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  • 374: Wired to Shine: Your Brain, the Bible, and the Beauty of Light (TFTD #25)

    374: Wired to Shine: Your Brain, the Bible, and the Beauty of Light (TFTD #25)
    Oct 23 2025
    Feeling weary or like your light is flickering? In this heartfelt episode of the Choose 2 Think Podcast, Victoria opens up about walking through grief and caregiving while rediscovering the power of God’s light within. Blending Biblical truth, neuroscience, and thought renewal, Victoria helps Christian women over 50 reclaim their light, even in life’s dimmest seasons.She shares how thoughts can either dim or brighten your spirit, why gratitude is a brain-based pathway to joy, and how understanding the science of light—both spiritually and neurologically—can help you live with renewed purpose. Whether your light feels small or radiant, this episode reminds you that you are literally wired to shine.Your light is your identity.Grief can draw you closer to God.Your thoughts can dim or brighten your inner light.Stay connected to the Source—Christ, your true light.Even the smallest acts can have the biggest impact.You are literally wired to shine.Renewing your mind daily transforms your brain.Gratitude illuminates your path.When your light feels small, it still matters.Spending time with God changes your countenance.CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction to the Journey of Light02:51 – Navigating Grief and Caregiving05:35 – Understanding Your Identity as Light08:41 – The Power of Thoughts in Shaping Light11:29 – Practical Steps to Let Your Light Shine17:14 – The Neuroscience of Light and Gratitude22:36 – Inviting the Light of Christ into Your Life🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 MINISTRY FAVORITE: Ready to take your thought life to the next level? Download The 7 R’s for Living Your Best Thought Life—a simple, biblical framework to help you renew your mind, replace toxic thoughts, and walk in daily peace.👉 Grab your free 1-page guide here or https//:lchi.p/b954-7/9623🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinND*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaVEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    26 min
  • 373: Thoughts about my Papa

    373: Thoughts about my Papa
    Oct 16 2025

    A little bit about my father who passed away.
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    33 min
  • 372: How Knowing God Changes Everything: 7 Voices of Faith, Renewal, and Healing

    372: How Knowing God Changes Everything: 7 Voices of Faith, Renewal, and Healing
    Oct 9 2025
    🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelWhat if your greatest breakthroughs begin with one choice—to think differently through faith in God?In this special highlight episode, host Victoria revisits seven unforgettable conversations with faith-filled guests who share their stories of healing, growth, and transformation. Together, they remind us that the Word of God isn’t just truth—it’s life, restoration, and peace.💡 You’ll hear clips from:Carol McLeod — 343: Carol McLeod on Making Every Day Count | Today Is a Verb Get Carol's book: Today is a Verb https://amzn.to/3KHBLqmElena Huggins — 371: Healing vs. Freedom: The Key to Mental & Emotional Liberation Get Elena's book: Untwist Me https://amzn.to/42zNiOBDana White — 341: Messy Home? Why It’s NOT a Spiritual Failure Get Dana's book: Jesus Doesn't Care about Your Messy House https://amzn.to/4ofUWpTDrs. Ronnie & James Kent — 362: Finding Peace: How to Break Free from Anxiety Get their book Anxiety Algorithm https://amzn.to/4q2CgLOBill Mullin — 356: As I Recall F()rever: Bill Mullin on Music, Faith, and Transformation Visit Bill's website: https://thenexthumanity.com/Alina Wilson — 346: You Don't Have to FIGHT Aging—Learn How to Embrace It Instead Get Alina's book: Thoughtful Aging https://amzn.to/3IFimG6Brenda Kennison — 339: How Faith & Neuroscience Can Transform Your Mind Visit Brenda's Website: https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/💬 Key Takeaways:“Positive thinking is not enough—only the Word of God can heal.”“At the end of every day, our jaws should drop at how extraordinary the Lord was to us.”“Knowing God’s nature changes everything.”“Choosing to think differently is an act of worship.”Whether you’re walking through hard days or celebrating small victories, this episode will stir your faith and strengthen your mind as you remember who God is—and what He’s able to do.🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to Choose 2 Think your way to peace, purpose, and joy in Christ.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    13 min
  • 371: Healing vs. Freedom: The Key to Mental & Emotional Liberation | Elena Huggins, Author Untwist Me

    371: Healing vs. Freedom: The Key to Mental & Emotional Liberation | Elena Huggins, Author Untwist Me
    Oct 2 2025

    Elena Huggins, author of Untwist Me: Uncomplicated Life Hacks for Mental and Emotional Liberation shares her personal journey of faith, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between being healed and being free.


