In this raw and unedited episode of the Mind Bully Podcast, Norense Odiase confronts one of the hardest battles we all face—forgiving ourselves.

Recording outside, sweating through distractions and pushing past intrusive thoughts, Norense shares how unforgiveness keeps us trapped in shame, shrinks our purpose, and blinds us from God’s truth. With personal stories of grief, cultural pressure, and even past basketball mistakes, he reveals how self-condemnation is one of the enemy’s greatest weapons—and how Christ’s forgiveness empowers us to walk free.

This is a message about identity, resilience, and the love of God that covers every failure.

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This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh

In this vulnerable episode of the Mind Bully Podcast, Norense Odiase records from Calgary, Canada, in the middle of family weddings, memorials, and moments of grief. Just a month after losing his sister and preparing for his grandmother’s burial, he reflects on what it means to show up in life even when you don’t feel like it.

Norense opens up about the tension of joy and sorrow—celebrating his cousin’s marriage while mourning the milestones his sister will never experience. Through honest storytelling, he explores how grief, negative thoughts, and spiritual battles try to silence us, and how God calls us to serve through the suffering instead of being defined by it.

This is not a polished, perfect message. It’s a raw look at faith, perseverance, and the discipline of aligning your life with God’s purpose—even when emotions and circumstances say otherwise.

• Why you’re not your negative thoughts

• The power of showing up and serving in hard seasons

• How to discern God’s voice vs. the enemy’s lies

• Why grief doesn’t disqualify you from purpose

• Practical ways to anchor yourself in Scripture and peace

• Romans 8:29 – Conformed to the image of His Son

• Philippians 3:13–14 – Pressing toward the mark

• Psalm 42 – “Why, my soul, are you downcast?”

• Matthew 4:4 – Man shall not live by bread alone

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This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh

This episode is a heart check. Norense Odiase asks a three-word question—“Who are you?”—and walks through grief, family, and everyday rhythms (a San Antonio trip, walks, worship, writing) to show how easy it is to confuse roles, routines, and emotions with true identity in Jesus. You’ll hear raw reflections on perfectionism, the pressure to “have it all together,” and the freeing reality that peace is a disposition anchored in Christ’s presence, not a feeling.

• How to answer “Who am I?” without hiding behind titles, productivity, or performance

• Why feelings aren’t final—and how to consult God’s Word over your emotions

• The difference between sin as nature vs. mere actions, and why the Law exposes our need for a Savior

• What regeneration (born again by the Holy Spirit) practically looks like in daily life

• How to cultivate peace in suffering and move from self-reliance to Christ-reliance

• Simple practices to realign: Scripture, prayer, worship, creative expression, and community

• Hebrews 12:2 – “For the joy set before Him…”

• John 1:1 – The Word from the beginning

• Genesis 2:7 – God breathes life into humanity (spirit, soul, body)

• Galatians 5:22–23 – Fruit of the Spirit

• Romans 10:9 – Confess and believe

• Romans 8:1 – No condemnation in Christ

• Philippians 3:13–14 – Forgetting what’s behind; pressing forward

• Matthew 7:7 – Ask, seek, knock

• Judges 6:24 – Jehovah Shalom (The Lord is Peace)

• “Who are you?”

• “You’re not just what you do.”

• “Peace isn’t a feeling—it’s a disposition.”

• “If you’ve built your life on a lie, your life is lost. Build on truth and you’re found.”

1. Write your identity statement in Christ (3–5 lines).

2. List two roles or routines you’ve mistaken for identity—and release them in prayer.

3. Do one expressive worship practice this week (walk + music, journaling, or prayer out loud).

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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-bully/id1586471094

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This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh

Perfectionism is one of the enemy’s sneakiest traps—it looks like discipline and high standards, but it often leads to shame, isolation, and spiritual paralysis.

In this raw and unedited episode, host Norense Odiase opens up about the past month following the loss of his sister, the battle with perfection in his own life, and how God used unexpected moments (including a six-mile hike) to remind him that life is about availability, not flawlessness.

From Greek word studies to real-life lessons on patience, gratitude, and breaking rigid routines, Norense shows how to dismantle the lie that you need to “have it all together” before you can serve, love, and walk in your calling.

📖 Key Themes:

• The spiritual danger of perfectionism

• Obedience vs. over-preparation

• How God uses people to break isolation

• Gratitude that comes from Christ, not culture

• Why joy is strength—even in grief

• The difference between solitude and isolation

• Walking in purpose when life falls apart

💬 Powerful Quotes:

“Perfection is pain. Purpose is gain.”
“Availability is greater than ability.”
“Gratitude isn’t man-made—it’s God-given.”
“Stop idolizing your schedule.”
“Joy is not the absence of pain; it’s the presence of God.”

🎯 Take Action:
Ask yourself: Where is perfection keeping me from showing up? How can I make myself available for God to move through me today?

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This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh

This episode is your wake-up call.

Host Norense Odiase reflects on deep grief, lost childhood memories, and the spiritual warfare of self-doubt. He breaks down how limiting beliefs and lies—spoken over us and by us—can restrict what God wants to do in our lives. Sharing from Scripture (Psalm 78:41), personal stories, and hard-won wisdom, Norense invites you to stop surviving and start seeing again. This isn’t about hype. It’s about holiness, healing, and honest vision.

God has given you the blueprint. Are you still building with someone else’s tools?

🔥 What You’ll Hear:

• Why rejection distorts your spiritual vision

• The real reason you’re not confident (and how to change it)

• Memory loss, trauma, and the subconscious rules we live by

• The lie of “being realistic” vs. the truth of divine provision

• Why faith-based action beats false hustle every time

• The power of forgiveness, alignment, and bold obedience

📖 Key Scripture:
Psalm 78:41 — “They limited the Holy One of Israel.”

💬 Powerful Quotes:

“Your life is limited to your stare.”
“Positive thinking isn’t eternal thinking.”
“You’ve been praying, but you’re acting on lies.”
“Get in alignment with your assignment.”
“You’re a King’s kid. Get busy.”

🎯 Take Action:
Write the vision. Make it plain. Speak it boldly. Walk it out.

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TikTok: @kingno_

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Your review helps this message reach more people. Drop a 5⭐ rating and share what impacted you most.

This is my digital diary. I do this every Thursday. It is my reminder to check in with myself, and your reminder to join in as well. These will be unapologetically raw and uncut like Norense duhhh