Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORM

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Renewed Mindsets, Rick unpacks the simple yet powerful truth behind the statement “God is.” Instead of viewing God as someone who acted in the past or will act someday in the future, this conversation focuses on recognizing God’s active presence right now in everyday life. Rick challenges listeners to shift their thinking from fear, doubt, and isolation to a renewed mindset grounded in the awareness that God is present, guiding, and available in every moment. Through practical examples and simple reframes, this episode shows how embracing “God is” can bring immediate peace, clarity, and strength, helping you move forward with confidence instead of hesitation.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailAvailable on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailAvailable on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe world keeps turning up the volume, but Jesus turns up the standard. We walk through Matthew 5 to uncover how real change starts beneath the surface—where anger, lust, and compromise hide. Instead of feeding the outrage economy, we choose reconciliation over performance, integrity over image, and covenant faithfulness over convenience. That shift, from hands to heart, is how a resilient faith takes root in a chaotic age.We start by confronting the discipling power of anger and the lure of cultural outrage. James says human anger can’t produce God’s righteousness, and Jesus ties worship to reconciliation, not theatrics. From there, we expose the subtle ways lust colonizes our imagination through screens, habits, and secret scripts—and we get practical about guarding the heart with intentional inputs and radical, life-giving boundaries. Holiness isn’t prudish; it’s protective, forming people who can love well and endure pressure.Then we restore marriage as a sacred covenant that reflects God’s faithfulness, and we reclaim honesty in a time of loopholes, spin, and AI-polished personas. A simple yes or no becomes a quiet revolution. Finally, we face the command that stretches us most: love your enemies and pray for those who harm you. Not as naïveté, but as spiritual strength that breaks retaliation’s grip and signals a higher allegiance. The aim is maturity—whole, formed lives that mirror the Father’s heart. If you’re hungry for a faith that moves beyond slogans to inside-out transformation, this conversation will help you grow up into Christ.If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for more unfiltered biblical teaching, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps spread truth while there’s still time.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet chill is spreading through hearts, and we refuse to pretend it isn’t there. We name the cold for what it is—spiritual hypothermia—and trace how hurt, bitterness, and unconfessed sin slowly numb the soul until passion fades and love hardens. Using vivid images of frostbite and exposure, we explore why stepping out from God’s covering, community, and spiritual disciplines leaves us vulnerable, and how small compromises soak our layers until even good habits freeze.We walk through the early warning signs that too many of us ignore: a closing ear to God’s voice, a reflex to isolate, irritability toward worship, and the hollow comfort of routines without heat. You’ll hear a relatable winter story that exposes the limits of quick fixes, and we connect it to the deeper truth that hidden sins act like wet gloves in a storm—appearing covered while quietly stealing warmth. Grounded in Scripture—from Proverbs 28 and Zechariah 3 to Hebrews 3 and Matthew 24—we draw a clear line from numbness to hardened hearts, and we refuse to let anyone believe it’s inevitable.Most importantly, we map a way back. Limit exposure to toxic environments your spirit flags. Put on wool—seek cleansing, forgiveness, and restored covering. Layer up with prayer, Scripture, and community before you enter contested spaces. Watch for early symptoms and respond quickly. Eat and drink well by feeding on the word and living water. Keep moving through service, worship, and obedience, because movement generates heat and idleness breeds cold. The invitation is simple and urgent: return to the fire, return to the flock, and return to the altar before deep frostbite sets in. If this message stirs you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs warmth today, and leave a review to help more people find their way back to the flame.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailFeeling wrung out by headlines, hot takes, and the pressure to react to everything? We’re taking a brave step in the opposite direction—away from performative outrage and toward clear, quiet, rooted faith. Rather than letting the world set our pace, we slow down enough for God to renew our minds and steady our hearts.We start by naming a cultural lie: if you don’t react, you’re not faithful. Then we hold it up to Scripture. Romans 12:2 calls us to stop copying the world, which includes the cadence of constant reactions and the addiction to visibility. We talk about the difference between reactive faith and rooted faith, and why clarity always beats noise. From there, we explore what it actually means to stand—calmly, consistently, and with authority under control. Jesus modeled strength in quiet, choosing when to speak and when to stay silent, anchored in the Father’s will rather than public pressure.Abiding becomes the practical center of the conversation. John 15 invites us to remain in Christ, not remain informed or outraged. We share simple rhythms to recover attention and peace: sit with God without an agenda, pause before posting, and let prayer set your tone for the day. You’ll hear a guided moment to breathe, release the weight you were never asked to carry, and receive a clear, simple assignment: walk humbly, think clearly, obey fully, and stand calmly. Let God handle the shaking; you focus on staying rooted.If you’re ready to trade confusion for clarity and anxiety for steady obedience, this is your reset. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs quiet strength today, and leave a review to help others find this space of peace and purpose.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet temple scene flips the world on its head: a child in his mother’s arms, two elderly prophets, and a promise big enough for every nation. We close our Advent journey by tracing a beam of hope from Isaiah’s “Arise, shine” to Luke’s account of Jesus presented in the temple, where Simeon and Anna testify that God keeps His word in real time, among ordinary people who choose obedience over noise.Lauren and I read Isaiah 60:1–3, then move through Luke 2:21–40, pausing on the details that matter: Mary and Joseph honoring the law, the Spirit guiding Simeon’s steps, the tenderness of blessing paired with the gravity of prophecy. “A light to reveal God to the nations” is not soft sentiment—it is rescue that exposes and heals. We talk about how true hope refuses denial: it reveals deep motives, pierces illusions, and still offers joy. Anna’s decades of prayer remind us that hidden faithfulness can fuel public courage, and that praise often begins in long, quiet rooms.As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we lean into watchfulness, prayer, and renewal. Expectancy becomes a daily ethic: read, reflect, act, and share. We thank you for walking with us through 25 days of Scripture and reflection, and we invite you to carry this light into your conversations, your choices, and your community. If the world feels dim, take heart—glory still rises over people who wait, worship, and welcome the King.If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for weekly episodes, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your message might be the spark someone needs today.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most familiar verse in the Bible is only the beginning of the story we need right now? We sit down with Lauren to read John 3:16–21 and linger on the parts we often rush past—how love moves first, how light reveals without shaming, and how belief is less a pop quiz and more a doorway into rescue. Across a short but heartfelt conversation, we unpack what it means to slow down for Advent, breathe, and let hope reset our scattered minds.We explore the shift from fear of judgment to the promise of salvation, and why the text says people prefer darkness—not because they are beyond help, but because hiding feels safer than healing. That honesty leads to practice: simple rhythms that keep us watchful and grounded. From reflective breathing and daily Scripture to small, brave conversations, we name how to live in the light without pretense. The theme is practical and pastoral—choose light, and let others see what God is doing, not to perform but to bless.As this Advent journey nears its close, we talk about the mix of gratitude and sadness that comes with endings, and why the next step matters just as much as the first. Staying expectant, keeping our hearts ready, and sharing hope with a friend turns belief into movement. If love sent the Son, love now sends us—into our families, workplaces, and neighborhoods—with courage and kindness. Listen in for a grounded reading of John 3:16–21, reflections on light and renewal, and a clear call to keep watch in a hurried world. If this spoke to you, share it with someone who needs hope today, subscribe for more, and leave a review to help others find the show.