<![CDATA[You Would Think]]>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.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-thinkRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:03:24 GMTMon, 15 Jun 2026 17:40:13 GMT60Josh Simcosky<p>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.</p>episodicJosh Simcoskyjosh.simcosky@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Stop Reacting to Other People's Chaos ]]>Have you ever reacted emotionally to someone else’s anger, chaos, or criticism—and later wondered why you got involved in the first place?

In this episode of You Would Think, I unpack a simple tool that has helped me with boundaries, codependency, people-pleasing, and emotional reactions:

Be an observer, not a participant.

Our feelings happen fast.

Wisdom usually takes a little longer.

Someone else’s anger, disappointment, or crisis can make us feel like we need to immediately fix, defend, explain, rescue, or respond. But their emotion doesn’t automatically create an assignment for us.

We’ll talk about emotional urgency, healthy boundaries, JADE (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain), and how to create enough space for your thoughts to catch up with your feelings.

James 1:19–20 reminds us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

The goal isn’t to become passive or disconnected. It’s to ask:

What am I observing?
What am I feeling?
Does this actually require my participation?
What would a thoughtful response look like instead of an emotional reaction?

You can always choose to participate later. But once you’ve reacted, you can’t always take it back.

Be an observer, not a participant.

If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

#BeAnObserver #Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealth #HealthyBoundaries #ChristianPodcast #ChristianRecovery #Recovery #EmotionalRegulation #YouWouldThink

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]]>f15748cd-648b-4304-866a-52167d59bac6Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever reacted emotionally to someone else’s anger, chaos, or criticism—and later wondered why you got involved in the first place?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>You Would Think</b>, I unpack a simple tool that has helped me with boundaries, codependency, people-pleasing, and emotional reactions:</p><p></p><p><b>Be an observer, not a participant.</b></p><p></p><p>Our feelings happen fast. </p><p>Wisdom usually takes a little longer. </p><p>Someone else’s anger, disappointment, or crisis can make us feel like we need to immediately fix, defend, explain, rescue, or respond. But their emotion doesn’t automatically create an assignment for us.</p><p></p><p>We’ll talk about emotional urgency, healthy boundaries, JADE (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain), and how to create enough space for your thoughts to catch up with your feelings.</p><p></p><p>James 1:19–20 reminds us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.</p><p></p><p>The goal isn’t to become passive or disconnected. It’s to ask:</p><p><b>What am I observing?</b><br /><b>What am I feeling?</b><br /><b>Does this actually require my participation?</b><br /><b>What would a thoughtful response look like instead of an emotional reaction?</b></p><p></p><p>You can always choose to participate later. But once you’ve reacted, you can’t always take it back.</p><p></p><p><b>Be an observer, not a participant.</b></p><p></p><p>If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.</p><p></p><p>#BeAnObserver #Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealth #HealthyBoundaries #ChristianPodcast #ChristianRecovery #Recovery #EmotionalRegulation #YouWouldThink</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: SJC3JEZ4OVDJV3WF</p>no00:20:25Stop Reacting to Other People's Chaos full<![CDATA[Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working]]>Why do people keep ignoring your boundaries? And how do you set healthy boundaries without trying to control another person?

In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries, codependency, people pleasing, controlling behavior, and how to actually enforce a boundary when someone refuses to respect it.

Because one of the biggest mistakes we make with boundaries is believing they’re supposed to change someone else’s behavior.

“Why won’t they respect my boundary?”

Maybe there’s a better question:

Why aren’t you respecting your boundary?

Sometimes what we call a boundary is really just a request. And sometimes it’s something even harder to admit—an attempt to control another person, their behavior, or an outcome.

As a recovering people pleaser and codependent, one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is this:

A boundary isn’t about controlling what someone else does. A boundary determines what I am going to do in response to what someone else does.

There’s nothing wrong with making requests. Healthy relationships require us to communicate what we want and need. But the other person is free to say no—and sometimes their behavior gives us that answer even when their words don’t.

That’s where codependency can take over.

🎙️ One-on-One Recovery & Mental Health Coaching: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #ChristianRecovery #ChristianBoundaries #Recovery #EmotionalHealth #HealthyBoundaries #LetGoOfControl #Surrender #Relationships #ChristianLiving #Faith #WhenHelpingHurts #YouWouldThink

