Welcome to "War Within My Mind," a podcast by Gods Bride hosted by Minister Shane, exploring life's struggles through faith. In today's episode, we address mental battles like doubt, fear, and anxiety, emphasizing that you're not alone.

Key Segments:

• The Battle is Real: Acknowledges the mental struggles we face, referencing 2 Corinthians 10:5, which encourages surrendering thoughts to God for peace.

• Scripture 1 - Peace Through God’s Presence: Philippians 4:6-7 encourages prayer to combat anxiety, offering divine peace as a shield for our minds.

• Scripture 2 - Renewing Your Mind: Romans 12:2 calls for transformation through God’s truth, urging listeners to meditate on scripture to combat negativity.

• Scripture 3 - Strength in Weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:9 highlights that God’s grace is sufficient, encouraging openness about struggles to invite divine strength.

Closing: The podcast encourages prayer, meditation on scripture, and reliance on God’s grace. Share this episode for support and continue seeking God's truth.

In “Leading Like Jesus: 3 Lessons from Luke 11,” Minister Shane shares transformative leadership lessons based on Jesus’s teachings. Here are the key lessons:

• Lead with Prayer: Jesus emphasizes the importance of prayer for guidance, as shown in Luke 11:1. Starting the day with prayer can provide clarity for tough decisions.

• Lead with Bold Truth: Jesus confronts critics in Luke 11:20, demonstrating the need for boldness in speaking truth, even under pressure. Leaders should address issues respectfully, fostering trust.

• Lead with Authenticity: In Luke 11:42, Jesus challenges hypocrisy and calls for alignment between actions and values. Authentic leadership builds trust, and acknowledging mistakes can strengthen team relationships.

The series encourages listeners to adopt these practices—prayer, bold truth, and authenticity—reflecting on their leadership journey and sharing experiences with the hashtag #LeadLikeJesus.

Praying Like Jesus
The Heart of Prayer: Learning from Jesus

In this episode, Minister Shane explores the essence of prayer as demonstrated by Jesus in Luke 11:1. He invites listeners to discover how to pray authentically and connect with God, inspired by the disciples’ request to learn from Jesus.

Key Lessons:

• Intimacy with God: Start prayers by addressing God as “Father,” balancing closeness with reverence.

• Aligning with God’s Will: Pray for God’s kingdom and purposes over personal agendas, fostering surrender.

• Trust and Forgiveness: Trust God for daily needs and practice forgiveness towards others.

The heart of prayer is about connection, alignment, and trust. Listeners are encouraged to pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly or speak to God like a friend. Share this message and keep seeking God’s truth.