a church that he now calls a cult. Learn how he dealt with the pain and healed his mind and heart as well as how he restored his relationship with God. Mature audiences only. 

Labor Day is the holiday when Americans remember and honor the workers who keep our country strong. Women have always been laborers inside and now more than ever, outside the home. While some people resent working women and the idea of them having the same power and opportunities as men, others understand that women have been forced into the workforce for survival and self-preservation. At the same time, even though women are professionally successful, they still desire to have loving and respectful relationships with men. Is this possible? Yes! Listen and learn to discover the truth about "boss ladies". 

“Most people want to change the world to improve their lives, but the world they need to change first is the one inside themselves.”- John C. Maxwell

 Criticism is one of the least effective ways for improving behavior or solving problems. However, when we search our own hearts; seek the Creator for guidance and wisdom; and take constructive action to change ourselves first, we can become good examples to follow. While it is oftentimes uncomfortable and arduous, we must examine ourselves first, remain humble to God's inspection and then we can become sources of light that overshadow darkness and perversion in the world. 

Men and women can enjoy harmonious and healthy relationships when they prioritize mutually treating each other with respect and honor. All humans (regardless of their gender) have the same basic needs and when this simple fact is ignored in relationships, problems are guaranteed. The remedy is to put humanity first with each person treating another the way he or she wants and needs to be treated. 

“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly.  That is the first law of [human] nature.”—Voltaire

The word, heal" is a verb which means to make free from injury or disease : to make sound or whole or to cause (an undesirable condition) to be overcome. While it takes time and effort, healing is possible when you take ownership of your life; it is a process that you must intentionally engage with purpose and hope. Shifting your focus from what the toxic person did to what God saved you from, is a powerful stepping stone to healing. After your ashes, there will be peace and joy. Believe.

Peace is possible. This episode shares practices that can help you find and sustain peace around (and inside) you. 

Don't let yourself get tricked and/or become a trick by knowing how "pimps" operate. 

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."-Marcel Proust

The way you see things, both mentally and physically, can determine outcomes. When you correct your vision, you can improve your life. 

Mental health and vision health are closely related, so if you are struggling with your physical vision, reach out to www.myvision.org for help. 

Correcting bad mental vision is the key to transforming your life. 

"We see the world, not as it is but as we are or as we are conditioned to see it."-Stephen R. Covey

Trouble and tribulation are uncomfortable, and at times, downright painful. However, in every difficult situation, there is good. It's usually not on the surface and we have to "dig deep". Underneath everything, is a rich treasure of life lessons, answers, greater clarity, and hope. 

The “short and sweet” segment of the Bad Thought Therapy™ Podcast will be inspirational messages for Christians. The author is unknown.

Scripture reference: Isaiah 54:1.