Reordering our thinking W/ Scott Dohner

Reordering our thinking W/ Scott Dohner and John Walt

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In this episode, John Walt and Scott Dohner dive deep into what it truly means to reorder our thinking and renew our minds according to biblical wisdom. They discuss how much of our default thinking is shaped by culture, education, and even religious systems rather than the actual teachings of Jesus. By recognizing that our thinking is often disordered, we open ourselves up to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

The hosts explore the concept of discipleship, contrasting the modern Western church model of head knowledge with the biblical model of apprenticeship. They share personal stories of learning to trust God and others, emphasizing that true mind renewal requires high intentionality, repetition of truth, and a willingness to surrender our desire for control.

Ultimately, they challenge listeners to face the mirror question of what they believe God thinks of them. By embracing God's deep love and standing firm on His promises, believers can move from a place of anxiety and self-reliance to a life of peace, freedom, and genuine relationship with the Father.

Key takeaways

• Renewing our minds begins with the humble admission that our default cultural and personal thinking is often wrong and needs reconstruction.
• True discipleship is not an optional track for spiritual overachievers but a daily apprenticeship of following and becoming like Jesus.
• Mind renewal is a highly intentional process that involves identifying lies, exchanging them for biblical truth, and repeating that truth until it is believed.
• Sin is fundamentally rooted in pride and the desire for self-control, whereas faith is demonstrated by living as though God's promises are absolutely trustworthy.
• Understanding and accepting how deeply God loves and delights in us is the foundation for trusting Him with the outcomes of our lives.

Highlights

• 2:30 — Rethinking our thinking through the Holy Spirit
• 10:14 — The if-then condition of seeking wisdom
• 16:31 — The lack of true discipleship in modern churches
• 24:34 — John's personal story of learning to trust
• 34:41 — The concept of apprenticing under Jesus
• 45:53 — C.S. Lewis and pride as the ultimate sin
• 53:30 — Facing the mirror question of God's love
• 1:04:19 — Contrasting God's promises with life's challenges

00:00:00 Renewing Our Minds
00:03:12 Do We Really Believe Jesus
00:06:45 Accepting That Our Thinking Needs Reordering
00:10:14 The If-Then of Wisdom
00:15:30 Redefining Discipleship in the Modern Church
00:23:17 The Practical Process of Mind Renewal
00:26:35 Recognizing the Battle of the Mind
00:34:31 Apprenticing Ourselves to Jesus
00:40:16 Understanding Sin and Pride
00:52:56 What God Thinks of Us
01:00:09 Living in the Promises of God
01:07:50 Choosing to Believe and Trust

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