Episode summary:
In this episode of A New Creation Podcast , Jemese LaChel tackles the thought life and how it connects to feeling stuck in trauma patterns. If you have ever felt like you are circling the same mountain, overwhelmed by your emotions, or stuck in the impact of trauma, this episode helps you understand why change has to begin with the mind.
“If you don’t stop to examine your thoughts, you will stay stuck in a trauma loop for for the rest of your life.”
Jemese LaChel Drewery, LCSW
Jemese walks through how trauma can create “stuck points” that keep us looping in the same thoughts and reactions, even when we know better. She shares a simple process for examining your thoughts by identifying what you are believing, when you first started believing it, who told you it, and replacing it with truth from Scripture. The episode challenges listeners to stop assuming awareness equals healing and instead begin actively renewing their minds so real transformation can take place.
In This Episode:
- n this episode, you will learn:
- Why awareness alone does not always lead to change
- How trauma shapes thought patterns, beliefs, and reactions
- What Scripture teaches about renewing the mind (Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8)
- What “stuck points” are and how they keep you in cycles
- A simple process for taking thoughts captive and replacing lies with truth
- Why real transformation requires more than insight
The 4-Step PROCESS:
- Identify the thought or lie you are believing
- Ask when you first started believing it
- Ask who told you or where it came from
- Replace it with truth from Scripture
Scripture Highlight:
Romans 12:2
Philippians 4:8
Takeaway:
You can be self-aware and still feel stuck if your thoughts are not being renewed. Trauma creates “stuck points” that shape your responses, even when you understand your patterns. Real change happens when you take your thoughts captive, compare them to God’s truth, and intentionally renew your mind so lasting transformation can take place.
Reflection Question:
What thought have I been agreeing with that is keeping me stuck, and what does God’s truth say instead?
Connect:
Want help processing trauma from a faith-based perspective? Connect with Jemese for resources, support, and next steps in your healing journey.
Meet Jemese
Jemese LaChel Drewery, LCSW, a Christian Trauma Therapist and Faith Mentor specializing in sexual trauma and biblical counseling. If you’re seeking support to improve marital hardship, PTSD, sexual problems, or negative relationship patterns, Jemese offers Spirit-filled and Spirit-led counseling and mentorship services.
- Visit graceabides.co for therapy and counseling
- Visit jemeselachel.com for mentorship
- Instagram @jemeselachel
Resources
✝️ Download the YouVersion Bible App
FREE RESOURCE: DM @jemeselachel on Instagram with the phrase “TAKING THOUGHTS CAPTIVE” to a worksheet to help you conquer your thought life so you can start healing triggers and trauma wounds God’s way.
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