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

  • 164: Do You Pursue Meekness? [BRAINY BOOST SERIES FROM THE CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL]

    BRAINY BOOST: Do you pursue meekness?

    Join me today for this read aloud from the Choose 2 Think: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day Devotional, June 30, p. 202. 

    TARGET SCRIPTURE VERSE: 1 Tim 6:11


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    FREE COMPANION TOOL TO DEVOTIONAL: 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life: https://mailchi.mp/3de80284c258/7-rs-for-living-your-best-thought-life-infographic


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    8 min
  • 163: Need to Slow Down a Bit in Your Sometimes Crazy Life? Here Are 5 Action Items to Take Today! (Psalm 12)

    Have you found yourself repeating lately:  I’m so overwhelmed. This is all too much. I’m at my breaking point.

    Now these things may indeed be TRUE - but you surely don't want to continue to energize these energy draining thoughts. Learn to recognize them as indicators that you may need to press in a bit more to the Lord or practice self-care or get back to a routine of sorts. You may need to establish firmer boundaries or say no to tasks that usually you might say yes to.

    In addition to rejecting life-sucking thoughts, try this recipe for slowing down:

    1. Pray! Invite the Lord to guide you daily.

    2. Read His Word. Be inspired by how gently and sweetly He speaks to you and encourages your heart.

    3. Expect Your Father to demonstrate His faithfulness and kindness to you today. Be on the look out for it!\

    4. Gve thanks. Praise him and express gratitude for His amazing love and provisions in your life.


    And if all else fails, whisper "Help, Lord" to Him. These 2 words are, as one commentator said, "a kind of angel's sword, to be turned every way, and to be used on all occasions." God hears you, Brain Changer!  


    Start living your best thought life today and see what a difference it can make! 


    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

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    21 min
  • 162: Your Story of Redemption, Healing, and Second Chances Is Not Over with Kat Vazquez

    Jorge and Kat Vazquez are the founders of Revolution Media Ministries, The Revolution TV and the YOUR STORY IS NOT DONE film series. Evangelists, authors and TV hosts for over 15 years, the Vazquez’s are called to evangelize the lost, and energize and equip the body while empowering the Church to do the same. Passionate, practical and a little bit rock ’n roll, they’ve ministered at youth events, churches and music festivals.

    YOUR STORY IS NOT DONE exists to amplify hope by sharing stories of redemption, healing, and second chances when the Author of our faith takes over. The brand consists of: YOUR STORY IS NOT DONE short film series (available on Prime and Roku currently), Backstory (a podcast), and new book (coming soon): Reign: Restoring Identity. 

    Today we chat about:

    • the power of your words
    • the importance of truth-filled affirmations about who God says He is, who He says you are, and what He says about your situation
    • the character of God
    • verbal abuse
    • depression
    • past grief and trauma
    • Theme Scripture passage:  Psalm 139

      Kat's story is sure to encourage your heart!

      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

      PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

      *As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a teeny commission from your purchase

      CONNECT WITH KAT

      Website

      Facebook

      *Your Story Is Not Done (book on Amazon)

      42 min
    • 161: Need a Boost of Strength & Energy These Days? Wanna Wear that Easy and Light Yoke? Do This! (Psalm 71)

      Are you running on empty? Feeling a bit out of sorts? Wanna hang up your WOMAN card?!

      BUT HOW?!

      Let me give you a challenge.

      Try starting  your day with TRUSTING GOD and end your day with JOY!

      We find comfort, we find strength, we find hope, confidence, protection, peace and freedom by means of the atoning and sacrificial work of Jesus Christ. He is the way maker. He paved the way for us to have lasting joy despite all externals.

      So do what you can each day? Come under the yoke of Christ and find rest for your weary soul. Declare his goodness daily. Just wait and see what happens!

      And do stay in touch! I'd love to hear from you!


      *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


      CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

      *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

      PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

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      19 min
    • 160: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today to Develop Self-Love so that You Can Live Daily in Spiritual & Physical Freedom with Brandon Armer

      No matter your past, no matter your physical limitations, no matter what was ever done or said to you, you CAN choose to walk in freedom today.

      On today's show, Brandon shares how God has helped him overcome negative mindsets and self-hate and break free from addiction. You can do the same! 

      He offers 3 powerful tips on getting started by developing self-love.  Be sure to share this episode link with that friend who needs a boost of encouragement and inspiration!


      *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


      CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

      *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

      PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

      *As an Amazon Associate, I receive small commissions from your purchase

      PLEASE CONSIDER A SMALL MONTHLY DONATION OF $0.99 TO SPONSOR THIS SHOW!  WE WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT! :) Simply click LISTENER'S SUPPORT TAB ON ANCHOR


      CONNECT WITH BRANDON:

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.armer.169
      http://overcomer-nation.myshopify.com/

      32 min
    • 159: Rob Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: A Call to Rise Up and Speak as the 21st-Century Christian Woman You Were Made to Be

      Our nation was met with such horrific and terrifying news yesterday, May 24, 2022. The death of 19 children, 2 adults, and a live shooter in a senseless massacre at Rob Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

      Did you awaken this morning in the wake of this devastating news and feel the energy drain from your spirit, like I did?

      What is today, I thought? Yes, it’s Wednesday.

      Oh yes, I’ll see Ella today for her swim team practice.

      My sweet granddaughter - elementary school age. What if this tragic incident took place closer to home and more directly impacted my family?

      My heart sank and my breathing grew shallow.

      Where do you put such news? How do you even get your mind around this in an attempt to understand?


      Tune in as I offer 3 ways for you to rise up, to be the light, to offer comfort, and to spread love and forgiveness. 


      *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

      CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

      *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

      PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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      Featured article: https://time.com/6181421/how-to-help-uvalde-texas-school-shooting/

      17 min
    • 158: Enduring the Pain and Suffering of Childlessness and Finding Hope during this Agonizing Season of Your Life with Chelsea Sobolik
      • Childlessness
      • Adoption
      • Child Welfare
      • Abortion
      • Single moms
      • Longings for a child
      • Suffering
      • Discouragement
      • The long waiting
      • Advocating in Washington, D.C., for orphans and the underprivileged
      • The Importance of Prayer, diligence, and community to overcome trials.
      • These are just a few of the topics Chelsea Sobolik and I discuss on today's episode centered around her book *Longing for Motherhood: Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness https://amzn.to/37HoACP

        Chelsea Sobolik serves as the Director of Public Policy with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked on Capitol Hill on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea has been published at the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and others. She is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness, and a forthcoming book on women and work. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.


        *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


        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        *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

        PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

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        Connect with Chelsea

        Website: https://www.chelseapattersonsobolik.com/
        Instagram: @ChelseaSobolik
        Book: Longing for Motherhood

        43 min
      • 157: Stop Believing the Lies! Victory over Your "Enemy" Is Only a Thought Away (Psalm 83)

        Who are your modern day "enemies"? Perhaps the world, your own flesh, and the enemy of your soul? 

        What are some common lies we believe that tend to dupe us into negative thinking and sometimes harmful behavior?

        Tune in as I unpack these issues and more as inspired by Psalm 83 and 1 Chronicles 20.  

        Get a game plan to defeat your enemies today by employing the 7 R's to Living Your Best Thought Life!


        *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


        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        *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

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        30 min
      • 156:Shift Your Perspective to Find Joy Each Day Despite Untold Hardships with Ofi Ejembi

        Do you struggle to TRUST GOD or UNDERSTAND GOD?  

        Tune in as Ofi Ejembi from "OFI SPEAKS" unpacks the distinction between trusting and understanding God. Also, see what PERSPECTIVE has to do with your JOY in life and learn how to exercise your CREATIVITY muscles that God has bless you with! 


        *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


        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        *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

        PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

        *As an Amazon Associate, I receive small commissions from your purchase

        PLEASE CONSIDER A SMALL MONTHLY DONATION OF $0.99 TO SPONSOR THIS SHOW!  WE WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT! :) Simply click LISTENER'S SUPPORT TAB ON ANCHOR


        CONNECT WITH OFI:

        Website: https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/ofiejembi

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofispeaks
        Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofispeaks

        45 min
      • 155: Think Mercy. Think Forgiveness. Think Grace. Start with Your Heart Thoughts to Find Lasting Change (Psalm 41)

        Lasting transformation -- you know, the kind of change that actually impacts your ACTIONS & BEHAVIOR -- all start in the heart. 

        In this episode, I offer you 3 things to THINK ABOUT especially if you are in need of mercy, forgiveness, and grace as echoed in David's words that he penned during the latter years of his life.


         


        *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


        CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

        *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

        PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Choose2Think/_created/

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

        *As an Amazon Associate, I receive small commissions from your purchase


        PLEASE CONSIDER A SMALL MONTHLY DONATION OF $0.99 TO SPONSOR THIS SHOW!  WE WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT! :) Simply click LISTENER'S SUPPORT TAB ON ANCHOR

        20 min

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

      From the publisher's feed

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