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Say Goodbye And Imagine!

Say Goodbye And Imagine!

著者： Rose Ann Forte
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概要

 Welcome to the Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast! In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives. Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God's Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom. Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm. Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God's grace when alcohol is successfully set aside. Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances. Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don't use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don't use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect & honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, focusing on the unique journey of each participant. What is not unique is the common thread of the power of the Holy Spirit at work in each episode. If you desire to quit drinking or have been searching for ways to reconnect with God, then please tune in. Hear the amazing success stories of Christians just like you who decided to choose freedom from alcohol or other substances. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Rose Ann Forte is the host of Say Goodbye and Imagine. Rose Ann had reached a point in her own life when she realized that alcohol was stealing from her and understood that God had a much better plan for her. Today she is the bestselling author of The Plans He has for Me Daily Devotional. Through her podcast, blog articles, books, public speaking, Choose Freedom Program, YouTube & TikTok videos, and Choose Freedom coaching and church mentor programs, Rose Ann loves to share her experience of transformation with others & discuss the power of the Holy Spirit and God's foundational principles behind renewing your mind.2023 キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 心理学 心理学・心の健康 聖職・福音主義 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Life Has Direction: Are You Paying Attention to Where You're Going?

    Life Has Direction: Are You Paying Attention to Where You're Going?
    2026/03/16

    Life always has direction. The real question is not whether we are moving — the question is whether we are paying attention to where we are going.

    In this episode of the Say Goodbye and Imagine Podcast, Rose Ann Forte explores wisdom from Proverbs 4:25–27, a passage that speaks directly to the direction of our lives and the awareness we need to stay on the path God has for us.

    Most people do not wake up one day and intentionally choose a destructive path. Instead, we slowly drift away from God's direction through distraction, habits, and small compromises that seem harmless in the moment.

    Rose Ann shares a personal story about a recent season of physical setbacks — from a hernia emergency to surgery, recovery, back pain, and COVID — and how keeping her focus on God changed how she responded to adversity. Instead of falling into discouragement or self-defeating thoughts, she chose perseverance and trust in God's plan.

    This conversation explores the connection between spiritual awareness, the condition of our heart, and the direction of our life.

    Rose Ann also explains how Scripture aligns with neuroscience. The thoughts and behaviors we repeat form neural pathways that influence the choices we make and the direction we take.

    You will also hear how the Armor of God connects to this concept — the belt of truth guiding the mind and the breastplate of righteousness protecting the heart.

    Stay until the end for three reflection questions and a prayer designed to help you examine the direction your life is heading this week.

    Scripture in This Episode

    Proverbs 4:25–27

    "Let your eyes look straight ahead;
    fix your gaze directly before you.
    Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
    and be steadfast in all your ways.
    Do not turn to the right or the left;
    keep your foot from evil."

    Related passage discussed:

    Proverbs 4:23
    "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."

    Resources Mentioned

    Choose Freedom Program
    https://choosefreedom.today

    Books by Rose Ann Forte

    Transformed by His Promises
    https://amzn.to/4cGgA41

    The Plans He Has for Me
    https://amzn.to/42Y3E40

    Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life Beyond Alcohol
    https://amzn.to/3EuGTvm

    Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.

    #ChooseFreedom
    #ChristianMindset
    #BiblicalWisdom
    #FaithAndNeuroscience
    #ChristianPersonalGrowth
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    16 分
  • Why Good Intentions Fail: A Biblical and Neuroscience Perspective on Galatians 5

    Why Good Intentions Fail: A Biblical and Neuroscience Perspective on Galatians 5
    2026/03/02

    We all feel it. That internal tug-of-war between what we want in the moment and what we know is right.

    In today's episode, Rose Ann explores Galatians 5:17–18 and the internal battle between the sinful nature and the Spirit. Why are good intentions often not enough? Why does willpower fail us? And what does it actually mean to live Spirit-led instead of self-reliant?

    Drawing from her own journey of choosing sobriety and renewal, Rose Ann unpacks:

    • The difference between willpower and Spirit-led transformation
    • How repeated behaviors create neural pathways that feel like truth
    • Why dopamine-driven relief can slowly form psychological slavery
    • The connection between John 8:34 and modern neuroscience
    • How Romans 12:2 reveals the process of testing and renewing the mind

    This episode will help you recognize where you may be choosing short-term relief over long-term alignment—and how to begin forming new pathways rooted in obedience, wisdom, and grace.

    Scripture Covered

    • Galatians 5:17–18
    • Psalm 51:5
    • John 8:34
    • Romans 12:2

    Key Takeaways

    • The internal battle is normal. Awareness removes shame.
    • Relief is not the same as righteousness.
    • Repeated behaviors shape the brain and reinforce patterns.
    • Transformation requires testing, not just trying harder.
    • Spirit-led living changes desire, not just behavior.

    Reflection Questions

    1. Where do you feel the internal battle between personal relief and Spirit-led righteousness?
    2. What behavior have you repeated that now feels normal but may be pulling you out of alignment?
    3. What would it look like this week to pause and ask the Holy Spirit before responding to stress or triggers?

    Resources Mentioned

    • Transformed by His Promises
    • The Plans He Has for Me
    • Prepare to Quit
    • The Choose Freedom® Program
      ➜ choosefreedom.today/self-study

    Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.

    #ChooseFreedom
    #OvercomingTemptation
    #RenewYourMind
    #SpiritLedLife
    #ChristianGrowth
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    16 分
  • The Danger of Thinking We Know Better - Trusting God Over Our Own Judgment

    The Danger of Thinking We Know Better - Trusting God Over Our Own Judgment
    2026/02/16

    In this episode of Say Goodbye and Imagine!, Rose Ann Forte explores 1 Samuel 15:22 and the powerful confrontation between obedience and self-justification. When King Saul adjusted God's instruction to fit what "appealed to him," he revealed a pattern that is still common today — redefining wisdom according to our own desires.

    This episode examines:

    • Selective obedience
    • Rationalization and self-deception
    • The danger of trusting personal judgment over God's instruction
    • How modern culture normalizes compromise
    • The neuroscience behind self-preservation and justification

    Rose Ann connects biblical wisdom with brain science, explaining how cognitive dissonance and reward-seeking pathways influence our decisions — and how obedience restores clarity and peace.

    The episode concludes with three reflection questions and a prayer designed to help listeners examine where they may be trusting themselves more than God.

    Scripture Referenced:
    1 Samuel 15:22–24
    1 Samuel 15:9
    Ephesians 2:2

    • https://www.choosefreedom.today
    • Link to Choose Freedom Program page
    • Amazon links for:
      • The Plans He Has for Me: https://amzn.to/4aRxKdy
      • Prepare to Quit: https://amzn.to/4bVIR6m
      • Transformed by His Promises: https://amzn.to/4rirDoj

    #ChooseFreedom #GodlyDecisionMaking #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving #FaithAndLife

    Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.
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    14 分
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