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Have you ever wondered why hearing God’s voice sometimes feels so clear—and other times feels frustrating or confusing?

In this episode of Believe & Become, we talk honestly about why hearing God can feel hard and how to remove the “static” that interferes with clarity. As we step into a new year, this conversation will help you slow down, find peace, and partner with God for intentional direction instead of pressure-driven planning.

We’re joined by our friend Janet Hunter, a prophetic voice, beliefs trainer, and Christian leader from Australia, who shares powerful stories and practi...

Have you ever felt excited about a fresh start… only to feel discouraged a few weeks later when your New Year’s resolutions fall apart?

You’re not alone.

In this episode of Believe & Become, we’re talking about a better way forward—one that actually leads to lasting change. Instead of trying harder or setting more goals, we explore how true transformation begins with your identity in Christ.

If you’ve ever struggled with follow-through, self-sabotage, or feeling stuck despite your best intentions, this conversation will help you shift from behavior-based change to identity...

So many believers love God deeply… yet struggle to confidently believe what He says about who they are.
Why? Because identity is the battlefield the enemy targets most.

In this episode, we break down how to discern God’s voice in the area of identity—and why it often feels harder to hear Him about yourself than about anything else. You’ll learn how to identify lies you’ve been believing (many rooted in childhood), how to break agreement with them, and how to renew your mind with truth until it becomes your automatic way of thinking.<...

The holiday season brings joy—but it can also stir up spiritual resistance, emotional triggers, and overwhelm. In today’s powerful episode, we welcome our friend and special guest Becky Waggoner, a seasoned leader, intercessor, and member of the Wild at Heart prayer team. Becky shares profound wisdom on how to walk in peace, authority, and intimacy with God during a season that often feels intense for many believers.

Together, we explore:

Why the holidays can feel spiritually heavy

How to prepare your heart and home for peace

What it looks like...

The Christmas season is beautiful… but it can also be overwhelming—especially for Christian leaders, pastors, and ministry families who carry a lot during this time of year.

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Josh & Corina share the habits and systems that help them stay connected to Emmanuel—God With Us—through packed schedules, family gatherings, travel, ministry responsibilities, and the pressure to “do all the things.”

Whether Christmas brings joy, stress, or a little of both, this episode will help you anchor yourself in peace, presence, and intentional connection.

What You’ll Learn in This...

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Have you felt alone in leadership—even while constantly around people?
In this episode, we talk about why community is not optional for Christian leaders, and how to build it intentionally with simple weekly habits and systems.

We cover:

Why you were designed for deep, family-level connection

How your breakthrough may be hidden in someone else’s obedience and encouragement

Practical ways to create rhythms of connection (even when life is busy and you tend to hide)

Scriptures Mentioned

Genesis 2:18 – “It is not good for the man to b...

In this Thanksgiving episode, Josh and Corina dive deep into the spiritual, emotional, and even neurological power of gratitude. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or spiritually dry, this episode will show you why gratitude is one of the most life-changing habits you can develop.

What the Bible says about Thanksgiving
Learn why Scripture commands us to “give thanks in all circumstances” and how gratitude is actually a spiritual warfare weapon that tears down negative strongholds and ushers in peace.

The science behind gratitude
Discover how practicing gratitude can reduce anxiety and depression, lower bloo...

Do you ever wonder if God is speaking to you—or if it’s just your own thoughts? In a world overflowing with noise, notifications, and nonstop responsibilities, it can feel nearly impossible to quiet your heart long enough to hear His voice. But the truth is: God is always speaking… and you’re designed to hear Him.

In this episode, we walk through how to discern God's voice, recognize His nearness, and cultivate sensitivity to the Holy Spirit—even in the middle of a full, busy life.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

The...

Do you ever feel spiritually dry—like you’re pouring out but not being filled up? As Christian leaders, parents, or servants, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of busyness, serving out of obligation instead of overflow. But that’s not what God intended.

In this episode, Josh and Corina share their personal journey from burnout to breakthrough and practical ways to revive your secret place with the Lord. You’ll learn how to create consistent, grace-filled time with God, how to find connection instead of routine, and how to refill your soul so you can po...