    Our conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the significance of processing emotions, and the role of Scripture in finding peace and clarity.


    Elena offers practical advice to help you navigate your own mental health challenges and encourages you to simplify your struggles to find effective solutions.

    • Trauma can lead to complex emotional challenges that require deep processing.
    • Healing is not the same as freedom; true freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus.
    • Many people manage their mental health rather than truly heal from it.
    • Scripture is the lynchpin in overcoming anxiety and trauma.
    • Anxiety can be unlearned.
    • Processing trauma is essential; you cannot skip steps in healing.
    • Simplifying life's challenges can empower you to take action.
    • Elena's book offers practical steps for emotional liberation.
    • The supernatural power of God plays a crucial role in healing.


    Fav quotes:

    "Anxiety is a practiced behavior."

    "It must start with Jesus, you and Him."

    "Keep it simple, that's what I would say."


    Chapters

    05:47 Elena's Journey to Faith

    08:48 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma

    14:16 The Struggle with Mental Health

    18:14 Finding Freedom in Christ

    19:20 The Purpose Behind 'Untwist Me'

    28:47 Processing Trauma: The Importance of Healthy Reflection

    30:26 Divorcing from the Past: Moving Beyond Trauma

    33:51 Patterns of Thought: Understanding Anxiety and Depression

    34:38 Anxiety as a Practiced Behavior: Breaking the Cycle

    36:58 The Power of Scripture: Transforming Thought Patterns

    40:06 The Supernatural Power of God: Healing Beyond Therapy

    44:33 Creating Your Toolbox: Practical Steps for Recovery

    48:38 Simplifying Life's Challenges: Keeping It Simple

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    53 min
  • 370: Rewire Your Default Mode: Let God Sustain You in Every Season (Thought #24)

    370: Rewire Your Default Mode: Let God Sustain You in Every Season (Thought #24)
    Sep 25 2025
    Let's chat about the importance of God's sustaining care and how to navigate life's challenges through faith. Do you know what the Default Mode Network (DMN) is? How about the Divine Mode Network (as I call it!)? Let's dig deep on how your thoughts can impact your mental health. Through biblical examples and practical steps, I'll emphasize the power of affirmations and the need to rewire our minds to focus on hope and truth. Is it time you embraced God's help and transform your thought patterns so that you can live a life of praise-filled expectancy?TakeawaysYou are not meant to carry everything on your own.God's sustaining care is available to everyone, regardless of age.The default mode network can lead to negative thought loops.You can rewire your brain to focus on hope and truth.Biblical figures like Moses and Paul experienced God's sustaining power.Transforming toxic thoughts requires awareness and action.Daily affirmations can help shift your mindset.You can interrupt negative thought patterns with God's truth.Practical steps can help you retrain your mind.You are not alone; God is your helper.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Default Mode Network (DMN)12:04 The Divine Mode Network: Rewiring Your Thoughts14:39 Overcoming Perfectionism and Responsibility17:44 Biblical Examples of God's Sustaining Power20:24 Transforming Your Mind with Truth23:01 Practical Steps to Shift Your Thought Patterns26:07 Finding Rest in God's Sustaining Presence🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 ⁠⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    33 min
  • 369: Prayer + Neuroscience: How Talking to God Changes Your Brain and Gives You Peace (Thought #23)

