The Unshakable Women's Bible Study is in a four-part series based on Pastor Nancy Dufresne's powerful book, A Sound, Disciplined Mind. This episode is week three of the series, covering chapters 9–11. You can download your free worksheet to accompany this teaching and follow along at https://carolynshuttlesworth.com/study.

This teaching centers on three truths that will change how you face what you're up against: forget the past, stand through the test, and keep your joy.

Condemnation is one of the enemy's greatest weapons — and most women don't even recognize it's him. Pastor Carolyn breaks down the difference between conviction and condemnation, why a disciplined mind refuses to carry what Jesus already paid for, and how staying mentally chained to your past will keep you from walking boldly into what God has called you to do.

She also tackles the middle of the battle — that hard place where it feels like something is wrong with you because you're under pressure. Spoiler: it's not. Battlegrounds are where faith gets stronger and endurance gets built. There is another side, and it's victory.

And then there's joy — which is not denial, not pretending, and not the forced kind. It's a choice. And it might be the most powerful weapon you have.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

You are not defined by what you're walking through. Trouble is not your permanent address — and this episode will remind you exactly why.