Senior pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman joins Steve Cuss to explore the mental battles we all face—and how to overcome them. Using insights from his latest book, Every Thought Captive, Kyle explains the powerful connection between brain science, biblical truth, and emotional health. Together, Steve and Kyle offer ways to break toxic thought patterns and rewire your mindset for spiritual and mental transformation. If you’re struggling with anxiety, offense, or negative talk, this episode delivers practical tools to react well.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
- Kyle Idleman’s Website
- Kyle Idleman’s Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back
- All books by Kyle Idleman
- Explore Southeast Christian Church
- Bob Russell Ministries
- Dave Stone’s The Ascent Leader
- Anger, Grief, and C.S. Lewis
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane – Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV)
- How Do I Take My Thoughts Captive?
- Galatians 6:2-5 (NLT)
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Edited and mixed by Kevin Morris
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