As we are on the cusp of May which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight several mental health related conversations over the next several weeks that would afford you tangible and practical steps to enhance your awareness of the challenges so many of us face as well as find and create access to walk in a sustained freedom from those things. For that reason, we wanted to start out this Mental Health Awareness Series by understanding the power and significance of our thoughts. Did you know it’s estimated that 95% of our thoughts are subconscious? In other words, we think our thoughts without even thinking about them! However, in today’s conversation we will discuss the biblical, neurological, and emotional keys to transforming destructive patterns of thinking into a renewed mind—one thought at a time. Joining us today is bestselling author and the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the largest churches in America, Kyle Idleman. Kyle is the proud husband of his wife, DesiRae, and the proud father of four children where together they live on a Kentucky farm. He is most widely known for his award-winning book, not a fan., which has sold more than 1.3 million copies and has sparked a movement among believers. Kyle has authored other books including: One at aTime, The End of Me, gods at war, Grace Is Greater and Don’t Give Up. Today however we will be unpacking Kyle’s newest book, Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos that Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, & Holds You Back. You can change your thoughts one thought at a time!

Visit Kyle’s Website: https://www.kyleidleman.com/

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What does it truly mean to worship God? Worship in its purest form has simply been described as reverence and adoration for the Lord. One can actually be going through one of the most difficult times or seasons of their life, but still, come to God in reverence and adoration for WHO He is. Therefore, the worship we ought to bring should not be dependent on whether or not we’ve had a bad day or a bad life journey thus far. We are called to come to Him as we are, in our brokenness – with our “broken hallelujahs”. Joining us today to take a deeper dive into how we can experience the presence of God through the power of worship is one of the most well-known and renowned musicians and worship leaders of our day, Mack Brock! Mack has written and sang countless number 1 songs that so many of us play over the loud speakers of our cars and sing during Church! But today Mack discusses with us how worship has carried him through some of the most difficult times and seasons of his own personal life. Yes, worship is more than just a song. Our prayer is that that no matter what you may be going through, that after listening to this episode you would begin developing a heart postered toward worship for the days ahead.

Mack’s Website: https://mackbrock.com/

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Life’s too short to just go through the motions. You know it, deep down – you’re not made for the ordinary. Your life is meant to be an adventure, fueled by grace and inspired by big dreams to make the world a better place. But, stuff gets in the way. Whether it's people who tell you to be practical, a version of a faith that keeps you small, or a few bruises that take you out along the way – we all have a longing to break out of the status quo and get after the life we're meant to live. For this reason, Dr. Zach and his dad, Dr. Tim, sit down with best-selling author, renowned speaker, coach, and dreamer, Bob Goff, who will be unpacking his newest book Catching Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility.This conversation will help you leave behind endless cycles of planning and floundering, and instead wake up to the curiosity, delight, and possibility waiting for you every day. You don’t have to stay stuck in ambivalence and paralysis, unsure of the right next step. Instead, let us seek to get settled in God’s love for you and start journeying, wide-eyed and expectant, into a more meaningful life, a more engaged faith, and a more intentional future.

Bob’s Website: www.bobgoff.com

Pick Up Your Copy of Catching Whimsy: https://www.bobgoff.com/books/catching-whimsy/

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Many think of Easter as the day with eggs, bunnies, and chocolate candies, but in reality this day commemorates a day that changed everything! For this is a day where the tomb was found empty that now over 2 billion people around the world come together to reflect on, remember, and celebrate a Risen Savior, the Risen Christ! 1 Peter 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." You see, the resurrection is the pillar and the foundation of our faith!! A day that reminds us, not only did Christ defeat sin by paying the ultimate sacrifice for our sins through a substitutionary death on the cross, but then by rising again 3 days later He defeated death, providing each and every one of us the opportunity to spend eternal life with HIM. By rising from the dead, Jesus Christ demonstrated that He had cleansed the guilt of our past and is able to help and walk alongside of us in our present. His resurrection provides us with an ever-present HOPE assuring us that our future is safe and secure. You see, the empty tomb is proof of Christ's deity, and it guarantees the future resurrection of His believers, those who have been saved. Romans 10:9 says, that “If you declare with your mouth that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved! However, many remain puzzled and confused asking questions such as, “Why did Jesus have to die?” or “Why did He have to die in that way?” or even “How do we know that the tomb was empty?” or lastly “If the tomb really was empty, how then should we live our lives?” Thankfully today we have Senior Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor of Liberty University, Jonathan Falwell here to unpack all of these questions as he so elequently simplifies the good news of the gospel for us all to understand! Remember, Easter is not simply a moment or a part of history – Easter is the meaning and the point of history… Easter isn’t just about one day – the message of Easter is a lifestyle that we can live with every moment of every day! Happy Easter!

