Learning how to live in the present moment by confronting our own misplaced expectations in real time. We will dive deep into what a Christ centered biblical recovery process looks like.
You Would Think
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Learning how to live in the present moment by confronting our own misplaced expectations in real time. We will dive deep into what a Christ centered biblical recovery process looks like.
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July 7, 2026
Breaking News... I DON'T CARE!
<p><b>Do you ever feel responsible for everyone else's happiness?</b></p><p></p><p>Do you replay conversations in your head, avoid conflict at all costs, or feel guilty whenever someone is disappointed with you?</p><p></p><p>If so, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>When Helping Hurts</b>, we're talking about one of my dad's favorite T-shirts that simply says:</p><p><b>"Breaking News... I Don't Care."</b></p><p></p><p>At first glance, that sounds selfish.</p><p></p><p>But what if learning to say, "I don't care," isn't about becoming cold toward people?</p><p></p><p>What if it's about finally letting go of responsibilities God never asked you to carry?</p><p></p><p>As a recovering people pleaser and codependent, I spent years believing that loving people meant fixing them, rescuing them, and keeping everyone happy. The problem was... I wasn't carrying my cross—I was carrying everyone else's.</p><p></p><p>Together we'll explore:</p><p>• Why caring isn't the problem—misplaced responsibility is.<br />• The difference between love and control.<br />• Why Jesus disappointed people and why that's actually good news.<br />• How codependency can quietly become a trust issue with God.<br />• What Galatians 6 teaches about carrying burdens without carrying someone else's life.<br />• Practical questions to help you recognize unhealthy responsibility before it steals your peace.</p><p>Healthy boundaries aren't about loving people less.</p><p>They're about trusting God more.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever struggled with codependency, people-pleasing, enabling, anxiety over disappointing others, or feeling responsible for everyone around you, I hope this episode encourages you to experience the freedom Christ intended.</p><p></p><p><b>If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs the reminder that they are not responsible for carrying the weight of the world.</b></p><hr /><p><b>Scriptures referenced:</b></p><ul><li>Galatians 1:10</li><li>Galatians 6:1–5</li><li>Luke 15:11–32 (The Prodigal Son)</li><li>Matthew 11:28–30</li><li>Proverbs 4:23<p></p><p>Connect with me:<br />📧 Coaching & Questions: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p></li></ul><p>#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #ChristianRecovery #Recovery #MentalHealth #BibleStudy #Healing #AddictionRecovery #YouWouldThink #EmotionalHealth #ChristianLiving #FaithAndRecovery</p>
July 4, 2026
Stop Trying to Feel Better!
<p>Have you ever felt like you needed to escape an uncomfortable feeling as quickly as possible?<br /><br />What if that feeling isn't the problem... but the very place where God wants to meet you?<br /><br />In this episode of You Would Think, we explore a concept my 12-step recovery group calls "the ick." It's that knot in your stomach. That anxious feeling that makes you want to run, hide, defend yourself, or make the discomfort go away as quickly as possible.<br /><br />But what if healing doesn't happen by escaping discomfort?<br /><br />What if it happens by learning to remain?<br /><br />Together, we'll look at what Scripture teaches about emotional discomfort, why our first reaction is often to run, and how Jesus modeled faithful obedience even in the middle of overwhelming sorrow.<br /><br />We'll unpack:<br /><br />Why uncomfortable emotions aren't always emergencies<br />How trauma and old coping mechanisms shape our reactions<br />Why curiosity is more powerful than condemnation<br />What Proverbs 4:23 teaches about guarding your heart<br />Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and what He teaches us about staying instead of escaping<br />Why James 1 and Romans 5 reveal that perseverance produces hope<br />How learning to "sit in the ick" can become one of the most important recovery skills you'll ever develop<br /><br />Whether you're recovering from addiction, struggling with anxiety, navigating people-pleasing, or simply trying to grow closer to Jesus, I pray this conversation encourages you to stop running and begin trusting God in the places you've spent your whole life trying to avoid.<br /><br />"Not every feeling deserves obedience... but every feeling deserves curiosity."<br /><br />If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.<br /><br />📖 Scriptures in this episode:<br /><br />Proverbs 4:23<br />Matthew 26:36-46<br />James 1:2-4<br />Romans 5:3-5<br /><br />Connect with me:<br />📧 Coaching & Questions: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a><br /><br />#ChristianRecovery #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Anxiety #TraumaHealing #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #Discipleship #12Steps #Faith #Jesus #EmotionalHealing #BiblicalCounseling #YouWouldThink</p>
June 30, 2026
The Biggest LIE About Boundaries
<p><b>On today’s episode, I want to challenge one of the biggest lies many of us have either heard or maybe we even believe:</b> <br /></p><p>That boundaries are really just a means to control other people.</p><p><br />If you have a question, or are interested in one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a><br /><br />#podcast #recovery #bible #jesus</p>
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