    369: Prayer + Neuroscience: How Talking to God Changes Your Brain and Gives You Peace (Thought #23)
    Sep 18 2025
    Have you ever thought about what’s really happening in your brain when you pray? In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—the powerful connection between prayer, thoughts, and neuroscience.Here’s the amazing truth: prayer isn’t just talking to God (though that’s the heart of it!). It also reshapes your brain’s pathways. Every time you pray, you’re not only building intimacy with God—you’re also retraining your mind to calm down, focus, and lean into hope.I’ll share how prayer soothes your brain’s alarm system (that constant “what if” chatter), why even the shortest prayers can shift your emotions, and how Jesus Himself modeled a life rooted in prayer.If you’ve been feeling scattered, stressed, or stuck in negative thoughts, this episode is for you. Let’s explore together how consistent prayer can actually rewire your brain for peace, clarity, and trust in God’s goodness.✨ Takeaways you’ll love:Prayer literally reshapes your thought patterns.Your brain hears your prayers—it changes your state of mind.Prayer calms the “fear alarms” in your brain.Consistent prayer builds hope and sharpens decision-making.Even short, whispered prayers can help regulate your emotions.The Bible gives us story after story of the power of prayer in action.🎙 Sound Bites“Prayer is good for you.”“Prayer produces peace.”“God hears my prayers.”📖 Episode FlowFascination with prayer and the brainHow prayer reshapes your neural pathwaysWhy prayer is vital in everyday lifeUsing prayer for emotional regulationSplit-second prayers for better focus and decisionsConsistent prayer and rewiring for hopeNeuroscience confirms: prayer produces peaceLooking at Jesus’ example of prayer🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 ⁠⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    32 min
  • 368: Stop Overthinking, Start Believing: God Will Guide You (Thought for the Day #22)

    368: Stop Overthinking, Start Believing: God Will Guide You (Thought for the Day #22)
    Sep 11 2025
    Ever feel stuck in decision overload—second-guessing every choice, lying awake with racing thoughts, or wondering if you’ve already missed God’s plan for your life? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, we’re unpacking the affirmation “God will guide me.”I’ll share some of my own stories of how God showed up in both the little things (like picture frames!) and the big transitions (like remarriage and buying a home). We’ll talk about why His guidance is steady, why it comes step by step (not all at once), and how it brings peace right here in the present moment.And because you know I love weaving faith with brain science, I’ll explain what’s happening in your brain when anxious thought-loops take over—and how truth and trust in God can literally rewire your neural pathways.By the end, you’ll feel encouraged to take that next baby step, breathe a little deeper, and rest in God’s steady hand.✨ What you’ll take away:God’s guidance isn’t random—it’s steady and personal.Neuroscience shows your brain can rewire toward peace.Replacing anxious thoughts with truth strengthens your mind.You don’t need the whole map—just the next step.Peace is available right here, right now.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Quiz on Decision Making03:17 Understanding God's Guidance06:31 Neuroscience and Faith: Rewiring the Mind09:18Three Truths About God's Guidance12:05 God's Guidance is Steady16:13 Step-by-Step Guidance19:55 Finding Peace in the Present Moment24:06 Personal Stories of Guidance28:06 Recap and Final Thoughts🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 ⁠FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable ⁠ https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    34 min
  • 367: Start Your Day Renewed: How God’s Mercies (and a little Brain Science) Can Transform Your Entire Day (Thought for the Day #21)

    367: Start Your Day Renewed: How God’s Mercies (and a little Brain Science) Can Transform Your Entire Day (Thought for the Day #21)
    Sep 4 2025
    In the last episode, we chatted about getting good sleep. In this one, we'll talk about how your morning time really is the sweet spot for your entire day! Discover the neurological benefits of starting the your day with intention! Learn what top 3 habits will get you headed in the right direction and remember to show grace to yourself for those messy mornings! TakeawaysMornings set the tone for the entire day.The brain resets itself during sleep, cleaning out toxins.Cortisol levels rise in the morning to help alertness.Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change in the morning.First thoughts in the morning can shape the rest of the day.Three morning habits: see the light, hydrate, and pray.Avoid screens first thing in the morning.Grace is available even on messy mornings.Gratitude can lower stress responses in the brain.Transformation comes from resets, not perfection.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Morning Mindset10:35 Three Morning Habits for a Fresh Start20:49 Grace for Messy Mornings26:47 Recap and Closing Thoughts🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think
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    30 min