Mind and Faith Matters

#45 - What Boundaries Make Possible: Building Healthier Connections

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 small, meaningful steps toward clarity and connection.

#44 - Psalm 37 (NASB) | Trusting God When You Want to Fix Everything

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 God’s timing.

#43 - Why Stories Pull Us In and Why They Matter

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 also talk about the stories in Scripture and how imagining the scene can help us slow down and notice things we might have missed. By the end, you might start paying attention to the stories you enjoy and what they’re quietly showing you about what matters to you.

#42 - What God's Word Actually Does in Your Life | Psalm 119 Devotional

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!

#41 - Why Grief Hurts: The Cost of Loving

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.