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailHoliday noise is loud, but the quiet moment at a well in John 4 speaks louder. We step into Day 22 of our Advent journey and sit with the Samaritan woman as Jesus offers living water—an inner spring that never runs dry, even when life feels thin. Rick hosts solo today, reading John 4:7–14 and guiding us into a slower rhythm built around breath, Scripture, and expectant hope.We talk about the ache beneath the holiday rush and why our most used wells—productivity, approval, distraction—leave us thirsty again. The conversation lands on Jesus’ promise of a source within: not a seasonal boost, but a Spirit-led renewal that turns prayer into oxygen and Scripture into daily bread. Along the way, we name the barriers that often keep us from receiving—busyness, doubt, and the belief that we don’t qualify—and we watch Jesus cross every line to meet a woman who thought she was on the outside. That same grace reaches into our crowded calendars and tired hearts.By the end, you’ll have a simple Advent posture to practice: watch, pray, and keep your heart ready for the One who came and the One who’s coming soon. If you’ve been running on fumes, let this be your pause and your prompt to draw from a deeper well. Subscribe for the daily readings, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the journey. Let’s stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA small town, a tired couple, and a promise that refuses to break—our Christmas Spectacular brings Bethlehem close enough to touch. We open with warmth and laughter, then step into a vivid journey where Mary and Joseph grapple with fatigue and fear while holding fast to a word that will not fail. Through dramatic scenes, playful banter, and timeless carols, we explore how humility, courage, and love turn a manger into the hinge of history.Jelena joins us with rich German traditions that light up the season: Advent calendars, candlelit windows, Christmas pyramids, and Schwibbögen. These aren’t just pretty accents; they’re living symbols of hope in winter. We connect their glow to the deeper claim that Jesus is the light of the world, a light that pushes back the dark and gives weary hearts a way forward. Along the way, we laugh at a few holiday misfires and movie mix-ups without losing sight of the heart of the story.Three intimate monologues widen the lens: a heavenly messenger who speaks truth with tenderness, a scholar-seeker following a star with honest questions, and an outcast shepherd who discovers he’s seen and chosen. Their voices carry us to a Scripture reading from Luke 2 and Matthew 2, where angels announce peace, shepherds run to see, and Magi bow with costly gifts. We challenge the pull of materialism and invite you to give like the wise—offering honor, presence, and generosity that meets real needs. If your season feels rushed or thin, this is a warm, grounded reset toward worship, community, and joy.Press play to rediscover the meaning behind your lights and lists, and to find fresh hope in a humble story. If the message resonates, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your support keeps these stories and songs shining for more listeners all season long.Christ Alone Podcastwww.christalonepodcast.com Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest way to real hope is a slower heart? We pause the holiday rush and lean into a short but seismic reading from Philippians 2:5–11, unpacking how the mindset of Christ reorients our desires, our pace, and our posture toward others. With Lauren back on the mic, we read the text aloud and sit with its audacious claim: the Lord of all chose the path of a servant, traded privilege for obedience, and walked straight into the cross—then was lifted to the highest honor.We talk through practical ways to adopt the mind of Christ during Advent: releasing the need to win, choosing listening over leverage, and practicing small, unseen acts of faithfulness that shape the soul. The conversation draws a straight line from humility to hope, reminding us that Jesus’ self-giving love isn’t a soft ideal; it’s the blueprint of the kingdom. In a season that prizes spectacle, we explore why hidden obedience has lasting weight, why every knee will bow to the name above every name, and how that future promise changes the way we live now.If you’re hungry for a quieter strength and a clearer center, this reflection offers a simple rhythm: breathe, read, and respond. We close with encouragement to stay watchful, pray with expectancy, and keep our eyes on Jesus—the King who served and the Lord who reigns. Share this with someone who needs courage today, subscribe for the daily Advent journey, and leave a review so others can find the hope you found here.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailSome moments feel ordinary until you realize time itself has been leading to them. We open Galatians 4:4–7 and discover why the “fullness of time” wasn’t poetry but a planned rescue: Jesus enters history to redeem, adopt, and name us heirs. With Lauren joining for the weekend, we read the passage aloud, let the words breathe, and explore how adoption changes prayer, identity, and hope during Advent.We walk through the shift from law to grace and ask what freedom looks like for modern strivers who are tired of performing. Adoption, Paul says, is more than a metaphor; it is legal belonging and intimate access. The Spirit teaches us to say “Abba, Father,” moving us from formal faith to a family voice. That identity as sons and daughters reframes daily life—turning shame into return, anxiety into prayer, and the rush of the season into watchful peace. We talk about timing that is never late, love that pays our debt, and an inheritance that outlasts every headline.This Advent reflection isn’t long, but it’s layered: hope that came and hope that’s coming, a status we didn’t earn, and a future we’re invited to anticipate. If you’ve felt far, this reading offers a seat at the table; if you’ve felt stuck, it offers a new name. Stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed as we keep our eyes on Jesus and live like heirs—awake to grace and ready for His return.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find these Advent reflections. Your words help spread hope.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if the hope you’re searching for has already stepped into your world? Day 19 of our Advent journey lingers in John 1:1–14, where the story of Christmas begins not with a stable but with eternity. We read the passage aloud with Elena and let the language of “Word,” “light,” and “life” reframe our pace, our priorities, and our expectations for the season.We explore how Jesus, the eternal Word, is not just a teacher or a symbol but the very agent of creation who brings light that darkness cannot overcome. That truth carries both comfort and courage. Comfort, because despair doesn’t get the final say. Courage, because light reveals and heals what we’d rather keep hidden. Along the way, we reflect on John the Baptist’s role as a witness, a timely reminder that our job is to point beyond ourselves. The messenger isn’t the message; the light belongs to Christ alone.The conversation also presses into identity: while many rejected the light, those who receive him are given the right to become children of God. That adoption changes how we live—less striving, more trust; less performance, more presence. As we remember the Word made flesh who “dwelt among us” with unfailing love and faithfulness, we return to the heartbeat of Advent: staying watchful, prayerful, and ready for the One who came and is coming again. If you need a quiet reset, a Scripture-centered pause, and a hopeful nudge to share what matters, you’ll find it here.Share this reading with someone who needs light today, subscribe for the remaining Advent days, and leave a review to help others discover Renewed Mindsets. Your voice helps spread hope.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA king rages, a family runs, and hope refuses to be silenced. We open Advent Day 18 with a calm breath and a clear reading of Matthew 2:13–23, then trace the fierce tenderness of a God who guides through dreams, shelters promise in exile, and fulfills ancient words in ordinary places. With Lauren joining Rick, the passage comes alive in three movements—guidance, obedience, and resilient hope—revealing how the flight to Egypt, Rachel’s lament, and the return to Nazareth confront our assumptions about safety, timing, and glory.We sit honestly with the ache of Ramah, where scripture honors grief instead of hiding it. That lament becomes a doorway, not a dead end, teaching us to hold sorrow and trust together. Joseph’s quick obedience models the kind of faith that protects the vulnerable and moves at God’s pace, even when the route changes. Every step echoes Israel’s story: out of Egypt, back to the land, then to Nazareth, where the Messiah grows in quiet places far from headlines. The thread is unbroken—promise survives not by force but by fidelity.If you’re waiting in a hard place, this reflection offers language for courage. We talk about discerning next steps, guarding what God entrusts to us, and practicing a watchful, prayerful posture that resists fear. Advent is not sentimental; it’s steady. It invites us to keep our hearts ready for the One who came and the One who is coming again soon, trusting that even exile and detours can be part of fulfillment.Lean in, breathe, and let the text steady you for the week ahead. If this reading challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and pass the hope along. Subscribe for the rest of our Advent journey, rate and review to help others find the show, and tell us: where are you choosing trust right now?Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA star rises, a city shakes, and a few travelers choose joy over fear. We open Matthew 2:1–12 and trace the Magi’s long road to a small house in Bethlehem, where worship changes everything. Along the way, we sit with the tension between Herod’s grasping power and the quiet courage of those who follow a light they don’t fully understand yet.We read the passage in full, then unpack the details that matter for a modern heart: how guidance often comes step by step, why information without surrender can harden us, and what it means to offer our best as worship instead of leverage. