9. Shutting Down Negative Self-Talk to Rise in Faith

Have you ever caught yourself saying things like “I’m not enough,” “I’ll never change,” or “I don’t matter”? Those words may feel small in the moment, but negative self-talk has the power to crush your confidence, steal your joy, and silence your faith. In this powerful episode, I share my personal story of battling those lies—even to the point of despair—and how God stepped in to restore my identity and remind me of His truth. Together, we’ll walk through four faith-rooted steps to silence the inner critic and rise in faith. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✨ Why your words reveal the condition of your heart ✨ How to use Scripture as a weapon against the inner critic ✨ Practical ways to speak blessing and truth over your own life ✨ Why renewing your mind daily is the key to lasting change Scriptures Referenced Luke 6:45 – “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Ephesians 6:17 – “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 8:35–37 – “Overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.” Reflection Questions What negative words have I been speaking over myself lately? Which Scripture can I use this week to silence my inner critic? What blessing do I need to declare over myself daily? How can I make renewing my mind with God’s truth a consistent habit? Resources & Links Mentioned Connect with me on Instagram: @NormaBTTC 👉 Facebook 👉 Instagram 👉 Email Me   Let’s Stay Connected! Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Leave a review—it helps other women find hope and healing, too! Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today. ✨ Closing Note: You are not defined by your mistakes, your past, or the lies others have spoken over you. You are a daughter of God, equipped, chosen, and deeply loved. Let’s silence the lies together—and rise in faith.