Life is full of storms—both external circumstances and the inner battles of our minds. But God has promised us peace that surpasses all understanding, even when chaos surrounds us. ️

In this teaching (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh and Corina walk through how to cultivate God’s peace in every situation. Through scripture, stories, and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to:

• Meditate on God’s Word until it nourishes your heart

• Take every thought captive and replace lies with truth

• Lean into gratitude and worship as weapons of peace

• Build “buff beliefs” that strengthen your faith over time

• Trust Jesus as your spotter—lifting the weight you can’t carry alone

• Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on You.”

• Philippians 4:6–8 – Prayer, thanksgiving, and the peace of God

• Joshua 1:8 – Meditate on the Word day and night

• Psalm 16:8–9 – Eyes fixed on the Lord, resting secure

• 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – Taking thoughts captive, demolishing strongholds

• Isaiah 41:10 – God’s promise to strengthen and uphold us

Peace isn’t the absence of storms—it’s the presence of Jesus in the middle of them. And when your mind is fixed on Him, nothing can shake you.

• Josh’s devotional: 40 Days to Peace → Amazon link

• Coaching with Josh & Corina → joshandcorina.com/coaching

• Igniting Hope Ministries → ignitinghope.com

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• (00:00:00) - Finding Peace in the Storm
• (00:00:39) - Having Peace in the Storm
• (00:02:51) - Setting Your Mind on Christ
• (00:03:44) - Biblical Meditation
• (00:08:07) - How to Inhabit your Promised Land
• (00:10:57) - How to Calm Down When You're Feeling Stress
• (00:13:12) - Psalm 16: Keep Your Eyes on the Lord
• (00:14:14) - Jesus: As He Gets Bigger, Everything Else Gets Small
• (00:15:14) - Second Corinthians 10: The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
• (00:19:03) - God Is Setting Us Up for Victory
• (00:23:05) - Jesus Lifts Your Weight
• (00:28:10) - God Will Strengthen You Today

So many of us know the truth in our heads: “I’m a child of God.” But living out of that reality in our daily lives? That’s another story.

In this heartfelt episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina open up about their own journeys of moving from performance-driven faith to resting in God’s love as His sons and daughters.

Through scripture, personal stories, and even a simple lesson learned from taking out the trash with a 6-year-old, they unpack what it means to be:

• Sons and daughters, not slaves

• Friends of God who co-labor with Him

• Abiding in Christ rather than striving for approval

• Fully loved—not because of what you do, but because of who you are

Whether you’ve battled perfectionism, felt pressure to “do more” for God, or struggled to rest in His love, this conversation will help you step deeper into your identity and discover the freedom of working with God, not for Him.

• John 15:15 – “I no longer call you servants… I have called you friends.”

• Ephesians 2:6 – Seated with Christ in heavenly places

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

• Matthew 3:17 – “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”

• Coaching with Josh & Corina
• Transformed by Truth book
• 40 Days to Peace devotional
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• (00:00:00) - God's invitation to work with Him
• (00:00:51) - Believe and Become
• (00:01:56) - "I'm Proud of You"
• (00:03:16) - A Child of God
• (00:06:03) - How to Work With God
• (00:10:53) - Abodating in Him
• (00:17:22) - God's Love for You

Do you ever wonder if you really hear God’s voice—or if it’s just your own thoughts? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation for hearing from God and share practical ways to tune your heart to His Spirit. You’ll discover how God speaks through His Word, His Spirit, and even your own thoughts and feelings, and how to discern His gentle, kind, and wise voice from fear, doubt, or condemnation.

The truth is: you were created to hear Him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Whether through a whisper of peace, a picture in your mind, or a verse highlighted in Scripture, the Lord is always speaking—and you can grow in confidence that you’re hearing Him clearly.

• The difference between God’s written Word (logos) and His spoken Word (rhema)

• How to test what you hear against Scripture and God’s character

• Simple steps to tune your heart and eliminate distractions

• Why God’s voice always carries peace, hope, and encouragement—not fear or condemnation

• The many ways God speaks: thoughts, impressions, emotions, pictures, dreams, and more

• How to involve your kids and family in practicing hearing God’s voice

• Encouragement to record what God says so you can build a history with Him

• Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

• John 10:27 – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

• John 15:7 – “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…”

• Luke 1:37–38 – “For nothing will be impossible with God… May it be done to me according to your word.”

• John 8:47 – “He who is of God hears God’s words…”

• Coaching with Josh & Corina: joshandcorina.com/coaching

• Josh’s Devotional: 40 Days to Peace – Amazon Link

• Corina’s Book: Transformed by Truth – Amazon Link

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