A frustrating facet of our human nature is the ways we can feel stuck. We want to grow, change, develop, mature. We want to experience deep transformation in our relationships with God and with other people. And often we wrestle against invisible bonds, that in spite of our desire to change, and repeated efforts to change, we end up repeating the same annoying, painful, frustrating patterns. But why? 

We invite you to tune in to today's episode as we discuss things we can be blind to that keep us stuck, and God's solution for how to break free.

This discussion of understanding anxiety, fear and worry continues the discussion began in the last episode on anxiety, and moving on from identifying thinking patterns that undergird anxiety, into today where we first consider the four core elements of anxiety, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical, and then take a look at biblical wisdom and counsel on the topic of anxiety, fear and worry, and how can we learn to respond when anxiety and fear rear their ugly heads in our lives.

Published trends on mental health continue to show dramatic rise in the numbers of people struggling with anxiety. The feeling of being overwhelmed and struggling to find relief is painful reality for many people. While I don't offer a cure-all, panacea, quick fix, there are some patterns of thinking that are helpful to be aware of that can increase the frequency and intensity of suffering.  Tune in to listen to glean some helpful insights that you can use in your own life.

Here's the link to the article mentioned in the episode: https://bradhambrick.com/10-types-of-thinking-that-undergird-depression-anxiety/

The questions we ask ourselves can be far more powerful than we realize. Especially if the questions have been long-held ones, we can fail to recognize their power to influence everyday decisions. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion about how our lives are shaped by both the articulated questions we ask ourselves, and perhaps even more, by silent ones that still speak with a powerful voice.

When challenging or painful circumstances arise, worry can seem to natural, so important, so necessary. But is it? What happens when we worry and what is the outcome? How does worrying make us weak? What can we do instead? 
Join us for a thoughtful discussion, where we consider truth from God's Word about what we can do in the face of worry that can lead us into both strength and a deep abiding peace.

We all have built a great many habits in our lives. Some work for us. Some really don't. And sometimes we don't set aside time to stop to consider what's working for us and what isn't. It's so easy and natural to keep ourselves on autopilot that we aren't even aware of things we are doing to exhaust ourselves or create conflicts in relationships of people that are important to us.

In today's episode we're taking a look at the value of a fresh perspective or the possibility of making even small changes in our thoughts and habits that can have a powerful impact for better or for worse. Join us for a thoughtful look at the value of questions you might want to consider for yourself.

Your days and mine are filled with a myriad of thoughts, choices and decisions. So many in fact, that we are often unaware of the impact our thoughts have on how we live. Our thoughts have tremendous power. But how often to we stop to examine and consider, are they true, are they helpful, where does this thought lead to, is it into a place of light and hope? Or into a place of darkness?

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the necessity of testing our thoughts, and the danger of just accepting and entertaining any thought that arises.

We all naturally thing about the future. Sometimes it's with anticipation and delight. Other times it's with a sense of anxiety and fear. An integral aspect of our human mind is the way we dream and desire. We take in information and stories. And in recent episodes we talked about the power of our imaginations. How they can be used for both good or bad. How they can shape our views of life. 

In today's episode, our focus in on the ways we think and use our mind, and it's effect on who we become. So much has been said in recent decades about self-esteem, particularly where it is low. And the term "narcissist" has been used with increasing frequency in the last few years. How and where do we learn to have a healthy view of self? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion around how your thoughts and imaginings impact who you become.

We naturally use our imaginations for both the beautiful and the terrifying. But when it comes to God, what do you imagine He is like? And how does that affect how you live in the midst of everyday life? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion.

We all have an imagination... But is it safe? Does it lead us into suffering? And even into suffering from imaginary things? Or lead us away from a life of loving and trusting God? What does the Bible have to say about our imagination? This episode considers these questions and more to see what hope and healing might be found in our lives.