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]]>ae06cd72-775e-4ec5-b8a4-3641ae73c4adSat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Why do people keep ignoring your boundaries? And how do you set <b>healthy boundaries</b> without trying to control another person?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about <b>boundaries, codependency, people pleasing, controlling behavior, and how to actually enforce a boundary</b> when someone refuses to respect it.</p><p></p><p>Because one of the biggest mistakes we make with boundaries is believing they’re supposed to change someone else’s behavior.</p><p>“Why won’t they respect my boundary?”</p><p></p><p>Maybe there’s a better question:</p><p><b>Why aren’t <i>you</i> respecting your boundary?</b></p><p></p><p>Sometimes what we call a boundary is really just a request. And sometimes it’s something even harder to admit—an attempt to control another person, their behavior, or an outcome.</p><p></p><p>As a recovering people pleaser and codependent, one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is this:</p><p><b>A boundary isn’t about controlling what someone else does. A boundary determines what <i>I</i> am going to do in response to what someone else does.</b></p><p></p><p>There’s nothing wrong with making requests. Healthy relationships require us to communicate what we want and need. But the other person is free to say no—and sometimes their behavior gives us that answer even when their words don’t.</p><p></p><p>That’s where codependency can take over.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>#Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #ChristianRecovery #ChristianBoundaries #Recovery #EmotionalHealth #HealthyBoundaries #LetGoOfControl #Surrender #Relationships #ChristianLiving #Faith #WhenHelpingHurts #YouWouldThink</p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: YS0FTQ8IXLWIA08R</p>no00:19:59Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Workingfull<![CDATA[Don't Expect People to Read Your Mind]]>What happens when we expect people to know what we need without ever actually telling them?

We tell ourselves things like, “If they cared, they would know,” “I shouldn’t have to ask,” or “If I have to tell them, it doesn’t count.” Then when people fail to meet expectations they never knew existed, disappointment can quickly turn into resentment.

In this episode of You Would Think, we talk about the difference between healthy expectations and misplaced expectations—and why clear communication is one of the kindest things we can bring into a relationship.

I also break down the CLEAR Framework for navigating expectations:

C — Clarify what you actually want
L — Locate the responsibility
E — Express it clearly
A — Allow them to choose
R — Respond to reality

Because your job isn’t to make people respond the way you want them to.

Your job is clarity. Their job is choice.

And sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is stop expecting someone to become who we wish they were and start responding to who they’ve actually shown us they are.

🎙️ One-on-One Recovery & Mental Health Coaching:
josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#YouWouldThink #Relationships #HealthyRelationships #Communication #Expectations #Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealth #Recovery #LifeCoaching #SelfAwareness

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]]>2794d95d-3de9-4537-a5c5-3f1305e33f89Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when we expect people to know what we need without ever actually telling them?</p><p></p><p>We tell ourselves things like, “If they cared, they would know,” “I shouldn’t have to ask,” or “If I have to tell them, it doesn’t count.” Then when people fail to meet expectations they never knew existed, disappointment can quickly turn into resentment.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>You Would Think</b>, we talk about the difference between healthy expectations and misplaced expectations—and why clear communication is one of the kindest things we can bring into a relationship.</p><p></p><p>I also break down the <b>CLEAR Framework</b> for navigating expectations:</p><p><b>C — Clarify what you actually want</b><br /><b>L — Locate the responsibility</b><br /><b>E — Express it clearly</b><br /><b>A — Allow them to choose</b><br /><b>R — Respond to reality</b></p><p></p><p>Because your job isn’t to make people respond the way you want them to.</p><p><b>Your job is clarity. Their job is choice.</b></p><p></p><p>And sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is stop expecting someone to become who we wish they were and start responding to who they’ve actually shown us they are.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching: <br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>#YouWouldThink #Relationships #HealthyRelationships #Communication #Expectations #Boundaries #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealth #Recovery #LifeCoaching #SelfAwareness</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: Y5OMDSUVKLPPVGJG</p>no00:23:50Don't Expect People to Read Your Mindfull<![CDATA[LIFE DOESN'T HAPPEN TO YOU]]>What if one of the biggest things keeping you stuck isn't what's happening around you—but believing that what's happening around you gets to determine what happens within you?

In this episode of When Helping Hurts, I unpack a mindset I've had to confront repeatedly in my own recovery: viewing life as a series of things happening to me.

Someone disappoints me. Plans fall apart. A relationship changes. Someone doesn't understand me. Something happens that I never would've chosen.

And suddenly I'm asking:

Why is this happening to me?

But what if that's the wrong question?

There are things in life we absolutely don't choose. People hurt us. Relationships end. People get sick. We experience loss, betrayal, disappointment, and circumstances completely outside our control. Acknowledging personal responsibility doesn't mean pretending those things didn't happen—and it doesn't mean taking the blame for someone else's choices.

Responsibility is not the same thing as blame.

You may not be responsible for what happened to you, but you are responsible for what you do with what happened to you.

That's where stewardship begins.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your perception can be real without your interpretation being true
• The difference between God's sovereignty and passivity
• What Joseph's story teaches us about circumstances we never chose
• How people-pleasing and codependency cause us to give away stewardship of our lives
• Why trying to control other people's emotions, choices, healing, and opinions isn't love
• The difference between sobriety and actual recovery
• Why asking "What am I bringing into this?" can change everything
• How to stop asking "Why me?" and start asking "God, what does faithfulness look like here?"
• How to take responsibility for your life without taking responsibility for everyone else's

You don't have to control the outcome.