Link to Thomas Road: https://trbc.org/

Link to Liberty University: https://www.liberty.edu/

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Do you long for more in your marriage? You feel lonely even though you’re not lone. You’re caught in the same fight, over and over. The passion and connection you once had seems to be fading? If one of these situations depicts what you’re feeling in your marriage, today’s guest, Gabe Lyons, wants to begin by reminding you that the enemy is not your spouse. Lyons who is a best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of THINQ Media poses an interesting question asking, “What if your biggest conflict isn't with each other, but with the forces trying to divide you?” Further, today’s conversation, as well as in he and his wife, Rebekah’s, newest book titled The Fight for Us offers a revolutionary approach to marriage—turning against what divides you so you can fight for your relationship together. Through story, psychology and biblical teaching, Gabe joins Dr. Zach and his dad, Dr. Tim Clinton, to better understand why you fight, how you fight, and how to overcome toxic patterns; relinquish coping mechanisms or addictions that have come between you; renew your commitment to recover intimacy and connection with your spouse; and establish goals and rhythms that deepen your friendship and unity as a couple. It’s time to discover the turning point that can transform your marriage from isolation to unity!

Visit Gabe’s webiste: https://www.gabelyons.com/

Pre-Order The Fight For Us: https://www.rebekahlyons.com/fight-for-us-marriage-gabe-rebekah-lyons

THINQ Media’s website: https://thinqmedia.com/

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If there is one word that sums up Kirk Cousins, it’s CONSISTENCY. On the field, Kirk is one of the most efficient passers in NFL history, tallying 42,979 passing yards and 288 touchdowns leaving him 6th all-time in completion % for QBs with at least 1,500 pass attempts and 11th in the NFL’s all-time regular-season career passer rating. However, the most impressive thing in our eyes is that no matter what result Kirk experiences on the field, he consistently displays his devotion to both his faith and his family. Yes, he’s an NFL veteran QB, but more importantly he’s a man on a mission to share the good news of the gospel and to be a beacon of hope, light, and love to a dark and hurting world. Tune in to today’s conversation as Zach and Kirk unpack the last several years of Kirk’s journey, specifically this last year and what it’s like to once again be faced with the challenge of the unknown. As Kirk mentions, “I may not know what the future holds, but I do know WHO holds my future.” Be inspired today to hear how sometimes looking back can be the best way to move forward as it’s the practice of remembrance that often fuels our level of confidence and resilience for the road ahead!

Find Out More About Kirk: https://kirkcousins.org/

Get Involved with the Kirk Cousins Foundation: https://kirkcousins.org/foundation/

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Music has taken Ben Fuller’s life and made it into something he never would have dreamed. Growing up in Southern Vermont on his family dairy farm, he learned about hard work and a passion he saw first-hand from his father. He started singing at a young age to pass the time in the fields and on the farm. The singing never stopped and somewhere between the farm and college, he picked up a guitar and played all those country covers he learned as a boy. Realizing, he had a voice, his friends urged him to move to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. For over a year, he had friends and family pushing him to pack up his things and go.

What no one knew is that Ben had a secret addiction to drugs and alcohol and had been abusing for over 12 years. In 2015, Ben was involved in a drug-fueled relationship which led him to understand better, the other side of the disease. In addition, in 2017, he abruptly lost his best friend to a drug overdose and his entire outlook on life shifted.

Motivated to change, in 2018 he finally moved to Nashville still having country music in his head with the notion he just had to “make it” in country music. Little did he know his music would change drastically after a family invited him to church for the first time. Falling face first into God, he began writing new music noticing his lyrics started taking on new meaning. His new-found relationship with Jesus led him to begin writing with a burning desire to share the love of God and tell the world his redemption story. Now completely sober, he longs to help individuals who struggle with addiction and are looking for something more in which to fill their empty souls. Today, his heart continues to fill with stories of loss, hope and love as he travels across our country to sing his story as well as the stories of those who can no longer.

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Joining us today on the podcast from a conversation Zach was able to have with our guest at the most recent Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend is Former Duke and Notre Dame star Quarterback, Riley Leonard. In and throughout this conversation, Riley shares authentically about his upbringing, collegiate career, and journey of faith. Yes, he’s accumulated countless accolades throughout his career, but what Riley appreciates and values more than anything else are the opportunities the Lord has blessed him with to express his faith, particularly during interviews and after games, thanking the Lord win, lose, or draw and always deflecting the honor, glory, and praise to the Only One worthy of those things. This is a clarion call and challenge to each and every one of us to continually grow in our humility as we seek to serve those around us no matter the vocation we have been called to. Our hope and prayer is that you would join us in praying for Riley and all that God will continue to do in and through his life and leadership.

Riley’s Website: https://officialrileyleonard.com/posts/riley-leonard-my-story/

Follow Riley on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/riley.jleonard/

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