“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Today on the Everyday Joy Podcast, Steph is back — and we go deep into the wrestle every believer knows all too well: your thoughts, the ones that spiral, overwhelm, and convince you you’re not enough.
This episode is raw, vulnerable, and incredibly practical. Steph opens up about her long battle with body image, the way her thoughts used to run wild, and how learning to “take every thought captive” didn’t come naturally… it came through discipline, counselling, Scripture, and choosing the harder path — the one that actually heals.
We also look at the context of 2 Timothy 1:7 — written by Paul while in prison, literally facing death — and the boldness he calls Timothy into. Not a cute, soft encouragement… but a command to live with power, love, and self-control in the middle of fear.
In this episode we talk about:
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Why your first thoughts aren’t always the true ones
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How God gives power and practical tools to take thoughts captive
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Why self-control is a spiritual gift, not a personality trait
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Building new mental “pathways” when old thoughts feel like highways
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Why calling on God’s strength isn’t optional — it’s necessary
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The long-term impact of choosing the harder-but-healthier option
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How God meets you in fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt
This one is full of honesty, hope, and real transformation.
If your mind feels loud lately — this episode will breathe so much freedom into you.
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