You don't have to make somebody understand you.

You don't have to make somebody change.

You don't have to know what's going to happen six months from now.

You don't have to control tomorrow.

You have to faithfully steward today.

Maybe the question isn't, "Why is this happening to me?"

Maybe the better question is:

"What am I going to do with what God has put in front of me?"

If this episode resonates with you, like the video, subscribe to You Would Think, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.

And if you have a question, don't feel comfortable leaving a public comment, or you're interested in one-on-one coaching, you can reach out using the contact information in the description.

#WhenHelpingHurts #YouWouldThink #Recovery #ChristianRecovery #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #PersonalResponsibility #Stewardship #Faith #ChristianLiving #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #Sobriety #Healing #Freedom #ChristianMen #LifeCoaching

]]>ffda8da2-a9ee-465d-b2a2-84be7f1aeae3Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>What if one of the biggest things keeping you stuck isn't what's happening around you—but believing that what's happening around you gets to determine what happens <b>within you</b>?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>When Helping Hurts</i>, I unpack a mindset I've had to confront repeatedly in my own recovery: viewing life as a series of things happening <b>to me</b>.</p><p></p><p>Someone disappoints me. Plans fall apart. A relationship changes. Someone doesn't understand me. Something happens that I never would've chosen.</p><p></p><p>And suddenly I'm asking:</p><p><b>Why is this happening to me?</b></p><p></p><p>But what if that's the wrong question?</p><p></p><p>There are things in life we absolutely don't choose. People hurt us. Relationships end. People get sick. We experience loss, betrayal, disappointment, and circumstances completely outside our control. Acknowledging personal responsibility doesn't mean pretending those things didn't happen—and it doesn't mean taking the blame for someone else's choices.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibility is not the same thing as blame.</b></p><p></p><p>You may not be responsible for what happened to you, but you are responsible for what you do with what happened to you.</p><p>That's where stewardship begins.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><p>• Why your perception can be real without your interpretation being true<br />• The difference between God's sovereignty and passivity<br />• What Joseph's story teaches us about circumstances we never chose<br />• How people-pleasing and codependency cause us to give away stewardship of our lives<br />• Why trying to control other people's emotions, choices, healing, and opinions isn't love<br />• The difference between sobriety and actual recovery<br />• Why asking <b>"What am I bringing into this?"</b> can change everything<br />• How to stop asking "Why me?" and start asking <b>"God, what does faithfulness look like here?"</b><br />• How to take responsibility for your life without taking responsibility for everyone else's</p><p></p><p>You don't have to control the outcome.</p><p>You don't have to make somebody understand you.</p><p>You don't have to make somebody change.</p><p>You don't have to know what's going to happen six months from now.</p><p>You don't have to control tomorrow.</p><p></p><p><b>You have to faithfully steward today.</b></p><p></p><p>Maybe the question isn't, <i>"Why is this happening to me?"</i></p><p>Maybe the better question is:</p><p><b>"What am I going to do with what God has put in front of me?"</b></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonates with you, like the video, subscribe to <b>You Would Think</b>, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.</p><p></p><p>And if you have a question, don't feel comfortable leaving a public comment, or you're interested in one-on-one coaching, you can reach out using the contact information in the description.</p><p></p><p>#WhenHelpingHurts #YouWouldThink #Recovery #ChristianRecovery #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #PersonalResponsibility #Stewardship #Faith #ChristianLiving #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #Sobriety #Healing #Freedom #ChristianMen #LifeCoaching</p>no00:15:39LIFE DOESN'T HAPPEN TO YOUfull<![CDATA[After Six Years of Sobriety... Here's What I Got WRONG]]>What if some of the things you believe about recovery, grace, love, emotions, and even yourself… are wrong?

On August 15th, 2020, I took my last drink.

Six years later, I’ve learned a lot—but maybe more importantly, I’ve learned just how wrong I can be.

So instead of celebrating six years of sobriety by telling you everything I’ve learned, I want to talk about something different:

In this special six-year sobriety episode of You Would Think, I share six misconceptions that recovery, Scripture, and my relationship with Jesus have slowly dismantled.

Together we’ll explore:

✔️ Why sobriety is the bare minimum—not the goal
✔️ Why recovery can actually make life harder before it gets better
✔️ How people-pleasing and codependency can disguise themselves as love
✔️ Why authentic grace doesn’t just forgive us—it transforms us
✔️ Why honesty requires more than simply “telling the truth”

Recovery hasn’t just taught me new things.

It has dismantled old things.

📖 KEY SCRIPTURE

• Proverbs 8:34
• Galatians 5:22-23

🎙️ ABOUT YOU WOULD THINK

You Would Think is a podcast devoted to confronting our own thoughts and feelings so we can learn to face reality as it is instead of continuing to be disappointed by how we wish it was.

