Haven Women

In this episode Stacey talks with special guest Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a marriage and family therapist, and the author of  What if It's Wonderful and the Bible Study caleld Daring Joy.  
Stacey and Nicole answer questions like:
 What obstacles keep us from loving God with all of our heart, soul, and mind?
Based on 2 Corinthiansn 10:5, what does it look like to take every thought captive to obey Christ?
Once we take these thoughts captive how do we replace them with truth  and hopeful thinking?
Why does Joy feel risky? What is the reward? 
The episode also reminds us s that renewing the mind requires repetition. Just as a well-worn path becomes easier to follow, repeatedly choosing truth helps create new emotional and spiritual habits. 
Ultimately, the episode offers an invitation to pursue joy—even in difficult seasons. The central encouragement is to stop preparing only for the worst and begin asking, 
“What if it’s wonderful?”
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In this episode of the Haven Women Podcast, Stacey explores Colossians 3:10 and the ongoing process of spiritual renewal. She explains that becoming more like Christ happens as we grow in accurate knowledge of God—not simply collecting information about Him, but allowing that knowledge to transform who we are from the inside out.
The episode also offers practical ways to love God with our minds, including clearing mental clutter, filling our thoughts with Scripture, noticing beauty as a reflection of God’s character, and intentionally studying His Word with others.
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S1E5 Your New Designer Wardrobe - Colossians 3:8-10
The Whole Woman: Ministering to her Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength - by Kristin L Kellen & Julia B. Higgins
None Like Him - by Jen Wilkin
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We keep trying to fix our minds by thinking more about ourselves. But Romans 12 says the real reset is humility. But, Paul wasn’t saying to necessarily  “think less of yourself” — he was saying think rightly:
You’re here by grace.
You’re sustained by faith.
You’re not the center — Jesus is.
In this episode, Stacey talks about how loving God with all of our mind means choosing humility. She also shares what passage she turns to when she gets stuck in her own head. 
We need to remember that Jesus took on the form of a servant, emptied Himself, and humbled himself—ultimately going to the cross to save us. He is the true example of real humility.
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Humility by Andrew Murray
Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

In this episode, Stacey shares our Haven Girls Night Out message featuring special guest Antrecia Russell.
Antrecia Russell is a  psychotherapist, author, doctoral candidate, Bible study leader, wife and mother of five children. In this message, Antrecia talks about our theme verse of Matthew 22:37 explaining in greater detail what it means to love God with all of your mind.  
We are thrilled to be able to bring you a portion of Antrecia's vulnerable and passionate message from our Fall Women's Event and grateful for her teaching that reminded us that our minds matter to God. 

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If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, distracted, or pulled in every direction, this episode of The Haven Women Podcast will help you see Romans 12:2 with fresh eyes and leave with practical ways to be changed from the inside out. Stacey walks through one of her favorite passages in Scripture - Romans 12:2 - using multiple translations, word studies, and everyday examples to uncover what it really means to not be conformed to this world. She unpacks the difference between being pressured by culture and being changed by the Holy Spirit, then brings it all down to real life with honest reflection on attention, habits, and the things competing for your mind. You will discover:
why “conformed” and “transformed” are such different pictures
how the word “metamorphosis” captures the kind of change God wants in you
what it looks like to renew your mind through Scripture, worship, memorization, and community
how lesser things quietly steal your affection for God
The is simple but powerful truth is this: if we do nothing, we will drift. But if we keep turning toward God, He shapes us into women who think deeply, love deeply, and live differently. 

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Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin