Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORM

Send us Fan Mail Holding my newly published book in my hands for the first time felt surreal. "Struggle to Standing" represents my journey through pain, surrender, and the fight to stand again—and today I'm thrilled to announce it's officially available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats on Amazon. This isn't just another book. It's a testament to God's f...

Send us Fan Mail The harvest is ready, but the Church has retreated behind its walls. Jesus painted a vivid picture when He said, "Look around, the fields are already ripe for harvest," and He wasn't talking about wheat—He was pointing at people. Broken, hurting souls searching for something real while we argue about coffee flavors in the church lobby. This wake-up call challenges t...

Send us Fan Mail Are you on fire for God or surviving on a spiritual flicker? That's the burning question at the heart of this soul-stirring episode that confronts the deadly deception of lukewarm faith. The dangerous middle ground between hot obedience and cold rebellion isn't just disappointing to God—it's offensive. Drawing from Revelation 3:15-16, we explore why Jesus would rath...

Send us Fan Mail A persistent knock echoes through the halls of modern Christianity—not from seekers, but from Jesus Himself, standing outside the doors of His own church. This sobering revelation forms the heart of a powerful message that confronts the lukewarm condition of today's believers. The ancient church of Laodicea wasn't struggling or failing—it was prosperous, comfortable, and...

Send us Fan Mail Fire has fallen silent in our sanctuaries. While we celebrate Pentecost as a historical marker, many have forgotten what that upper room explosion of divine power was meant to accomplish in our everyday lives. This raw, unfiltered episode cuts through religious fog to reclaim the true essence of Pentecostal power for these final hours. The early church wasn't born through cle...

Send us Fan Mail Loyalty has become a forgotten virtue in today's world of convenience and self-focus. This raw, challenging episode confronts what true loyalty looks like in an age where commitment has become optional and faithfulness rare.  The loyalty crisis affecting our world manifests in three critical areas. First, in our relationship with God—where many offer lip service without the o...

Send us Fan Mail "The Jesus who doesn't fit into the American church's soft gospel or cultural friendly faith" - this episode of Renewed Mindsets delivers a powerful wake-up call to Christians who have embraced a comfortable, inoffensive version of Jesus that bears little resemblance to the biblical Christ. Rick cuts straight to the heart of modern Christianity's greatest...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself stuck in endless mental loops, questioning decisions God has already confirmed? You're not alone.  In this raw, soul-stirring episode, we dive deep into the dangerous kind of overthinking that's not just mental gymnastics but spiritual warfare. When trauma is left unaddressed, when rejection or betrayal hasn't been brought before God, it creates t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever poured your heart into someone who couldn't—or wouldn't—love you back? The biblical prophet Hosea lived this reality when God commanded him to marry a woman who would repeatedly betray him. His story reveals a profound truth: sometimes our most painful relationships serve a divine purpose we can't yet see. Today's episode dives deep into what it m...

Send us Fan Mail Fear has a way of demanding center stage in our lives. It pounds at the door of our thoughts, steals our peace, and tries to bend every decision around its threats. But there's something fear doesn't want you to remember—it must bow to a higher authority. This devotional takes us deep into Philippians 2:10, revealing how "at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow,...

Send us Fan Mail Fear runs rampant in today's world—a paralyzing force that's being weaponized to manipulate and control. But what if this overwhelming anxiety isn't just an emotion but a spiritual attack? What if your response to fear determines your spiritual clarity in these final days? The Renewed Mindsets podcast tackles fear head-on, revealing its true nature as a spirit that...

Send us Fan Mail The battle for your eternity begins in your mind. Every day, you're being shaped by the voices you allow to feed your spirit—but are these voices leading you closer to Christ or deeper into deception? In this challenging episode, we expose the subtle dangers of consuming the wrong spiritual nourishment in these last days. False teachers don't always appear threatening; t...

Send us Fan Mail PodShare - 'Til the Wheels Fall Off "Nobody else notices that thing about you except yourself." This powerful revelation anchors our heartfelt conversation about the invisible battle teenagers fight with insecurity in today's comparison-driven world. Alayna and Liam open up about their personal struggles with self-image, revealing the stark differences between...

Send us Fan Mail The 100th episode of Renewed Mindsets arrives with a burning message that cuts through the comfortable Christianity many have embraced. We're not just living in troubled times – we're witnessing the fulfillment of Paul's warning about perilous last days where darkness masquerades as light and wickedness cloaks itself in religious language. What happens when everyone...

Send us Fan Mail The greatest spiritual danger facing believers today isn't coming from outside the church—it's already inside. Spiritual deception is subtly infiltrating congregations worldwide, and most concerning of all, Jesus warned that "many" would be led astray without even realizing it. This urgent episode tackles how false teaching operates—not through obvious heresies...

Send us Fan Mail The world feels increasingly unstable - wars rage, disasters intensify, and moral confusion abounds. Where can we find genuine peace in such turbulent times? Rick and Lauren tackle this vital question head-on, drawing a sharp distinction between what the world calls peace and the supernatural peace that God provides. "The world's peace depends on circumstances," Ric...

Send us Fan Mail Peace feels increasingly elusive in our chaotic world of wars, natural disasters, and social division. Many of us wake up and immediately fill our minds with anxiety-inducing content before even acknowledging God. Yet as believers, we're promised a peace that transcends our circumstances—not the absence of problems, but the steadfast presence of God. This episode dives deep i...

Send us Fan Mail The darkness is spreading, just as Scripture foretold. From systematic torture in detention centers to modern slavery, from militia violence against children to mass executions, our world increasingly reflects the sobering prophecy of 2 Timothy 3:1-4: "In the last days, terrible times will come, for people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money." This spiritual de...

Send us Fan Mail Did the Apostle Paul really teach that Christians should abandon the Sabbath? This controversial question has divided believers for centuries, but a deeper examination of Scripture reveals a surprising truth. We dive into Paul's most misunderstood passages on this topic – Colossians 2, Galatians 4, and Romans 14 – uncovering what he was actually addressing. Rather than dismis...

Send us Fan Mail The Sabbath commandment stands as perhaps the most widely overlooked divine instruction among modern Christians. With passionate conviction, this episode strips away centuries of tradition to reveal startling truths about the day God actually set apart for rest and worship. We examine the clear biblical evidence showing that the seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) was established at cr...

Send us Fan Mail Are we witnessing a spiritual drought in the modern church? In this episode, we delve into the pressing issue of a church seemingly devoid of the power promised by Jesus. With stark clarity, we examine why many congregations today prioritize intellectual discourse and entertainment over the raw, transformative power of the Holy Spirit. As we trace the biblical foundations for the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the ancient prophecies about the second coming of Jesus are unfolding right before our eyes? Join me, Rick, on Renewed Mindsets as we explore this intriguing possibility from a Gen X perspective. We journey through the signs described in biblical scriptures, like the exponential growth of knowledge mentioned in Daniel 12:4, mirrored by today's technological advancemen...

Send us Fan Mail Can our daily choices mirror the pivotal decision of Pilate regarding Jesus? Join us on Renewed Mindsets as we unlock the profound influence our actions have on accepting or rejecting Jesus in our lives. We promise you’ll understand the temptation of a sanitized faith, much like Thomas Jefferson's edited Bible, and the crucial need to embrace the full gospel – resurrection an...

Send us Fan Mail Can chasing a legacy lead us astray? On today's episode of Renewed Mindsets, we promise to unravel the cautionary tales of the Tower of Babel and the Titanic, where the ambition to "make a name" spelled disaster. Join me, Rick, as I share an exclusive episode from my other podcast, Wisdom for the Day, where we navigate through Genesis 11:4 and Captain Edward J. Smit...

Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to be born again? Join me on a heartfelt journey as I recount my own transformation from a superficial understanding of Christianity to experiencing profound change through a renewed mindset. Inspired by Romans 12:2, the episode is a candid exploration of moving beyond worldly conformity to embrace the Holy Spirit's guidance, resulting in genuine worsh...