Do you know you’re free in Christ… but still feel stuck in negative thinking or old patterns?
In this episode, Josh and Corina share how true freedom starts in your thoughts — and how renewing your mind through God’s Word leads to lasting transformation.

You’ll learn practical, biblical ways to tear down strongholds, replace lies with truth, and walk in the freedom Jesus already paid for.

Josh shares his personal story of battling discouragement and finding breakthrough by asking, “God, what do You think about me?” Together, Josh and Corina unpack five key areas to renew your mind for freedom and give you tools to walk it out daily.

• The difference between trying to stop bad thoughts vs. replacing them with truth

• How to identify and destroy strongholds in your thinking

• Why Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 are keys to lasting transformation

• The five areas of mind renewal every believer needs to strengthen:

  1. God’s Promises

  2. Your Biblical Identity

  3. Prophetic Words

  4. Testimonies

  5. Decisions & Commitments

• How to train your mind to think God’s thoughts — and watch peace and purpose overflow into every area of life

• Free Download: Daily Journaling Page for Breakthrough

• Related Scriptures: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10

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“You can’t overcome a thought by trying not to think it — you overcome it by replacing it with truth.”
“Stop trying to fix an old life. Start living your new life in Christ.”
“We can renew our minds with lies or with truth — and whichever we choose determines our freedom.”

If you’re ready to renew your mind, overcome limiting beliefs, and walk in the freedom God designed for you, we’d love to help.

Book your free Transformational Beliefs Coaching session at joshandcorina.com/coaching.

• (00:00:00) - 5 Ways to Renew Your Mind for Freedom in Christ
• (00:01:40) - Mind Renewal
• (00:06:12) - How Renew Your Mind
• (00:06:38) - 2 Corinthians 5:17
• (00:10:04) - Battle of Thoughts in Spiritual Warfare
• (00:12:14) - Prayer for Spiritual Growth
• (00:16:07) - 5 Areas of Mind Renewal
• (00:17:30) - Your Personal Identity and Biblical Identity
• (00:19:44) - What is a prophetic word?
• (00:21:14) - Reveal Your Trials
• (00:23:07) - Decisions and Commitments With the Lord
• (00:29:38) - Daily Journaling for Breakthrough

Have you ever felt like life just isn’t turning out the way you hoped? In this powerful message (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh gets real about his own journey through disappointment, discouragement, and unmet expectations—and how God’s truth completely transformed his mindset.

You’ll discover biblical keys for overcoming discouragement, shifting negative self-talk, and finding hope again when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re battling frustration, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that God is still working, and His plan for your life is good.

• The difference between disappointment and discouragement—and how one can lead to the other.

• Why discouragement is one of the enemy’s sneakiest tactics to steal your joy and hope.

• How to stop striving for God’s love and start living from His love.

• Three practical tools to break free from disappointment:

  1. Remember that God is pleased with you.

  2. Trust that He’s always working things out for your good.

  3. Change your self-talk and start speaking life over your circumstances.

• A simple Holy Spirit–led encounter exercise to release disappointment and receive God’s peace.

• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

• Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good for those who love God.

• Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work in you will complete it.

• Hebrews 4:16 – Come boldly to the throne of grace.

• Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

• You can’t earn God’s love — you already have it.

• Disappointment becomes discouragement when you start agreeing with lies.

• What you focus on grows—so focus on what God is doing, not what He’s not.

• Your words steer your life—speak hope, gratitude, and faith daily.

• Freedom starts when you stop partnering with lies and start believing truth.

“Stop working for God’s love and start working from His love.
That one shift will change everything.”

If you’ve been feeling stuck in discouragement or ready for breakthrough in your thinking, we’d love to walk with you through our Transformational Beliefs Coaching program.

You’ll learn how to renew your mind, overcome limiting beliefs, and experience lasting freedom in your identity and purpose.

Schedule your free consultation at: joshandcorina.com/coaching

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Are you struggling with discouragement? In this part-two conversation on cultivating joy, we unpack how to overcome discouragement with biblical joy, what it really means to delight yourself in the Lord (Psalm 37:4), and how rejoicing—on purpose—shifts your mindset, your home atmosphere, and your daily outcomes. Expect practical tools (gratitude, declarations, celebration habits) and a hopeful reframing of trials so you can live from joy.

• Delight → Desire: How delighting in God shapes (and fulfills) your heart’s desires (Psalm 37:4; John 15).

• Joy vs. happiness: Why joy is a steady, Spirit-born strength, not just a passing mood (Psalm 16:11; Neh. 8:10).

• Beating discouragement: Simple, repeatable practices that redirect attention from “what’s not happening” to what God is doing.

• Family culture of joy: How celebration and gratitude rewire your home’s emotional default.

• Kingdom lens: Joy is one-third of the Kingdom (Rom. 14:17)—you’re meant to walk in it daily.

• Psalm 37:4 — Delight in the Lord; He gives (and forms) your desires.

• Psalm 16:11 — In His presence is fullness of joy.

• Nehemiah 8:10 — The joy of the Lord is your strength.

• James 1:2–4 — Consider it pure joy in trials; perseverance is forming.

• Romans 14:17 — The Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy.

• Romans 15:13 — Be filled with all joy and peace in believing; abound in hope.

• Zephaniah 3:17 — God rejoices over you with singing.

• Psalm 23:6 — His goodness and mercy follow you.

• Gratitude journal (3/day): Train your attention to notice God’s goodness; reread often to lift hope.

• Joy playlist + movement: Sing, dance, or pace while worshiping to anchor joy in your body.

• Declarations out loud: “I celebrate progress, not perfection.” “Hope is rising in me.” “God is doing a good work in me.”

• Testimony recall: Rehearse past breakthroughs to fuel present faith.

• “Tell me something good” ritual: At meals, each person shares one win; clap and celebrate.

• Focus shift: Daily list “what God is doing” before tackling “what’s not yet.”

• Coaching (free 25-min discovery call): Get personalized help to break discouragement loops and build daily joy.
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If this helped you overcome discouragement or stirred fresh hope, share it with a friend who needs it today. Ready for hands-on support? Book your free discovery call at joshandcorina.com/coaching—we’d love to help you live from the joy Jesus paid for. You are wildly loved by God.

• (00:00:00) - God's Promises
• (00:00:59) - The Joy of Believing & Becoming
• (00:02:09) - Psalm 37:4 Delight Yourself in the Lord
• (00:06:19) - How to Increase Joy in Your Life
• (00:10:54) - Peace and Joy
• (00:15:21) - Joyful Living Through the Spirit
• (00:17:14) - The Joy of Walking With Jesus
• (00:22:09) - Three Things to Thank God For Each Day
• (00:26:49) - How to Cultivate Joy in Your Life

Feeling stuck in a cycle of discouragement, negative thoughts, or low motivation? In this Believe & Become episode, we unpack how to overcome discouragement by partnering with the joy of the Lord. You’ll learn biblical mindset tools to shift from anxiety and overwhelm to hope and strength, including scripture-based declarations, gratitude practices, and how to renew your mind so you can experience lasting transformation—not just a temporary mood boost.

• Why joy breaks discouragement: The biblical case for joy as spiritual strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and a key to overcoming discouragement.

• Joy vs. happiness: How joy (a fruit of the Spirit) sustains you even when circumstances don’t change yet.

• Religious mindset vs. Kingdom mindset: Why perfectionism fuels discouragement and how celebrating progresscreates momentum.

• Renewing your mind when you feel stuck: Practical steps to replace lies with truth and build resilient hope(Romans 15:13).

• Rejoicing on purpose: How to activate joy in your body, soul, and spirit (Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16) and why that matters for everyday breakthroughs.

• Daily practices that lift your mood fast: Gratitude stacks, testimony recall, speaking declarations, and focusing on what God IS doing.

• Nehemiah 8:10 — The joy of the Lord is your strength.

• Romans 15:13 — Be filled with all joy and peace in believing so you abound in hope.

• James 1:2–4 — Consider it pure joy in trials; God is forming perseverance.

• Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice in the Lord always.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.

• Zephaniah 3:17 — God rejoices over you with singing.

• Celebrate progress, not perfection: Swap self-critique for micro-celebrations to rewire your brain toward hope.

• Declarations for discouraged days: Speak truth out loud (e.g., “I am strong in the Lord,” “Hope is rising in me,” “God is working even when I don’t feel it”).

• Gratitude stacking: List 3–5 things God did today—big or small—to shift focus from lack to evidence of God’s faithfulness.

• Testimony recall: Rehearse past breakthroughs to fuel present faith.

• Move your body: Pair rejoicing with action (clap, pace, take a thankful walk) to anchor joy somatically.

• Truth swap: Identify one discouraging belief, then replace it with a scripture-anchored truth and repeat it morning/evening.

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• (00:00:00) - Reveal: Believing in God
• (00:00:54) - Why Joy Is So Important in Our Mind Renewal Process
• (00:06:13) - Religious Mindset vs Joy
• (00:10:24) - Perfectionism and the Real God
• (00:15:37) - Romans 15:13
• (00:17:38) - Journey to Joy
• (00:21:47) - Rejoice in the Lord Always
• (00:27:46) - How to Get Back to the Joy of Life

Have you ever wondered if the words you speak really shape your life? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of declarations — what they are, why they matter, and how to use them to align your heart and mind with God’s truth.

We talk about:
✨ Why your words carry life and death (Proverbs 18:21)
✨ How to speak truth without ignoring reality
✨ Turning Scripture into personal declarations that rewire your thinking
✨ Using your body, imagination, and emotions to strengthen truth
✨ Why declarations are different from New Age “manifesting” — and fully biblical
✨ Making declarations part of prayer and daily life
✨ Practical tips for taking prophetic words, promises, and Bible verses and making them YOURS

You’ll hear some of our own daily declarations and learn how to craft powerful “I am” statements that help you live from your God-given identity instead of fear or discouragement.

