Christ With Coffee On Ice

Host: Ally Yost
Episode: "Your Mind Is Lying To You"
Date: January 16, 2026

Episode Overview

In this heartfelt and lively episode, Ally Yost explores the power our thoughts hold over us, especially when they don't reflect the truth Jesus speaks over our lives. With her signature vulnerability and warmth, Ally delves into how not every thought we have actually comes from us—or from God—and how the enemy can weaponize the mind with lies and self-condemnation. She emphasizes practical tools, rooted in scripture and faith in Christ, for discerning and combating these intrusive or unhealthy thoughts. The episode mixes prayer, biblical insight, personal testimonies, and actionable encouragement, all with an uplifting, relatable tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Starting in Vulnerability and Surrender

• Ally shares her mood: feeling "called to lay down" and wants listeners to join her in taking themselves less seriously and starting the day with gratitude for new chances. (01:00)
  • Quote: "If yesterday was a flop, that’s okay. It’s in the past. It’s done forever."
• The episode opens with a focused prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the conversation and touch listeners' hearts. (03:39-06:18)

2. Our Relationship With Our Thoughts

• The Core Message: Not all thoughts that go through our mind are truly ours, or even neutral; some are directly from God, some from our own flesh, and some from the enemy. (06:27-09:00)
  • Quote: "I don’t think we are actually meant to take full responsibility for every thought that goes through our mind. But what we are responsible for is learning how to take them captive." (08:21)
• Before following Jesus, Ally felt pummeled by her internal dialogue and normalized self-condemnation and anxious thinking.

3. The Mind as a Spiritual Battleground

• The mind is likened to "the control center of your entire body," where every action and decision starts. (09:00-10:35)
• Because of this centrality, it’s a primary place the enemy attacks, sowing anxiety, insecurity, and lies.

4. Renewing the Mind—Not by Willpower, But by Faith

• Referencing Romans 12:2: "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
  • It’s not about “muscling up” mentally, but surrendering to Jesus, letting Him shape our thinking. (11:00-12:50)
• Memorable Example: Ally shares her experience with an ice bath to illustrate how anxiety and intrusive thoughts can spiral, and how even in trivial moments, she must rely on faith in Jesus for mental resilience. (12:50-15:30)

5. Discerning Thought Origins

• Breakdown of Thought Sources:
  • God: brings truth, peace, and conviction
  • Our flesh: can be focused on fear, temptation, and insecurity
  • The enemy: leverages lies, accusations, and distortion (19:29)
• Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:5—Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.

6. Practical Steps: Combating Lies With Truth

• Naming the Lie: Verbally exposing the negative thought (e.g., “I am unlovable”). (24:52-27:07)
• Combating With Scripture: Declare God’s truth out loud (Jeremiah 31:3; John 3:16; Psalm 46:1; 1 Peter 5:7).
  • Quote: "You gotta just rip the curtain back and you're gonna say it out loud. You're gonna say, the lie that's going through my freaking mind right now is that I am unlovable. And then combat it with what God says..." (24:52)
• By externalizing and countering the lie, faith is built, and the mind is renewed.

7. The Enemy’s Deception

• The enemy is the "author of lies," sometimes using half-truths to distort our perception of God's character and care. (29:55)
  • Quote: "Even a half-truth is still a full lie."
• Ally debunks the lie that "God doesn’t care," using 1 Peter 5:7 and explaining how God’s investment in us is unwavering. (29:27-32:15)

8. Faith Over Feelings

• Faith is rooted not in what we’re experiencing or seeing, but in God himself, His word, and promises. (32:15-36:15)
  • Quote: “We put our faith in Christ, not in the works of Christ... If he's not letting things shift and move yet, we gotta just trust that. And that's just a surrender.” (36:10)

9. The Power of Speaking Truth Aloud

• Following Jesus’ example in the wilderness, Ally underscores the authority of spoken scripture.
  • Quote: "There is authority and power that comes when you speak the word of God out of your mouth. It is like a sword that comes out of your mouth. It is a weapon." (39:00)
• Practical Exercise: Ally reads Psalm 23 aloud, encouraging listeners to practice speaking scriptures over their lives. (43:30-44:53)

10. Making Spiritual Habits Practical

• Faith-strengthening framework:
  • Expose the lie
  • Declare the truth OUT LOUD
  • Stand in agreement (even when hard)
  • Practice consistently—mental renewal becomes easier over time (48:50-52:52)
• Ally shares self-reflection questions for listeners:
  • What environments or habits trigger negative thoughts?
  • When are your thoughts most aligned with God’s truth?
  • Are you fueling the wrong fire in your mind—or redirecting with truth?

11. Surrender and Partnership with the Holy Spirit

• Renewing the mind is not a solo effort; invite the Holy Spirit daily for discernment, strength, and peace. (48:50-51:25)
  • Quote: “It is a mind that is governed by the Spirit, not your own strength… that is life and peace.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ally, on the fruit of this practice:

  "The more you practice that in your life… your confidence in Jesus [is] boosted, you’re practicing that authority, and you’re gonna realize the authority you have through Christ.” (51:07)

• On faith and transformation:

  "Truth has to be declared first. That is the only way that faith gets strengthened. And then it is through our faith that our mind is strengthened." (44:48)

• Calling listeners to action:

  “This is one of our New Year’s resolutions. We’re holding each other accountable, starting today. We are speaking the truth of the Word of God out of our mouths more.” (41:40)

Important Timestamps

• 01:00 – Episode introduction; Ally shares her frame of mind and gratitude
• 03:39-06:18 – Opening prayer for listeners and the episode
• 06:27-15:30 – How we internalize thoughts and the battle for our minds
• 19:29 – Discerning the source of thoughts (God/self/enemy)
• 22:15 – Application of 2 Corinthians 10:5 & how to take thoughts captive
• 24:52 – Walking through practice of exposing and replacing lies with truth
• 29:02 – Addressing the lie that God doesn’t care and scriptural rebuttal
• 39:00-43:00 – The power and necessity of speaking the truth OUT LOUD
• 43:30-44:53 – Reading and declaring Psalm 23
• 48:50-51:25 – Closing application: Invite Holy Spirit, practical steps forward

Action Steps for Listeners

• Start each day in gratitude, recognizing God’s new mercies
• Be vigilant about your thought life—notice and name unhealthy or untrue thoughts
• Actively take thoughts captive and submit them to Jesus
• Speak scriptural truth out loud in your daily life
• Reflect on your environments and mental habits—be intentional in feeding your mind health
• Invite and rely on the Holy Spirit continually for discernment and renewal
• Don’t do this alone—hold yourself and others in accountability and encouragement

Final Encouragement

Ally closes with a heartfelt send-off, encouraging everyone to take these lessons into their week by both practicing the discipline of renewed thinking and showing the love and power of Jesus to others.

"Let’s be a blessing to the people around us. I hope you guys have a beautiful week and I will see you next time. Bye." (52:52)

Overall Tone:
Warm, authentic, conversational, occasionally playful (“What a freaking twerp…”), but always anchored in biblical encouragement and practical hope.