Do you know you’re free in Christ… but still feel stuck in negative thinking or old patterns?
In this episode, Josh and Corina share how true freedom starts in your thoughts — and how renewing your mind through God’s Word leads to lasting transformation.

You’ll learn practical, biblical ways to tear down strongholds, replace lies with truth, and walk in the freedom Jesus already paid for.

Josh shares his personal story of battling discouragement and finding breakthrough by asking, “God, what do You think about me?” Together, Josh and Corina unpack five key areas to r...

Have you ever felt like life just isn’t turning out the way you hoped? In this powerful message (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh gets real about his own journey through disappointment, discouragement, and unmet expectations—and how God’s truth completely transformed his mindset.

You’ll discover biblical keys for overcoming discouragement, shifting negative self-talk, and finding hope again when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re battling frustration, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that God is still working, and His plan for your life is good.

Are you struggling with discouragement? In this part-two conversation on cultivating joy, we unpack how to overcome discouragement with biblical joy, what it really means to delight yourself in the Lord (Psalm 37:4), and how rejoicing—on purpose—shifts your mindset, your home atmosphere, and your daily outcomes. Expect practical tools (gratitude, declarations, celebration habits) and a hopeful reframing of trials so you can live from joy.

What you’ll learn

Delight → Desire: How delighting in God shapes (and fulfills) your heart’s desires (Psalm 37:4; John 15).

Joy vs. happiness: Why joy is a steady, Spirit-bor...

Feeling stuck in a cycle of discouragement, negative thoughts, or low motivation? In this Believe & Become episode, we unpack how to overcome discouragement by partnering with the joy of the Lord. You’ll learn biblical mindset tools to shift from anxiety and overwhelm to hope and strength, including scripture-based declarations, gratitude practices, and how to renew your mind so you can experience lasting transformation—not just a temporary mood boost.

What you’ll learn

Why joy breaks discouragement: The biblical case for joy as spiritual strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and a key to overcoming discouragement.

Joy vs...

Have you ever wondered if the words you speak really shape your life? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of declarations — what they are, why they matter, and how to use them to align your heart and mind with God’s truth.

We talk about:
✨ Why your words carry life and death (Proverbs 18:21)
✨ How to speak truth without ignoring reality
✨ Turning Scripture into personal declarations that rewire your thinking
✨ Using your body, imagination, and emotions to strengthen truth
✨ Why declarations are different from New Age “manifesting” — and fully biblical
✨ Making declar...

Last week, we explored the biblical foundation for renewing your mind (Romans 12:2, John 8:31–32, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5). Today, we’re getting super practical. In this episode, we walk you through the five steps we use with our coaching clients to break free from lies, partner with God’s truth, and experience lasting transformation.

You’ll learn how to:
1️⃣ Uncover the lies that steal hope and hold you back.
2️⃣ Break up with the lie — including why laughing at lies disarms the enemy.
3️⃣ Discover the truth God is speaking over your life.
4️⃣ Renew your mind with the truth through declarations, medita...

Today we lay the why and where in Scripture behind renewing your mind—so you can spot lies, anchor to truth, and start real transformation. We also share simple practices like laughing at lies, biblical meditation, and daily declarations.

Next week in Ep. 13 we’ll walk through our 5 practical steps to mind renewal, start-to-finish.

Key Takeaways

Mind renewal is biblical, practical, and doable—and it’s how transformation happens (Romans 12:2 — metamorphoo).

Freedom comes by abiding in truth (John 8:31–32) and taking thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).

Your thoughts create pathways; your words shape atmosphe...

Who are you, really? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina dive deep into what it means to live from your true identity in Christ. When we understand who God created us to be, we can step into His promises with boldness and freedom.

We’ll talk about how God continually affirms His children, why your dreams might actually be God-sized invitations, and how Scripture confirms that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You’ll hear personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement to help you move from insecurity and performance into confidence, joy, and rest...

