Choose 2 Think: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Thought Loops as a Christian Woman

Jorge and Kat Vazquez are the founders of Revolution Media Ministries, The Revolution TV and the YOUR STORY IS NOT DONE film series. Evangelists, authors and TV hosts for over 15 years, the Vazquez’s are called to evangelize the lost, and energize and equip the body while empowering the Church to do the same. Passionate, practical and a little bit rock ’n roll, they’ve ministered at youth events,...

Are you running on empty? Feeling a bit out of sorts? Wanna hang up your WOMAN card?! BUT HOW?! Let me give you a challenge. Try starting  your day with TRUSTING GOD and end your day with JOY! We find comfort, we find strength, we find hope, confidence, protection, peace and freedom by means of the atoning and sacrificial work of Jesus Christ. He is the way maker. He paved the way for us to h...

No matter your past, no matter your physical limitations, no matter what was ever done or said to you, you CAN choose to walk in freedom today. On today's show, Brandon shares how God has helped him overcome negative mindsets and self-hate and break free from addiction. You can do the same!  He offers 3 powerful tips on getting started by developing self-love.  Be sure to share this epis...

Our nation was met with such horrific and terrifying news yesterday, May 24, 2022. The death of 19 children, 2 adults, and a live shooter in a senseless massacre at Rob Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Did you awaken this morning in the wake of this devastating news and feel the energy drain from your spirit, like I did? What is today, I thought? Yes, it’s Wednesday. Oh yes, I’ll see Ella today...

Childlessness Adoption Child Welfare Abortion Single moms Longings for a child Suffering Discouragement The long waiting Advocating in Washington, D.C., for orphans and the underprivileged The Importance of Prayer, diligence, and community to overcome trials. These are just a few of the topics Chelsea Sobolik and I discuss on today's episode centered around her book * Longing for Motherhood: Holdi...

Who are your modern day "enemies"? Perhaps the world, your own flesh, and the enemy of your soul?  What are some common lies we believe that tend to dupe us into negative thinking and sometimes harmful behavior? Tune in as I unpack these issues and more as inspired by Psalm 83 and 1 Chronicles 20.   Get a game plan to defeat your enemies today by employing the 7 R's to Living Your Best T...

Do you struggle to TRUST GOD or UNDERSTAND GOD?   Tune in as Ofi Ejembi from "OFI SPEAKS" unpacks the distinction between trusting and understanding God. Also, see what PERSPECTIVE has to do with your JOY in life and learn how to exercise your CREATIVITY muscles that God has bless you with!  * CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL....

Lasting transformation -- you know, the kind of change that actually impacts your ACTIONS & BEHAVIOR -- all start in the heart.  In this episode, I offer you 3 things to THINK ABOUT especially if you are in need of mercy, forgiveness, and grace as echoed in David's words that he penned during the latter years of his life.   * CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedo...

Are you looking for ways to WIN not only in competitive play but also in the game of life? I've got a few principles to help you step in front as a real champion!  Tune in to discover these tips to start you on a winning path today! * CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here. https://amzn.to/3rG35tI Get your Free 1-page p...

On today's show, I share a glimpse into what's going on in my life at the moment as well as how I cope with overwhelm! The target Scripture reading is Psalm 28 - it's like a pat on the back of encouragement and a reminder that you and I are to DO LIFE with God at the helm!  We are yoked to him as he does the heavy lifting!  Throughout each day, you, too, can leap for joy as you rely on G...

You're gonna love this full episode with Ben Virgo of Christian Heritage London as he shares stories of a few of the great heroes of the faith such as John Wesley and William Wilberforce.    Ben emphasizes how many of these men were ordinary folks with ordinary struggles just like you and I, yet they changed the world!  The faith of these heroes hinged on Christ and the resounding a...

