Craig Groeschel: Winning the War in Your Mind (ep. 556)
Apr 6, 2023
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Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church and creator of the free YouVersion Bible App, shares his unlikely journey to discovering his faith and strategies for staying hopeful in challenging times. The podcast discusses the transformative power of small acts of kindness and faithfulness, the importance of hope in the face of darkness, creating a vision and living with intention, overcoming bitterness, balancing roles while raising six children, and the power of gratitude and hope.
Having conversations outside our circle can bring people closer and enhance company culture.
Recognize negative thoughts and replace them with the truth of God's Word for teenagers.
Overcoming bitterness through prayer can lead to personal growth and the ability to love others more fully.
Deep dives
The Power of Meaningful Conversations
Killie companies launched the Who Do You Know campaign to encourage their employees to have conversations with people outside their circle, which has brought people closer and enhanced their company culture.
Craig Grishel's Unlikely Journey to Faith
Craig Grishel, senior pastor of Life Church, shared his personal journey of discovering his faith and the transformative power of grace. He also discussed how to remain hopeful during challenging times and how to change one's mindset for a better life.
Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens
Craig Grishel emphasized the growing challenges faced by teenagers, such as anxiety, depression, and harmful thinking patterns. He introduced his book, 'Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens', which provides strategies for teenagers and parents to recognize negative thoughts and replace them with the truth of God's Word.
The Importance of Sharing the Light
Despite the darkness in the world, there is a cry and desperation for the light. People may have been repulsed by religion or experienced hypocrisy, but the focus should be on Jesus and his teachings of love, grace, and forgiveness. Jesus welcomed sinners and outcasts, and anyone can find inspiration in his message. Rather than promoting ourselves or institutions, we should consider his example and strive to become more like him.
Purpose and Overcoming Bitterness
Having a vision and being intentional in life is essential. We need to acknowledge that bitterness exists and acknowledge our own flaws. Overcoming bitterness is crucial for personal growth and productivity. Praying for those who hurt us can help us heal and change our perspective. Stories of forgiveness and healing demonstrate the transformative power of prayer. Additionally, letting go of bitterness allows us to grow and love others more fully.
Craig Groeschel is a senior pastor of Life.Church, one of the largest churches in the world and the creator of the free YouVersion Bible App. As a New York Times bestselling author, Craig writes on a wide variety of topics, including dating and marriage, social media, purpose, direction, church leadership, and more.
Today, Craig shares his unlikely journey to discovering his faith, how he remains hopeful in seasons of challenge and how to defy your thinking and change the course of your life for the better, revealing the strategies he’s found that help.
Plus, from his just released book, Winning the War in Your Mind for Teens, Craig shares how we can better support our children and young adults by helping them find freedom from the thoughts holding them back.
My friends, if you or someone you love is seeking to break free from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking, this conversation is for you.
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