Bad Thought Therapy™

(Spoiler Alert) Using the Nigerian movie, "Aníkúlápó", listeners are reminded of the negative consequences of infidelity, deceit, hubris, unrequited love, and polygamy.  

"To take new ground in your life, you can't stay in your comfort zone."-Author Unknown

Stress doesn't have to steal our peace and joy. The key is knowing how to constructively manage it. The consequences of not managing stress are deadly. Learn how to live a happier life in spite of problems that are an integral part of life. Listen and learn. 

We all have problems, but complaining about them will not solve  or change them. There is a remedy for complaining that will help you feel happier and stronger.  NOT complaining can also help your brain. Studies have shown that complaining can negatively affect your brain; when you complain, the size of your hippocampus (the part of the brain that deals with memory and problem-solving) g...

Take courage; God will never place more pressure on you than you can handle. God will always make a "way of escape" for you.  Be strong and be of good courage. 

You can talk about your sins and mistakes, but God is not listening. He has forgiven you and forgotten about your sin. Accept His love, mercy and gifts. Listen and learn. 

"Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to let go."-Ann Landers (1918 - 2002) 

Beloved Son, you can have a beautiful life. Things might not be perfect, but when you see things through God's eyes, you will be able to be able navigate through difficult times with grace and peace. Listen and learn. 

Beloved Son, you do not have to hurt yourself and others. This episode discusses ways you can respond constructively to problems in a relationship and/or a breakup. 

You are NOT your failures, mistakes, imperfections... You ARE a child of the Most High God! Take off the shackles of negative labels placed on you and use your newfound freedom to do beautiful and noble deeds. 

We are all tempted to do things that hurt us and others. However, we can avoid falling by resisting evil and taking the right actions to stay strong. Listen and learn.  

"Past the first guard and then the second, they came to the iron gate that led into the city. It swung  open before them on its own, and they were out on the street, free as the breeze."-Acts 12:10

Whining is easy to do but it will never lead to constructive transformation. However, when we focus on solutions, think things through, let go of the past, walk from victimhood, and replace negative thoughts with positive ones, we can overcome obstacles. Listen and learn. 

A man was senselessly killed in front of his family and his family's grief can never be erased. Whether you believe Julius Jones, a prisoner in Oklahoma who is accused on the crime is innocent or guilty, there are so many lessons we can learn from the tragedy. Listen and learn about how to make better choices about with whom you associate which can be a matter of life or death. Never forget that p...

Being a good parent is one of the toughest roles in the world. However, it is possible to help children fulfill their potential and experience greatness. While there is so much to do, being intentional about setting good examples increases the chances that a child will not experience a premature death due to bad character and destructive choices. Parents don't have to be perfect, but we must spend...

"To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd."-Psalm 18: 25 - 26 (NIV)

In this episode, learn how to resist being obsessed with your physical appearance. While it is good to strive to look your best, BEING your BEST is far more important. This episode teaches you how to love yourself and make peace about how you look. It all begins with replacing toxic thoughts about beauty with healthy ones. “The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a wom...

Words have incredible power; they can create life or death. Words can determine what we have or what we don't. Learn how to speak faith-filled words that are empowering to you and others. 

Taking responsibility for your own life is the key to being powerful and living victoriously. While other people can influence and impact our lives, the final outcome or state of our lives is determined by US, not anyone else. #TakeResponsibility

There is a disturbing rise in children killing their children because of conflicts over electronics. Please listen and learn to save your life and others. 

All of our actions either lead to life or death. It is critical that you take the time (daily) to THINK about the consequences of our actions, practices, behaviors... Get in a quiet place and self-assessment and do a mental diagnostic to determine if an action: (1) helps or hurts (2) builds or destroys (3) creates success or leads to failure (4) brings joy or pain (5) empowers or disempowers (6) c...

Psalm 26 Of David. 1  Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. 2  Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3  for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. 4  I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. 5  I abhor t...

The time between thinking about something and acting on your thoughts is sacred. In fact, it can be a matter of life and death or a matter of suffering or experiencing joy. Listen and learn. 

"Short and Sweet" is an inspirational message for Christian listeners. It is written by an unknown author.

The word, “friend” is often used mistakenly to refer to someone who spends time with us. However, a true friend is like a rare gem; he or she is hard to find and is priceless. What distinguishes the difference between a friend and an acquaintance is how that person responds to our trouble. It is easy for people to hang around during pleasant and/or easy times, but enduring friendship requires sacr...