Rediscovering Faith

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Renewed thinking is about more than becoming positive, confident, or productive. It is the transforming work of God that enables us to see life differently, recognize his will, and become more like Jesus.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Romans 12:2 and the difference between being conformed to the patterns around us and being transformed through the renewing of our minds. Discover how renewed thinking produces trust instead of control, grace instead of shame, forgiveness instead of resentment, and obedience instead of excuses.

Today’s big question: What would renewed thinking look like for me?

If you have been struggling with negative thought patterns, fear, shame, bitterness, control, delayed obedience, or uncertainty about God’s will, this episode will help you identify one practical way the truth of Jesus can begin changing your response.

Scripture: Romans 12:1–2
Series: Soul Reset
Episode: Renewed Thinking

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What you consistently give your attention to will eventually shape your attitudes, desires, and actions. If you continually feed fear, resentment, comparison, or negativity, those patterns become stronger—but the same is true of truth, gratitude, trust, and compassion.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Philippians 4:8 and Paul’s invitation to dwell on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise. Learn how to evaluate what you are feeding your mind without ignoring real pain, problems, or injustice.

Today’s big question: What am I consistently thinking about?

If you have been struggling with anxiety, anger, comparison, discouragement, negative thinking, or unhealthy media habits, this episode will help you become more intentional about what is cultivating your inner life.

Scripture: Philippians 4:8–9
Series: Soul Reset
Episode: What You Feed Grows

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You do not have to believe everything you think. A thought may feel powerful, familiar, or even true—but it does not have to control your decisions.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Paul’s command to “take every thought captive to obey Christ.” Learn a simple four-step process for confronting destructive thoughts: name it, test it, capture it, and obey Jesus.

Today’s big question: What thought do I need to challenge today?

If you have been struggling with fear, shame, negative thinking, bitterness, anxiety, control, or thoughts shaped by past experiences, this episode offers practical biblical guidance for bringing your thought life under the authority of Jesus.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5
Series: Soul Reset
Episode: Taking Thoughts Captive

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Not every thought that feels true is actually aligned with the truth of God. Lies often begin with something real—a mistake, rejection, painful experience, or uncertain future—and then attach a false conclusion to it.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores John 8:44 and how to recognize lies that distort God’s character, confuse conviction with condemnation, and provide excuses for disobedience. Discover practical questions that can help you examine your thoughts through the truth revealed in Jesus.

Today’s big question: What thoughts are not aligned with truth?

If you have been wrestling with shame, fear, negative thoughts, condemnation, bitterness, or questions about God’s faithfulness, this episode will help you identify the lies shaping your life and begin replacing them with truth.

Scripture: John 8:44
Series: Soul Reset
Episode: Recognizing Lies

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Your thoughts matter because they help shape your beliefs, decisions, and direction. But not every thought that enters your mind deserves to be believed.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Proverbs 4:23 and what it means to “guard your heart.” Discover how repeated thoughts become beliefs, how familiar ideas can masquerade as truth, and how to examine what is shaping your inner life through the truth of Jesus.

Today’s big question: What am I allowing to shape my thinking?

If you have been battling fear, shame, negative thinking, painful memories, or the need to remain in control, this episode will help you begin bringing your thought life under the loving authority of Jesus.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Series: Soul Reset
Episode: Your Mind Matters

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What does forward movement look like for you?

In Philippians 3:13–14, the Apostle Paul refuses to be controlled by either yesterday’s failures or yesterday’s accomplishments. He forgets what lies behind and presses forward—but his destination is not worldly success, constant activity, or comparison with others. His goal is to know Christ and become more like Jesus.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore what spiritual growth and moving forward actually look like. Forward movement may mean forgiving someone, asking for help, returning to prayer, establishing a healthy boundary, surrendering an old habit, or taking one simple step of obedience.

You do not press forward to convince Jesus to accept you. You can move forward because Christ has already taken hold of you. You may not see the entire road ahead, but God will give you grace for your next faithful step.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12–14
Big Question: What does forward movement look like for you?

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What painful memory keeps replaying in your mind?

Romans 8:28 does not teach that everything that happens is good. Betrayal, failure, loss, abuse, and suffering are not good. Instead, Scripture promises that God can work within every circumstance for the good of those who love him. Nothing surrendered to Jesus is beyond his redeeming reach.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we consider how regret, shame, fear, and unresolved pain can keep us mentally trapped in the past. Replaying a memory cannot rewrite what happened—but God’s grace can change the authority that memory possesses in your life.

A returning or intrusive memory is not proof that you have failed spiritually. Healing may require time, prayer, trusted relationships, pastoral care, or professional counseling. But when the memory returns, you can reject condemnation, remember the Redeemer, and trust that the wound is not the conclusion of your story.

The past may explain part of your story, but God is still shaping who you are becoming.

Scripture: Romans 8:28–29
Big Question: What memory keeps replaying in my mind?

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Who do you need to release to God?

In Matthew 6:14–15, Jesus connects the forgiveness we receive from God with the forgiveness we extend to others. But forgiving someone does not mean pretending the offense never happened, excusing harmful behavior, immediately restoring trust, or remaining in an unsafe relationship.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore what biblical forgiveness really means. Forgiveness is releasing the debt—and the person who owes it—into God’s hands. It allows us to trust God with justice instead of remaining emotionally bound to the person who hurt us.

If you are struggling with resentment, betrayal, anger, damaged trust, or the pain of an apology that never came, this short Christian devotional offers a grace-filled path toward healing. You may still need boundaries, and reconciliation may not yet be possible—but you do not have to remain imprisoned by what someone else did.

Forgiveness does not declare that the wound did not matter. It declares that the wound will no longer control you.

Scripture: Matthew 6:14–15
Big Question: Who do I need to release to God?

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Where are you missing God’s new work because you are focused on an old wound?

In Isaiah 43:18–19, God speaks to a wounded and displaced people: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Their pain and losses were real, but they did not have the authority to determine Israel’s future.

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we consider how past hurt, disappointment, betrayal, regret, and failure can narrow our vision. We may become so focused on what went wrong that we miss where God’s grace is already bringing new life.

Letting go of the past does not mean denying your pain or pretending it never mattered. It means refusing to make your home inside the wound. God can make a way through your wilderness, bring streams into dry places, and create a future you cannot yet see.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–19
Big Question: Where am I missing God’s new work because I’m focused on old wounds?

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What are you still carrying that God has asked you to lay down?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore Hebrews 12:1 and its invitation to “throw off everything that hinders” so we can run faithfully with Jesus. Some burdens are sins that entangle us. Others are wounds, regrets, disappointments, offenses, shame, or old identities that have become so familiar we barely notice their weight.

Laying down the past does not mean denying what happened or pretending it did not matter. It means refusing to let yesterday determine the direction of your life. Your past may explain part of your story, but through the grace of Jesus, it does not have authority to write its ending.

If you are struggling with forgiveness, regret, shame, spiritual exhaustion, or difficulty moving forward, this short Christian devotional will help you identify what is weighing you down, fix your eyes on Jesus, and take your next faithful step.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2
Big Idea: What am I still carrying that God asked me to lay down?

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