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June 12, 2025

Dr. Cory Potter shares a few humbling (and hilarious) stories about Pop-Tarts, mismatched suits, falling in a turtle habitat, and how God often works through our imperfections. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to be perfect...

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June 5, 2025

What is the good life according to the Bible? In this episode, Dr. Joe Weaver, a professor and experimental psychologist, interviews Dr. Cory Potter on the good life from a Christian viewpoint. Cory explores how Scripture con...

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May 29, 2025

In this episode, we hear from a former church staff member who experienced spiritual abuse within her community. After stepping away, she began a difficult but meaningful journey of healing, finding lost hope, and evaluating ...

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May 23, 2025

Spiritual abuse can leave deep and lasting wounds, wounds that impact not just our view of the church, but our understanding of God, trust, and even our own worth. In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters , Dr. Cory Potter e...

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May 15, 2025

What happens when leadership becomes harmful? In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores the patterns and impact of toxic leadership at work, within faith settings, and even at home. You’ll learn how to recognize unhealthy dyn...

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May 8, 2025

In a world full of noise and striving, what does it really mean to “be still and know” that God is God? In Episode 8, Dr. Cory Potter explores Psalm 46:10, the Hebrew roots of stillness, and the deep connection between lettin...

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May 1, 2025

In Episode 7, we explore what it really means to be still before God, and why it’s so hard for many of us. From fear of losing control to constant busyness or unresolved anxiety, we unpack the obstacles that keep us from rest...

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April 25, 2025

Can being appreciative and thankful really help your mind and spirit? In Episode 6 of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter talks about how gratitude can improve your mental health and strengthen your faith. You’ll hear how...

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April 17, 2025

In Episode 5, we conclude our exploration of PURSUING YOUR DREAMS (Part 3) and address practical ways to "Shift Your Thinking & Take Action on Your Dreams." In this episode, I’m joined by Sue Potter, founder of Potter's Craft...

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March 27, 2025

In Episode 4, we explore the topic of PURSUING YOUR DREAMS (Part 2) and address practical ways to " Shift Your Thinking & Take Action on Your Dreams ." So how do we move past fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt to actually ta...

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March 21, 2025

In Episode 3, we explore the topic of PURSUING YOUR DREAMS (Part 1): what it takes to step out in faith, overcome doubt and other thought barriers, and just begin to take action. Whether you're chasing a goal, launching a bus...

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March 13, 2025

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, we dive into the concept of locus of control and how it shapes our thoughts, relationships, and the way we communicate. Are we relying too much on our own efforts, or are we giving u...

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March 11, 2025

In this podcast the host, Dr. Cory Potter, describes the origins of the Mind & Faith Matters podcast, his background and ways of approaching life, and what viewers can expect from upcoming episodes.

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