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

By Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life CoachReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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

October 11, 2021115: Whose Fault Is it Anyway and Who Will Take the Blame? Reframing "It's all x's fault"
Find yourself playing the blame game these days? Harboring bitterness, resentment or ill will toward anyone? Crying out: “After all I’ve done for you!!” Playing this dastardly game whether we blame others or ourselves often leads to unforgiveness.
Wisdom beckons us to take a new path instead of walking down the path of offense.
Action Items to Take when we long to forgive others or ourselves:
Shift perspectives

When notice the dip in your emotions or mood - analyze your thoughts

Acknowledge the emotion and feeling - what are they indicating that you may value

Try to put yourself in their shoes

Give them the benefit of the doubt

Good to remember our own offenses and how we’re not perfect

Recognize you are a work in progress

Determine when it comes to unforgiveness whether you want to be RIGHT or FREE

Remember Jesus Christ - the not at fault yet declared guilty; the innocent taking all the blame upon Himself so we wouldn’t have to
SPECIAL GUEST
Candy Surrett
Facebook @CandyRenee
Email: [email protected]
TARGET SCRIPTURES
Matthew 6:9-13
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’”
Luke 7:47
“Therefore I [Jesus] say to you [Simon], her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”
45 min
October 07, 2021114: Trust God & Find Hope and Joy during Your Darkest Days with GINNY OWENS
Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics transcend genre definition and have taken her to diverse venues, including the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair, and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C.
Ginny has also taught as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Belmont University, served as a worship leader, partnered with nonprofits, and authored two books.
Today we take a deep dive into her latest book: Singing in the Dark: Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture - Purchase here: https://amzn.to/2ZIB4pd
We chat about topics such as:
thriving vs. striving

finding inner strength vs. grit and grind

the idol of stability

finding true rest in Christ

work = worship

importance of Gratitude

SEE THE FULL LENGTH VIDEO INTERVIEW HERE
WATCH A 5-MIN HIGHLIGHT REEL HERE

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*Singing in the Dark: Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture
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1 hr 10 min
October 04, 2021113: Overwhelmed? Stressed? Amazingly Simple Tips to Try Right Now to Help You Cope when You Feel Like You Just Won't Make It
Stuck in overwhelm and anxiety? Feeling discouraged? Is grief or loss gripping your heart? Are you in a dark and lonely spot? Facing way too many obstacles? Has the weight of responsibility got you feeling low?
Are you saying these types of thoughts:
I don’t have what it takes.

I’m not good at this.

This isn’t my thing.

In this episode you will learn practical tips to put feet to your faith when you feel like you'll never make it. You can:
Practice the pivot

Listen to God's Word

Have music going

Call a friend for encouragement
How to counsel a loved one stuck here?
Sit

Cry

Presence

Avoid the words and accolades

Pray

Bless with money

Bless to help with projects
Dealing with it spiritually:
Mental Shift or Pivot

Take words captive

Label the feeling - list them

Label who God is: Provider, Encourager, Peace, Strong tower
Engage these types of thoughts instead:
You are with me, God.

You’ve got this

I'm yoked to You, Lord

I will trust You, God, on this

I will look to You, Lord, God on this

I will abide in You--You are the Vine and I am a branch

BOOK MENTION:
Live Your Best Thought Life: Choose to Think Every Day Devotional excerpt
Special Guest
Candy Surrett Find her on Facebook at Candy Renee
Target Scripture
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Phl. 4:13)

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Grateful Is My Heartbeat
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50 min
September 30, 2021 112: Try This Simple 10-50-40 Formula for Arranging the Hours in Your Day (Psalm 90)
It's not exactly brain science, but I'm sure you will enjoy this formula for increasing productivity and energy each day!
Tune in to find out how to start the day and finish each day to bring optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health and wholeness today!

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Made to Persevere
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30 min
September 27, 2021111: You're Right! You Don't Have What It Takes (Well, Kinda!) Let's Ditch the Downer Today!
What does this toxic thought mean to you? In what situations have you engaged in thinking and believing this thought, and what was the result?
Can you relate to these scenarios?
You feel less equipped when compared to the gifts and talents of others

Everyone else but you seems to be succeeding

You don’t feel qualified or credentialed

You just don’t measure up

You have low self-esteem

You’re riddled by fear

You wonder what’s the point anyway and you give up

You are tired or exhausted and quitting is easier
Join us today as we mastermind together, sharing real life stories, and how to pivot out of this negative mindset. Let's get to the root of and REFRAME: I don't have what it takes.
Special Guest
Candy Surrett
Target Scriptures
Isa. 54:4-5
“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your Maker is your husband—the LORD Almighty is his name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.
Jer. 17:7
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him

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Grateful Is My Heartbeat
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Made to Persevere
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44 min
September 23, 2021 110: Developing a Healthy Money Mindset: 5 Breakthrough Steps to Manage Your Finances God's Way with Alexandria Hernandez
Alexandria Hernandez is co-owner and managing member of Consulting for Kyngdom Advancement LLC, the CFO of Kyngdom Remodeling, and Principal Financial Coach of Kyngdom Financial.
She understands the need for someone to come alongside you in faith, help you order your steps, and keep you accountable. Alexandria shows up for her clients in all these ways and more. In her first 5 months of coaching, her clients paid off more than $75,000 of debt!
Alexandria has been a featured guest speaker on the “Business on Fire Challenge”, with world-renowned coaches Nick and Megan Unsworth of Life on Fire, and “15 Minutes of Hope”, with Pastor Claudia Molina. She was also a featured panelist on the “Wake Up Calling - Releasing Christian Employees 2 Entrepreneurs” summit with Beverly Bowens and Deb Watson PhD, speaking alongside the amazing Pastor Amos Johnson Jr, PhD, Founder of Church for Entrepreneurs.
On this episode, Alexandria walks us through the 5 Steps for Financial Breakthrough! You'll want to grab your notebook and pen to jot down her signature method to helping you manage your $$$ God's way!
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Website: KyngdomFinancial.com
Email: [email protected]
FREE OFFER: 1hr Debt Breakthrough Session ($150 value) to discuss your current financial situation and see how God wants to move FOR you and in your finances. https://calendly.com/kyngdomfinancial/60min

