#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

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

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

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

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

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, we take a look at Psalm 119 and what happens when God’s Word becomes part of your daily life. If you’ve been feeling worn down, stuck, or unsure of what to do next, this conversation walks through how Scripture brings hope, comfort, and steady direction right in the middle of real life. Take a few minutes today and listen. You may be surprised by all that's in this one psalm in the Bible!