128 | Intrusive Thoughts in Christian Teen Girls: How to Fight Back {TEENS}

That thought that just showed up out of nowhere? The one that said your friend group only tolerates you, or that you always come in second because somebody is always smarter, more talented, more athletic? You didn’t choose to think that. It landed on you. Here’s what I need you to know first: a thought showing up in your head is not proof that something is wrong with you, and it is not your fault. In this episode we talk about what an intrusive thought actually is, why I believe the Enemy uses them on purpose to keep you stuck in your own head, and the three step tool that lets you fight back with something better than positive thinking. We’re sitting in 2 Corinthians 10:5, and I’m going to show you why “take every thought captive” is the most practical verse in your Bible. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What an intrusive thought actually is, in plain terms, and what it isn’t Why a thought that feels true is not the same thing as a thought that is true The CCS tool: catch it, call it, swap it, in about three seconds Why arguing with the thought never works, and replacing it does Why these hit hardest when you’re tired, and why that is not a flaw in you This week, your one brave thing: the next time one of those thoughts lands, don’t debate it. Run CCS on it one time. Catch it, that was a thought. Call it, that’s not a fact. Swap it, here’s what’s actually true. Just once, and notice what happens when you stop treating that thing like information. On Friday we’re getting in the car, and it’s one for you and your mom to listen to together. Bring her. xo, Kristen Follow/subscribe so the next episode finds you too. LET’S CONNECT! What Type of Anxious Teen Girl Are You? Take the 2 minute quiz and get scriptures for the thoughts your type gets stuck in: anxiouschristianteen.com/quiz Free PEACE Playbook: anxiouschristianteen.com/peace Free community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community 1:1 Coaching: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching