Welcome to the Masterpiece Mindset with Dr. Meredith Griffin Podcast. A program dedicated to helping you develop the mindset, overcome the obstacles, and take the actions needed to live the masterpiece life God intended. This is Episode 1. In this episode I will tackle the topic of mindset.

Again, welcome to Episode 1 of The Masterpiece Mindset Podcast with Dr. Meredith Griffin. I am your host, Meredith Griffin. For almost the last 30 years I’ve been helping people live a life that honors God by understanding who they were created to be, what they were created to do, and how to become that person wherever they are sent. 

The topic of today’s episode is mindset. The name of this podcast is…The Masterpiece Mindset. So here at the beginning of our podcast journey together, I think it is important to unpack just what I mean when I use the word “mindset.” What is it, why is it important, what does God say about it, and what does it look like when we don’t have it together? So, if you’re ready…I know I am…let’s dive in. 

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have boundless confidence that things are going to work? People who are willing to put themselves out there and take a risk in order to see something different. Have you wrestled with fear to the point that it has paralyzed you from even attempting to start in a direction you know you should take? Both of these outcomes can be ultimately traced back to mindset, our understanding of what it is, and how we handle it. 

Mindset, or more importantly, having the right mindset, is viewed by some as the most important factor influencing a person’s future. Mindset speaks to how you view yourself, other people, circumstances, and your ability to navigate toward an expected or intended end. With all of that in mind, it is easy to understand why mindset is so vitally important.

Mindset affects every single aspect of your life. Let me say it again…your mindset…your view of yourself and your surroundings…affects every single aspect of your life. Your spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, financial, and relationship health are all subject to your mindset.

A January 2020 Mayo Clinic article concludes that a positive mindset can lead to an increased life span, lower rates of depression and levels of stress, greater resistance to the common cold, better psychological and physical well-being, better cardio-vascular health and a reduced risk of dying from heart disease, as well as better coping skills during times of hardship and stress. 

A 2019 article on Medium.com, citing three studies in peer-reviewed journals found that 1) negative thinking signals the body’s immune response, and a positive attitude can improve your immune system; 2) positive thinking reduces anxiety…that visualizations and positive self-talk reduce negative thinking and intrusive thoughts; and 3) positive people are happier and less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors, with their happiness promoting success in work, health, and relationships.

Hearing all of that, I cannot help but think of the apostle Paul’s words in Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” I think it time to look at what Scripture has to say about mindset. (can be a sound effect, short musical clip, or a phrase)

It safe for me to say that God cares about your mindset. It isn’t a stretch for me to say that God expects that we would have a...