The Christian Mind Reset

Episode 22, Season 1 Show Notes Can praise actually change the way we experience a battle? What if God commands us to praise not only because He is worthy, but because He designed worship to strengthen His people? In this episode of The Christian Mind Reset , we explore the powerful connection among  praise, worship, prayer, singing, and the renewing of the mind,  drawing on both Scripture and neu...

Episode 21, Season 1 Show Notes Why does disappointment hurt so deeply? Whether it’s an unanswered prayer, a broken relationship, a diagnosis you never expected, or a dream that feels out of reach, disappointment has a way of shaking not only our hearts but also our understanding of God. In this episode of The Christian Mind Reset , we explore what happens in the brain when our expectations collid...

Episode 20, Season 1 Show Notes Why is waiting on God so difficult? If you’ve ever wondered why unanswered prayers feel so emotionally exhausting, why uncertainty can trigger anxiety, or why waiting can feel harder than receiving bad news, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Christian Mind Reset , we explore how neuroscience and Scripture together help us understand one of the hardest parts o...

Episode 19, Season 1 Show Notes Why is letting go so difficult? If you’ve ever found yourself replaying painful memories, holding onto regret, struggling with control, or wondering why you keep returning to the same fears even after you’ve prayed about them, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Christian Mind Reset , we will examine how the biblical invitation to let go is brought into sharper...

Eisode 18, Season 1 Show Notes Loneliness is more than an emotion. It affects the brain, the body, and the way we experience the world. In today’s episode of The Christian Mind Reset, Dr. April Joy explores the neuroscience, psychology, and biblical perspective on loneliness. You’ll learn why social rejection activates some of the same brain regions involved in physical pain, how chronic lonelines...

Episode 17, Season 1 Show Notes Anger, Neuroscience, and Biblical Truth: What the Bible Really Says About Anger Is anger always sinful? Many Christians have been taught that anger is something to avoid, suppress, or feel guilty about. Yet Scripture tells a different story. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry, and do not sin.” Even Jesus experienced anger without sinning, and God repeatedly invites His...

Episode 16, Season 1 Show Notes Why does comparison steal our peace so quickly? In today’s episode of The Christian Mind Reset, we explore the psychology, neuroscience, and biblical perspective on comparison, envy, contentment, and keeping our eyes on God. Using Psalm 73 as our anchor passage, we walk through Asaph’s honest struggle with comparison and discover how looking at everyone else’s life...

Episode 15, Season 1 Show Notes Why does perfectionism leave so many of us feeling exhausted, anxious, and never quite good enough? In today’s episode of The Christian Mind Reset, Dr. April Joy explores the psychology, neuroscience, and biblical perspective on perfectionism. We discuss how perfectionism differs from healthy striving, why it is often rooted in fear rather than excellence, and how p...

Episode 14, Season 1 SHOW NOTES Why is it so hard to let go? Why do we replay conversations, overthink decisions, strive for perfection, try to keep everyone happy, worry about tomorrow, and attempt to manage outcomes that haven’t even happened yet? In today’s episode of The Christian Mind Reset , Dr. April Joy explores the connection between fear, control, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing,...

SHOW NOTES Have you ever had a thought enter your mind that felt disturbing, unwanted, or completely inconsistent with who you are? Many Christians experience intrusive thoughts and immediately feel fear, guilt, or shame. They wonder if the thought means something about their character, their faith, or their relationship with God. But what if the presence of a thought is not the same thing as agre...

Episode 12, Season 1 SHOW NOTES Have you ever felt like God is disappointed in you? Have you ever confessed a sin, asked for forgiveness, and yet still found yourself replaying the same mistake over and over again? Many Christians know they are forgiven in their heads, but continue to live as though they are condemned in their hearts. In today’s episode of The Christian Mind Reset , Dr. April Joy...

Episode 11, Season 1 SHOW NOTES Have you ever wondered, “Do I matter?” It is a simple question, but for many people, it sits beneath years of striving, perfectionism, people-pleasing, comparison, and exhaustion. In today’s Daily Reset, Dr. April Joy explores the psychology of mattering, the fundamental human need to feel valued, significant, and loved, and how Scripture answers the question many o...

SHOW NOTES Rejection is one of those experiences that can cut deeper than almost anything else we face. It can come from a parent, a spouse, a friend, a church, a job, or even from hopes that never materialized. Often, the pain of rejection lingers—not just because of what was said or done, but sometimes because of what was missing, what was withheld, or what never came. Today, Dr. Joy will discus...

The Neuroscience of Grief and God's Comfort SHOW NOTES Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it is never experienced exactly the same way twice. Most people think of grief as something that follows death, but grief can emerge after any significant loss. We may grieve the loss of a loved one, a marriage, a dream, our health, financial security, a relationship, or even the life w...

Podcast Season 1, Episode 8 Forgiveness and Renewing the Mind | The Christian Mind Reset SHOW NOTES Forgiveness is one of the hardest things God asks us to do. When we’ve been betrayed, rejected, hurt, abandoned, lied to, or treated unfairly, forgiveness can feel impossible. We want answers. We want justice. We want the pain to make sense. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people...

Podcast Season 1, Episode 7 Anxiety, Hope, and the Presence of God | A Christian Mind Reset SHOW NOTES Have you ever noticed how anxiety often pulls you into a future that hasn’t happened yet? Fear is typically a response to a real or immediate threat. Anxiety, on the other hand, often shows up as anticipation. It asks, “What if?” What if something goes wrong? What if I can’t handle it? What if th...

The Christian Mind Reset Daily Reset: Neuroscience and Fear Fear to Faith: Biblical Declarations for Renewing the Mind Fear is something every one of us experiences. Sometimes it serves a purpose. Sometimes it protects us. But sometimes fear keeps us living in imagined futures, rehearsing worst-case scenarios, and carrying burdens we were never meant to carry. In today’s Daily Reset, Dr. April Joy...

Podcast Season 1, Episode 5 The Christian Mind Reset Daily Reset: Silencing the Inner Critic with God’s Truth Do you have an inner voice that constantly reminds you of your mistakes, shortcomings, or failures? In today’s Daily Reset, Dr. April Joy explores the inner critic through both biblical and neuroscience lenses. Many of us speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to someone we love....

Podcast Season 1, Episode 4 Neuroplasticity and Freedom from Shame: Biblical Declarations for Renewing the Mind Find freedom from shame and discover a new sense of identity through God’s Word. If shame makes you feel disqualified, damaged, or invisible, this episode shows how Jesus brings beauty from brokenness and restores what has been lost. Learn why shame is a lie that targets your identity, a...

The mind is a battlefield and is Spiritual Warfare. Guilt can be loud, relentless, and strangely familiar, even after you've confessed and asked God to forgive you. If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "I know God forgives me, but I can't forgive myself," this daily declaration is a gentle but direct reset. We slow down with a few calming breaths, then draw a bright li...

Your mind has grooves, and you can feel them when the same shame script plays on repeat. Today, we slow things down and start Day 1 of The Christian Mind Reset with Meditation on the most foundational topic of all: Identity. I’m Dr. April Joy, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, Bible teacher, and student of neuroscience, and I’ll guide you through Scri...

Dr. April Joy explores the profound connection between neuroscience and scripture, emphasizing how God’s design enables us to renew our minds, overcome old patterns, and experience transformation through the Holy Spirit. This episode offers practical insights on biblical meditation, neuroplasticity, and spiritual renewal. Subscribe, share, and walk with us in the ongoing renewal of the mind. · htt...