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How to Spot the Lies You've Been Believing

Shawnda Dewberry Episode 36

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How to Spot the Lies You’ve Been Believing

A Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the same discouraging thoughts repeating in your mind, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh truth. Today, we’re going deeper into understanding where those thoughts come from, how to identify the lies hidden beneath them, and how to begin rewriting them through Scripture and reflective journaling.

This episode is part of our 7-week journey — From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace — and it’s all about learning to slow down, bring your thoughts into God’s light, and exchange lies for liberation.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ How lies form, why they feel familiar, and why they stick✨ The difference between a thought and a belief✨ The subtle signs a thought may be a lie✨ Why “should statements” often signal shame✨ The biblical foundation for renewing your mind✨ How to walk through “The Truth Exchange” journaling exercise✨ Scripture-based truth statements to replace common lies✨ Why naming a lie is the first step toward freedom and identity renewal

This Week’s Journaling Practice: The Truth Exchange

Inside this episode, you’ll walk through a guided journaling exercise designed to help you:1️⃣ Write the lie2️⃣ Compare it with God’s Word3️⃣ Find a truth verse4️⃣ Rewrite the truth in your own voice5️⃣ Speak it aloud so your heart can hear it

This simple practice is powerful, gentle, and transformative.

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