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

I am so excited to bring you to this episode with six Christian leaders as they share exactly how they have overcome toxic thinking and self-limiting thoughts and lies in their life's journey.    Below I introduce them to you in the order in which they appear complete with all their contact information!  Be sure to let them know how much you enjoyed their vulnerability and authentic...

This episode offers excerpts from Session 4 of the Fired Up Mind Challenge where we go deep to examine the spiritual and emotional roots that may be producing unhealthy behavior in our lives.  Isn't it time to start living your best thought life? :)  STEPS to get to the roots: 1) Examine the "fruit" you are bearing in your life so you can identify the root 2) Examine your thoughts and se...

Janelle Banks and I chat about the loss of her con-joined twin sons, Josiah and Josias in 2015.  We start by talking about being moms, podcasting, and how it is to work with her husband. Then we move into the more intimate subject of her experience with her conjoined twin boys.  What gripped my heart during this interview was Janelle's awe-inspiring trust in God and her strong faith and...

What a wonderful lesson about our emotions and mood foods. We start the session* defining what emotions really are and what causes them. We later dive into the brain / gut connection and those foods that affect our thinking, emotions and our moods. And if you listen til the end you’ll hear a few of the participants share their takeaways from this information packed session. Kelly mentions somethin...

Discussing the sensitive topic of suicide can be quite sticky at times because it is emotionally charged.  Today's guest Stephen Johnson, a licensed social worker who has been in practice for decades, reduces the charge on this issue by addressing it in a loving and God-honoring fashion.   I basically had only 2 questions for him: 1) Why would someone choose to take their own life? 2) Wh...

Let's examine the gut/brain/mind connection! In today's episode, you'll hear snippets from the Fired Up Mind Challenge Session 2 "Detox" recorded live.  This session dealt with detoxing both the mind and brain and features guest speaker Adam Reid.  Adam shared his personal testimony on the podcast just a few weeks ago in episode 055 When Shame Grips Your Heart and Mind . You may also hea...

"You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving." — Amy Carmichael, missionary to India Today you'll hear from Grace Julius Ssembatya, Editor of UnWoke Magazine and Director and Evangelist with Grassroots Ministry in Mukono District of Uganda in Africa.   Grace will share the heartbeat of his mission:  to not only take the "Good News" to those who would be blessed by it....

I’ve got a real treat for you on this episode! As you may know, recently I wrapped up the FIRED UP MIND CHALLENGE ! Thank you to the lovely souls who joined the Zoom and who showed up commenting in the live stream on facebook in our community there!  I really appreciate your patience during this whole process as I was lovin' the learnin' on how to do all of this! I thought it would be so awes...

Today’s guest is Adam Reid who is currently  Amazon’s #1 best selling author for new releases in adult Christian ministry  with his book called LOVE IS REAL Let me read a few excerpts from the press release: “ Love is Real ” peels back the mask that allows depression and anxiety to silently grow beneath. Adam Reid has deep roots across Kentucky from his hometown, Clay County, to where he...

The new year for many folks marks new beginnings.  We set goals.  We dream.  We make resolutions. There is one thing, however, that all goals, dreams, and resolutions must have in order to succeed:  A solid foundation. Think of the foundation for your home or apartment building.  It's probably not visible to your naked eye, but you'd guess it's made of something sturdy lik...

This conversation with renown and award winning Christian author Rhonda Dragomir cuts right to the heart of the matter.   Rhonda Dragomir is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies, she is co-author of curriculum for the Women’s Impact Network, and if this isn’t enough, she was named the 2019 writer of the Year from Serious Writer, Inc. She and her husband live in Wilmore KY. W...

This episode is divided into 3 parts: 1) Four Lessons learned in 2020 2) Looking forward 3) Psalm 40 and what God "expects" from us Sign up for the FIRED UP MIND CHALLENGE Visit my website here Find your C2T Merch & More right here Visit our FIRED UP MIND & CHOOSE 2 THINK COMMUNITY HERE on Facebook

On today's episode, Health & Wellness Accountability Coach Wendy Parmley shares her journey of  both physical and emotional "weight loss."  Physically she has lost around 100 pounds to date and has about that much more to go.  She came to realize that her journey had more to do with falling more in love with Christ than it did the numbers on the scales. Our topics include: food...

