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The Renewed Mind Podcast.

The Renewed Mind Podcast.

By: Jeremy R McCandless
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A Spiritual approach to overcoming depression and anxiety and maintaining good mental health.
Also reviewing all the classic psychology theories books and recent publications from a Christocentric perspective.

The Renewed Mind" isn't about achieving a flawless existence, but about finding freedom and peace in your humanity. It's an invitation to rediscover joy, cultivate resilience, and walk forward in a life anchored not in performance, but in an unwavering, unconditional grace.

If you're ready to break free from the patterns that hold you back and step into a life of authentic hope and mental well-being, this podcast is for you.


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Episodes
  • Being and Becoming - Dealing with Self-Criticism.

    Being and Becoming - Dealing with Self-Criticism.
    Jun 1 2026

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    Episode Notes: Being and Becoming - Dealing with Self-Criticism.

    Welcome to the latest episode of The Renewed Mind.. 'The Renewed Mind is a Podcast that offers a Christian Spiritual approach to overcoming depression and anxiety and helps to maintain good mental health.

    We are stepping into a reflective shift with this theme of "Being and Becoming." We’re moving past the mechanics of simply trying to jump-start our emotional engines in a balanced way, and we are looking at the deeper identity crisis that happens when depression locks us in a room and appears to throw away the key.

    For a full list of references used in the production of this episode. Visit the Patreon version of this post.

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    The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).

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    23 mins
  • Why Your "Mustabation" is Keeping You Stuck.

    Why Your "Mustabation" is Keeping You Stuck.
    May 1 2026

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    Self- Motivation - Why Your "Mustabation" is Keeping You Stuck.

    Welcome back to The Renewed Mind. I’m your host, Jeremy McCandless. We’ve spent the last few episodes rebuilding the foundation of your worth, but today we’re going to talk about the 'engine.'

    If you’re struggling with depression, you probably feel like you’re walking through waist-deep molasses. Every task, from answering an email to simply getting out of bed, feels like trying to summit Mount Everest in flip-flops. And usually, when we can’t move, we do the only thing we think will work we start whipping ourselves with ‘Musts and 'Shoulds’. Today, we’re going to look at why your system for self-motivation might actually be the thing keeping you stuck.

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    Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon

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    Check out my other Podcasts.

    The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

    History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com

    The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).

    https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com

    The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891

    The Classic Literature Podcast:

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906

    To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit:

    Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update
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    35 mins
  • Strategies for Defending Your Mind Against Self-Critical Thoughts

    Strategies for Defending Your Mind Against Self-Critical Thoughts
    Apr 12 2026
    Send us Fan Mail'The Renewed Podcast' offers a Christian Spiritual approach to overcoming depression and anxiety and to maintaining good mental health. To buy the book that inspired this Podcast. (Paperback, Kindle, and Audible Audio Book: Visit.Amazon.co.uk: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest updateEpisode Notes:The Call to Action from this episode is;1: Get a Tactical Tracker: 2: Apply the Scriptural Defense: 3: Make a Label Swap: Change the negative accusation by applying these actions from tomorrow.References: Scriptural References: 1 John 2:1 | The Paraclete | Christ as our legal Advocate (Defense Attorney) before the Father. Romans 8:1 | No Condemnation | The dismissal of all charges for those who are in Christ Jesus. Psalm 139:14 | Inherent Worth | The biological and spiritual fact of being "fearfully and wonderfully made." Romans 12:2 | Mental Renewal | The process of "re-wiring" the brain through the transformation of thought. Ephesians 4:29 | Internal Speech | Applying the rule against "unwholesome talk" to our internal dialogue. Galatians 3:28 | Primary Identity | Our status in Christ superseding earthly labels (Parent, Employee, etc.). Jeremiah 31:3 | Eternal Love | Evidence to counter the charge of being "unlovable." Philippians 1:6 | Work in Progress | Assurance that God is the one responsible for completing our growth. John 8:44 | The Source of Lies | Identifying the "Father of Lies" as the prosecutor behind self-criticism. Theological & Literary Insights. C.S. Lewis: "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." (Used as the closing anthem of hope).·C.S. Lewis: "No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up." (Used to dismantle the "finality" of failure).·Dietrich Bonhoeffer: "God does not love a person because they are good, but because He is good." (From Letters and Papers from Prison, used to shift focus from our performance to His character).·Charles Spurgeon: The concept of the "Black Cloud" yielding to a "deluge of mercy" (Refining the purpose behind the struggle)Psychological. Dr. David Braff & Dr. Aaron Beck: Research on "Logic Glitches" in depression. (Evidence that self-criticism is a result of impaired abstract reasoning/cognitive distortions rather than objective truth).Karen Horney: "The Tyranny of the Shoulds." (The psychological concept that perfectionistic "should" statements act as an internal dictator).Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): The Three-Step Audit (Catch it, Check it, Change it) and the use of Frequency Tracking (Wrist Counters) to reduce intrusive negative thoughts.Global Labelling: The cognitive distortion of taking a specific event (a mistake) and turning it into a global identity (a "bad" person).·Emotional Reasoning: The mental error of believing that because we feel a certain way (e.g., worthless), it must be an objective fact. A Final Thought: As you look over these references, remember that they aren't just ink on a page—they are the formal "brief" for your freedom. The next time the inner critic tries to reopen your case, point him to this list. The trial is over.Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comHistory of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update
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    28 mins
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