Choose 2 Think: Renew Your Mind. Live with Purpose.

Choose 2 Think: Renew Your Mind. Live with Purpose.

By Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life CoachReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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  • 174: Tackling Tough Political and Ideological Issues so You Can Stay Informed and Live out Your Faith with Former Radical Muslim Kasim Hafeez

    Let’s tackle the tough issue of antisemitism and how you can approach this topic and many others as a 21st-century Christ follower. 

    Don’t let your brain avoid thinking about issues that are difficult and challenging to engage. You CAN attempt to understand ideas that make you think deeply. You have a role to play. Kasim and I chat about issues ranging from his former identity as a radical Muslim to his conversion to Christianity, from witnessing now to those of the Islamic faith to challenging that internal dialogue we all have going about our past.

    Bottom Line: Let’s choose 2 think:  We are all humans - Let’s view people the way God views them (their political positions do not change how God views them, nor should it change yours). 

    Kasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical Anti-Western, Antisemitic and Anti-Israel ideas on a daily basis. During his teenage years Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully Alan Dershowitz’s book ‘The Case for Israel’ challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led him to Israel in 2007. Witnessing the true nature of the Jewish state changed Kasim’s perception of Israel. He felt a moral obligation to publicly speak out for Israel and the dangers of radical Islam. He has spoken all over the world including the 2013 Global Forum on Combatting Antisemitism. Kasim has appeared on radio and television and print media.


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    Connect with Kasim

    Website: www.neveragainthemovie.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverAgainMovieInstagram: www.instagram.com/neveragainmovie

    *Buy the full documentary on Amazon here for $12.99

    Never Again? unpacks the horror of antisemitism and the power of survival and redemption.  Viewers will journey with a Holocaust survivor (Irving Roth) into the depths of darkness and surface in the light. You will also travel deep down the dark and twisted path once taken by a former radicalized Muslim (Kasim Hafeez) and join him as he describes his conversion, now defending Israel on the world’s stage.  Never Again will shed the spotlight on the modern-day hatred and bring you a newfound awareness of the power we have to say “We will not rest or be silent. NEVER AGAIN.”

    46 min
  • 173: Use This Reflective Technique to Help You Make Wise Choices in Your Life (Psalm 38)

    As a divine deterrent to future sinning or to stop whatever you may be contemplating doing that is not of God, take a moment to reflect on what King David says about sin – and let’s face it, he ought to know!

    He offers us 3 reminders:

    1. Sin is HEAVY
    2. Sin isolates
    3. Sin requires confession
    4. Tune in to the full episode and a special prayer for you at the end especially if you are struggling with sinful thoughts, attitudes, or behavior.


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      31 min
    5. 172: How 3 Extraordinary 21st-century Female Christian Entrepreneurs & Overcomers Apply Their Faith in the Areas of Trauma, Dating & Full Surrender to God

      These ladies are sweet friends of mine from Life on Fire Academy. They share personal details about overcoming adversity in their lives. Their stories will warm your heart and inspire you to choose change and transformation in your Christian journey, too. 

      Connect with these beautiful ladies today!


      ASHRIEL WALKER shares how with God's help she overcame trauma and learned to be honest and transparent in her relationships. 

      https://planting-dream-seeds-coaching.mailchimpsites.com/

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantingdreamseeds

      CINDY GAULDEN discusses ditching the deal-breaker mindset to focus on value-based dating instead.

      https://cindythedatingcoach.com/ Email: [email protected] 

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/cindythedatingcoachiamafuturewife


      LAUREN ROSKILLY hits the nail on the head as she emphasizes the importance of surrendering all areas of your life to God and allowing Biblical truths to change you from the inside out.

      www.mindfulofchrist.net/breaking-chains

      https://www.facebook.com/MoCministries777



      *CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here.

      Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a companion tool for the Choose 2 Think Devotional).


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      19 min
    6. 171: Why These Key Differences in Your Heart, Mind, and Brain Will Change Your Outlook on Life (Psalm 7)

      Best news ever:  you can change your emotions, mindsets, and behavior just be changing your thoughts!

      Episode inspired by this podcast with Dr. Caroline Leaf and Jim Kwik. 


      CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

      *CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here.

      https://amzn.to/3rG35tI

      Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a companion tool for the Choose 2 Think Devotional).

      https://mailchi.mp/3de80284c258/7-rs-for-living-your-best-thought-life-infographic

      *CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL:  https://amzn.to/3rG35tI

      WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (yep, that’s .co!)