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh move from holiday trivia to a living pattern—honor the true King, draw near in prayer, and embrace a love strong enough to face suffering. The Magi’s final choice to return by another route becomes our invitation to live differently after encountering Jesus.This Advent reflection is slow on purpose—space to breathe, listen, and renew your focus on hope that has come and hope that’s coming again. If your week feels crowded, let this reading simplify your next step: look for the light, bow where you find it, and take the wiser road home. We’d love to walk this journey with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement today, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet night, a hillside, and a sky suddenly alive with glory—our Advent journey lands on Luke 2:8–20 as we read the shepherds’ story and trace the path from fear to joy. We welcome Danielle to help bring the passage to life, letting the angel’s words, the sign in the manger, and the chorus of heaven sink in. What starts as a startling interruption becomes a personal invitation to move, to witness, and to tell, and we explore why those steps still matter for anyone trying to live awake to God.We sit with three names that change everything—Savior, Messiah, Lord—and reflect on why the sign is so small: a baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger. The shepherds model a faith that hurries toward truth and returns to ordinary work with a new voice of praise. Mary offers a different pace, treasuring and pondering what God is doing. Between their responses we find a rhythm for Advent: watch, rise, witness, worship, and carry peace into our everyday routes. Along the way we connect the angelic promise of “good news of great joy” and “peace on earth” to the way we lead, serve, and encourage one another right now.If you’re craving a reset for your heart, this reading offers it—clear, grounded, and practical. Listen to the passage, breathe with us, and let hope take root as we keep our eyes on Jesus and stay expectant for what’s ahead, including tomorrow’s look at gold, frankincense, and myrrh. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs good news, subscribe for the full Advent series, and leave a review so others can find their way to this quiet place of renewal.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet reading can still shake the soul. Day 15 of our Advent journey centers on Luke 2:1–7—the spare, stunning account of Jesus’ birth—and invites us to slow our pace, steady our breath, and notice how hope slips into the world through ordinary doors. We trace the path from a royal decree to a rural manger, from census lines to covenant promises, and we let the contrast soften our hearts: while empire was busy counting heads, God was keeping His word.We walk with Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and sit with the texture of the scene—lineage, travel, no vacancy, a feeding trough made holy. Rather than add commentary noise, we let Scripture speak, then reflect on what this arrival reveals about God’s character: humility over spectacle, precision over panic, presence over power. If you’ve been wrestling with hurry, disappointment, or the feeling of being lost in the shuffle, this moment is a gentle recalibration. The manger says you are not overlooked, and your detours are not wasted.From there we shift to practice. Expectancy becomes a way of living—watching, praying, and creating small margins for God to meet us. We talk about simple disciplines that keep our minds renewed and our eyes on Jesus: short Scripture pauses, intentional breaths, and quiet acts of encouragement that hold space for joy. The tone is warm, scripture-focused, and forward-looking, linking the first Advent to the hope of His return without hype or fear. If this reading stirs you, share it with someone who needs peace today, subscribe for the rest of our Advent series, and leave a review to help others find the message. What word or phrase from Luke 2 stood out to you?Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet yes can change everything. On day fourteen of our Advent journey, we open Matthew 1:18–25 and step into Joseph’s world at the moment his plans fall apart. He faces shame, uncertainty, and a decision that will define not just his life, but the story of redemption. Then an angel speaks: the child is conceived by the Holy Spirit, his name will be Jesus, and he will save his people from their sins. The promise reaches back through prophecy and forward into our present: Emmanuel, God with us.We read the passage slowly and sit with Joseph’s character—righteous, merciful, steady—and the courage it takes to obey when the path makes little sense to others. This isn’t theory. He wakes, takes Mary as his wife, guards her dignity, and names the child as commanded. Along the way, we talk about how ordinary faithfulness looks today: choosing trust over optics, quiet prayer over noise, and encouragement over cynicism. Advent isn’t passive waiting; it’s active attention. Breath by breath, we practice slowing down, listening for God’s voice, and keeping our hearts ready for the One who came and is coming again.You’ll leave with a clearer picture of biblical hope, practical ways to watch and pray, and a nudge to share truth with someone who needs courage. If this short reflection stirred you, send it to a friend, subscribe for the daily Advent readings, and leave a review so others can find these moments of Scripture and stillness. Let’s stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailHope doesn’t drift in; it arrives like dawn. We open Luke 1:67–80 and sit with Zechariah’s Spirit-filled song, where covenant and mercy move from ancient promise to present comfort. As we continue our Advent rhythm, we pause long enough to hear how redemption rewrites the heart—rescue from enemies, freedom from fear, and a life set apart to serve in holiness and righteousness. This is not theory for scholars only; it is ground-level hope for tired souls who still believe that light can find them.I read the passage in full and walk through its heartbeat: God keeps his word to David and Abraham, not abstractly but personally. We talk about forgiveness as the doorway into salvation, the way John prepares people to meet Jesus with clear eyes and clean hearts. The image of morning light from heaven becomes our compass, guiding those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death onto a path of peace. That path is practical: fewer distractions, quicker confession, steady prayer, and small acts of faithfulness that carry us through long nights.We also reflect on why wilderness seasons matter. John grew strong in spirit far from the spotlight, and that hidden strength becomes a pattern for us. Advent waiting trains our attention so hope can mature from a feeling into a daily practice. If you’re hungry for peace that holds, for mercy that feels like sunrise, and for a faith that stands steady, this reading will meet you where you are and lead you forward.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find the hope you found today.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet room, a fragile voice, and a story that still shakes the hills: we read Luke 1:57–66 and trace how the birth of John the Baptist turns private promise into public awe. Elizabeth’s courage to say no to tradition and yes to a new name meets Zechariah’s written agreement, and at that moment his voice returns. What unfolds is a living portrait of Advent—waiting that leads to obedience, obedience that unlocks praise, and praise that ignites a community to wonder, “What will this child become?”We walk through the text slowly, noticing how identity is named before destiny is revealed. The neighborhood hears of God’s mercy and gathers around the family; the simple act of naming becomes a doorway to calling. Along the way, we explore how expectancy shapes our days: staying watchful, praying with focus, and keeping our hearts ready for the One who came and is coming again. This isn’t a performance of faith but a posture—showing up even when the voice is weak, trusting that God works through ordinary moments and imperfect days.You’ll hear a call to align your words with what God has spoken, to resist the pull of tired patterns, and to let hope move from your heart into your home and neighborhood. If you’ve felt muted by doubt or routine, Zechariah’s restored voice offers a gentle push toward praise. If you’ve questioned whether your small acts matter, watch how the Judean hills light up with awe from one family’s obedience. Listen, reflect, and carry the question into your week: who are you becoming as you wait?If this encouraged you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a quick review so others can find the message. Subscribe for daily Advent readings and join us in spreading simple acts of courage and wonder.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet room in Judea, two expectant mothers, and a surge of joy that still echoes across centuries. We open Luke 1:39–56 and step into the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, where recognition happens before explanation and blessing rises before certainty. Elizabeth names the miracle at work, and Mary answers with the Magnificat—an audacious hymn that dares to say the humble will be lifted and the proud will fall, because the Mighty One is faithful to every promise.We read the passage in full and linger on its texture: the leap of John in the womb, the Spirit-filled clarity of Elizabeth’s words, and Mary’s steady courage to call herself blessed because God acts, not because she is impressive. Together we explore how Advent hope is not soft sentiment but a holy reversal—mercy that disrupts pride, justice that feeds the hungry, and a covenant that reaches from Abraham to forever. This is the kind of hope that reshapes our habits: showing up for one another, speaking blessing, practicing watchful prayer, and making room for hidden growth that bears world-changing fruit.Along the way, we keep our hearts set on the double horizon of Advent—Christ has come and Christ will come again. Expectancy is not anxiety; it is love awake at the window. If you need a reset from the noise of the season, this reading and reflection offers a place to breathe, to believe before seeing, and to live as if God’s promises are already working under the surface.Listen now, share this with a friend who needs courage, and help us spread hope. