Bad Thought Therapy™

Men and women can enjoy harmonious and healthy relationships when they prioritize mutually treating each other with respect and honor. All humans (regardless of their gender) have the same basic needs and when this simple fact is ignored in relationships, problems are guaranteed. The remedy is to put humanity first with each person treating another the way he or she wants and needs to be treated.&...

The word, heal" is a verb which means to make free from injury or disease : to make sound or whole or to cause (an undesirable condition) to be overcome. While it takes time and effort, healing is possible when you take ownership of your life; it is a process that you must intentionally engage with purpose and hope. Shifting your focus from what the toxic person did to what God saved you from, is...

Peace is possible. This episode shares practices that can help you find and sustain peace around (and inside) you. 

Don't let yourself get tricked and/or become a trick by knowing how "pimps" operate. 

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."-Marcel Proust The way you see things, both mentally and physically, can determine outcomes. When you correct your vision, you can improve your life.  Mental health and vision health are closely related, so if you are struggling with your physical vision, reach out to www.myvision.org for help. ...

Trouble and tribulation are uncomfortable, and at times, downright painful. However, in every difficult situation, there is good. It's usually not on the surface and we have to "dig deep". Underneath everything, is a rich treasure of life lessons, answers, greater clarity, and hope. 

The “short and sweet” segment of the Bad Thought Therapy™ Podcast will be inspirational messages for Christians. The author is unknown. Scripture reference: Isaiah 54:1.

"When God Sings" by Unknown Author The “short and sweet” segment of the Bad Thought Therapy™ Podcast will be inspirational messages for Christians. The author is unknown.

Many people get lost during their spiritual journey because they follow (and worship) men instead of God. This does not have to happen and here’s a message to help you find your way again. It’s simple: Seek God first. Everything, love, wisdom, peace… comes from The LORD Almighty. While He uses people to guide us and great messages can come through them, remember that He is OUR TRUE SOURCE.

Black children are required to attend school, but are they EDUCATED when they leave? It is critical that children get the KNOWLEDGE they need to create solutions, innovate, and produce things that empower themselves and others. It might seem radical but Black parents must adopt a new paradigm of education by understanding that THEY should be their children’s main teachers and let the school be a t...

The first segment of "Men, Ministry and Money" was aired on January 4, 2022. In this final part of the segment, find out how you can avoid religious scams, including taking responsibility for your own spiritual life, regularly praying, worshipping God instead of men (ministers), and studying religious text for yourself. 

Saying that there are blessings in our struggles sounds almost oxymoronic, yet it is true: there are countless benefits to facing challenges. When you see struggle as an integral part of life, you will learn and grow from it. The greatest blessing of struggle is that it forces us to be dependent upon God. We achieve, not in our own limited power and strength, but in our Creator's infinite power an...

Humans, especially young ones, imitate (emulate) behavior that they see. Therefore, it is paramount that adults are good examples and SHOW, and not just “tell” how to be and do good. Parents and others must STRIVE to be empowering teachers of light; no role model is ever perfect, but each of us must make a sincere effort to be righteous. And when adults make mistakes, they can teach lessons on how...

The human brain is not fully developed until a person is in his/or mid-twenties. It is critical that adults monitor the images that children see as well as the messages that they listen to when they are very young. The key is finding good media that is appropriate for undeveloped minds. Whatever children see or listen to should be teaching them something constructive; it should HELP them in every...

How can we protect young, gullible minds from movies, messages, and music that glorifies sexual perversion, violence, misogyny, drug use, materialism...? This discussion emphasizes the importance of responsible adults to teach children the truth about how the human brain is influenced by what people see and hear. 

Poems can be so therapeutic. Listen to "Celebration" by Mari Evans (1919-2017). Artwork by Fabian Williams. 

While we might not be able to control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. This episode is a reminder that bad things happen to all people, but those who heal their thoughts; find meaning while suffering; and a purpose of pain, are the ones who will be truly FREE.  "Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your FREEDOM to CHOOSE how you w...

Being whole doesn't mean that we are perfect, but it happens when we intentionally commit to consistently investing in ourselves to be and do our best. While we can love all people, we can only have strong relationships with those who make the effort to be introspective, accountable, humble, and unselfish. The poem, "Celebration" by Mari Evans (1919 - 2017) gives an inspirational message about "wh...

Our world can get better if we face the truth about ourselves: We all have issues and make mistakes and we need to daily work to become better human beings. This is not easy; takes time and effort, but it is possible when we connect with the Creator of Everything. A relationship with God allows us to humble ourselves and work through problems with love, grace, compromise, peace, and compassion. Li...

It’s important to see advice as a tool. No one thing can be a panacea for your problem or dilemma. What might work for someone else, might not be best for you; one size does NOT fit all. Additionally, it’s paramount to always look at both sides of a situation. Seek to understand both the good and bad aspects of everything. Every situation involves pros and cons. There are always benefits as well a...

While attention (being noticed and nurtured) is a need, we must be mindful about how we seek it. Getting attention in the wrong ways and from the wrong people can be damaging and deadly. The paradox is that attention can be positive and negative. Therefore, we must make sure that our sense of self-worth and identity is not determined by neither praise nor criticism. Our strength must be rooted in...

All the gun regulation in the world is NOT going to stop senseless violence. However, when we become courageous enough to live by the “Golden Rule”, that is, treat others the way we want to be treated, we will enjoy light and love around us. Righteousness means taking actions that help people—doing things that empower, uplift, support, build... Unrighteous thoughts are the root of all violence. Ge...

Each day, thousands of children are killed, abused, raped, neglected… Shifting our focus on how to eradicate or minimize these problems (for the children who are already here) will bring light and love to the world. Women who are enlightened and empowered are challenged to rise up and focus on creating viable SOLUTIONS. The news about Roe vs Wade can be a springboard to discuss the state of childr...

This empowering episode about love and marriage shares critical things you should know and do BEFORE you get married. Men and women should clearly communicate their needs and expectations prior to "jumping the broom". Listen and learn. 

"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."--Albert Einstein If we want to be better human beings, we must seek to understand, look beyond the surface of what we see and hear. Making assumptions and conclusions without getting knowledge and the facts will created a host of problems. While we might not like what we understand, it can help us make better decisions for...