Bad Thought Therapy™

(Part 2) Every day, newspapers, magazines, and social media platforms are filled with stories of people in ministry engaging in sexual deviation. The episode discusses why this happens and ways to STOP it.

Every day, newspapers, magazines, and social media platforms are filled with stories of people in ministry engaging in sexual deviation. The episode discusses why this happens and ways to STOP it. 

The past cannot be changed, undone, or reversed. Therefore, we must learn how to shift our focus from the past and concentrate on repairing, restoring, and redeeming ourselves in the present and the future. Looking back is useful only when we are seeking out life lessons and wisdom. Moving on requires intentional action to take full ownership of our lives and create a better future. Throughout thi...

There are 1, 440 minutes in a day. How many of them have you used to express gratitude for the things, experiences, and people in your life? Gratitude is like a spice that makes everything taste better. Thankful thoughts can change your life in countless good ways. Listen and learn. 

Scripture Reference: “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life."-Isaiah 38:5 (NIV)

Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes brutal details of a murder. The people who are responsible for Shanquella Robinson's death are filled with darkness. It is disturbing to know that someone beat her to death in front of other people. Somebody filmed it and encouraged her to fight back. No one stepped in to stop the evil. They lied about her death and left Shanquella alone and su...

Listener discretion advised: This episode includes gruesome details of a murder.  Shanquella Robinson, a 25-year woman died while in Cabo with traveling partners. According to an autopsy report, Robinson suffered “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation,” an instability of the first two neck vertebrae. A horrifying video showing Shanquella being brutally beaten has surfaced. A person can...

Most people work hard for their money and deserve to spend and enjoy it how they wish. This episode includes three guaranteed ways people can AVOID becoming a victim of fraud and scammers. 

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."-Psalm 51: 1-2 (NIV)

"The film is set against the backdrop of the enormous protests against police brutality that took place in Nigeria and the willingness of young people to speak out."  -Daily Post (September 2022)

"If you do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten."-Unknown.  Change is possible, but it is not easy. Wanting (even a genuine desire) to change does not lead to alternate results. Change only happens when people get the right information about the strategies to be and do something BETTER. However, this knowledge must be APPLIED to experience newness. Listen...

The "Short and Sweet" segment of the Bad Thought Therapy™ Podcast include short, inspirational messages for Christians written by an unknown author.  Scripture  reference for "You Have What You Need": Exodus 4:10

"The LORD will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and your going both now and forevermore."-Psalm 121: 7-8 (NIV)

The first and most important purpose of a woman involves being righteous; worshipping God; and serving Him, the One who created her.  This might be done in a myriad of ways; for example, through a career as a teacher, doctor, or business owner. This purpose also might (or might not) be connected to a man as a wife. However, women must be careful not to make men their idols. While women should...

God is the perfect parent even though He does not always give us what we THINK we need and want. He loves us and He wants the best for us. When He doesn't answer our prayers exactly the way we want Him to, it doesn't mean that He does not care. We must trust Him because He knows what is BEST for us. He sees what we cannot. Surrender to His will and you will enjoy a preternatural peace that you nev...

"The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why."-Mark Twain 

This episode includes an inspirational message by an unknown author. These short and sweet messages are ideal for Christian listeners. Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 1:6

The Jayceon Charles tragedy is a parent's worst nightmare. Jayceon is an eight-year-old boy who is currently in ICU in Arkansas. The child had gone to a sleepover as a healthy and happy boy, but now he is barely alive with burns over 80% of his body. According to Jayceon’s parents, their beloved son called them while at the sleepover, and hung up the phone. When they called back, they could hear t...

Lessons on how opposition will backfire. Based on a story from Ezra 6:8.

"...weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."-Psalm 30: 5b (NIV)

This episode includes the reading of Psalm 103 (NIV). " The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love . He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities."-Psalm 103: 8-10 

While it is difficult, it is possible to end cycles of abuse. There are many ways to learn; one of them is from other people's mistakes. Listen and find out what you need to do to end the devastating and dangerous cycle of abuse.  Warning: Spoiler Alert. This episode discusses parts of the "Killer Sally" Netflix docuseries. 

"The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?"-Psalm 27:1 (NIV)

"Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."-Psalm 37: 1 - 4 (NIV)

Thousands of people get infected with diseases, get hurt or killed, or lose so much because of sex-related issues. Why does this keep happening? Mainly because of the wrong thoughts about one of the humans' most sacred acts, sex. When people feed their lust, it will grow and lead to countless problems. On the other hand, when people choose love and commitment, life and sex is safer and sweeter. Li...