Transform Your Thought-Life
The Mastermind series is all about the power of your thoughts and how aligning them with God’s truth can lead to real life change. Below, you’ll find tools and resources mentioned in the series to help you dig deeper and apply what you’re learning.
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Grief
13 weeks walking through various stages of grief and how to manage through a biblical worldview, specifically related to the loss of a close family member.
Marriage Enrichment / Crisis
16 sessions walking through biblical principles related to a covenant marriage before God. This is conducted in small groups with facilitators who have journeyed through the program and now mentoring other couples through the material.
Re:generation
One year discipleship program to uncover any sin or trauma leading to sinful behaviors. This is conducted in small groups with others who may dealing with similar struggles. Led by a facilitator who is living in freedom from their own struggles
Bible Plans
7-Day Bible Plan
It’s all in your head. But what if that’s a good thing? Our thoughts are more than a reaction to what’s happening in our lives—they’re a powerful force for shaping who we are and who we can become. Learn from everyday people like you how you can use the powerful truth of Romans 12:2 to unleash the mastermind inside you.
Praying God's Truth Over My Fears
No matter where you look, it seems there’s enough to make you worry. Whether it’s information from news channels sharing the latest updates or friends and family members sharing their fears, it’s easy to let ourselves focus on frightening circumstances. It’s in these challenging times that we have to renew our minds with God’s truth. This 10-day Plan will help you pray God’s truth over your heart, mind, and soul.
Reset Your Mind: Overhauling Toxic Thoughts
Do you ever feel like you have little control over the thoughts in your head? Most of us struggle with negativity, worry, and other toxic thoughts. In this 5-day Bible Plan, we’ll learn how to overhaul toxic thoughts, reset our minds, and focus our thinking on Christ.
Mental Health Resources
Anxiety Canada: A great resource for anxiety for both adults and children.
Articles or videos on stress, anxiety, and depression from a biblical perspective.
The Harris Center
The community mental health agency for Harris County. Mental health related services: from outpatient services, psychiatric care, to crisis intervention. Options are available to all individuals, regardless of income. Search the website for types of services and set up an appointment / assessment. www.theharriscenter.org – The Harris Center Crisis Line: 713-970-7000
Hope and Healing Center & Institute
Mental illness can often lead to pain for both individuals and families. The mission of the Hope and Healing Center (HHCI) and Institute is to restore the lives of those broken by mental illness to health and wholeness. HHCI provides training and educational programs for communities of faith and beyond, along with psychological services. https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/
National Alliance of Mental Illness
The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) exists to provide training materials on mental illness for religious communities. https://my.nami.org/naminet/Outreach-Partnerships/NAMI-FaithNet
Counseling & Recovery
The Hope Team
1:1 coaching with a certified mental health coach.
Champion Christian Counseling Center
Books & Reading Plans
The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child, by Alan Kazin
A well-researched book for parent management strategies for children with oppositional behaviors. An excellent resource for parents.
28-Day CBT Workbook for Adults, by Calvin Caufield
CBT strategies can be effective at reducing / managing anxiety and depressive symptoms, and this workbook helps individuals with quick 15 minute a day strategies.
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Switch on your brain - Dr Caroline Leaf
Get Out Of Your Head - Jennie Allen
Take Your Life Back - Stephen Arterburn & David Stoop
Craig Groeschel - Winning the war in your mind
John Mark Comer - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Bob Goff - Undistracted
Louie Giglio - Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
Jeanne Stevens - What's Here Now?
Book series: Ask the Christian Counselor Series
Podcasts
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist, author & mental health expert. This podcast provides practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health.