We talk honestly about faith, recovery, addiction, codependency, people-pleasing, relationships, emotional health, biblical wisdom, boundaries, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the real world.

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to:

👍 Like the video
💬 Leave a comment: What’s something you once believed that life, recovery, or God eventually showed you that you were wrong about?
📲 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it
🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes

📬 Join the Newsletter:
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mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#SixYearsSober #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #RecoveryPodcast #Jesus #Faith #PersonalGrowth

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]]>eb571cd8-e042-4ff7-a085-cdd2882709c3Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>What if some of the things you believe about recovery, grace, love, emotions, and even yourself… are wrong?</p><p></p><p>On August 15th, 2020, I took my last drink.</p><p>Six years later, I’ve learned a lot—but maybe more importantly, I’ve learned just how wrong I can be.</p><p></p><p>So instead of celebrating six years of sobriety by telling you everything I’ve learned, I want to talk about something different:</p><p></p><p>In this special six-year sobriety episode of <i>You Would Think</i>, I share six misconceptions that recovery, Scripture, and my relationship with Jesus have slowly dismantled.</p><p></p><p>Together we’ll explore:</p><p>✔️ Why sobriety is the bare minimum—not the goal<br />✔️ Why recovery can actually make life harder before it gets better<br />✔️ How people-pleasing and codependency can disguise themselves as love<br />✔️ Why authentic grace doesn’t just forgive us—it transforms us<br />✔️ Why honesty requires more than simply “telling the truth”<br /></p><p>Recovery hasn’t just taught me new things.</p><p><b>It has dismantled old things.</b></p><p></p><hr /><p>📖 <b>KEY SCRIPTURE</b></p><p>• Proverbs 8:34<br />• Galatians 5:22-23</p><hr /><p>🎙️ <b>ABOUT YOU WOULD THINK</b></p><p></p><p><i>You Would Think</i> is a podcast devoted to confronting our own thoughts and feelings so we can learn to face reality as it is instead of continuing to be disappointed by how we wish it was.</p><p></p><p>We talk honestly about faith, recovery, addiction, codependency, people-pleasing, relationships, emotional health, biblical wisdom, boundaries, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the real world.</p><hr /><p>If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to:</p><p>👍 Like the video<br />💬 Leave a comment: <b>What’s something you once believed that life, recovery, or God eventually showed you that you were wrong about?</b><br />📲 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it<br />🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes</p><p></p><p>📬 <b>Join the Newsletter:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ <b>One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><hr /><p></p><p>#SixYearsSober #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #RecoveryPodcast #Jesus #Faith #PersonalGrowth</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: OQVVVE3SVPUZKFLW, UYXTGYVLBB7NBZU2</p>no00:32:52After Six Years of Sobriety... Here's What I Got WRONGfull<![CDATA[To My Younger Self... DON'T DO IT!]]>Have you ever stayed in an unhealthy relationship because you believed someone would eventually change?

In this episode of When Helping Hurts, I share the conversation I wish someone had with me when I was twenty years old.

As a recovering people pleaser, codependent, and addict, I spent years building relationships on potential instead of patterns. I convinced myself that if I just loved harder, sacrificed more, explained things one more time, or waited a little longer, people would eventually become who they promised they would be.

I was wrong.

Using Proverbs 13:20 as our anchor, we'll unpack one of the most overlooked relationship principles in all of Scripture:

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."

Together we'll explore:

✔️ Why codependency confuses love with fixing
✔️ The difference between grace and enabling
✔️ Why healthy boundaries are biblical—not selfish
✔️ How to recognize the difference between someone's potential and their patterns
✔️ What Proverbs actually means by "a fool"
✔️ Why trust is built on consistency, not chemistry
✔️ How the people you walk with shape the direction of your life

This episode is not about judging people or writing them off.

It's about taking responsibility for who we choose to walk through life with.

If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, codependency, unhealthy relationships, narcissistic abuse, addiction recovery, or setting biblical boundaries, I hope this conversation encourages you.

And if you have a teenager or young adult in your life who's beginning to navigate friendships, dating, or relationships, please consider sharing this episode with them. I genuinely believe learning these biblical principles earlier could save years of unnecessary pain.

📖 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 13:20
• Proverbs 10:8
• Proverbs 12:15
• Matthew 7:16-20
• John 2:23-25

🎙️ ABOUT THIS SERIES

When Helping Hurts is a series on the You Would Think podcast where we explore biblical wisdom, recovery, boundaries, codependency, trauma, addiction, relationships, and what it means to follow Jesus in the real world.

📬 CONNECT WITH ME

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love to hear from you in the comments.

If you have a question or you're interested in one-on-one faith-based recovery and life coaching, my contact information is in the description below.

