What if you could break free from the thoughts that hold you hostage?
In this powerful conversation, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado shares practical, hope-filled tools to help you escape negative thinking patterns, overcome anxiety, and live with a renewed mind.

Max’s new book, Tame Your Thoughts, tackles one of today’s most urgent struggles—our thought life. Drawing from neuroscience, scripture, and decades of pastoral experience, he reveals how to identify the “thought ruts” keeping you stuck and replace them with God’s truth.

From battling guilt and shame to escaping comparison and fear, Max offers simple, memorable strategies like his “UFO” framework (Untruth → False Narrative → Overreaction) and “Uproot & Replant” method for rewiring your mind. You’ll hear honest stories from his own life, surprising brain science insights, and life-changing biblical wisdom.

You’ll discover:

• How to spot and dismantle harmful narratives before they control you
• Why replacing lies with truth is essential for lasting peace
• The surprising link between your thoughts, your body, and your faith
• How social media fuels comparison—and how to guard your mind against it
• Why trusting God as your “compass” changes everything

This episode is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging—perfect for anyone ready to stop spiraling and start living with clarity, confidence, and joy.

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Chapters00:00 Introduction

00:58 Meet Max Lucado: Author and Pastor

01:48 The Epidemic of Anxiety and Overthinking

03:17 Personal Struggles and Thought Ruts

05:05 Understanding Thought Ruts and Neuroplasticity

07:52 The Power of Narratives and False Scenarios

08:35 UFOs: Untruths, False Narratives, and Overreactions

13:58 The Christian Faith and Finding Truth

14:50 Uproot and Replant: Transforming Your Mind

20:32 Core Principles of the Bible

25:28 Facing Mortality with Peace

26:38 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Worth

28:54 Combating Comparison and Competition

33:26 The Battle Against Lust and Pornography

41:52 The Power of Confession and Forgiveness

45:54 Renewing the Mind: Practical Steps

48:08 A Personal Journey and Reflections