Mind & Faith Matters Episodes

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 in ...

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 al...

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!

Grief touches every life, though many people struggle to understand what it is and how to process it. In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores the psychology of grief, the different forms loss can take, and how Scripture invites honest lament before God. Together we consider how grief reflects the depth of our love and how faith helps us carry it with honesty and hope.

Creativity is not reserved for artists or inventors. In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter explores the psychology of creativity and why your best ideas often appear during moments like walking, resting, or letting your mind wander. You will also learn practical habits that strengthen creativity and why identity plays an important role in unlocking the creative capacity God placed within you.

In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter sits down with Dr. Bob Fischer, a clinical pastoral psychologist, for a conversation about identity, mental health, and what it really means to live from who God says you are. They talk about how many of our core beliefs about ourselves were formed when we were very young, and how those beliefs still shape our thoughts, relationships, and emotions today. Dr. Fischer explains how Scripture can help renew our thinking and create healthier ...

What is the purpose of the Christian life? In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, we explore the foundation beneath spiritual growth and mental health: God is shaping us into people who reflect the character of Jesus. Rather than reducing faith to religious practices or self-improvement, we look at Scripture’s consistent message that the Christian life is a daily relationship with God that transforms us from the inside out. Through passages like Romans 8, Galatians 5, and John 15, we examine...