Please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this episode with someone who needs it.

Keywords: codependency, people pleasing, biblical boundaries, Christian relationships, Proverbs 13:20, healthy relationships, narcissism, recovery, addiction recovery, Christian podcast, toxic relationships, emotional health, biblical wisdom, faith and recovery, setting boundaries, trust, people pleaser recovery, codependent recovery, relationship advice, Christian counseling

#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #BiblicalBoundaries #HealthyRelationships #ChristianPodcast #Recovery #Proverbs1320 #Faith #RelationshipAdvice #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth

]]>d4186817-0174-44a8-82c1-4712c21c850aSat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><b>Have you ever stayed in an unhealthy relationship because you believed someone would eventually change?</b></p><p>In this episode of <b>When Helping Hurts</b>, I share the conversation I wish someone had with me when I was twenty years old.</p><p>As a recovering people pleaser, codependent, and addict, I spent years building relationships on <b>potential instead of patterns</b>. I convinced myself that if I just loved harder, sacrificed more, explained things one more time, or waited a little longer, people would eventually become who they promised they would be.</p><p>I was wrong.</p><p>Using <b>Proverbs 13:20</b> as our anchor, we'll unpack one of the most overlooked relationship principles in all of Scripture:</p><blockquote><p><b>"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."</b></p></blockquote><p>Together we'll explore:</p><p>✔️ Why codependency confuses love with fixing<br />✔️ The difference between grace and enabling<br />✔️ Why healthy boundaries are biblical—not selfish<br />✔️ How to recognize the difference between someone's potential and their patterns<br />✔️ What Proverbs actually means by "a fool"<br />✔️ Why trust is built on consistency, not chemistry<br />✔️ How the people you walk with shape the direction of your life</p><p>This episode is <b>not</b> about judging people or writing them off.</p><p>It's about taking responsibility for who we choose to walk through life with.</p><p>If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, codependency, unhealthy relationships, narcissistic abuse, addiction recovery, or setting biblical boundaries, I hope this conversation encourages you.</p><p>And if you have a teenager or young adult in your life who's beginning to navigate friendships, dating, or relationships, please consider sharing this episode with them. I genuinely believe learning these biblical principles earlier could save years of unnecessary pain.</p><hr /><p>📖 <b>Key Scriptures</b></p><p>• Proverbs 13:20<br />• Proverbs 10:8<br />• Proverbs 12:15<br />• Matthew 7:16-20<br />• John 2:23-25</p><hr /><p>🎙️ <b>ABOUT THIS SERIES</b></p><p><b>When Helping Hurts</b> is a series on the <i>You Would Think</i> podcast where we explore biblical wisdom, recovery, boundaries, codependency, trauma, addiction, relationships, and what it means to follow Jesus in the real world.</p><hr /><p>📬 <b>CONNECT WITH ME</b></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, I'd love to hear from you in the comments.</p><p>If you have a question or you're interested in one-on-one faith-based recovery and life coaching, my contact information is in the description below.</p><p>Please consider <b>liking</b>, <b>subscribing</b>, and <b>sharing</b> this episode with someone who needs it.</p><hr /><p><b>Keywords:</b> codependency, people pleasing, biblical boundaries, Christian relationships, Proverbs 13:20, healthy relationships, narcissism, recovery, addiction recovery, Christian podcast, toxic relationships, emotional health, biblical wisdom, faith and recovery, setting boundaries, trust, people pleaser recovery, codependent recovery, relationship advice, Christian counseling</p><p>#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #BiblicalBoundaries #HealthyRelationships #ChristianPodcast #Recovery #Proverbs1320 #Faith #RelationshipAdvice #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth</p>no00:19:42To My Younger Self... DON'T DO IT!full<![CDATA[The Best Advice You'll Ever Get]]>What if "follow your heart" isn't just bad advice... but the exact opposite of what Scripture teaches?

In this episode of You Would Think, we dive into one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible:

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." – Proverbs 4:23

What does it actually mean to "guard your heart"?

Is the heart simply our emotions, or is it something much deeper? Why would God tell us to guard our hearts if Jeremiah says they're deceitful? And what does it look like to live this out in everyday life, relationships, recovery, and following Christ?

In this episode, we explore:

✅ What the Bible really means by the word heart (Hebrew: leb)
✅ Why Proverbs 4:23 may be one of the most practical verses in Scripture
✅ Why God gives us a new heart but still commands us to guard it
✅ The difference between trusting your heart and trusting the Lord with all your heart
 ✅ How unguarded relationships nearly destroyed my life and fueled my addiction
✅ Why whatever captures your heart eventually directs your life
✅ Practical ways to guard your heart in a world competing for your attention

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, codependency, addiction, unhealthy relationships, or simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully, I hope this conversation encourages and challenges you.

