"What I'm encouraged by culturally ... is that people want to change ... they're more open to some supernatural, Scriptural truths that can bring that kind of transformation, or address some of these patterns and strongholds." -Pastor Kyle Idleman
[Faithwire.com] In an era of anxiety and confusion, Pastor Kyle Idleman is on a mission to help people take "every review captive," rediscovering hope and truth in the technique. (Image: Pixabay)
Idleman, author of "Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back," told CBN News that, despite the obvious negatives unfolding within culture, he's also encouraged.
"What I'm encouraged by culturally ... is that people want to change," he said. "They recognize some things are off, they're looking for transformation, they're realizing that some of the ... self-help manifestation approach is not getting the job done, and they're more open to some supernatural, Scriptural truths that can bring that kind of transformation, or address some of these patterns and strongholds."
Rather than hyper-obsess over temporal solutions—which certainly have their place—Idleman said there's also a thirst for the Gospel, and intrigue in taking a more interconnected look at how the human brain functions.
"I would say there's a renewed interest in how our minds work," he said. "I think there's a greater awareness of how our thinking works. ... People are more interested in how neuroplasticity has affected them ... where their thinking originated from those early and often thoughts."
Idleman dives into these topics and others in "Every Thought Captive" as he works to help people identify various thought patterns—issues like "insecurity, distraction, being easily offended, feelings of despair." These aren't new issues, but he believes they are increasing... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here
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