Do you desire to have highly functioning and healthy friendships, marriage, and relationships with your loved ones and colleagues? And I know you’re saying, yeah, I kinda do, except my mouth gets me in trouble sometimes!  Well, how about if I offered you 3 tips to get you on the road to becoming an ENCOURAGER not a naysayer?  To become that person who INSPIRES others, not demoralizes the...

Melanie Penn is a singer/songwriter best known for her original album, IMMANUEL , a retelling of the Christmas story. For many years she was a mainstay of the New York theater scene and played Sandy on the national tour of Grease! with Frankie Avalon. She recently released her 5th album, More Alive Vol. I and is soon to release Vol. II! Currently Mel divides her time between New York City and Nash...

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Psalm 92 teaches us to give praise in the morning and reflect on God's faithfulness each night!   Giving thanks is a critical habit for Brain Changers everywhere--it can change the entire dynamic of our day.  What's more, it's like super "food" for our brain!   What we focus on grows. Focusing on God reduces anxiety and calms our fears and worries.  FEATURED ARTICLES: The Scien...

Had such a wonderful conversation with Susan and Cameron Mills, a dynamic duo and life force for God. We talked about overcoming the past, forgiveness, trust, encouragement, and the importance of honesty and transparency in any relationship. * CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here. https://amzn.to/3rG35tI Get your Free 1-pa...

Psalm 107 offers us 4 individual types: the wanderer, prisoner, rebel, and average Jo or Jane. By their own devices and choices or by the hand of God, they experience trial, hardship, and in some cases agony to the point of death and apparent destruction.  Curiously, each class of people do the same thing for relief: they cry out to God for deliverance, help, or to save them in their distress...

Max Rooke coaches and works with high achieving individuals and teams who have a real deep desire to perform and live life at the next level. His passion comes from living his life inside a world of high performance and studying why people do what they do. This journey has led him to extensively research the answer to this question - What is the difference between GOOD & GREAT in every area of...

Like David, have you ever cried out, "How long, LORD, how long?" One of the keys to waiting, enduring, or suffering a long time involves focusing on the reward instead of our plight and the agony in the waiting. We learn to shift our thoughts to long for Christ and Christ alone. * CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here. http...

Doc and I talk apologetics or defending our faith–what this really means and how we can do it. We chat about how sometimes we THINK we’re not qualified to share our faith or we compare ourselves to others who seem to be sharing their faith in marvelous ways – we feel somehow less than and cower back in fear.  Doc encourages us to shine the light of Christ in our own unique and personal ways a...

Let's learn to reframe our thinking when faced with trials and hardships or just everyday humdrum living. Target Message from Habakkuk 3:17-18 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my S...

Dr. Eli Jones, the former dean of the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, a nationally respected academician, and a higher education leader outlines a map you can follow on your faith journey based on his recent book called * Run Toward Your Goliaths: Fighting with Faith to Overcome the Giants That Stop Your Personal and Professional Success.   He shares the 4 foundational pilla...

On today's show, we highlight one powerful resource you could use to say goodbye to food "issues" once and for all. Are you ready to invest in your optimal physical and emotional health? Tune in as Julie shares her experience and growth after taking the Choose 2 Think Fired-up Mind Fully Online Digital Course (with videos and personal coaching options). Read more here: https://www.choose2think.co/...

CHOOSE 2 THINK: Find Peace, Joy, Hope, Health & Freedom Every Day! Your 365-day DEVOTIONAL. Peek Inside Here. https://amzn.to/3rG35tI Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life (a companion tool for the Choose 2 Think Devotional). https://mailchi.mp/3de80284c258/7-rs-for-living-your-best-thought-life-infographic Psalm 73 drips with wisdom especial...

CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL buy here. https://amzn.to/3rG35tI Get your Free 1-page printable Infographic of the 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life here. https://mailchi.mp/3de80284c258/7-rs-for-living-your-best-thought-life-infographic Many of us like to create vision boards and establish goals or New Year's Resolutions.  Some of us even pray about a "word" for the year! It's fun to allow...