The Positive Growth Doctor Podcast

Dr. Christina Wilson

 Dr. Christina Wilson created The Positive Growth DoctorⓇ after years of dealing with societal expectations, self-doubt and perfectionism. She leverages 30 years of experience as a positive psychologist to help women gain clarity, navigate obstacles, and achieve peace and faith-based emotional well-being rooted in mindset renewal and biblical truth.   

  1. Mindset Shift: What We Can Learn from Eve’s Battle for the Truth

    APR 1

    Mindset Shift: What We Can Learn from Eve’s Battle for the Truth

    Ancient Wisdom, Modern Faith Series: The Spiritual Warfare of Eve and Today's Women In this episode, Dr. Christina Wilson explores the story of Eve through the lens of spiritual warfare, mindset, and modern-day challenges facing women. She highlights how biblical truths about boundaries, identity, and deception are still relevant today, offering practical insights for fostering spiritual resilience. Main Topics: The spiritual warfare and mindset of Eve in the Garden of Eden How lack of boundaries contributes to spiritual deception and modern issues of worth Recognizing and combating the enemy’s tactics of gaslighting and half-truths The importance of renewing the mind with scripture and setting healthy boundaries Practical steps: taking thoughts captive, declaring biblical truths, anchoring identity in Christ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the series and the focus on Eve’s story 00:32 - Eve as a target of spiritual warfare and the importance of mindset 01:02 - The enemy's first tactic: twisting God’s words and planting doubt 01:54 - The battle of the mind and reclaiming identity from lies 02:23 - Inviting women to share the podcast and leave reviews to extend reach 02:53 - Applying Eve’s story to modern women’s struggles with worth and half-truths 03:21 - Distinguishing God's voice from the enemy in today’s social media age 03:44 - Romans 12:2 and the renewing of the mind to combat identity crisis 04:11 - The role of boundaries in protecting mental space and spiritual health 04:52 - Cultural differences: struggles with feelings of insufficiency in the digital age 05:23 - Gaslighting tactics and their impact on our perception of God and ourselves 05:48 - Biblical foundation: boundaries as protection, not deprivation (Genesis passages) 06:48 - Eve’s lack of boundaries leading to her fall, and modern parallels 07:16 - Reflection questions: recognizing the voice of deprivation and half-truths 07:56 - Self-assessment: Are we viewing God as holding us back? 08:25 - The power of words and the enemy’s use of questioning God's promises 08:55 - How often do we hear whispers of doubt? 09:22 - The importance of conversations in spiritual warfare and mental boundaries 10:17 - Paradise lost: the spirit of lack and focusing on what we don’t have 10:48 - Moving out of alignment with God’s will from feelings of lack 11:17 - Practical tips: identifying half-truths, thoughts captive, speaking scripture, anchoring identity 12:02 - Declaring biblical truths and resisting the enemy with scripture 12:28 - The importance of speaking scripture aloud rather than arguing with the devil 12:57 - Fixing identity in Christ, not performance, for spiritual security 13:20 - Upcoming focus on other biblical women and applying lessons today Resources & Links: Romans 12:2 - Renewing the Mind  2 Corinthians 10:5 - Taking Thoughts Captive  Genesis 2-3 - The Fall and Boundaries Connect with Dr. Christina Wilson: Website Instagram  For spiritual growth and insight on applying biblical truth to modern challenges, tune in next week as Dr. Wilson explores four women from the Bible and their relevance in today’s spiritual landscape.

    15 min
  2. The Legacy of Faith: Marriage, Motherhood, and God’s Timing

    MAR 16

    The Legacy of Faith: Marriage, Motherhood, and God’s Timing

    Summary This episode explores biblical truths about trusting God's timing in major life decisions like marriage and motherhood. It emphasizes active waiting, faith, and understanding God's plan beyond societal pressures. Key Topics Trusting God's timing in life decisions Biblical perspective on marriage and motherhood Overcoming societal pressure and fear Active waiting and spiritual growth Personal stories of faith and patience Takeaways Rejection is protection and prepares you for something better. Trust God's plan even when it takes longer than expected. Societal pressures can distort God's timing and plan. God's plans for us are bigger and more beautiful than we imagine. Active waiting involves surrendering control and trusting God. Sound Bites "Are you making decisions based on God's pace?" "God prepares us along the way." "Commit and submit to God's plan." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Making Decisions Based on God's Pace 01:45 God Qualifies the Called: Letting Him Lead 02:44 The Big Decisions: Marriage, Motherhood, and Trusting God's Timeline 03:14 Overcoming Fear and Society's Expectations 03:57 Personal Journey: Embracing God's Timing for Marriage and Children 05:19 Rejection as Protection: Preparing for Bigger Plans 05:55 Waiting for God's Perfect Timing: Personal Testimony 07:22 Spiritual Warfare: Lies About Worth and Happiness 07:52 Biblical Example: Hannah's Surrender and Trust 08:51 Societal Lies: Happiness and Material Success 09:49 Parenting Perspectives and Life Lessons 11:17 The Impact of Not Following God's Plan 13:11 Trust and Submit to God's Will in All Things 14:07 Conclusion: Trust God and Embrace His Timing 14:24 PGD Outro_0.mp3 Resources Proverbs 16 Proverbs 3 1 Samuel 1

    15 min
  3. Mary’s Yes: Trusting God's Call Despite Fear

    FEB 23

    Mary’s Yes: Trusting God's Call Despite Fear

    Summary This episode explores the anatomy of self-doubt and how to overcome it by shifting focus from personal competence to God's character. Hosted by Dr. Christina Wilson, it offers biblical insights and practical tips for following God's call despite fear and spiritual warfare. Key Topics The role of self-doubt in spiritual growth Biblical examples of faith: Mary and Isaiah Practical tips for overcoming fear and doubt The importance of prayer and community in faith Takeaways Self-doubt often masquerades as humility and is a form of spiritual warfare. Mary’s response to God's call teaches us to focus on God's character, not our qualifications. God prepares us for our calling, and He does not make mistakes. Being aware of enemy tactics and discerning God's voice are crucial for obedience. Resources Luke 1:38 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A38 Isaiah 6:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+6%3A8 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Faith Mindset Series 01:44 The Question: Who Am I to Do This? 02:13 Recognizing the Nudge from God 02:53 Self-Doubt as Spiritual Warfare 03:52 Mary’s Courage in the Face of Fear 04:48 Choosing to Follow God Over Self-Doubt 05:16 Is Your Hesitation from Discernment or Qualification? 05:46 The Story of Mary and God’s Plan 06:43 Following God's Path Despite Self-Doubt 07:13 The Biblical Principles of Calling and Preparation 08:12 God’s Character vs. Our Qualifications 09:38 Three Tips for Obedience: Awareness, Discernment, Prayer 11:35 Shifting from Competence to Availability 11:58 PGD Outro_0.mp3

    12 min

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 Dr. Christina Wilson created The Positive Growth DoctorⓇ after years of dealing with societal expectations, self-doubt and perfectionism. She leverages 30 years of experience as a positive psychologist to help women gain clarity, navigate obstacles, and achieve peace and faith-based emotional well-being rooted in mindset renewal and biblical truth.