Remember:

You don't guard your heart because it's trustworthy. You guard it because it's influential. Everything you become flows from it.

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to:

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Thanks for watching, and remember...

Just because you have a thought or feeling doesn't make it true.

God bless.

#GuardYourHeart #Proverbs423 #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Recovery #BiblicalWisdom #MentalHealth #Codependency #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #YouWouldThink #BibleStudy #TrustGod

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]]>aeb2939c-f8d7-4f3a-894e-60fdd81781d5Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><b>What if "follow your heart" isn't just bad advice... but the exact opposite of what Scripture teaches?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>You Would Think</b>, we dive into one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible:</p><p><b>"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."</b> – Proverbs 4:23</p><p></p><p>What does it actually mean to "guard your heart"?</p><p></p><p>Is the heart simply our emotions, or is it something much deeper? Why would God tell us to guard our hearts if Jeremiah says they're deceitful? And what does it look like to live this out in everyday life, relationships, recovery, and following Christ?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>✅ What the Bible really means by the word <i>heart</i> (Hebrew: <b>leb</b>)<br /> ✅ Why Proverbs 4:23 may be one of the most practical verses in Scripture<br /> ✅ Why God gives us a <b>new heart</b> but still commands us to guard it<br /> ✅ The difference between <b>trusting your heart</b> and <b>trusting the Lord with all your heart<br /></b> ✅ How unguarded relationships nearly destroyed my life and fueled my addiction<br /> ✅ Why whatever captures your heart eventually directs your life<br /> ✅ Practical ways to guard your heart in a world competing for your attention</p><p></p><p>If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, codependency, addiction, unhealthy relationships, or simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully, I hope this conversation encourages and challenges you.</p><p></p><p>Remember:</p><p><b>You don't guard your heart because it's trustworthy. You guard it because it's influential. Everything you become flows from it.</b></p><p></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to:</p><p>👍 Like the video<br /> 💬 Leave a comment sharing your thoughts or questions<br /> 📲 Share it with someone who needs to hear it<br /> 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes</p><p></p><p>Thanks for watching, and remember...</p><p><b>Just because you have a thought or feeling doesn't make it true.</b></p><p>God bless.</p><p></p><p>#GuardYourHeart #Proverbs423 #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Recovery #BiblicalWisdom #MentalHealth #Codependency #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #YouWouldThink #BibleStudy #TrustGod</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: FHYNUWBXJIVS6KVA</p><p><br /></p>no00:17:10The Best Advice You'll Ever Getfull<![CDATA[The Worst Advice You'll Ever Get]]>Have you ever been told to "follow your heart"?

It sounds inspiring.

It sounds authentic.

It sounds like good advice.

But what if it's actually one of the most dangerous pieces of advice you'll ever hear?

In this episode of You Would Think, I challenge one of the most common cultural sayings through the lens of Scripture. We'll explore why the Bible never tells us to follow our hearts and why Jesus offers us something far better.

Drawing from my own story of addiction, alcoholism, and recovery, I'll share how following my feelings led me deeper into bondage—and how God transformed my life by giving me a new heart and renewing my mind.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Why "Follow Your Heart" is such a dangerous philosophy

• What the Bible really teaches about the human heart

• Why feelings are real but make terrible authorities

• The difference between following your heart and following Christ

• Eve in the Garden of Eden vs. Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

• God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36

• How Ephesians 4 and Romans 12 explain spiritual transformation

• My personal testimony of addiction, surrender, and salvation

Freedom isn't found by trusting yourself.

Freedom is found by following Jesus.