Life is full of storms—both external circumstances and the inner battles of our minds. But God has promised us peace that surpasses all understanding, even when chaos surrounds us. ️

In this teaching (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh and Corina walk through how to cultivate God’s peace in every situation. Through scripture, stories, and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to:

Meditate on God’s Word until it nourishes your heart

Take every thought captive and replace lies with truth

Lean into gratitude and worship as weapons of...

So many of us know the truth in our heads: “I’m a child of God.” But living out of that reality in our daily lives? That’s another story.

In this heartfelt episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina open up about their own journeys of moving from performance-driven faith to resting in God’s love as His sons and daughters.

Through scripture, personal stories, and even a simple lesson learned from taking out the trash with a 6-year-old, they unpack what it means to be:

Sons and daughters, not slaves

Friends...

Do you ever wonder if you really hear God’s voice—or if it’s just your own thoughts? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation for hearing from God and share practical ways to tune your heart to His Spirit. You’ll discover how God speaks through His Word, His Spirit, and even your own thoughts and feelings, and how to discern His gentle, kind, and wise voice from fear, doubt, or condemnation.

The truth is: you were created to hear Him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Whether thro...

What if changing your words could actually change your life?

In this episode, Josh and Corina unpack the biblical foundation and spiritual power behind declarations—speaking God’s truth out loud over your life. Drawing from Proverbs, Romans, Ephesians, and personal stories, they reveal how shifting your words rewires your brain, shapes your beliefs, and releases supernatural grace.

Whether you’ve struggled with negative self-talk, past labels, or just want to deepen your walk with God, this episode will equip you with practical, life-giving tools to change your thoughts by changing your words.

What Y...

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Episode Summary:

Do you ever feel stuck trying to earn God’s approval—even when you know you’re saved by grace? In this powerful episode, Josh and Corina unpack Galatians 3 and explore how sanctification happens by belief—not by striving.

You’ll learn how to move from religious performance into security in your identity in Christ, how to spot when you're living by duty instead of faith, and how to use declarations to reinforce who God says you are.

It’s time to stop working for what God already gave you—and start living f...

In this powerful and personal episode, Josh and Corina dive deep into why your beliefs, not just your thoughts or behaviors, are the key to true transformation. You’ll learn why head knowledge isn’t enough, how emotions reveal hidden beliefs, and what it really means to “believe higher” about God, yourself, and others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of fear, sin, or striving, this conversation will help you recognize the lies you’ve been believing—and replace them with liberating truth. It’s time to stop just “trying harder” and instead start renewing your mind in a way t...

In this conversation, Josh and Corina discuss the importance of transforming the mind through practical steps based on biblical principles as outlined in Corina's new book Transformed by Truth (available on Amazon). They explore how to appropriate, pray and meditate on the Word, emphasizing the need for personal engagement with the Word of God. The discussion includes practical tips for memorization and meditation, as well as the significance of allowing the Word to change one's life and yield positive outcomes.

Takeaways

In this conversation, Josh and Corina explore the theme of true transformation, emphasizing the importance of renewing the mind and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide personal change. They discuss the difference between behavior modification and genuine heart transformation, highlighting the role of faith in the process. The conversation also delves into the science of neural pathways and the power of choosing truth over lies in shaping one's mindset. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to embrace God's invitation to a transformative relationship.

Takeaways

In this episode of the Believe and Become podcast, hosts Josh and Corina delve into the concept of grace, exploring its meaning, significance, and transformative power in their lives. They share personal experiences and insights on how grace fosters a deeper relationship with God, moving beyond performance-based faith to a reliance on God's strength and love. The conversation emphasizes the importance of encouragement and the role of words in imparting grace to others, ultimately inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives and areas where they can rely more on God's grace.

Takeaways

In the first episode of the Believe and Become podcast, hosts Josh and Corina share their mission to help listeners believe the truth and step into their God-given purpose. They discuss the importance of renewing the mind with truth, overcoming negative thought patterns, and the journey of personal transformation. Through their own experiences, they emphasize the power of identifying and replacing lies with God's truth, encouraging listeners to take responsibility for their lives and pursue their dreams with faith.

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