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• (00:08:06) - Declarations of Love in Your Life
• (00:12:27) - Declarations of Power in Prayer
• (00:17:50) - Declaration of God's kindness leads us to repentance
• (00:23:38) - Declarations of Identity
• (00:26:59) - Declaration of God's Promises

Last week, we explored the biblical foundation for renewing your mind (Romans 12:2, John 8:31–32, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5). Today, we’re getting super practical. In this episode, we walk you through the five steps we use with our coaching clients to break free from lies, partner with God’s truth, and experience lasting transformation.

You’ll learn how to:
1️⃣ Uncover the lies that steal hope and hold you back.
2️⃣ Break up with the lie — including why laughing at lies disarms the enemy.
3️⃣ Discover the truth God is speaking over your life.
4️⃣ Renew your mind with the truth through declarations, meditation, and repetition.
5️⃣ Celebrate progress — even when transformation is still in process.

These steps aren’t just theory — they’re the tools we personally use and teach in our coaching program to help believers move from stuck and discouraged to free, hopeful, and strong in Christ.

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• (00:00:00) - 5 Steps to Renewing Your Mind
• (00:00:34) - Rebuilding Your Mind: Meditating on the Law
• (00:04:05) - The Five Step Process for Overcoming Negative Beliefs
• (00:04:47) - Step 1: Uncover the Lies
• (00:06:18) - Step 2: Break Up with the Lie
• (00:13:39) - Step 3: Discover the Truth
• (00:15:52) - Step 4: Renew Your Mind with the Truth
• (00:17:49) - Step 5: Celebrate What God Has Done

Today we lay the why and where in Scripture behind renewing your mind—so you can spot lies, anchor to truth, and start real transformation. We also share simple practices like laughing at lies, biblical meditation, and daily declarations.

Next week in Ep. 13 we’ll walk through our 5 practical steps to mind renewal, start-to-finish.

Key Takeaways

• Mind renewal is biblical, practical, and doable—and it’s how transformation happens (Romans 12:2 — metamorphoo).

• Freedom comes by abiding in truth (John 8:31–32) and taking thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).

• Your thoughts create pathways; your words shape atmospheres—practice truth out loud.

• A surprising tool: laugh at the lie (Psalm 2:4) to break agreement with it.

• Biblical meditation = chewing on Scripture day & night to shape actions and outcomes (Joshua 1:8; Philippians 4:8).

Scriptures Mentioned

• Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 8:31–32

• 2 Corinthians 10:4–5; Philippians 4:8; Joshua 1:8

• Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 2:4; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 139:13–14

Practices You Can Start Today

• Abide in the Word: read, repeat, and personalize verses that fit your season.

• Declarations: Turn truth into “I am / God is” statements and say them morning & night.

• Biblical Meditation: Keep Scripture on your lips while you do everyday tasks.

• Joy Warfare: When a condemning thought hits, laugh, then replace it with truth.

Resource Mentioned

• Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf (on neuroplasticity & thought life)

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Teaser for Next Week
Ep. 13: Five Steps to Renew Your Mind — the exact framework we use with coaching clients so you can do this confidently on your own.

• (00:00:00) - How to Renew Your Mind
• (00:00:53) - Believe and Become
• (00:02:13) - The 5 Step Process to Renew Your Mind
• (00:06:08) - Romans 12:2
• (00:08:06) - The Metamorphosis of Paul in Romans 12:2
• (00:09:47) - Abiding in His Word
• (00:15:28) - Philippians 4,8
• (00:20:09) - 5 Steps to Mind Renewal

Who are you, really? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina dive deep into what it means to live from your true identity in Christ. When we understand who God created us to be, we can step into His promises with boldness and freedom.

We’ll talk about how God continually affirms His children, why your dreams might actually be God-sized invitations, and how Scripture confirms that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You’ll hear personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement to help you move from insecurity and performance into confidence, joy, and rest in God’s love.

Whether you’ve battled lies about your worth, struggled with comparison, or felt stuck in old identities, this conversation will help you renew your mind with truth and see yourself the way God sees you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why God always speaks identity before assignment

• How to recognize God-sized dreams (and why they scare you)

• The difference between “what you do” and “who you are”

• Why your past, mistakes, and emotions don’t define you

• Practical ways to ask God, “Who do You say I am?”

• How to live as a child of God without performing for His love

Scriptures Referenced:

• Psalm 139:14 – You are fearfully and wonderfully made

• Ephesians 2:10 – You are God’s masterpiece

• Romans 5:8 – While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

• John 15 – Abide in the true vine

• 1 John 3:1 – Behold what manner of love the Father has given us

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