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which line of Mary’s song speaks to you today. Stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA startled greeting, an honest question, and a quiet yes—Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1:26–38 still speaks to anxious hearts and hurried days. We slow down for Advent and read the text aloud, letting the angel’s words land with fresh weight: do not be afraid, the Lord is with you, nothing will be impossible with God.We dig into the scene in Nazareth, exploring how divine favor can feel unsettling and how real faith makes space for questions without surrendering to doubt. Gabriel’s promise ties heaven’s initiative to Israel’s hope—David’s throne, a reign without end, and the Holy Spirit overshadowing what seems impossible. Mary’s response is more than compliance; it’s courageous consent, a whole-life yes that invites us to consider where we, too, can trust God’s word in the middle of uncertainty. Along the way, we highlight Elizabeth’s pregnancy as a living sign that widens belief, and we talk about practical ways to keep watch: short readings, slow breathing, a single phrase carried through the day, and simple encouragement shared with a friend.You’ll hear our on-air banter about translations and the joy of reading Scripture clearly and simply, plus a closing call to stay watchful, prayerful, and renewed. If you’re longing for peace that doesn’t ignore reality, for hope that reorders your pace, and for a vision of Jesus’ kingdom that heals rather than crushes, this reading offers a grounded path. Listen, reflect, and pass the hope along. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so others can find the Advent journey too.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA shaken priest, a startling angel, and a promise that refuses to fit inside human limits. We continue our Advent journey with Luke 1:5–25, walking through Zechariah’s encounter with Gabriel, the sign of silence, and Elizabeth’s unexpected joy. This is a story about more than a miraculous birth; it’s about how God prepares a people, turns hearts, and grows hope in places we had written off as barren.I share the passage in full and unpack why the details matter: John’s consecration, his Spirit-filled calling from the womb, and his mission to turn fathers toward children and the rebellious toward wisdom. We talk about the shock of unbelief meeting divine certainty, and why Zechariah’s silence is both a discipline and a mercy. In a season crowded with noise, his quiet months invite us to practice attention, let go of control, and allow God’s word to take root. Elizabeth’s secluded gratitude reframes delay as kindness, reminding us that God’s timing often protects fragile beginnings while preparing the way for Jesus.You’ll walk away with simple, grounded practices for Advent: show up to ordinary duties with expectant hearts, carve out strategic silence to deepen trust, and name God’s kindness in small beginnings. This reflection is for anyone who feels stuck between promise and fulfillment, who needs to remember that hope often grows offstage before it steps into the light. Stay watchful, stay holy, stay renewed with us as we lean into the story that changes every other story.If this encouraged you, subscribe and share it with a friend. Leave a review to help others find the show, and join us at renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and updates.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailStart here if you need two things at once: a deep breath and a holy nudge. Day eight of our Advent journey takes us into Malachi’s vivid promise of a messenger who prepares the way and a refiner who restores worship to its true center. We read the passage aloud, sit with the language of silver and soap, and talk honestly about why hope that never asks anything of us rarely changes us. The result is a short, focused time that slows your pace and sharpens your heart.We explore how preparation is more than getting our calendars straight—it’s consenting to God’s purifying work. Malachi’s imagery reminds us that the refiner is both fierce and kind, removing dross so what’s precious can shine. That theme threads through everything we’re building this season: daily Scripture reading, a few minutes of quiet, and a simple prayer that aligns us with the One who came and who is coming again. You’ll also hear the easy rhythm of our conversation—quick check-ins, a returned guest voice, and a moment to laugh at production hiccups—because spiritual life happens in real time, not in a studio vacuum.Along the way we call each other to stay expectant, stay watchful, and keep our eyes on Jesus. The text in Malachi lands with a clear invitation: let your worship be refined, let your hopes be anchored, and let your actions reflect a heart made ready. If this reading stirs you, pass it on to someone who needs courage or clarity today. Subscribe to Renewed Mindsets, leave a review to help others find these Advent reflections, and share the link with a friend who could use a steady word of hope.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA brief prophecy with a vast horizon: Jeremiah 33:14–16 names a future where justice is not a slogan but a person, and safety is not fragile but secured. We slow our pace for Day Seven of Advent, breathe together, and let this promise reshape our expectations for hope, holiness, and everyday courage. With Lauren back on the mic, we keep it simple and honest—no drumroll needed—just a clear reading, a grounded reflection, and a call to keep our eyes on Jesus.We explore what it means to call Him the Righteous Branch, the descendant from David who does what is just and right throughout the land. That name—The Lord Is Our Righteousness—breaks the cycle of striving and turns righteousness from a checklist into a relationship. In a world that trades in anxiety and distraction, we talk about a different rhythm: short daily pauses that re-center the heart, prayer that makes space for presence, and watchfulness that looks like hope in action. Along the way, we share a few smiles, preview upcoming voices, and remember that joy belongs in the room when we speak about promise.This conversation doubles as an invitation. Share the message with someone who needs a steady word. Stay watchful, stay praying, and stay ready—not with fear, but with a clear-eyed faith that the One who came is coming again. If this resonated with you, hit follow, send the link to a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Renewed Mindsets. Your encouragement helps others breathe, reset, and remember the hope that holds.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailStart here if your soul needs quiet. Day Six of our Advent journey lingers over Isaiah 53, reading the whole passage aloud and letting its stark beauty do the work: a Servant with no impressive form, carrying grief that isn’t His, trading His wounds for our healing. We invited Lauren to voice the text so you can simply listen, breathe, and receive what this “Man of Sorrows” still offers—wholeness for the fractured, peace for the restless, and hope that outlives the dark.We unpack the core movement of the chapter: a truthful diagnosis of our straying hearts, a deliberate silence in the face of violence, and a surprising outcome where suffering becomes seed for life. Instead of hot takes, we practice stillness. Instead of polished answers, we sit with a story that refuses spin: He was pierced for our rebellion, and by His stripes we are healed. That exchange shapes how we carry our own pain, how we forgive those who wound us, and how we live awake to the quiet strength of Jesus.As we close, we point forward with expectancy. Advent is not sentimental pause; it’s training our eyes to see the King who came low and will come again in glory. If you’ve been tired, cynical, or just numb, this gentle reading is a reset. Press play, share it with someone who needs hope, and walk with us through the days ahead as we keep our minds renewed and our eyes on Jesus. Subscribe, leave a rating so others can find the show, and send this episode to a friend who could use a steady word today.