Believe & Become | Ministry, Biblical Encouragement, God's Will, How to Change, Holy Spirit

Who did God make you to be? Knowing your identity in Christ is more than knowing you are a Christian. It is also about discovering the unique way God designed you, what makes you come alive, and the good works He prepared for you to walk in. In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about personal identity in Christ and how understanding who God made you to be can lead to greater purpose, fulfillment,...

What does it take to get free and stay free? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about daily habits for spiritual warfare and how to continue walking in the freedom Jesus already paid for. They unpack the tension many believers feel between what the Bible says is true and what they are currently experiencing in real life. Corina shares a story about a client who had received healing but began to...

Do you ever wish God would just tell you what to do to have more peace and joy? In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack two powerful passages of scripture, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and Philippians 4:4–7 , and show how they give us a simple prescription for peace, happiness, and emotional health: rejoice, pray, and give thanks. Josh shares a funny and practical story from a date night when he was fe...

How do you actually renew your mind and replace lies with God’s truth? In this episode, Josh and Corina break down the five-step mind renewal process they use personally and walk others through to identify lies, break agreement with them, receive God’s truth, and begin thinking in alignment with what God says. Corina shares a personal story about bringing her chronic health struggles to the Lord d...

How can ministry leaders communicate more clearly, raise support more effectively, and invite people into the story God is writing through their work? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk with Lisa Diaz, host of the Story Driven Fundraising podcast, about how ministry leaders can use the power of story to fundraise, communicate vision, and help people understand the impact of their ministry. Lisa...

What does it actually mean to be transformed by the renewing of your mind? In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack Romans 12:2 and talk about how mind renewal leads to real transformation. They share how changing your beliefs is not just about thinking more positive thoughts, but about partnering with God’s truth until it becomes deeply rooted in the way you see yourself, God, and your life. Josh...

Is there an area of your life where you feel stuck, hopeless, anxious, discouraged, or lacking peace? Often, those feelings are connected to lies we have believed. We call them limiting beliefs because they hold us back from living in the freedom, confidence, and identity God created us for. In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about what limiting beliefs are, how they become strongholds in our m...

Making decisions can feel overwhelming when you’re stuck in indecision, anxiety, and all the “what ifs.” In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about how to hear God for your next step and make decisions with Him from a place of peace instead of fear. They share a personal story about stepping away from a long-time ministry position and church family, and how following God’s peace helped them make...

Have you ever tried to change by trying harder, only to end up feeling stuck, discouraged, or frustrated? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about why true transformation does not come from striving, willpower, or simply gathering more information. Real heart-level transformation happens when we encounter God’s presence. As we behold Him, hear His voice, and make space for Him to speak, He chan...

Have you ever made a decision you thought God was leading… and then later wondered if you got it wrong? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about how to discern God’s voice in difficult seasons, especially when fear, anxiety, and second-guessing make it hard to trust what you’re hearing. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, afraid of making the wrong move, or unsure whether God is really s...

Has your devotional life started to feel dry, repetitive, or more like a religious duty than real connection with God? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about how to protect your devotional life from becoming just another box to check. They share how time with God was never meant to be driven by pressure, performance, or shame, but by relationship, connection, and receiving His love. If you’ve...

Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of trying harder… only to end up right back where you started? In this episode, Josh and Corina share a freeing truth: real transformation does not come from willpower alone. The Holy Spirit is the one who changes us from the inside out. If you’ve been struggling with condemnation, shame, old patterns, or feeling like you should be further along by now, this c...

Did you know gratitude is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare? In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack how thanksgiving shifts your perspective, rewires your thinking, and helps you win the battle in your mind. If you’ve been feeling discouraged, stuck in negative thought patterns, or overwhelmed by the lies of the enemy, this conversation will encourage you with a simple but powerful practice...

Do you ever wish God would just tell you what to do? In this episode, Josh and Corina talk about why hearing God’s voice is deeply connected to identity, and why God cares so much about who you are becoming, not just what you are doing. They share four practical habits that can help you hear God more clearly, grow in confidence, and step into the purpose He created you for. If you’ve felt stuck, u...

Have you ever wanted to change but felt powerless to do it? In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack how declarations can help change your identity beliefs so real transformation can happen. They explain what declarations are, why they work, and how speaking truth rooted in scripture can begin to tear down old thought patterns and build new ones. You’ll hear the difference between declarations and...

Have you ever read the Bible and walked away feeling condemned instead of free? In this episode, we talk about why knowing your identity in Christ changes everything—and why so many believers still feel stuck even though they know the truth. Josh and Corina share parts of their own journey from shame, striving, and legalism into grace, freedom, and transformation. Then they walk through what Scrip...

Ministry isn’t just “church work.” It’s how you love, lead, serve, and show up—at home, at work, and in your community. But when ministry starts to feel heavy, exhausting, or isolating, it’s a signal that something needs to shift. In this episode, Josh and Corina share what they learned after years of juggling work, family life, and full-time volunteer ministry—and the 3 habits that help you stay...

Waiting is hard—especially when you don’t see a way forward . In this episode, we share Bible verses for faith , real-life encouragement, and practical steps to keep moving with God when the path feels unclear. You’ll hear a personal story from our ministry school journey—months of “I don’t know how this is going to happen” faith—followed by Scriptures that anchor your heart, quiet anxiety, and he...

Ever pray and feel like you’re just talking to yourself? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break the lie that “God is silent” and share simple, practical ways to recognize God’s voice with more peace and confidence. You’ll learn why it can feel hard to hear God (hint: it’s  not because He stopped speaking), what “blocks the receiver,” and how to reconnect quickly—especially when you’re discour...

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, repetitive, and impossible to escape—but you do not have to stay stuck. In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack how anxious thoughts become “strongholds” when they’re rehearsed over time, and how God’s truth gives us the power to tear them down and build new beliefs rooted in His Word. Josh shares a personal story about battling fear while driving his family, includi...

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). But what happens when you know the truth… and still feel stuck? In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack why head knowledge alone doesn’t lead to lasting freedom—and what Jesus actually meant when He said the truth would set us free. They explore the biblical meaning of “know” as experiential, intimate knowledge and explain...

Do you feel stuck when it comes to discerning God’s will? Like you know God cares about the decision in front of you—but you’re not hearing Him clearly? You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about the number one reason believers struggle to discern God’s will —and it might surprise you. The issue isn’t that God isn’t speaking. It’s that many of us don’t realize how He’s speaking… or we’re too...

Have you been feeling depleted, heavy, or stuck in a cycle of disappointment that won’t lift? In this episode, Josh and Corina break down what discouragement really is, why it can feel so “sticky,” and how to get free—without expecting yourself to magically snap out of it overnight. You’ll hear a helpful reframe: discouragement often forms when disappointments stack up and turn into a belief syste...

Do anxious thoughts ever spiral out of control and leave you feeling overwhelmed, restless, or exhausted? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not without hope. In this episode, Josh and Corina share biblical encouragement for anxious minds and practical, Spirit-led tools to help you find lasting peace. Corina vulnerably shares her personal journey with anxiety, including how God brought...

Do you ever feel stuck when it’s time to make a decision—unsure whether you’re hearing God or just your own thoughts? You’re not alone. In this episode of Believe & Become , Josh and Corina walk through a peace-filled, practical framework for discerning God’s voice in decision-making —without fear, pressure, or overthinking. If you’ve ever struggled with decision fatigue, analysis paralysis, o...