Do you ever feel stuck trying to earn God’s approval—even when you know you’re saved by grace? In this powerful episode, Josh and Corina unpack Galatians 3 and explore how sanctification happens by belief—not by striving.

You’ll learn how to move from religious performance into security in your identity in Christ, how to spot when you're living by duty instead of faith, and how to use declarations to reinforce who God says you are.

It’s time to stop working for what God already gave you—and start living from your true identity in Christ.

• Why belief is more powerful than behavior

• How striving leads to burnout—and how to break free

• The difference between faith-driven action and duty-driven obligation

• Abraham’s identity shift and what it means for you

• How to use declarations to align your beliefs and actions

• Real-life stories of identity, transformation, and walking by faith

“We move forward in the kingdom the same way we got in—by faith. Not by performance, not by effort. By believing what God says about us.”

“Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” — Galatians 3:2

• Where are you operating out of duty instead of identity?

• What lie might be holding you back from living in freedom?

• What does God say about who you are in this season?

• What can you start declaring to bring your beliefs into alignment?

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• (00:00:00) - Sanctification Happens by Belief, Not Works
• (00:03:22) - Faith, Not Performance: Breaking Free From Striving
• (00:06:44) - Receiving by Grace: Stop Trying to Earn What’s Already Yours
• (00:10:06) - Identity vs. Assignment: Do You Know Who You Are?
• (00:13:28) - Your Beliefs Are More Important Than Your Actions
• (00:16:50) - Abraham’s Name Change & Your Identity in Christ
• (00:20:12) - How to Use Declarations to Shape Belief
• (00:23:34) - Real-Life Stories: Believing Who God Says You Are
• (00:26:56) - Reflect + Respond: Questions, Coaching & Takeaways

In this powerful and personal episode, Josh and Corina dive deep into why your beliefs, not just your thoughts or behaviors, are the key to true transformation. You’ll learn why head knowledge isn’t enough, how emotions reveal hidden beliefs, and what it really means to “believe higher” about God, yourself, and others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of fear, sin, or striving, this conversation will help you recognize the lies you’ve been believing—and replace them with liberating truth. It’s time to stop just “trying harder” and instead start renewing your mind in a way that actually changes your life.

• Why beliefs are more powerful than thoughts

• How your emotions reveal what you truly believe

• What it looks like to believe higher about God, yourself, and your circumstances

• The difference between knowing truth and believing truth

• How to identify and replace lies that keep you stuck

• What it means to do life with God rather than for God

• How identity-based transformation leads to lasting freedom

• Why spiritual warfare starts in your belief system (2 Corinthians 10:5)

“If you want a new emotion, check your belief.”
“We don’t change by trying harder—we change by believing higher.”
“If you believe you're a sinner, you’ll sin by faith.” —Kris Vallotton
“Our greatest spiritual warfare is taking every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ.”

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• Romans 6:6–7 — Our sin nature was crucified with Christ

• 1 John 4:17 — “As He is, so are we in this world”

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Take every thought captive

• John 10:10 — Life abundant in Christ

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction: Why Beliefs Matter
• (00:03:40) - From Head to Heart
• (00:07:20) - Emotions Reveal Beliefs
• (00:11:00) - Trust, Provision, and the "But"
• (00:14:40) - Beliefs About Others and Identity Triggers
• (00:18:20) - Living from Sonship, Not Performance
• (00:22:00) - Freedom from Sin by Faith
• (00:25:40) - How to Replace Lies with Truth

In this conversation, Josh and Corina discuss the importance of transforming the mind through practical steps based on biblical principles as outlined in Corina's new book Transformed by Truth (available on Amazon). They explore how to appropriate, pray and meditate on the Word, emphasizing the need for personal engagement with the Word of God. The discussion includes practical tips for memorization and meditation, as well as the significance of allowing the Word to change one's life and yield positive outcomes.

• Transformation begins with the renewing of the mind.
• Practical steps are essential for true transformation.
• Appropriation of the Word means making it personal.
• Praying the Word deepens understanding and insight.
• Put on the Word through memorization and meditation, which are key to internalizing scripture.
• Engaging with the Word allows for personal revelation.
• Speaking God's truth over oneself is powerful.
• Meditation involves repeating scripture to extract its goodness.
• Letting the Word change you is crucial for growth.
• Yielding a harvest means seeing transformation in oneself and others.

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• (00:00:00) - Transforming the Mind: An Introduction
• (00:02:28) - Practical Steps for Transformation
• (00:06:25) - Engaging with the Word: Prayer and Insight
• (00:09:28) - Declarations and Their Power
• (00:10:46) - Meditation and Memorization of Scripture
• (00:15:50) - Letting the Word Change You and Yielding Harvest