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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 17 MIN

375: An Easy HACK to Help You Renew Your Mind--Take This ONE STEP Today!

from Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast about the Bible, the Brain, and Renewing Your Mind · host Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach

🔹 Grab your free download: ⁠The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life⁠ https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623Did you know that roughly 80% of your thoughts are negative and 95% are repeated? No wonder it’s so easy to get stuck in mental ruts! In this short and powerful episode, Victoria unpacks how your brain actually wires your thoughts — and how God can help you interrupt old grooves and create new ones rooted in truth.Let's unpact the first “R” in Victoria’s signature framework: The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life. Today’s “R” is Recognize — the essential first step toward transforming your mind.You’ll learn 5 simple ways to start recognizing what you’re thinking about:Focus your attentionNotice your emotionsObserve your surroundingsAsk reflective questionsWrite it downBy the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools (and a faith-filled mindset) to start rewiring your brain with truth — and living in the peace and power of a sound mind.Key Scriptures:2 Corinthians 10:5 — “Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.”Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany the 30 Thoughts series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 ⁠Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinND*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaVEMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2ThinkTimestamps:00:00 — The chemistry of a thought02:00 — Why your brain gets stuck in negative grooves03:30 — The power of renewing your mind04:00 — The first “R”: Recognize05:00 — Five practical steps to recognize your thoughts08:30 — Ask God to help you uncover hidden thought patterns09:50 — Rewire your brain and build new neural pathways

🔹 Grab your free download: ⁠The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life⁠ https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623Did you know that roughly 80% of your thoughts are negative and 95% are repeated? No wonder it’s so easy to get stuck in mental ruts! In this short and powerful episode, Victoria unpacks how your brain actually wires your thoughts — and how God can help you interrupt old grooves and create new ones rooted in truth.Let's unpact the first “R” in Victoria’s signature framework: The 7 Rs for Living Your Best Thought Life. Today’s “R” is Recognize — the essential first step toward transforming your mind.You’ll learn 5 simple ways to start recognizing what you’re thinking about:Focus your attentionNotice your emotionsObserve your surroundingsAsk reflective questionsWrite it downBy the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools (and a faith-filled mindset) to start rewiring your brain with truth — and living in the peace and power of a sound mind.Key Scriptures:2 Corinthians 10:5 — “Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.”Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany the 30 Thoughts series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 ⁠Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinND*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaVEMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2ThinkTimestamps:00:00 — The chemistry of a thought02:00 — Why your brain gets stuck in negative grooves03:30 — The power of renewing your mind04:00 — The first “R”: Recognize05:00 — Five practical steps to recognize your thoughts08:30 — Ask God to help you uncover hidden thought patterns09:50 — Rewire your brain and build new neural pathways

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