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Ep 84: What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?
In this episode of Say Goodbye and Imagine!, Rose Ann Forte explores 1 Peter 4:12-13 and discusses why many people return to unhealthy habits during difficult seasons. Whether the struggle is alcohol, overeating, gambling, pornography, excessive screen time, avoidance, or another life-interfering behavior, stressful events often expose the coping strategies we have practiced for years.
Many people point to a difficult circumstance as the reason they re-engaged in a behavior they wanted to leave behind:
"I had a fight with my spouse." "I was lonely." "I was overwhelmed." "I got bad news."
But what if the event wasn't the real reason? What if the event simply revealed what we were prepared to do when life became difficult?
Drawing on biblical truth, neuroscience, and practical habit-change strategies, Rose Ann explains why the brain naturally defaults to familiar solutions during times of stress and how we can prepare ourselves to respond differently. You'll learn how to identify the lies that often precede unhealthy behaviors, renew your mind through intentional practice, and develop healthier responses before the next trial arrives.
Most importantly, you'll be challenged to ask a different question. Not:
"How do I make this feeling stop?"
But:
"Who do I want to become?"
Because the goal is not simply to stop a behavior. The goal is to become the person God created you to be.
In This Episode:
- Why Peter tells us not to be surprised by life's trials
- The common lies that often lead to unhealthy behaviors
- How stress activates familiar brain pathways
- What neuroscience teaches us about renewing the mind
- Why preparation matters more than willpower
- How to use your future identity to guide present decisions
- Practical alternatives when temptation strikes
Featured Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NLT)
Resources Mentioned
Prepare to Quit https://amzn.to/4umJs6l
The Plans He Has For Me https://amzn.to/3Qk3MHL
Transformed by His Promises https://amzn.to/43PWhvf
Choose Freedom Resources https://choosefreedom.today
If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and consider leaving an honest review. Your support helps more people discover the hope, healing, and freedom that are possible through renewed thinking and faith in Christ.
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By Rose Ann ForteEp 84: What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?
In this episode of Say Goodbye and Imagine!, Rose Ann Forte explores 1 Peter 4:12-13 and discusses why many people return to unhealthy habits during difficult seasons. Whether the struggle is alcohol, overeating, gambling, pornography, excessive screen time, avoidance, or another life-interfering behavior, stressful events often expose the coping strategies we have practiced for years.
Many people point to a difficult circumstance as the reason they re-engaged in a behavior they wanted to leave behind:
"I had a fight with my spouse." "I was lonely." "I was overwhelmed." "I got bad news."
But what if the event wasn't the real reason? What if the event simply revealed what we were prepared to do when life became difficult?
Drawing on biblical truth, neuroscience, and practical habit-change strategies, Rose Ann explains why the brain naturally defaults to familiar solutions during times of stress and how we can prepare ourselves to respond differently. You'll learn how to identify the lies that often precede unhealthy behaviors, renew your mind through intentional practice, and develop healthier responses before the next trial arrives.
Most importantly, you'll be challenged to ask a different question. Not:
"How do I make this feeling stop?"
But:
"Who do I want to become?"
Because the goal is not simply to stop a behavior. The goal is to become the person God created you to be.
In This Episode:
- Why Peter tells us not to be surprised by life's trials
- The common lies that often lead to unhealthy behaviors
- How stress activates familiar brain pathways
- What neuroscience teaches us about renewing the mind
- Why preparation matters more than willpower
- How to use your future identity to guide present decisions
- Practical alternatives when temptation strikes
Featured Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NLT)
Resources Mentioned
Prepare to Quit https://amzn.to/4umJs6l
The Plans He Has For Me https://amzn.to/3Qk3MHL
Transformed by His Promises https://amzn.to/43PWhvf
Choose Freedom Resources https://choosefreedom.today
If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and consider leaving an honest review. Your support helps more people discover the hope, healing, and freedom that are possible through renewed thinking and faith in Christ.