In the "game" of 21st century life, we gotta be on guard to follow the rules that God has given us in His Word and by the example of Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit whose job is to convict us and guide us into all truth.  But just how do we do that? It all starts with our thinking!  Tune in for practical tips on taking thoughts captive early in the game!  And t...

I am so excited to bring you to this episode with 6 Christian leaders as they share exactly how they have overcome toxic thinking and self-limiting thoughts and lies in their life's journey.   God's Truth  Below I introduce them to you in the order in which they appear complete with all their contact information!  Be sure to let them know how much you enjoyed their vulnerability and...

This episode is based on the commitment to GIVE THANKS ALWAYS even during times of Covid.   Join me as I walk you through my personal transformation from the wash-rinse-repeat attitude to an energized and jazzed RISE-SHINE-GLORIFY mindset.  If it can work for me, it can certainly work for you!   FIND OUR C2T PODCAST AND FIRED UP MIND COMMUNITY on Facebook here GET YOUR FREE TICKET F...

If you’ve ever heard of Neil Anderson (author of  best selling books like Victory over the Darkness , Bondage Breaker , as well as the founder of Freedom in Christ Ministries) or Al and Lisa Robertson from Duck Dynasty, then you will love the offer that my guest Rob Lohman is bringing your way today.  It’s a free, yes 100% free online summit featuring not only Neil Anderson and the Rober...

In the OT, birth names not only obviously identified someone – but the names exposed character of individuals, represented their identity, and often pointed toward some special meaning. Have you ever researched what your name actually means? It’s fun!  And what about all the names of GOD? I had so much fun in this episode reviewing 16 most popular names of God and studying them again using th...

Adoption. Join me to listen to Christine's journey through the long road of international adoption.  We talk process, the ups-and-downs, and the agonizing waiting.   Her story has a lot of wonderful twists and turns before we arrive to its miraculous ending. Christine Gibson is also a published author of two books. Saints on Call:  Everyday Devotions for Moms (2011) ...

What keeps you up at night? Worries about your family members?  Your finances?  Your health?  Our country?  Fear too much caffeine or a big meal closer to bedtime blue light  haunted by past mistakes and regret and shame? Sleep is essential for optimal health and we spend about 1/3 of our lives doing it!  But these days anxiety levels are high and finding sufficient r...

As you may know October is breast cancer awareness month. According to breastcancer.org:  "As of January 2020, there are more than 3.5 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment." On today’s episode, we will hear from one of them. Renee Boss, a self-described reader, writer, thinker, runner and te...

Do you ever feel a bit battle weary from wrestling around with toxic or potentially toxic thinking?  Well, in today’s episode, I’ll offers you a 6-fold battle tactic plan especially if you are feeling a bit battle weary. We’re gonna see how King David kept his mind in the right place as he actually battled for his very life. His expectations and hope were in God alone. The 6 tactics include: exami...

Today we take a deep dive into grief and coping after loss of a loved one.   You'll meet Bryan C. Taylor, the #1 best selling author on Amazon in the categories of love & loss and death & grief.  Bring your notebook and paper as you listen because this episode is chock full of practical life applications and inspirational takeaways that you will want to ponder and pray a bit more...

it’s just that time of year in Kentucky when we go hiking and camping! The nights are cooler and not so stuffy and the fireside is inviting to chase away the chill. We have a trip planned out to Red River Gorge within the next couple of weeks, and I cannot wait.  My favorite part is disconnecting from the world, reconnecting and being present with those I love the most in this life, putting m...

You may need a box of tissues nearby as you listen to Lisa’s story about her dear sister Heather. Today Lisa will help us unpack and shed light on a topic that we tend to avoid or that we don’t know much about.  It make even make us feel uncomfortable.  The topic is organ donation .  Is this something you have considered? Why or why not?  Tune in to hear this true story of Lisa...