Today we lay the why and where in Scripture behind renewing your mind—so you can spot lies, anchor to truth, and start real transformation. We also share simple practices like laughing at lies, biblical meditation, and daily declarations.

Next week in Ep. 13 we’ll walk through our 5 practical steps to mind renewal, start-to-finish.

Key Takeaways

Mind renewal is biblical, practical, and doable—and it’s how transformation happens (Romans 12:2 — metamorphoo).

Freedom comes by abiding in truth (John 8:31–32) and taking thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).

Your thoughts create pathways; your words shape atmospheres—practice truth out loud.

A surprising tool: laugh at the lie (Psalm 2:4) to break agreement with it.

Biblical meditation = chewing on Scripture day & night to shape actions and outcomes (Joshua 1:8; Philippians 4:8).

Scriptures Mentioned

Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 8:31–32

2 Corinthians 10:4–5; Philippians 4:8; Joshua 1:8

Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 2:4; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 139:13–14

Practices You Can Start Today

Abide in the Word: read, repeat, and personalize verses that fit your season.

Declarations: Turn truth into “I am / God is” statements and say them morning & night.

Biblical Meditation: Keep Scripture on your lips while you do everyday tasks.

Joy Warfare: When a condemning thought hits, laugh, then replace it with truth.

Resource Mentioned

Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf (on neuroplasticity & thought life)

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Teaser for Next Week
Ep. 13: Five Steps to Renew Your Mind — the exact framework we use with coaching clients so you can do this confidently on your own.

Who are you, really? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina dive deep into what it means to live from your true identity in Christ. When we understand who God created us to be, we can step into His promises with boldness and freedom.

We’ll talk about how God continually affirms His children, why your dreams might actually be God-sized invitations, and how Scripture confirms that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You’ll hear personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement to help you move from insecurity and performance into confidence, joy, and rest in God’s love.

Whether you’ve battled lies about your worth, struggled with comparison, or felt stuck in old identities, this conversation will help you renew your mind with truth and see yourself the way God sees you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why God always speaks identity before assignment

How to recognize God-sized dreams (and why they scare you)

The difference between “what you do” and “who you are”

Why your past, mistakes, and emotions don’t define you

Practical ways to ask God, “Who do You say I am?”

How to live as a child of God without performing for His love

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 139:14 – You are fearfully and wonderfully made

Ephesians 2:10 – You are God’s masterpiece

Romans 5:8 – While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

John 15 – Abide in the true vine

1 John 3:1 – Behold what manner of love the Father has given us

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Life is full of storms—both external circumstances and the inner battles of our minds. But God has promised us peace that surpasses all understanding, even when chaos surrounds us. ️

In this teaching (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh and Corina walk through how to cultivate God’s peace in every situation. Through scripture, stories, and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to:

Meditate on God’s Word until it nourishes your heart

Take every thought captive and replace lies with truth

Lean into gratitude and worship as weapons of peace

Build “buff beliefs” that strengthen your faith over time

Trust Jesus as your spotter—lifting the weight you can’t carry alone

Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on You.”

Philippians 4:6–8 – Prayer, thanksgiving, and the peace of God

Joshua 1:8 – Meditate on the Word day and night

Psalm 16:8–9 – Eyes fixed on the Lord, resting secure

2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – Taking thoughts captive, demolishing strongholds

Isaiah 41:10 – God’s promise to strengthen and uphold us

Peace isn’t the absence of storms—it’s the presence of Jesus in the middle of them. And when your mind is fixed on Him, nothing can shake you.

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So many of us know the truth in our heads: “I’m a child of God.” But living out of that reality in our daily lives? That’s another story.

In this heartfelt episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina open up about their own journeys of moving from performance-driven faith to resting in God’s love as His sons and daughters.

Through scripture, personal stories, and even a simple lesson learned from taking out the trash with a 6-year-old, they unpack what it means to be:

Sons and daughters, not slaves

Friends of God who co-labor with Him

Abiding in Christ rather than striving for approval

Fully loved—not because of what you do, but because of who you are

Whether you’ve battled perfectionism, felt pressure to “do more” for God, or struggled to rest in His love, this conversation will help you step deeper into your identity and discover the freedom of working with God, not for Him.

John 15:15 – “I no longer call you servants… I have called you friends.”

Ephesians 2:6 – Seated with Christ in heavenly places

Romans 5:8 – While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

Matthew 3:17 – “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”

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Do you ever wonder if you really hear God’s voice—or if it’s just your own thoughts? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation for hearing from God and share practical ways to tune your heart to His Spirit. You’ll discover how God speaks through His Word, His Spirit, and even your own thoughts and feelings, and how to discern His gentle, kind, and wise voice from fear, doubt, or condemnation.

The truth is: you were created to hear Him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Whether through a whisper of peace, a picture in your mind, or a verse highlighted in Scripture, the Lord is always speaking—and you can grow in confidence that you’re hearing Him clearly.

