I’ve shared before that our brains are wired for survival. Scientist call it the Motivational Triad. And it says that our actions are motivated by three survival instincts: seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy. Why does that matter? And what does it have to do with our spiritual walks and renewing our mind? Well, […]

Today we’re talking about the power of asking ourselves questions. God uses questions in the Bible to help people think. And we can follow His lead and ask ourselves questions. Resources Mentioned: Biblical Affirmations Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/biblical-affirmations Victim Mentality Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/victim-mentality The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset Get Ashley’s ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program […]

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Happy endings follow happy journeys”? Today, I’m sharing the power of future thinking.  You have the ability to change your thoughts to positive thoughts. We’ll see what God’s Word says about what we should be thinking and how we can use our thoughts to get to where we want […]

We’ve learned about how our thoughts can guide our feelings, and today we’re going to expound on how your thoughts also affect your actions. There are many different variations of thought around this, but today we’ll be using the Thought Model as created by Brooke Castillo. This model centers around the abbreviation CTFAR and it […]

If you’ve ever thought, “life is against me” then this episode is for you! Today, I want to share how we can avoid the victim mentality. We’re going to look at a story in the Bible of a person who could have easily fallen in the trap of victim thinking, and what they did instead. […]

If you’ve shied away from meditation because you’re not sure if it’s biblical or not, then this episode is for you! Today we’re going to talk about the difference between Eastern meditation and Christian meditation, and I’m going to share with you what the Bible says about meditation. Then we’re going to see three results […]

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? Are you reacting to your thoughts or creating them? See, we live in a world of deception. Everyday we’re being bombarded by lies from the enemy, the world, and our own thoughts.  Those thoughts begin to take root in our hearts and can lead us to sin. That’s why it’s […]