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if comfort is not a cliché but a command that reshapes how we wait? We open Isaiah 40:1–5 and sit with words that ask us to speak tenderly, clear obstacles, and expect God’s glory to be seen by all. This short Advent reflection traces the thread from ancient prophecy to John the Baptist’s voice in the wilderness and on to the hope that centers our everyday lives.I read alongside Ashton, a steady reader and history teacher, and together we let the text do its work: valleys filled, mountains lowered, curves straightened, rough places smoothed. We explore how “prepare the way” becomes real practice—repentance that restores, prayer that steadies, and small acts of love that turn waiting into watchfulness. The conversation keeps its focus on Jesus while making space for ordinary rhythms that renew the mind: a few minutes of quiet, a shared reading, and a decision to speak comfort into weary spaces.You’ll also hear a preview of upcoming voices joining the readings, because Advent is better in community. If you need a reset, this reflection offers a grounded path: remember fulfilled prophecy, receive present comfort, and lean toward future hope. Take a breath, fix your eyes on Jesus, and consider who needs a word of comfort from you today.If this encouraged you, follow the show, leave a review to help others find it, and share the link with a friend who could use some hope. Stay watchful, stay holy, and let’s keep our minds renewed together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA small village and a world-sized promise—today we pause our pace and sit with Micah 5:2–5a, where Bethlehem is named as the birthplace of a ruler whose origins reach into the distant past. We read the passage, reflect on the wonder of fulfilled prophecy, and share why Advent invites us to slow down, breathe, and live watchful and prayerful with real hope.We walk through how a scattered people were promised a shepherd who would stand in the Lord’s strength and lead them to undisturbed peace. That picture is not flashy; it’s faithful. It reframes how we think about influence, reminding us that God often does his most decisive work through humble places and ordinary obedience. The convergence of prophecy and fulfillment anchors our faith in history rather than sentiment, offering a reasonable trust for anyone weary of uncertainty. Bethlehem isn’t a holiday backdrop; it’s a signpost that the story is coherent, the promises hold, and peace is a person, not a vibe.Along the way, we share an honest, light moment about mics and missed days, then return to the heart of Advent: watching, praying, keeping our hearts ready for the One who came and the One who is coming again. If you’re carrying hurry, doubt, or distraction, this short reflection aims to steady you with Scripture, stir expectancy, and send you back into your day renewed. Listen, share the link with someone who needs peace, and keep your eyes on Jesus. If this encouraged you, subscribe, rate, and leave a review so more listeners can find these Advent reflections.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet moment can change the tone of an entire day. We set aside a few minutes to breathe and read Isaiah 9:2–7 aloud, letting an ancient promise speak into a modern ache: a people in darkness see a great light, burdens break, and joy returns like harvest time. Instead of more noise, we listen for names that steady the soul—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—and consider what it means to live under a government that brings real justice and peace without end.As we move through day three of Advent, we lean into expectancy, not as wishful thinking but as a practiced posture: watching, praying, and keeping our hearts ready. The reading frames hope as something concrete and near, meeting confusion with counsel, weakness with strength, loneliness with care, and anxiety with deep peace. We talk frankly about weariness, the weight of headlines, and the quiet burdens we carry, then turn our eyes toward a kingdom that outlasts cycles and storms. The focus is simple and deliberate: slow down, remember the promise, and take one step of faith today.You’ll also hear a warm update from Rick, a nod to Ashton’s return on a future reading, and a heartfelt push to share what stirs you. If this reflection lifts your spirit, pass it on—send the link to a friend who needs courage. Subscribe for daily Advent readings, leave a review to help more listeners find hope, and visit renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and resources. Share the truth while there’s still time, and stay watchful, stay holy, stay renewed.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailAvailable on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhen the world speeds up, we choose to slow down. Our Advent journey opens in an unexpected place—Genesis 3—where a whispered lie fractures trust, shame rushes in, and humanity starts to hide. Yet even there, a seed of hope appears: a promise that an offspring will crush the serpent’s head. We sit with that promise and let it shape how we prepare for Christmas and how we live as people who await Christ’s return.We walk through the reading of Genesis 3:1–15 and talk about Advent as more than candles and carols. It’s a posture of anticipation, a daily decision to listen for God’s voice over the noise, and a commitment to watchfulness that changes how we move through our days. We unpack the protoevangelium—the first gospel hint in Scripture—and connect the garden’s ache to the manger’s joy and the future restoration of all things. Along the way, we name the subtle ways distrust creeps in, how shame pushes us into hiding, and how grace calls us back into the light.This is a short, steady invitation to breathe, reflect, and practice holy readiness. Expect clear Scripture reading, honest encouragement, and a simple path to begin the next 25 days with intention. If you’ve been craving a quieter heart and a brighter hope, this series meets you right where you are—between Eden and eternity, waiting well for the One who came and the One who returns in glory.Join us for Day 1 and share the journey with someone who needs hope. Subscribe, leave a rating or review, and send this episode to a friend so we can watch, pray, and stay renewed together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if your life is simply following your strongest thoughts? We open with an unfiltered look at the real you—beyond the cleaned-up version—and show how a renewed mind becomes the engine of lasting change. With Scripture as our anchor, we unpack why God starts with your thinking, how your eyes and ears act as gates to your soul, and why daily truth is not a garnish but the foundation of sanity. This is a practical, heart-level roadmap for people who are tired of drift and hungry for direction.We move from mindset to embodiment, confronting the gap between insight and action. Your body is a temple, not a trash can for late nights, numbing habits, or reckless choices. You’ll hear clear inventory questions to spot mistreatment, name harmful rhythms, and build habits that protect your mission: rest, restraint, and purpose. Then we step into the places that often hurt most—family and church. We ask the hard questions about resentment, confession, and making amends, and we challenge the passive stance toward community. Faithfulness is showing up, serving, giving, praying, and helping others grow; criticism without involvement is just spiritual laziness.Throughout, we offer four catalytic prompts to start transformation now: the thought God is highlighting, one guardrail for your mind this week, the specific area that needs healing, and the surrender that unlocks change. If you’ve felt spiritually dehydrated or emotionally stuck, this conversation gives you a focused plan to renew your mind, honor your body, repair family fractures, and reengage your church with purpose. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one change you’ll make this week—we’d love to cheer you on.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA nation can feast and still miss the feast’s heart. We open the door to a deeper Thanksgiving—one rooted in remembrance, forged in hardship, and sustained by a God who has been faithful in every generation. From Plymouth’s fields to a divided Civil War, gratitude wasn’t about plenty; it was a public act of praise in the middle of pain. That same posture still transforms homes today.We explore how hurried routines and vague “thankful” posts have stripped the holiday of its spiritual center, and we make a case for bringing the Giver back to the table. Drawing from Scripture—“Be thankful in all circumstances”—we frame gratitude as both a command and spiritual warfare. Bitterness starves in a thankful heart. Comparison loses oxygen when we name real blessings. Entitlement breaks when we remember who provides breath, bread, and belonging. You’ll hear a tender story of quiet mercies—a father who wakes early, sees the ordinary glow again, and leads his family in a simple, steady prayer. Nothing flashy. Just faithful love, seen at last.By the end, you’ll have clear, practical ways to lead your home: speak Jesus’ name over the table, remember answered prayers, count open doors you didn’t earn, and thank God for the protections you never saw. Gratitude warms cold love and sets a people apart in noisy, uncertain times. If He was faithful then, He’ll be faithful now—and a grateful church can spark renewal that no trend can match.If this message stirred you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Tell someone, please, text them a link. Visit renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and resources, and check out our merch at renewedmindsets.store.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe loudest voice isn’t always the truest. We dive into what it really means to know the shepherd’s voice in a world saturated with takes, trends, and almost-right messages that trade conviction for comfort. Drawing from John 10 and the imagery of the sheepfold, we unpack how recognition flows from relationship: time in Scripture, prayer that lingers until peace returns, and obedience that turns hearing into following.We trace how deception works—not by wearing horns, but by sounding easy. From Eden’s “Did God really say?” to modern pulpits that sell blessing without surrender, counterfeits twist truth just enough to dull our guard. We get practical about testing voices: Does it align with Scripture? Does it produce conviction instead of flattery? Does it pull me toward humility, repentance, and holiness? We talk about the danger of distraction, the mercy of shaking that reveals what stands, and why comfort is not the same as peace. Through stories of sheep that know their shepherd, churches finding courage through repentance, and believers rediscovering God’s tone, we map a path back to clarity.The heart of our message is simple and urgent: nearness over noise. Study the authentic until falsehood feels foreign. Shut the gates propped open by convenience. Return to the last command you ignored and obey it. The shepherd’s voice hasn’t changed—firm yet gentle, never contradicting Scripture, always leading toward light. If you’re tired of confusion and hungry for steady ground, this conversation will help you tune your ear, test what you