What happens when you finally stop chasing people?

For many of us, the chase becomes so familiar that we don’t realize how much of our identity has become wrapped up in trying to fix relationships, earn love, gain approval, or force outcomes that were never ours to control.

In this episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Geleta “Gigi” Parker explores the life-changing invitation found in Psalm 34:14:

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Together, we’ll discover the difference between chasing people and intentionally pursuing the peace of God. Coach Gigi shares biblical insight, practical mental health principles, and a transparent reflection from her own healing journey, reminding us that peace isn’t found by controlling others—it’s found by surrendering to God and walking in wisdom.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why chasing and pursuing are not the same thing.

• How unhealthy patterns can quietly become part of your identity.

• The four movements of Psalm 34:14: Turn. Do. Seek. Pursue.

• Why peace doesn’t have to wait until your circumstances change.

• How to stop participating in unhealthy relational cycles.

• Practical ways to protect your peace while life is still unfolding.

About the Host: Geleta “Gigi” Parker is an International Impact Book Award-winning author in the Marriage & Relationships category for her book Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon. She is also a bestselling author, board-certified Brain and Mental Health Coach, ordained minister, international speaker, and Founder & CEO of FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc.

Featured Scriptures:

• Psalm 34:14

• 1 Peter 3:10–11

• Romans 12:18

Featured Quote:

“Sometimes the turn happens in your spirit before it happens in your circumstances.”

FOCUS Community Update

This week, through the Food Nourishment Initiative of FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., we were honored to serve 22 families. What began as food distribution became a beautiful day of ministry, prayer, encouragement, and community. We truly had church in the driveway.

A heartfelt thank you to the United Methodist Church in Douglas County for partnering with us to nourish families with dignity, compassion, and love.

Join Us at The Healing Table

Join us on August 22 for The Healing Table, an intentional gathering where faith and mental health meet through honest conversation, encouragement, healing, and authentic community.

For more information, visit focusfaithmentalhealth.org.

Connect With Us

🌐 Website: focusfaithmentalhealth.org

📧 Email: info@focusfaithmentalhealth.com

📚 Books by Geleta “Gigi” Parker:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B075DL5GFC

🎹 Opening & Closing Instrumental Theme: “Be Still and Know”

Original composition by Geleta “Gigi” Parker

Piano performance and arrangement by Debary Thompson

Used with permission.

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