Do you ever feel caught between two worlds? You love God, but sometimes it feels easier to blend in than to stand out. In this episode of the Day One of Sobriety podcast, we’re talking about what it truly means to be “in this world but not of it,” why it’s so hard to live differently, and how renewing your mind changes everything. You’ll hear real-life examples, biblical truth, and a practical neuroscience tool to help you live set apart for God’s Kingdom.
🔑 Key Episode Insights- Why trying to live for both sides is like playing on two teams at once—and how it divides your loyalty and peace.
- How holidays like Halloween can become powerful reminders of who you represent and what it means to shine as light in a dark world.
- Why fear and lack of capacity keep us from living renewed—and how to overcome both with truth and practice.
- The neuroscience behind transformation—how the amygdala and neuroplasticity explain why change feels hard but is absolutely possible.
- The PURR Tool — a simple, memorable way to Pause, Replace, and Reflect so you can stay calm, confident, and Christ-centered under pressure.
Living “in the world but not of it” isn’t about rules—it’s about representation. When your mindset mirrors God’s heart, your life becomes a reflection of His truth and love to everyone around you. Mind renewal bridges faith and neuroscience so you can overcome fear, stop conforming, and live from your God-given identity every day.
🛠 Practice the PURR Tool- Pause and Understand – When faced with pressure to conform, pause and ask, “Is this mindset from the world or from the Word?”
- Replace – Replace the worldly thought (“I need everyone to like me”) with God’s truth (“I already have His approval”). Repetition builds new thought loops of truth.
- Reflect – Reflect Christ’s light in your words and actions. Radiate peace instead of pressure.
When you PURR instead of panic, your amygdala calms, your prefrontal cortex re-engages, and your thoughts align with truth. Transformation becomes your new default.
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🔗 Related Episodes & Links Mentioned- 🎧 Listen to the beginning of the journey: EP 1 — The Story Behind Day One of Sobriety
- EP 16 — Overthinking Everything? How to Find Peace by Surrendering Control
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