hear, and walk with confidence even as the world shakes.If this spoke to you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Tell us how you’re lowering the world’s volume this week and what helps you recognize his voice.Christ Alone Podcastwww.christalonepodcast.com Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA quiet morning, a harsh light, and a question that won’t let go: when you look in the mirror, do you see Christ—or just your brand? We start with that jolt and follow it through Scripture, culture, and conscience to expose how self-worship can hide in ministry clothes. Paul’s warning to Timothy, Luke’s call to the cross, and the sting of Revelation’s Laodicean letter help us name what’s gone wrong: reverence gave way to relevance, surrender to self-help, and holiness to hype.We trace how image culture—likes, followers, platforms—has redefined success even inside the church. It sounds like influence, but it can function as idolatry when the goal becomes visibility instead of obedience. From Romans 1 to Isaiah 29, we confront the drift toward performance and the subtle temptation to use God’s name to build our own kingdoms. Then we pivot toward the cure: the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, repentance as the doorway to renewal, and a cruciform life that says with John, he must increase, I must decrease.This is a call to rebuild the altar and recover a Romans 12 vision of worship as a living sacrifice. We talk plainly about lukewarm comfort, prayer that waits for emergencies, and the quiet pride that resists correction. And we point to the path forward: deeper surrender, holy awe, and a redeemed mirror where Galatians 2:20 becomes visible—no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. If you’ve felt the pull between platform and presence, between being admired and being surrendered, this conversation will help you choose the cross and find real power on the other side.If the message stirs you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find it. Tell us: what part of your reflection needs to die so Jesus can be clearly seen?Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe doorbell rings, the porch glows orange, and culture says “lighten up.” We refuse to rename darkness. Rick and Lauren take us straight into the tension many believers feel around Halloween: warm memories and social pressure on one side, the clarity of Scripture on the other. With Ephesians 5:11 as our anchor, we trace the roots of Samhain, the attempted religious rebrand, and why labels can’t sanctify practices God calls detestable.We move from history to the heart, exposing how fear, death, and the occult get normalized through billion-dollar industries and “harmless fun.” From haunted houses to horror films, from crystals to sage and astrology, the enemy exploits curiosity and comfort. You’ll hear honest testimonies of desensitization, the quiet cost of compromise, and the liberating difference between apology and repentance. Acts 19 gives a blueprint for freedom: don’t store the darkness for special occasions—burn it, close the doors, and make room for the presence of God.This is a wake-up call, not a pile-on. We offer practical steps to lead your home with courage: cancel the party, remove the decor, teach your children why, and choose holiness over nostalgia. A corporate prayer of renunciation and a powerful Scripture reading help you reclaim spiritual ground and stand under the authority of Jesus, the One who exposes darkness and destroys the works of the devil. If you’re ready to trade cultural permission for kingdom conviction, this conversation will steady your mind and strengthen your resolve.If this spoke to you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more uncompromising biblical truth, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your home can shine. Let’s choose light together.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most dangerous witchcraft isn’t in dark corners but on bright stages and glowing screens? We confront the slow drift that turns deception into entertainment and performance into a substitute for presence, naming how culture, church trends, and technology can rebrand the ancient lie: you can be like God, you can control the outcome, you can bypass surrender. From manifesting and energy alignment to legalism and false grace, we follow the fingerprints of control—manipulate, intimidate, dominate—and show how they surface anywhere the Holy Spirit is replaced by human will.We unpack biblical warnings that feel uncannily current, from Galatians to Revelation, and map the path from surrender to systems, from worship to performance. Along the way, we tackle the rise of digital enchantment: algorithms that disciple our desires, viral worship moments that skip repentance, and AI-generated voices that can stir emotion without carrying spiritual weight. This isn’t about fear-mongering; it’s about wakefulness. Discernment is not suspicion but alignment with truth. Holiness isn’t legalism but protection. Obedience isn’t bondage but freedom.Hope threads through every hard line we draw. God still marks a remnant that grieves over compromise and hungers for the real. If your heart aches at the mixture, that ache is a sign of life. We call each other back to testing the spirits, opening the Word, and separating from what glorifies darkness or profits from prophecy. Choose transformation over conformity. Stand clear of the spell by pursuing the presence of God over the personality of man. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a wake-up, and leave a review to help others find the truth.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe ground beneath our routines is shaking, and the timeline for “someday” just ran out. We open a clear path from empty religion to a living relationship with Jesus—one marked by surrender, transformation, and Spirit-filled community. Drawing from Matthew 25, Romans 10, Hebrews 9:27, and Isaiah 53, we lay out why preparation matters more than platitudes and why “soon” in the kingdom often looks like “suddenly” in real life.We start with the midnight cry: wars, cold love, and truth traded for emotion—signs Jesus warned us about. From there, we unpack the ten virgins and the difference between desire and readiness, lamps and oil, profession and preparation. Salvation isn’t a line you cross and then coast; it’s a Lord you follow and a cross you carry. The evidence isn’t perfection; it’s direction—honesty over spin, repentance over excuses, hunger for God’s word over hunger for the world’s approval. We press against the enemy’s favorite lie—“you still have time”—and counter it with the clarity of Scripture: death, then judgment; grace, then glory.We also get practical. A prayer of surrender is a beginning, not a finish line. We point you toward a Bible-preaching, Spirit-filled church, rhythms of Scripture and repentance, and a community that keeps oil in your lamp when midnight hits. This is a call to live watchful and holy without panic or hype, to let the cross break what’s brittle and rebuild what’s true. We close with a sober hope: the door is still open, but the hinges are groaning. If your heart is pounding, that tug may be the Spirit saying, “Now.”If this message stirred you, share it with one person today, subscribe for the next two powerful episodes, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your share might be the nudge someone needs to come home.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when heaven itself goes quiet? We open Revelation 8:1 and step into the half hour of silence—no thunder, no choirs, no motion—just a charged pause before the trumpet judgments. That hush isn’t empty. It’s mercy held open, judgment at the door, and a summons to listen while there’s still time.We unpack why this silence reveals the gravity of sin and the strength of God’s control, not his absence. Our culture laughs at holiness and mistakes patience for approval, but Scripture reframes the moment: be still and know. We draw on Psalm 46, 2 Peter 3, and the courtroom imagery of a verdict about to fall to show how God’s pause is both kindness and warning. Along the way, we talk plainly about repentance, the danger of “I’ll sort it out later,” and how to live ready when the world prefers noise to truth.You’ll also hear The Last Courtroom, a short story that places you in that silent hall where excuses dissolve and the gavel breaks the hush. We end with a practical challenge: take thirty minutes this week—no phone, no music, no distractions. Let Scripture search your heart. Let the weight of eternity settle, because the next sound after heaven’s silence is the trumpet.If this message stirred you, share it with someone who needs the wake-up call. Subscribe for more unfiltered biblical teaching, leave a review to help others find the show, and visit renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and resources. Stay watchful. Stay holy. Stay renewed.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe celebration turns into a siren. Two years into Renewed Mindsets, we look at a world that feels eerily aligned with Scripture and ask a hard, honest question: are we awake at midnight, or marked by compromise? We trace the signs—Israel’s place in prophecy, shifting alliances, the surge of digital identity and surveillance, and a culture where language flips light and dark—to frame why urgency isn’t panic; it’s obedience.From there, we tackle a necessary tension: counterfeit revival versus holy transformation. Crowds, volume, and emotion don’t equal the presence of God; fruit does. We draw a bright line between performance and Pentecost, between aesthetic and authority, and challenge listeners to measure spiritual moments by repentance, deliverance, and changed lives. The pull of Babylon—politics, economics, entertainment, and religion blended into one seductive system—gets unmasked. The call to “come out of her” becomes practical: reexamine loyalties, disentangle faith from trends, and refuse to sell your birthright for comfort.Hope threads through the warning. Holiness isn’t legalism; it’s love expressed as obedience, the oil that keeps lamps lit when the night lengthens. The Spirit still falls, gifts still flow, and boldness still turns ordinary believers into faithful witnesses. We honor the remnant that refuses to bow and renew our mission to sound the trumpet with clarity and compassion. If the Bridegroom is closer than ever, then our excuses must be fewer than ever. Wake up, trim the wick, and ask for fresh fire.If this message stirred you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more unfiltered biblical truth, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your voice can help wake someone who’s drifting—who will you text today?Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat's quietly destroying the church from within? Long before the mark of the beast arrives, another mark is already conditioning believers – the mark of compromise. This powerful episode exposes how everyday choices to bow to culture are training Christians to surrender when greater tests come.The mark of compromise shows up in seemingly harmless moments: staying silent at work while sin is celebrated, laughing at what God hates to fit in, or allowing our children to consume content that damages their spirits because we want to avoid conflict. Every time we choose comfort over conviction, we're being subtly marked in ways that make future compromise easier.Through biblical insights from Romans 12:2, James 4:4, and Revelation, we explore how compromise has infiltrated politics, entertainment, churches, and personal relationships. The sobering truth is that if we can't stand against cultural pressure when it only costs us popularity, we won't suddenly find strength when standing requires greater sacrifice. The episode concludes with a moving short story called "The Choice," illustrating how a lifetime of small compromises prepares someone for the ultimate surrender.This isn't about extremism – it's about survival. It's about choosing whose mark you'll carry: the world's mark of compromise or the mark of Christ's blood. Wake up, strengthen what remains, and break free from compromise before it brands you any deeper. The end-times church isn't compromised but a holy remnant burning with Pentecostal fire. Will you be among them? Share this message with someone who needs to hear it while there's still time.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhen tragedy strikes our politically divided nation, how should Christians respond? The assassination of Charlie Kirk has unleashed waves of grief, anger, conspiracy theories, and even celebration across America—revealing the dangerous ways political identity can overshadow our identity in Christ.This episode carefully examines what we know about Kirk's death while addressing a profound theological question: Is Charlie Kirk truly a Christian martyr? By exploring the biblical definition of martyrdom and comparing it to modern political activism, we uncover important distinctions between dying for faith versus dying for politics. The answer requires nuance, humility, and careful examination of what scripture actually teaches about witnessing unto death.Beyond the question of martyrdom, this episode provides spiritual guidance for navigating cultural crises with a Christ-centered perspective. Instead of being consumed by outrage or fear, believers are called to five kingdom mindsets: placing Christ's kingdom first, speaking truth in love, practicing courageous humility, maintaining eternal perspective, and recognizing spiritual warfare. These principles help Christians rise above partisan reactions to embrace a response that honors God in divisive times.The path forward isn't about choosing political sides but remembering our primary allegiance to Christ. Through prayer, discernment, and compassionate action, we can demonstrate a different way—one that doesn't compromise truth but delivers it with grace and love. As Jesus taught us, even in times of violence and confusion, we're called to be peacemakers and witnesses to a kingdom that transcends our temporary political divides.Christ Alone Podcastwww.christalonepodcast.com Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailA destructive force is tearing through modern churches, and its name is familiar to Bible readers throughout history: the Jezebel spirit. This isn't about one woman from ancient Israel but a demonic influence that continues to seduce God's people into compromise, false teaching, and rebellion.When Jesus addressed the church in Revelation 2:20, He wasn't angry at the world for being worldly—He was furious at believers for tolerating what should have been rejected. "You are permitting that woman, that Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet, to lead my servants astray." This same spirit flourishes today wherever churches trade biblical standards for cultural relevance and holy fire for empty entertainment.The Jezebel spirit manifests when pastors preach self-help instead of repentance, when worship stirs emotion but never confronts sin, and when denominations rewrite scripture to affirm what God explicitly condemns. It thrives in a culture obsessed with tolerance—but as this powerful episode reveals, tolerance without truth isn't love at all. It's betrayal. Churches proudly declare "we welcome everyone" while failing to understand that welcoming people doesn't mean affirming sin.Through a compelling examination of scripture and a thought-provoking fictional narrative about "The Church That Hosted Jezebel," this episode confronts the uncomfortable reality that many believers are unknowingly entertaining this destructive influence. Whether through entertainment choices, laughter at sin, or attendance at churches that prioritize growth over godliness, Christians must examine where they've compromised.The message is clear and urgent: The remnant church must rise. The spirit-filled community must burn again with holy fire. Only believers who reject the seductive call to blend with culture will be prepared for Christ's return. Text someone a link to this episode, visit renewedmindsets.com, and join the movement of believers who refuse to tolerate what God condemns. The church that casts down Jezebel will see revival fire fall again.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe counterfeit spirit has slipped into our pulpits, praise teams, and pews—looking spiritual, feeling good, and sounding holy, but lacking the true power of God. Satan's greatest deception isn't showing up with horns and a pitchfork; it's disguising himself as an angel of light, creating spiritual experiences that comfort without cleansing.What happens when churches offer motivation without salvation? When services leave you feeling good but not changed? The danger lies not in how different this counterfeit appears, but in how eerily similar it seems to authentic Christianity. From TikTok spirituality to pastors preaching love without repentance, our culture is drowning in deceiving spirits that entertain the flesh while leaving souls bound.The true Holy Spirit always exalts Jesus, convicts of sin, and leads to holiness—producing fruit of repentance, deliverance, and transformation. The counterfeit offers hype without holiness, tolerance without truth, and compromise without cost. As we approach the end times, this deception will only intensify, making spiritual discernment more crucial than ever. The Americanized gospel has turned God into a motivational speaker, but the cross was not cheap, and the blood was not a suggestion.Are you feeding on hype instead of holiness? Have you mistaken feelings for fire? This wake-up call challenges believers to stop settling for powerless imitations and instead embrace the authentic Pentecostal fire that still falls today. The same Spirit that transformed lives in Acts 2 hasn't changed—and it's time for the end-times church to rise up in its fullness.Text someone a link to this episode. Share the truth while there's still time. The counterfeit may grow louder as Christ's return approaches, but the fire of true Pentecost will burn even brighter in those who remain faithful.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailFreedom isn't found in managing symptoms—it's experienced through complete deliverance in Jesus' name. This powerful episode tackles the critical yet often neglected ministry of Pentecostal deliverance, revealing how the authority given to believers on the day of Pentecost remains our inheritance today.Rick confronts the stark reality of our current spiritual landscape where addiction, depression, and demonic influence flourish while many churches retreat into comfortable messages that lack transformative power. Through compelling stories of real people set free from fentanyl addiction, uncontrollable rage, pornography, and depression, he demonstrates that deliverance isn't theatrical performance but authentic spiritual freedom that medication and self-help can never provide.The contrast becomes clear: while churches around the world embrace the full power of the Holy Spirit with life-changing results, the Americanized version of Christianity often dismisses deliverance as "too extreme" while its members remain bound. What if the issue isn't that some believers do too much, but that most do too little? The same Jesus who cast out demons throughout the gospels commissioned His followers to continue this essential ministry—not as an optional add-on but as core to the Christian mission.For those feeling isolated or criticized for believing in the power of deliverance, this message offers validation and courage. The fire that fell in the upper room hasn't diminished; it burns brighter in those willing to stand against darkness. Whether you're seeking freedom yourself or called to minister deliverance to others, this episode equips you to walk in authentic Pentecostal power during these last days. Share this truth while there's still time—text someone a link, visit renewedmindsets.com, and prepare for Jesus' return by staying watchful, holy, and renewed.