Mind and Faith Matters

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter sits down with Dr. Bob Fischer, a clinical pastoral psychologist, for a conversation about identity, mental health, and what it really means to live from who God says you are.

They talk about how many of our core beliefs about ourselves were formed when we were very young, and how those beliefs still shape our thoughts, relationships, and emotions today. Dr. Fischer explains how Scripture can help renew our thinking and create healthier patterns in our lives.

The conversation also challenges the idea that the Christian life is about constant self-improvement. What if growth is less about striving and more about learning to receive what God has already done? What if peace and joy are not something we earn, but something we step into? If you have ever struggled with who you are, how you fit, or how faith connects to emotional healing, this episode offers practical insight and real encouragement.

What is the purpose of the Christian life?

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, we explore the foundation beneath spiritual growth and mental health: God is shaping us into people who reflect the character of Jesus. Rather than reducing faith to religious practices or self-improvement, we look at Scripture’s consistent message that the Christian life is a daily relationship with God that transforms us from the inside out. Through passages like Romans 8, Galatians 5, and John 15, we examine how sanctification unfolds in ordinary life and how the fruit of the Spirit develops as we remain connected to Christ.

We also explore the practical intersection of faith and mental health. Whether you are a committed Christian or simply curious about how faith relates to psychological well-being, this episode invites you to consider what God may be forming in you and how walking with Him shapes both your character and your mental health.

Join Dr. Cory Potter on Mind and Faith Matters for a Christmas episode that brings the nativity to life. Hear the story from Matthew and Luke, reflect on the emotions of Joseph, Mary, and the shepherds, and discover how God meets us in our own fears, pressures, and hopes. This episode includes Scripture, reflection, and prayer to help you find peace and encouragement this season.

In this Season One finale, Dr. Cory Potter looks back with gratitude on a meaningful year of conversations about faith, mental wellness, and the everyday moments that shape our lives. Cory reflects on listener connections, standout episodes, milestones across platforms, and God’s steady faithfulness through each part of the journey. This episode offers a warm recap of what we explored together and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who listened, shared, prayed, or reached out. As we prepare for Season Two, this conversation encourages you to recognize the growth that has taken place along the way.

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter provides some amazing facts about the brain. He explores how the brain works and the top 5 ways to treat your brain well as part of caring for your whole well-being. Drawing from 3 John 1:2 and current research, Cory explains how the brain uses energy, how it rewires itself, why sleep matters, how emotions connect to the body, and how relationships strengthen mental health. Dr. Potter describes simple habits that support focus, mood, emotional balance, and resilience. This episode offers practical steps for healthier thinking and a clearer mind.

In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores what it means to be cautiously righteous. Many believers want to honor God but may not see their own blind spots, and even sincere efforts can drift from the heart of Jesus. Cory shares how Scripture, psychology, and prayerful reflection help us move beyond appearances, rule-keeping, or spiritual confidence built on outward habits. Through insights from Matthew 23, James 2, Micah 6:8, and the example of Christ in 1 Peter 2:21, this episode encourages listeners to pursue a life shaped by humility, love, accountability, and the fruit of the Spirit. With practical questions and gentle guidance, Dr. Potter invites you to examine your motives, align your heart with God’s character, and walk in a way that draws others toward Christ.

Many of us are comfortable giving help but hesitate to receive it. In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores why that happens, especially in Western culture where independence is prized. Drawing from psychology and Scripture, we look at how pride, perfectionism, and fear of burdening others can keep us from the support God designed us to experience. You’ll hear biblical examples of those who accepted help and see how learning to receive can deepen connection, grow humility, and strengthen your walk with Christ.

In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter talks with Elsa Martin, founder of Whole By Nutrition, as well as a certified advanced clinical weight-loss practitioner and hormone-balance specialist, in a powerful conversation on nutrition, mindset, faith, and healing.

Elsa shares her powerful journey: from struggling with joint pain, inflammation, and feeling stuck in her body, to discovering the life-giving truth that healthier eating and lifestyle, support, and faith can work together for real wellness.

She explains how proper nutrition supports hormone balance and reduces inflammation, and how faith and honesty play a vital role in lasting change. Together they explore how a renewed mindset, guided by truth and spiritual grounding, can bring real transformation to both body and soul.

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Even when self-doubt whispers “you’re not enough,” God calls you worthy. In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter offers faith-based and practical ways to renew confidence and see yourself through God’s eyes.

Feeling uncertainty, stress, or anxiety from life’s demands? In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter shares practical insights from modern psychology and biblical wisdom to help you stay grounded. Learn how staying connected to Christ can bring peace, clarity, and hope even in uncertain times.

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