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59 min
September 20, 2021109: 5 Traps to Avoid when You Feel Like that Nobody Loves You (Clubhouse Mastermind)
What do we mean by the thought "Nobody loves me"? We may feel:
unwanted

like no one cares

unlovable

isolated and alone in our suffering and grief

abandoned

out of the loop
AVOID THESE 5 TRAPS:
To work our way out of this toxic thought we we get “stuck” there, we must learn to identify the feeling and the thoughts surrounding it and then learn to feel the feeling instead of:
Seeking distraction or avoiding the issues

Looking for a quick fix for finding “comfort”

Deciding to squash the feeling, just “suck it up”

Internalizing the feeling

escaping in a book, work, tv, or general busyness

How do we then feel the feeling that results when we think nobody loves us? How do we process through this feeling?
Give yourself permission to feel

Meet with a counselor

Be honest with self

Cry

Be still

Slow down

Accept and expect discomfort

Keep an emotions/feelings journal

Cheer yourself on

Give yourself a break - it’s okay to break down

Pour out heart and soul

Accept a big hug from Jesus

Ask Him to reveal Himself to you

Admit areas of unbelief

Recognize God’s love for you daily

Keep your focus on loving others more than your desire to be loved (St. Francis of Assisi)

Special Guests:
Candy Surrett [email protected] @candyrenee on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mercy.grace.3388
Monica Thelmas PurposePush group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930296000467992

Special Mentions: Mel Robbins The High Five Habit
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Target Scriptures:
2 Cor. 10 3-5
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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36 min
September 16, 2021108: The Two Guests and How Sorrow Turns to Joy if You Let It (Psalm 30)
You’ve likely heard it said that there are 5 stages of grief that commonly visit everyone when they are faced with loss of a loved one.
Denial

Anger

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance
You may find yourself in a state of “grief” due to job loss, divorce, or as a result of any fractured relationship. You may be suffering from sickness and illness or be bowed low due to the weight of life. Perhaps you’re feeling depressed and anxious, isolated, fearful, and out of sorts as a result of our world’s reaction to the pandamic of Covid 19.
Although processing grief is unique to each individual, today’s episode offers immense hope and encouragement to that suffering child of God no matter the root of the suffering. For every stage of grief we experience, we choose to believe that God is our helper.

RESOURCE:
MacLaren's Expositions "The Two Guests"
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/psalms/30-5.htm

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41 https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/episodes/041-Love--Loss--Life-in-the-Aftermath-with-Bryan-C--Taylor-ek0mk9
19 https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/episodes/019-Got-the-blues--Feeling-blah--with-Mary-Anna-Rogers-edemj7

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23 min
September 13, 2021107: Sweet 16: Reframe the Toxic Thought "I'm All Alone" with These 16 Tips Guaranteed to Sooth Your Soul Today (Clubhouse Mastermind)
Would you like to ditch the toxic thought "I'm all alone" once and for all?
You can!
Try a few of these fast-action items to help you when you notice your thoughts start to pile up on that slippery slope:
Stop! Shift perspectives. Take eac thought captive!

Put on worship music.

Rebuke the enemy.

Stay others focused.

Ask yourself: Whom can I reach out to?

Read Scriptures.

Write out a list of what you can and can’t control.

Journal.

Practice Self-care - treat yourself to a long bath, a manicure, a new haircut.

Engage in physical activity to relieve the stressors of life.

Take a walk or sit outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Get good rest!

Slow down and allow yourself to process your discomfort.

Distinguish between God's Truths and and lies you may be believing.

Be ready to wage war in the spiritual battlefield of your mind.

Go ahead and feel the feeling--process it! Don’t allow distraction or other outlets for comfort take control of your thoughts.
SCRIPTURES
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psa. 34:18

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Josh. 1:9

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psa. 25:5
SPECIAL GUEST:
America's #1 Hope Coach: Candy Surrett. Find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mercy.grace.3388

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Grateful Is My Heartbeat
Mis Amigos Are Amazing
I Choose Creativity Today
Made to Persevere
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48 min
September 09, 2021 106: How Tragedy & Trauma Can Teach You What Matters Most with 9/11 Survivor Christina Ray Stanton
Christina Ray Stanton is a Florida native who has lived in New York City for almost 30 years. Both Christina and husband Brian have worked for Redeemer Presbyterian (Founder, Timothy Keller) for 20 years- Brian as CFO, Christina as Missions Director. Christina is a licensed NYC tour guide who has led thousands of people on tours since 1995. In 2017, she founded a nonprofit called Loving All Nations, which helps the world’s poor and vulnerable. Christina has written two books and over twenty articles that have won awards and have been featured on TV channels and in top publications all over the world. She is a sought-after speaker on the subject of 9/11.
Get Christina's book: *Out of the Shadow of 9/11
Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation is a little-told story of the far-reaching collateral damage of September 11. As a longtime local and veteran tour guide, author Christina Ray Stanton shares an intimate journey of the harrowing event. Through her long road to physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery, you’ll discover your own inspiration in tough times.
If you like true stories, heart-wrenching journeys, and emotionally raw perspectives, then you’ll love Christina Ray Stanton’s honest perspective.
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Website
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Grateful Is My Heartbeat
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I Choose Creativity Today
Made to Persevere
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