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailHave you ever considered what regret sounds like after death? In Luke 16:27-31, Jesus delivers one of Scripture's most sobering warnings through the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This episode dives deep into this passage where we witness a chilling reality: a man who ignored God during life suddenly becomes desperately evangelistic after death—when it's eternally too late.We're living in days where eternity feels distant. Our culture drowns in distractions, from endless scrolling to binge-watching, creating generations more concerned with screen time reports than their eternal destination. The delusion of delay has become Satan's masterful weapon. If he can't make you reject God outright, he'll convince you to postpone Him until tomorrow—a tomorrow that's never guaranteed.What's particularly striking about Jesus' teaching is His emphasis on Scripture's sufficiency. When the rich man begs for a supernatural sign to convince his brothers, Abraham's response is direct: "If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead." This prophetic statement foreshadowed how many would reject Jesus despite His resurrection. Today, people trust AI over Scripture, read horoscopes before opening their Bibles, and chase emotional experiences while neglecting God's written Word. In these end times, miracles don't convert hard hearts—only the Word of God, believed and received, brings salvation.This message carries urgent weight for believers and unbelievers alike. The door of grace remains open today, but Scripture warns repeatedly about its eventual closing. Are you building your life on the steady rock of God's Word or on shifting sands of signs, feelings, and experiences? Are you ready for eternity, or are you gambling with forever? Listen now and share this truth while there's still time—because once eternity begins, the opportunity for choice ends.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe ancient text ignites with new life in "Walk with Luke: A Church on Fire," a groundbreaking podcast that transforms how we experience the book of Acts. This isn't Scripture as dusty history—it's the roar of prison doors opening, the rush of wind at Pentecost, and the thundering voice of truth that turned the world upside down.Launching this September, this immersive journey steps directly into the streets of Jerusalem and the world of the early believers. You'll hear the story through Luke's careful historian's eye and the voices of those who lived it—complete with the sounds of crowds gathering, chains breaking, and the unmistakable movement of the Holy Spirit. Luke's words come alive as he shares his motivation: "Truth, even the holiest truth, can be stolen by time if it is not carefully guarded." His meticulous investigation brings certainty to faith in an uncertain world.The podcast features two complementary experiences. The main episodes present Luke's narrative dramatically, while midweek "Firelight Reflections" hosted by Rick and Lauren bridge ancient truth with present application. Together, they create a spiritual journey that awakens sleeping hearts and calls wanderers home. The power of Acts isn't locked in history—it's the same Spirit moving now, the same truth speaking today, the same fire available to the modern church. Subscribe at walkwithluke.com and join a community rediscovering what it means to walk in the revolutionary power of the earliest believers. Share this journey with someone hungry for hope and unshakable truth—the witnesses have spoken, the word has been preserved, and the fire is coming.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when everything you've depended on vanishes overnight? When your security, plans, and comfort suddenly disappear? In this thought-provoking exploration of Mark 5, we step into unfamiliar territory by examining the biblical account of demon possession and deliverance from the perspective of the pig owner—the unnamed person who lost their entire livelihood when Jesus permitted demons to enter their herd.The story takes on profound significance for believers navigating these increasingly turbulent times. As we witness Jesus prioritizing one tormented soul's freedom over economic security, we're confronted with uncomfortable questions about our own attachments. What are your "pigs"? What earthly treasures, relationships, or comforts are you holding so tightly that losing them might shake your faith to its core?This episode dives deep into the spiritual preparation necessary for the massive disruptions coming in these last days. When entire systems crumble, when standing for truth costs relationships, when financial security evaporates—only those whose faith is rooted in Christ rather than comfort will remain standing. The townspeople who witnessed an extraordinary miracle begged Jesus to leave because His presence threatened their stability. How often do we do the same, preferring predictable comfort over divine disruption?The enemy wants you to believe that God is against you when things fall apart, that following Jesus costs too much. But the truth remains: Jesus is worth more than anything He could ever ask you to release. The shaking isn't punishment—it's preparation. Don't miss this crucial message about holding loosely to temporal things while clinging tightly to the eternal. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that standing firm is possible, even when everything else disappears.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe world isn't just changing—it's racing toward spiritual deception at an alarming rate. While many still debate whether we're approaching the end times, Scripture provides unmistakable warning signs that demand our attention. The "great falling away" described in 2 Thessalonians isn't some future event—it's unfolding before our eyes as countless believers abandon sound doctrine for comfortable half-truths.What makes this apostasy particularly dangerous is its subtlety. It doesn't announce itself with dramatic rejections of faith but whispers through slight theological compromises, emotional substitutes for genuine spiritual experience, and churches that increasingly resemble motivational seminars rather than houses of transformation. Modern Christianity faces a crisis where holiness is optional, conviction is uncomfortable, and biblical authority takes a backseat to cultural relevance. When pastors fear offending more than they fear misrepresenting God's word, we've entered perilous spiritual territory.This urgent wake-up call challenges listeners to examine their faith foundations. Are you following the Jesus of Scripture or a sanitized cultural version that never confronts sin? Have you confused emotional worship experiences for genuine spiritual transformation? Do you know God's word deeply enough to recognize counterfeits? The remnant who will stand through coming deception won't be the most popular or comfortable believers—they'll be those who've built their faith on relationship with Christ rather than religious performance, who value truth over trends, and who've counted the cost of standing firm when others fall away. Now is the moment to strengthen what remains, to recommit to biblical truth, and to prepare for the challenging days ahead as Christ's return draws near.Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick

Send us Fan MailThe digital revolution promised connection and convenience, but what if it's silently preparing humanity for the ultimate deception? In this powerful examination of technology and biblical prophecy, Rick delivers an urgent wake-up call about "The Algorithm of the Beast" – the subtle ways our devices, apps, and digital dependencies are discipling us away from God and toward a system with eerie parallels to Revelation's warnings."Most Christians spend more time on Instagram than prayer, more time watching reels than reading Psalms," Rick observes, addressing how our attention has become the most valuable offering we unconsciously give. This isn't merely about screen addiction – it's spiritual formation happening through notifications, feeds, and digital habits that shape our hearts toward compliance rather than conviction.Delving deep into Revelation 13, the episode connects biblical prophecy with present-day realities: biometric identification systems, cashless economies, social compliance tracking, AI development, and genetic modification technologies. Each represents an infrastructure component potentially fulfilling ancient warnings about control mechanisms in the last days. What's particularly unsettling is how willingly we've embraced these systems, trading privacy and autonomy for convenience and belonging.The most compelling aspect of this message isn't just its warning but its prescription for spiritual resilience. Rick offers practical disciplines to "fireproof" faith: digital fasting, scripture immersion, family worship, and courageous truth-speaking when pressure mounts to conform. "Half-faith won't survive full-blown persecution," he reminds listeners, urging believers to prepare their hearts now before testing intensifies.Ready to break free from digital discipleship and reclaim your spiritual attention? This episode will challenge comfortable Christianity, awaken spiritual discernment, and equip you to recognize deception in its most sophisticated forms. Share this vital message with someone you care about – the time for spiritual watchfulness has never been more urgent.Christ Alone Podcastwww.christalonepodcast.com Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZSupport the showSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsetsRenewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com   Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc.  HA!The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.Music used with permission.Thank You.  I Love You!SEE YA!Rick