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#48 - Contingent Self-Worth: What Is Your Worth Tied To?
What happens when your sense of worth becomes tied to achievement, approval, productivity, competence, or being needed by others?
In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores contingent self-worth and how it can shape the way we respond to mistakes, criticism, comparison, and disappointment. We’ll also look at practical ways to develop a healthier, more stable sense of self-worth through examining self-talk, learning from setbacks, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on the values that guide
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Aug. 20, 2026
#48 - Contingent Self-Worth: What Is Your Worth Tied To?
What happens when your sense of worth becomes tied to achievement, approval, productivity, competence, or being needed by others? In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores contingent self-worth and how it can shape the way we respond to mistakes, criticism, comparison, and disappointment. We’ll also look at practical ways to develop a healthier, more stable sense of self-worth through examining self-talk, learning from setbacks, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on the values that guide
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Aug. 6, 2026
#47 - When Life Keeps Pulling You Under | What Psalm 69 Taught Me
What happens when you stop rushing through Scripture and simply stay with it? In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores the wisdom of Psalm 69 and shares how lingering with a single passage over several days can reveal fresh insights about both God and ourselves. Together, we'll examine what this psalm teaches about feeling overwhelmed, searching for solid ground, practicing healthy boundaries, and trusting God through seasons that stretch us. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, e
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July 24, 2026
#46 - How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Setting healthy boundaries isn't always difficult because we don't know why they matter. More often, it's because we don't know what to say when the moment arrives. In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter moves beyond the theory of boundaries and explores how to apply them in everyday life. You'll learn how to respond when a relationship suddenly feels different, when to prioritize safety over conversation, how to recognize the difference between boundaries and consequences, and why overexplaining oft
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April 23, 2026
#45 - What Boundaries Make Possible: Building Healthier Connections
Boundaries help relationships stay steady, honest, and sustainable. This episode explores how limits support emotional and spiritual well‑being, how early experiences shape the way you show up with others, and why certain patterns make boundaries feel complicated. You’ll hear simple examples of moments when limits become necessary, along with guidance from Scripture on responsibility, capacity, and healthy love. This is a gentle invitation to notice where boundaries feel difficult and to take sm
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April 14, 2026
#44 - Psalm 37 (NASB) | Trusting God When You Want to Fix Everything
In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter reads Psalm 37 (NASB) and offers a brief reflection on a personal struggle many of us face… trying to solve things on our own instead of waiting on the Lord. Before reading the passage, Cory shares a few thoughts on how easy it is to move ahead of God. Psalm 37 speaks invites us to trust, rest, and wait with patience. This episode is a quiet space to slow down, listen to Scripture, and reflect on what it means to place our confidence i
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April 2, 2026
#43 - Why Stories Pull Us In and Why They Matter
Stories pull us in without us even trying. A book, a movie, a conversation can suddenly bring us right in the middle of it mesmerized. In this episode, we talk about why that happens and why stories matter so much in our everyday lives. I share a few examples from books and movies that surprised me, made me laugh, or reminded me of people I love. We’ll look at what’s happening in our brains when a story grabs our attention, and why certain moments stay with us long after the story ends. We’ll
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