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• Genesis 3

• Jeremiah 17:9

• Proverbs 28:26

• Ezekiel 36:26

• Romans 12:2

• Ephesians 4:22–24

• Luke 22:42

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]]>7c64c9c6-3626-47ca-8f54-821c7c455b02Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever been told to "follow your heart"?</p><p></p><p>It sounds inspiring.</p><p>It sounds authentic.</p><p>It sounds like good advice.</p><p></p><p>But what if it's actually one of the most dangerous pieces of advice you'll ever hear?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of You Would Think, I challenge one of the most common cultural sayings through the lens of Scripture. We'll explore why the Bible never tells us to follow our hearts and why Jesus offers us something far better.</p><p></p><p>Drawing from my own story of addiction, alcoholism, and recovery, I'll share how following my feelings led me deeper into bondage—and how God transformed my life by giving me a new heart and renewing my mind.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we'll discuss:</p><p>• Why "Follow Your Heart" is such a dangerous philosophy</p><p>• What the Bible really teaches about the human heart</p><p>• Why feelings are real but make terrible authorities</p><p>• The difference between following your heart and following Christ</p><p>• Eve in the Garden of Eden vs. Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane</p><p>• God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36</p><p>• How Ephesians 4 and Romans 12 explain spiritual transformation</p><p>• My personal testimony of addiction, surrender, and salvation</p><p></p><p>Freedom isn't found by trusting yourself.</p><p></p><p>Freedom is found by following Jesus.</p><p></p><p>📖 Scriptures Referenced:</p><p>• Genesis 3</p><p>• Jeremiah 17:9</p><p>• Proverbs 28:26</p><p>• Ezekiel 36:26</p><p>• Romans 12:2</p><p>• Ephesians 4:22–24</p><p>• Luke 22:42</p><p></p><p>👍 If this episode encouraged or challenged you, please:</p><p>• Like the video</p><p>• Subscribe to the channel</p><p>• Leave a comment</p><p>• Share it with someone who needs to hear it</p><p></p><p>📬 Join the Newsletter:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a> <br /></p><p>—</p><p>You Would Think is a Christian podcast devoted to confronting our own thoughts and feelings so we can learn to face reality as it is instead of continuing to be disappointed in how we wish it was.</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: 4CTQ3SDEZFBZTUWY<br /></p><p>#FollowYourHeart #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #RenewYourMind #IdentityInChrist #BibleStudy</p><p></p>no00:21:18The Worst Advice You'll Ever Getfull<![CDATA[How I Learned to Biblically Cut People Out of My Life]]>"Have nothing to do with such people." — 2 Timothy 3:5

Wait... the Bible actually says that?

In this episode of When Helping Hurts, we unpack one of the most misunderstood—and often ignored—commands in the New Testament.

If you're a recovering people pleaser, codependent, or someone who has spent years trying to fix, rescue, or tolerate destructive behavior in the name of "love," this episode is for you.

We'll explore why biblical love doesn't always mean unlimited access, why boundaries are an act of obedience rather than selfishness, and how God calls us to protect what He has entrusted to us without becoming bitter, controlling, or unforgiving.

This isn't about canceling people.

It's not about avoiding conflict.

And it's definitely not permission to weaponize boundaries.

It's about learning the difference between loving someone... and allowing destructive patterns to continue.

📖 In this episode:

• What 2 Timothy 3:1–5 actually teaches
• Why Paul says, "Have nothing to do with such people"
• The difference between a mistake and an ongoing pattern
• Why Jesus didn't give everyone unlimited access to Himself
• The connection between codependency and enabling
• Why guilt and conviction are not the same thing
• Why you don't need to diagnose someone to recognize unhealthy behavior
• What biblical love actually sounds like
• Why boundaries protect what God has entrusted to you

📚 Scriptures Referenced

  • 2 Timothy 3:1–9
  • John 2:23–25
  • 1 Corinthians 15:33
  • Proverbs 4:23
  • Proverbs 13:20
  • Psalm 34
  • Psalm 51
  • Psalm 138
  • Proverbs 15

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🎙 About When Helping Hurts

When Helping Hurts is a series on the You Would Think podcast where we apply Scripture to recovery from codependency, people pleasing, and unhealthy relationship patterns.

My prayer is that these episodes help you stop trying to control what God never asked you to control and instead find the freedom that comes through obedience to Christ.

💬 I'd love to hear from you:

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?

Have you ever confused love with unlimited access?

Leave a comment below.

👍 If this episode encouraged you, please:

  • Like this video
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Until next time...

Remember:

Helping always hurts when we try to do someone else's work instead of trusting God to do His.

#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #2Timothy3 #ChristianRecovery #BiblicalBoundaries #Recovery #YouWouldThink


