In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol sits down with pastor and author Kyle Idleman to talk about the battle in our minds. Kyle reminds us that our thoughts often lie to us—and if we don’t learn to take them captive, they can spiral into fear, shame, or hopelessness. Together, we discuss how to trace our fears back to root lies, discern truth from deception, and recognize the difference between conviction and condemnation. Kyle shares practical tools to challenge toxic thoughts, the role of Scripture as our weapon, and what it looks like to win small daily victories that lead to lasting transformation.

Whether you’re new to the idea of spiritual warfare in the mind or you’ve wrestled with strongholds for years, this conversation will encourage you that change is possible. With God’s Word, you’re not just managing your thoughts—you’re renewing them.

Resource referenced: Every Thought Captive:  Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back by Kyle Idleman

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What lie have you believed about yourself or your circumstances that God is inviting you to confront?
When anxious thoughts spiral, what first step could you take to trace them back to a root lie?
How can you recognize when a thought that “sounds wise” is actually pulling you away from God’s truth?
What practice could help you decide which thoughts deserve “a seat at the table” in your mind—and which don’t?
Which Scripture has most powerfully reshaped your thinking, and how can you internalize it more deeply?
Where do you need to move from simply managing thoughts to actually renewing your mind with God’s truth?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

Find Kyle Idleman:

On his website

On Facebook

On Instagram

Follow his work on Amazon

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol sits down with pastor and author Kyle Idleman to talk about the battle in our minds. Kyle reminds us that our thoughts often lie to us&mdash;and if we don&rsquo;t learn to take them captive, they can spiral into fear, shame, or hopelessness. Together, we discuss how to trace our fears back to root lies, discern truth from deception, and recognize the difference between conviction and condemnation. Kyle shares practical tools to challenge toxic thoughts, the role of Scripture as our weapon, and what it looks like to win small daily victories that lead to lasting transformation.
Whether you&rsquo;re new to the idea of spiritual warfare in the mind or you&rsquo;ve wrestled with strongholds for years, this conversation will encourage you that change is possible. With God&rsquo;s Word, you&rsquo;re not just managing your thoughts&mdash;you&rsquo;re renewing them.
Resource referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Every-Thought-Captive-Mental-Drains/dp/0310364035">Every Thought Captive: &nbsp;Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back</a> by Kyle Idleman
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">What lie have you believed about yourself or your circumstances that God is inviting you to confront?</li>
<li aria-level="1">When anxious thoughts spiral, what first step could you take to trace them back to a root lie?</li>
<li aria-level="1">How can you recognize when a thought that &ldquo;sounds wise&rdquo; is actually pulling you away from God&rsquo;s truth?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What practice could help you decide which thoughts deserve &ldquo;a seat at the table&rdquo; in your mind&mdash;and which don&rsquo;t?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Which Scripture has most powerfully reshaped your thinking, and how can you internalize it more deeply?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Where do you need to move from simply managing thoughts to actually renewing your mind with God&rsquo;s truth?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>
Find Kyle Idleman:
<a href="https://www.kyleidleman.com/">On his website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kyleidleman/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyleidleman/?hl=en">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kyle-Idleman/author/B004S8FPM8?ccs_id=27d2642d-1f36-45c5-bac2-feaa28b011de">Follow his work on Amazon</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...