Open Mind
Hello and welcome to Open Mind! I am so happy to have you here. If you've been here before then you may notice a few changes around here, but if this is your first time, WELCOME!! This is a space for new and old Christians, people who have questions about faith, and those who just want to hear it from another perspective. As I dive into this world of prayer and praise, I hope you'll join me so we may learn together and praise the almighty King. Alright, I hope you sleep well, God bless you.
Episodes
Comparison is a thief — but today, we’re taking back what it stole.
In this episode of Open Mind, we’re talking about one of the enemy’s quietest weapons: comparison. It slips in through social media, friendships, even ministry—and it convinces us that we’re not enough, not ready, not worthy. But here’s the truth: you were never meant to run someone else’s race. Your lane is anointed. Your calling is sacred. And your timeline is not...
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something we all wrestle with — how to stop wasting time and start living with purpose, even when life feels overwhelmingly busy.
From social media distractions to burnout schedules, it’s easy to let the hours slip by. But God calls us to number our days, walk wisely, and invite Him into every moment — even the ones that feel mundane.
We’ll look at how Jesus handled busy seasons, practical ways...
Okay real talk—have you ever told yourself “I’ll read my Bible before bed” and then knocked out watching YouTube? Or said “I’ll pray on my lunch break” and somehow ended up doom scrolling? Yeah… same. In this episode, I’m getting honest about what it actually looks like to put God first. Not just squeezing Him into our schedules, but clearing space for Him to move.
I talk about my little prayer bench in the closet, how silence h...
Hello everyone and happy Palm Sunday!! Do you guys celebrate this Sunday or just Easter? I personally am working on researching what it means to truly celebrate the holiday and the week. But today we focus less on the celebration and more on the Man Himself Jesus Christ and His love for us and His sacrifice. I hope you all open your heart to what it is I have to say and listen with an Open Mind... see what I did there? eheheh. anyw...
Have you ever held anything above the place of God? Have you ever made more time for smoking or social drinking, than you have for being in the word of God? Well then do I have a show for you! (veggie tales reference) I have struggled with addiction to weed and disassociating from life for years. I love you, Jesus loves you. I hope you sleep well, may God bless you.
Have you ever felt far from God? Have you ever fell to believing what the enemy tries to convince you? Well you're in luck! In this episode we get vulnerable about feeling far from God and falling to sin that we were saved from. Being in a rut like this always hurts and can be deterring to new christians like myself. I hope whoever needs to hear this message hears it and that everyone takes a little piece of God with them every...
Hello everybody and welcome back to Open Mind. Have you ever struggled with jealousy, omitting convictions, not putting God first, or thoughtlessly/unintentionally harming others? If you answered yes to any one of these then boy do I have a show for you! I have been going THROUGH IT these past few weeks and I couldn't understand why. There was a whole list of sins I was committing without even realizing it. I was allowing myself to...
Has anyone ever said "Bless your heart" and you thought it was a compliment? Yea this is kinda like that but worse, a whole lot worse... Being called a cool christian may sound like a compliment but it is actually the exact opposite. Have you also ever said "yea i'm a christian BUT"????? Girl I know you probably have, especially if youre a gen z christian I know those words have slipped your lips once or twice. I think we all need ...
Do you want to be more modest but you don't know what that entails? Or maybe you have the conviction to be modest but you're struggling to part with your old clothes. Lucky you!!! In this episode we are talking about all of what modesty entails for both men and women. You might hear a few yawns and to that I say NUHUHHHH...... anyways, I hope you enjoy this episode and as always, I love you, God loves you. I hope you sleep well, ma...
Hello there and welcome back to open mind! I am so happy to have you here today! Have you ever thought to yourself "is God punishing me?" Do you sometimes think that the struggle isnt a part of Gods plan for you? Guess what, it very well, most likely, probably is!!! Walking alongside God can be so uncomfortable at times and today we will be walking through that. I pray someone needed to hear something I said. If you haven...
Hello everybody and welcome back to Open Mind. Why is adulting so hard? Why is following God as a new believer so hard? How do I do the hard things? LUCKY YOU!! Today we're talking about doing the hard things with and through God!! I really hope something speaks to you is whatever it is I say. If you listened and loved the episode, can you do me a favor and leave a comment or a review of the podcast? There will always be a poll...
Hello everybody and welcome back to Open Mind. Do you guys ever find yourselves seeking love in all the wrong places? Do you sometimes forget to seek God first? ME TOO!! So let's pray and learn together! Today were talking about loving and being loved. Accepting and seeking God first. So I hope you enjoy and that God speaks to you through something I pointed out today. I love you and I hope you sleep well, may God bless you.
Hello everybody and welcome back to Open Mind.
I am so very grateful and blessed to have you all here with me to listen to the first episode of my podcast with. I pray that you can take something home from this and that you guys can get confirmation from God in something that I said. The title of the book is "When God Writes Your Love Story: the ultimate approach to guy/girl relationships" by Eric & Leslie Ludy. Well that's al...
Welcome back to Open Mind! I cant wait to pray with you and for you! I am so happy and blessed to have you all here and I hope you guys stick around for the next one. I hope you sleep well, God bless you.
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