Have you ever had one small thought turn into an entire story in your head?

Maybe you start wondering what someone really meant, replaying something you wish you had done differently, comparing yourself to someone else, or believing you’re not doing enough. Before you know it, that one thought has stolen your peace.

In this episode of The Open Doors Podcast, we’re talking about the thoughts, lies, expectations, and assumptions that can quietly shape the way we see ourselves and the people we love. We share personal stories about regret, grief, relationships, comparison, and the subtle ways negative thoughts can lead us away from truth and hope.

Most importantly, we talk about becoming aware of what’s happening in our minds, bringing those thoughts into prayer, and learning to recognize the difference between a thought that leads ...