#49 - False Idols: What’s Competing for Your Trust in God?
False idols do not always look like idols. Achievement, approval, money, comfort, control, security, and even ministry can begin to occupy a place in our lives that belongs to God. In this episode of Mind and Faith Matters, Dr. Cory Potter explores what Scripture teaches about idolatry, how misplaced trust can develop without us recognizing it, and how God may bring it to our attention. Drawing from Psalm 115, Romans 1, Ezekiel 14, Matthew 6, and other passages, Cory considers what happens when something begins competing for our trust, loyalty, and devotion to God. He also looks at the role of awareness, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the biblical response of repentance and renewed trust in God. What has become especially important to your security, worth, or significance, and could it be occupying a place in your life that belongs to God?
21 Aug 2026
#48 - Contingent Self-Worth: What Is Your Worth Tied To?
What happens when your sense of worth becomes tied to achievement, approval, productivity, competence, or being needed by others?
In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores contingent self-worth and how it can shape the way we respond to mistakes, criticism, comparison, and disappointment. We’ll also look at practical ways to develop a healthier, more stable sense of self-worth through examining self-talk, learning from setbacks, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on the values that guide how we live.
Toward the end, we consider self-worth from a Christian perspective and what Genesis 1:26–27 tells us about the source of human worth. This conversation also sets the stage for the next episode on false idols and mental health.
6 Aug 2026
#47 - When Life Keeps Pulling You Under | What Psalm 69 Taught Me
What happens when you stop rushing through Scripture and simply stay with it?
In this episode, Dr. Cory Potter explores the wisdom of Psalm 69 and shares how lingering with a single passage over several days can reveal fresh insights about both God and ourselves. Together, we'll examine what this psalm teaches about feeling overwhelmed, searching for solid ground, practicing healthy boundaries, and trusting God through seasons that stretch us.
This conversation is an invitation to slow down, engage Scripture more deeply, and discover how God's Word continues to speak into the realities of everyday life. If you've been carrying more than you feel equipped to handle or longing for a renewed sense of stability and hope, Psalm 69 offers timeless encouragement that God meets us in the middle of the journey and faithfully works restoration in our lives.
Scripture: Psalm 69
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