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017 The Sure Fire Way to HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATE (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)

What if you've been trying to build your relationship with the Lord, but you're just like, "yeah, but, I still don't FEEL IT. I want to FEEL the presence of the Lord, and I'm struggling making the connection. I've asked God to come into my heart and I just don't know if I reaaalllly hear Him. What do I do?" Well, today I'm going to give you a sure fire way to HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATE (cue transformers noise). It's time to get humble, get real, dust off the sackcloth, and grab those ashes. Because if you do this, like really do this, I promise you, the Lord will answer. But the question is, will you be willing to listen?
 
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016 How Fearing God Will Make You Stop Worrying (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mindset)

If you were to do a little internet search, you would find that the phrase "fear not" appears 61 times in the King James Version of the Bible, with 31 additional variations such as "fear ye not".
BUT, we are also told TO fear, specifically to fear the Lord. So which one is it? Fear or no fear? Today, we're going to discuss what it means to fear the Lord, how, as worriers we're actually fearing the wrong things, and how the right kind of fear will actually help us stop worrying, stop with all the anxiety and obsessive thoughts, so we can start to live a bolder, more confident life.
 
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015 Addicted to Social Media: Overcome the Obsession Part 2 (Addiction Recovery, Mindset)

On our last episode (#014), we talked about being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with the likes.
Today in Part 2, we're going to discuss discernment, how to pull away from the endless scrolling and get back to your life. Because listen, the Bible tells us that life is a vapor, it appears for a time and then vanishes away. And do we really want to be spending our precious time with our phone? Or the people we love most? So listen up for some tips and encouragement to put down your phone, overcome the obsession, and start living life again.
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Read this: https://brokentoblessed.com/anti-social-media/

014 Addicted to Social Media: When You Love the Likes Part 1 ( Addiction Recovery, Mindset)

Social media has absolutely changed how our entire society functions, how people communicate and relate to each other. As more time goes on, we're witnessing the ripple effect that's happening, and the consequences of online social that's really impacting the younger generations.
 
In this episode (part 1) we're going to discuss being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with getting likes. We have become a society that is constantly chasing likes and online approval from our peers (and even strangers). But when is enough enough? When does it cross over into an addiction? Is it really that bad to post on these platforms? We'll answer these questions and shine a light on this growing problem.
 
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013 This is What Happens When You Rely on Self Love vs. God's Love (Christian Mindset, Addiction Recovery)

We live in a world that is constantly reminding us to love ourselves. As a result, we approach life with a self-serving attitude instead of an others-serving attitude. But instead of focusing on self love, what if we focused on God's love? On today's episode, we're going to break it all down. Can you guess which one is greater?
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012 How to Love an Addict, Even When it's Difficult (Addiction Family Support, Recovery)

Whether it's a family member, parent, sibling, spouse, or friend, loving the addicts in our lives can be very difficult and challenging. And what does it mean or look like to love an addict? Is it possible to love someone through a trial such as addiction? And for how long? On today's episode, we're going to talk about this, provide support for families of addicts, and learn how to love someone through one of the hardest battles.
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011 Why the POPO Principle is Important for Sobriety (Overcome Addiction, Recovery)

What is the POPO Principle and how will it help us overcome our addiction? On today's episode, we'll discuss the POPO Principle (found in Ephesians 4) and why it's so important when it comes to our sobriety and walk with God. 
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010 You'll Never Overcome Addiction Unless This Changes First (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)

Are you struggling with addiction and you don't know how to overcome it? Well, I'm gonna tell ya, if this one thing doesn't change, you'll never fully succeed and leave your addiction behind. I'm talking about a surrender-to-God, no-excuses, full-on heart change. If we don't we'll just end up right back where we started. But how do we do this? In today's episode, we're going to talk about our hearts and what we can do to change it. Remember: all things are possible with God.
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009 These 5 Things Will Make Your Anxiety Worse (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mindset)

Coping with anxiety can feel like an uphill battle, but did you know there are things that can actually make your anxiety worse? In today's episode, we're going to run through my top 5 list of things you should avoid if you have anxiety.
For more anxiety help, check out the following episodes + articles:
Broken to Blessed episode 008: https://brokentoblessed.podbean.com/e/008-five-anxiety-coping-skills-for-a-strong-mindset/
Anxiety Coping Skills: https://brokentoblessed.com/anxiety-coping-skills/
Best Christian Songs for Anxiety: https://brokentoblessed.com/christian-songs-for-anxiety/
Free Anxiety Email Series: https://little-lab-45250.myflodesk.com/ic9smcf6ov
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008 Five Anxiety Coping Skills for a Strong Mindset (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mental Health)

When you suffer from anxiety, every day can feel like a battle. Depending on your schedule, you may be having anxiety before you even get out of bed in the morning. Thankfully, there are practical anxiety coping skills that we can incorporate in our day-to-day. On this episode, we'll talk about 5 coping skills that will help you strengthen your mindset + move through your next attack.
For more anxiety help, check out the following articles:
Anxiety Coping Skills: https://brokentoblessed.com/anxiety-coping-skills/
Best Christian Songs for Anxiety: https://brokentoblessed.com/christian-songs-for-anxiety/
Free Anxiety Email Series: https://little-lab-45250.myflodesk.com/ic9smcf6ov
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