Epic Journey Podcast #20 – Stepping Out of the Boat

In this episode, Stepping Out of the Boat, Sonny and Cindy discuss the power and role that our mindset has in both limiting and stretching our faith to new levels. They discuss the two mindsets of fixed and growth as described in the book by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., titled Mindset, How We Can learn to Fulfill Our Potential. They also discuss the back-to-back occurrences of the stories of the feeding of the five thousand and Peter walking on water from the book of Matthew. These stories teach us much of Christs’ work in giving the disciples, as well as each of us, opportunities and challenges that will take our faith to the commitment level to “step out of the boat,” and help our marriages continue to live out a plan that wins.

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Episode #20 Stepping Out of the Boat – Episode Notes

Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. Mindset, How We Can Learn To Fulfill Our Potential.

https://www.shortform.com/blog/change-your-mindset/

In the book, Carol describes two types of mindsets. A fixed mindset and a growth mindset.

In an article we found from the Shortform Summary of “Mindset” it quotes this excerpt from her book:

Your mind is constantly monitoring and interpreting what’s happening around you. Your mindset guides how you interpret things.

A fixed mindset sets up a mental monologue focused on judging - you feel judged and you judge others.

For instance, you might think, “this means I’m a failure,” “what a bunch of losers,” “I’ll never be good at handling money.”

The excerpt continues, and says this:

But you can change your mindset. Growth-oriented people don’t constantly judge themselves and others this way.

Like people with fixed mindsets, they keep a running mental account of events and feelings, but their interpretations of what’s going on focus on learning and action.

They think, “This situation is painful, but what can I learn to avoid repeating it?” and “How can I improve?”

The fixed mindset hangs around, competing with the growth-oriented ways of thinking that you’re trying to adopt.

But the growth mindset frees you from constantly judging yourself so you can be authentic and explore your full potential.

Matthew 14:13-36 The Feeding of the Five Thousand and Walking on Water

Hebrews 11:6 God reminds us of this:

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Psalm 37: 23-24

A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with His hand.

Psalm 31: 24 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.

Thanks for joining us!

Sonny & Cindy