Mike Force Podcast — “PTC: A Simple Idea that Will Change Your Life”
Host: Mike Glover
Date: January 11, 2026
Episode Overview
In this Sunday edition of the Mike Force Podcast, Mike Glover explores the profound influence of our thought life on personal growth and behavior. Rooted deeply in Christian scripture, the episode challenges common assumptions about positive thinking, fatalism, and personal responsibility while offering actionable advice for listeners seeking meaningful change. Mike draws from his own experiences and biblical wisdom to illustrate how unguarded thoughts can quietly shape—and sometimes sabotage—who we become.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. You Are What You Think
- Opening Reflection: Mike juxtaposes the old adage "you are what you eat" with the idea that "you are what you think," emphasizing the tangible effects of negative thinking on one's life ([00:50–02:00]).
- “I also thought about this idea, you are what you think and framing this conversation, because oftentimes, especially in chaos, in my life, in reflection, in real time while I'm going through the chaos, I thought to myself, I knew this was going to happen.” — Mike Glover ([01:20])
- Scriptural Foundation: References Proverbs 23:7 to explain that thoughts shape identity—not through wishful thinking, but via internal formation.
- “That verse isn’t about positive thinking.… It’s more about formation. In Scripture, the heart isn’t emotion. It tends to be the control center—belief, your motive, your direction.” — Mike ([02:30])
2. Internal Dialogue and Self-Sabotage
- Quiet Agreements Lead to Change: Highlights how quiet, internalized beliefs—not words spoken aloud—shape outcomes.
- “You don’t become what you say out loud. You become what you quietly agree with in those moments where your head hits the pillow, where you’re isolated on your own.” — Mike ([03:30])
- Failure of Undisciplined Thinking: Argues most people (especially men) fail due to lack of mental discipline, not physical weakness ([04:00–05:00]).
- “Most men don’t fail from the lack of strength or fortitude. They often fail from undisciplined thinking.” — Mike ([04:15])
- Negative Confirmation and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Connects personal experiences of negative expectations with real consequences.
- Mike illustrates, “If a man tells himself, ‘This is over, this isn’t going to work out,’ he quits very early... Over time, his behavior aligns with that belief.” ([05:15])
3. Scripture and Personal Agency
- Confirmation Bias vs. Spiritual Principle: Mike links the concept of confirmation bias in psychology to biblical teaching, emphasizing personal agency within God’s framework.
- “Not because God willed it, but because the man did. You have been given that free will and that control.” — Mike ([06:00])
- Renewal of the Mind: Discusses Romans 12:2—change comes not from controlling the future, but by reshaping how we process and respond mentally.
- “Those challenges we face and that we overcome changes the perspective of our mind. It’s like eating all the junk food, turning off the discipline, and then you wake up and you’re obese, you’re sick, and you realize you have to make change.” — Mike ([07:00])
4. Guarding Your Heart
- Balance of Responsibility: Contrasts worldly ideas ("think and it will happen") and fatalism ("thinking doesn’t matter") with the biblical mandate to manage the internal self while trusting God for outcomes ([08:00–09:00]).
- Quotes Proverbs 4:23: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
- Strategic, Not Emotional: Emphasizes “guarding your heart” is a strategic act, not just emotional self-care.
- “Guarding your heart isn’t emotional, it’s strategic. So hear this: If you let fear set up a base camp in your mind, in your heart—if bitterness becomes realism, if despair disguises itself as wisdom, that’s who you will eventually become. Quietly, slowly, faithfully, in the wrong direction.” — Mike ([09:25])
5. Personal Anecdotes
- Mike shares past moments where his internal negativity manifested real consequences in relationships, career, and life:
- “I remember thinking to myself, the things that you’re doing aren’t aligned… I hope you don’t pay for this later. And then I did.” ([10:00])
- “I remember thinking resentful thoughts about the people I loved. And likely this won’t last. And it didn’t.” ([10:30])
Actionable Advice
How to Start Changing Your Life This Week ([11:00])
- Stop Negative Thinking: "Stop with the negative thinking. Stop predicting the future of failures, of falling apart. You are good enough."
- Limit Social Media: “Stay off social media. Put down your cell phone.”
- Invest in Tangible, Non-Material Things: Direct energy into real-life actions and relationships to facilitate positive outcomes.
- Encouragement: “God loves you. I love you. Your family loves you. You got this.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “You don’t become what you say out loud. You become what you quietly agree with in those moments where your head hits the pillow.” — Mike ([03:30])
- “Most men don’t fail from the lack of strength or fortitude. They often fail from undisciplined thinking.” — Mike ([04:15])
- “The man you are becoming [is] being built in your thoughts right now. Right now. So turn it around.” — Mike ([10:45])
- “God loves you. I love you. Your family loves you. You got this.” — Mike ([12:00])
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:50 — Introduction to “you are what you think”
- 02:30 — Discussion of Proverbs 23:7 and the heart as the control center
- 04:15 — On undisciplined thinking as the main cause of failure
- 05:15 — Self-fulfilling prophecies and confirmation bias
- 07:00 — Transforming through renewal of the mind (Romans 12:2)
- 09:25 — Guarding your heart and strategic control of thought life
- 10:00–10:30 — Personal stories about negative thinking manifesting in reality
- 11:00–12:00 — Actionable takeaways and closing encouragement
Tone and Approach
Mike maintains a candid, down-to-earth, and supportive tone, offering a mix of biblical wisdom, personal vulnerability, and practical motivation. He speaks directly to the struggles of his audience, particularly men, addressing self-doubt, internal dialogue, and the quiet battle for mental discipline.
This episode offers a thoughtful, faith-driven perspective on the power of internal beliefs and provides listeners with tools to begin changing their internal narrative—reminding them they are deeply cared for and capable of transformation.