The difference between God’s written Word (logos) and His spoken Word (rhema)

How to test what you hear against Scripture and God’s character

Simple steps to tune your heart and eliminate distractions

Why God’s voice always carries peace, hope, and encouragement—not fear or condemnation

The many ways God speaks: thoughts, impressions, emotions, pictures, dreams, and more

How to involve your kids and family in practicing hearing God’s voice

Encouragement to record what God says so you can build a history with Him

Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

John 10:27 – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

John 15:7 – “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…”

Luke 1:37–38 – “For nothing will be impossible with God… May it be done to me according to your word.”

John 8:47 – “He who is of God hears God’s words…”

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What if changing your words could actually change your life?

In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation and spiritual power behind declarations—speaking God’s truth out loud over your life. Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, Ephesians, and personal stories, they reveal how shifting your words rewires your brain, shapes your beliefs, and releases supernatural grace.

Whether you’ve struggled with negative self-talk, past labels, or just want to deepen your walk with God, this episode will equip you with practical, life-giving tools to change your thoughts by changing your words.

Why declarations aren’t “woo-woo”—they’re biblical and powerful

How to identify lies you’ve been believing and replace them with truth

The difference between acknowledging facts and standing in truth

How your words literally impact your brain, your emotions, and your outcomes

Why you should say declarations out loud (not just in your head)

How Abraham’s name change became a model for faith and identity

Tips for creating declarations rooted in Scripture and using them daily

“Your words don’t just describe your life—they shape it.”
“Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’ That’s not denial—that’s truth in action.”
“When I changed my words, I started to see grace flood into areas I’d struggled for years.”

Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

Romans 8:11 – The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead gives life to our mortal bodies.

Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth… that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Joel 3:10 – Let the weak say, “I am strong.”

Philippians 4:19 – God shall supply all your needs…

Isaiah 53 – By His stripes, you are healed.

Create 3–5 personal declarations using Scripture.

Say them out loud every morning and evening.

Reframe your everyday phrases:

“I have to...” → “I get to...”

“This is hard...” → “I can do this with grace.”

“I always forget...” → “I remembered. I have the mind of Christ!”

Where have I been speaking death over myself?

What lie have I believed that I can replace with God’s truth?

What is one Scripture I can declare daily to renew my mind?

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Do you ever feel stuck trying to earn God’s approval—even when you know you’re saved by grace? In this powerful episode, Josh and Corina unpack Galatians 3 and explore how sanctification happens by belief—not by striving.

You’ll learn how to move from religious performance into security in your identity in Christ, how to spot when you're living by duty instead of faith, and how to use declarations to reinforce who God says you are.

It’s time to stop working for what God already gave you—and start living from your true identity in Christ.

Why belief is more powerful than behavior

How striving leads to burnout—and how to break free

The difference between faith-driven action and duty-driven obligation

Abraham’s identity shift and what it means for you

How to use declarations to align your beliefs and actions

Real-life stories of identity, transformation, and walking by faith

“We move forward in the kingdom the same way we got in—by faith. Not by performance, not by effort. By believing what God says about us.”

“Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” — Galatians 3:2

Where are you operating out of duty instead of identity?

What lie might be holding you back from living in freedom?

What does God say about who you are in this season?

What can you start declaring to bring your beliefs into alignment?

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In this powerful and personal episode, Josh and Corina dive deep into why your beliefs, not just your thoughts or behaviors, are the key to true transformation. You’ll learn why head knowledge isn’t enough, how emotions reveal hidden beliefs, and what it really means to “believe higher” about God, yourself, and others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of fear, sin, or striving, this conversation will help you recognize the lies you’ve been believing—and replace them with liberating truth. It’s time to stop just “trying harder” and instead start renewing your mind in a way that actually changes your life.

Why beliefs are more powerful than thoughts

How your emotions reveal what you truly believe

What it looks like to believe higher about God, yourself, and your circumstances

The difference between knowing truth and believing truth

How to identify and replace lies that keep you stuck

What it means to do life with God rather than for God

How identity-based transformation leads to lasting freedom

Why spiritual warfare starts in your belief system (2 Corinthians 10:5)

“If you want a new emotion, check your belief.”
“We don’t change by trying harder—we change by believing higher.”
“If you believe you're a sinner, you’ll sin by faith.” —Kris Vallotton
“Our greatest spiritual warfare is taking every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ.”

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Romans 6:6–7 — Our sin nature was crucified with Christ

1 John 4:17 — “As He is, so are we in this world”

2 Corinthians 10:5 — Take every thought captive

John 10:10 — Life abundant in Christ

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In this conversation, Josh and Corina discuss the importance of transforming the mind through practical steps based on biblical principles as outlined in Corina's new book Transformed by Truth (available on Amazon). They explore how to appropriate, pray and meditate on the Word, emphasizing the need for personal engagement with the Word of God. The discussion includes practical tips for memorization and meditation, as well as the significance of allowing the Word to change one's life and yield positive outcomes.

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In this conversation, Josh and Corina explore the theme of true transformation, emphasizing the importance of renewing the mind and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide personal change. They discuss the difference between behavior modification and genuine heart transformation, highlighting the role of faith in the process. The conversation also delves into the science of neural pathways and the power of choosing truth over lies in shaping one's mindset. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to embrace God's invitation to a transformative relationship.

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