      CHOOSE 2 THINK COACHING: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/coaching.html

      CHOOSE 2 THINK ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/online-courses.html

      CHOOSE 2 THINK CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ?sub_confirmation=1

      CHOOSE 2 THINK INSPIRATIONAL PODCAST FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think

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      31 min
    7. 170: Heart-warming Stories Guaranteed to Make You Laugh out Loud with Jane Jenkins Herlong

      Meet Jane Jenkins Herlong, a Sirius XM Southern Humorist, international best-selling/award-winning author, professional singer, recording artist, and professional speaker. An inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, Jane is also the author of five books, including her latest offering Sweet Tea Secrets From the Deep Fried South (Tyndale House). A former Miss America contestant, Jane crisscrosses the country sharing her unique brand of sweet tea wisdom and Southern-fried humor. 


      ABOUT THE BOOK: Southern humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong brings joy and humor with her 50 unusual-but-true faith-filled stories of growing up in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Whether you love Southern ways of life or find their ways strange and amusing, you’ll be entertained and inspired with warm Southern-fried humor and tried-and-true tips for attaining the best version of yourself. Jane’s 50 stories address specific landmark events along with issues in a woman’s life, such as fitting into the covered-dish church culture, sacred sisterhood, sassy seasoned Southern women, why we are drawn to beauty pageant competitions, and much more.


      *CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here.

      Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a companion tool for the Choose 2 Think Devotional).



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      Connect with Jane Jenkins Herlong

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeherlong/

      Get your copy of her book right here.

      39 min
    8. 169: Why Does Expressing Praise and Gratitude toward God Turn a Bad Day into a Good One? (Psalm 65)

      This is a quick catch-up on our Peru trip as well as a reminder of how you need to choose to think when it comes to the 4 main areas of your life:

      • health
      • wealth/finances/your calling
      • relationships
      • faith
      • And I have a challenge for you:

        Instead of asking God for anything, try praising Him or thanking Him for just one week.  See how this turns your life around and fast! 

        We'll also look at how appreciating God's natural beauty is a good first step to enjoying His presence and majesty as inspired by Psalm 65. 

        Thank you for tuning in like you do!  I appreciate you so very, very much! 


        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        *CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here.

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        Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a companion tool for the Choose 2 Think Devotional).

        https://mailchi.mp/3de80284c258/7-rs-for-living-your-best-thought-life-infographic

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        30 min
      • 168: Have You Rid Yourself of Malice or "cleaned house" lately? [BRAINY BOOST SERIES FROM THE CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL]

        BRAINY BOOST: Have you rid yourself of malice?

        Join me today for this read aloud from the Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day Devotional, July 28, p. 230.

        TARGET SCRIPTURE VERSE: Pet. 2: 1-3


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        WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (yep, that’s .co!)

        CHOOSE 2 THINK COACHING: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/coaching.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/online-courses.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ?sub_confirmation=1

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        INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victoriadwalker/

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        9 min
      • 167: Is Your Mind on Things Above? [BRAINY BOOST SERIES FROM THE CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL]

        BRAINY BOOST: Is your mind on things above?

        Join me today for this read aloud from the Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day Devotional, July 21, p. 223.

        TARGET SCRIPTURE VERSE: Col 3:2


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        WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (yep, that’s .co!)

        CHOOSE 2 THINK COACHING: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/coaching.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/online-courses.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ?sub_confirmation=1

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        11 min
      • 166: Are You Keeping a Clean Conscience? [BRAINY BOOST SERIES FROM THE CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL]

        BRAINY BOOST: Are you keeping a clean conscience?

        Join me today for this read aloud from the Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day Devotional, July 14, p. 216.

        TARGET SCRIPTURE VERSE: Heb. 13:18


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        WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (yep, that’s .co!)

        CHOOSE 2 THINK COACHING: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/coaching.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/online-courses.html

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        8 min
      • 165: Does It Pay to Be Generous? [BRAINY BOOST SERIES FROM THE CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL]

        BRAINY BOOST: Does it pay to be generous?

        Join me today for this read aloud from the Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day Devotional, July 7, p. 209.

        TARGET SCRIPTURE VERSE: Acts 20:35


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        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        WEBSITE: https://www.choose2think.co (yep, that’s .co!)

        CHOOSE 2 THINK COACHING: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/coaching.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK ACADEMY ONLINE COURSES: https://www.victoriadwalker.com/online-courses.html

        CHOOSE 2 THINK CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ?sub_confirmation=1

        CHOOSE 2 THINK INSPIRATIONAL PODCAST FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think

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        INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victoriadwalker/

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        8 min

      About Choose 2 Think: Renew Your Mind. Live with Purpose.

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      What if the way you think could change the way you live?