]]>495afdea-f84a-4487-9c49-3a20615fcd7bTue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>"Have nothing to do with such people." — 2 Timothy 3:5</p><p></p><p>Wait... the Bible actually says that?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>When Helping Hurts</i>, we unpack one of the most misunderstood—and often ignored—commands in the New Testament.</p><p></p><p>If you're a recovering people pleaser, codependent, or someone who has spent years trying to fix, rescue, or tolerate destructive behavior in the name of "love," this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>We'll explore why biblical love doesn't always mean unlimited access, why boundaries are an act of obedience rather than selfishness, and how God calls us to protect what He has entrusted to us without becoming bitter, controlling, or unforgiving.</p><p></p><p>This isn't about canceling people.</p><p></p><p>It's not about avoiding conflict.</p><p></p><p>And it's definitely not permission to weaponize boundaries.</p><p>It's about learning the difference between loving someone... and allowing destructive patterns to continue.</p><p></p><p>📖 In this episode:</p><p>• What 2 Timothy 3:1–5 actually teaches<br /> • Why Paul says, "Have nothing to do with such people"<br /> • The difference between a mistake and an ongoing pattern<br /> • Why Jesus didn't give everyone unlimited access to Himself<br /> • The connection between codependency and enabling<br /> • Why guilt and conviction are not the same thing<br /> • Why you don't need to diagnose someone to recognize unhealthy behavior<br /> • What biblical love actually sounds like<br /> • Why boundaries protect what God has entrusted to you</p><p></p><p>📚 Scriptures Referenced</p><ul><li>2 Timothy 3:1–9</li><li>John 2:23–25</li><li>1 Corinthians 15:33</li><li>Proverbs 4:23</li><li>Proverbs 13:20</li><li>Psalm 34</li><li>Psalm 51</li><li>Psalm 138</li><li>Proverbs 15</li><li></li></ul><p>📬 Join the Newsletter:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe. </p><p><br /></p><p>🎙 About <i>When Helping Hurts</i></p><p><i>When Helping Hurts</i> is a series on the <i>You Would Think</i> podcast where we apply Scripture to recovery from codependency, people pleasing, and unhealthy relationship patterns.</p><p></p><p>My prayer is that these episodes help you stop trying to control what God never asked you to control and instead find the freedom that comes through obedience to Christ.</p><p></p><p>💬 I'd love to hear from you:</p><p>What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?</p><p>Have you ever confused love with unlimited access?</p><p>Leave a comment below.</p><p></p><p>👍 If this episode encouraged you, please:</p><ul><li>Like this video</li><li>Subscribe to the channel</li><li>Share it with someone who needs to hear it<p></p></li></ul><p>Until next time...</p><p></p><p>Remember:</p><p>Helping always hurts when we try to do someone else's work instead of trusting God to do His.</p><p></p><p>#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #2Timothy3 #ChristianRecovery #BiblicalBoundaries #Recovery #YouWouldThink</p><p><br /></p>no00:21:46How I Learned to Biblically Cut People Out of My Lifefull<![CDATA[You're Watching the Wrong Timestamp]]>Have you ever felt like all the work you're putting into recovery isn't accomplishing anything?

The meetings.
The prayers.
The counseling.
The Scripture.
The confessions.
The ordinary faithfulness.

What if you're not failing?

What if you're just watching the wrong timestamp?

In this episode of You Would Think, I share one of the most powerful illustrations I've ever encountered. A simple woodworking video about transforming an old whiskey barrel into an artisan end-grain butcher block became a vivid picture of addiction recovery, Christian discipleship, sanctification, and God's process of transformation.

Sometimes transformation feels like destruction.

Sometimes healing feels like being cut apart.

But what if the Craftsman already sees something beautiful that you can't yet recognize?

If you're tired, discouraged, or wondering whether all the work you're doing is making any difference, I hope this episode encourages you to trust the process and remember that God is never finished with His workmanship.

📖 Scripture
Ephesians 2:10
"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

💬 Question for you:
Which part of the woodworking process resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments!

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]]>9778652e-a9d5-414d-aeec-f404c8532791Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever felt like all the work you're putting into recovery isn't accomplishing anything?</p><p></p><p>The meetings.<br />The prayers.<br />The counseling.<br />The Scripture.<br />The confessions.<br />The ordinary faithfulness.</p><p></p><p>What if you're not failing?</p><p></p><p><b>What if you're just watching the wrong timestamp?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>You Would Think</b>, I share one of the most powerful illustrations I've ever encountered. A simple woodworking video about transforming an old whiskey barrel into an artisan end-grain butcher block became a vivid picture of <b>addiction recovery, Christian discipleship, sanctification, and God's process of transformation</b>.</p><p>Sometimes transformation feels like destruction.</p><p>Sometimes healing feels like being cut apart.</p><p></p><p>But what if the Craftsman already sees something beautiful that you can't yet recognize?</p><p></p><p>If you're tired, discouraged, or wondering whether all the work you're doing is making any difference, I hope this episode encourages you to <b>trust the process</b> and remember that God is never finished with His workmanship.</p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Scripture</b><br /><b>Ephesians 2:10</b><br /><i>"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."</i></p><p></p><p>💬 <b>Question for you:</b><br />Which part of the woodworking process resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments!</p><p></p><p>🎥 <b>Original Woodworking Video (Ryan Hawkins):</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/uiu0Hkd6mb0?si=cX6WyxQc2Y0dcAI5" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/uiu0Hkd6mb0?si=cX6WyxQc2Y0dcAI5</a></p><p></p><p>📬 <b>Join the Newsletter:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ <b>One-on-One Recovery &amp; Mental Health Coaching:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>🎵 Music licensed through Soundstripe.<br />License Code: LI970WGGIX5J4SKA</p><p></p><p>#YouWouldThink #ChristianRecovery #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #FaithOverFear #TrustTheProcess #Ephesians210 #IdentityInChrist #BiblicalRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #Sanctification #MentalHealth #Codependency #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast</p>no00:14:09You're Watching the Wrong Timestampfull<![CDATA[The Drug That Helped Me Ignore God's Design]]>Can Adderall addiction hide behind productivity?

Can burnout be a symptom of something deeper than a busy schedule?

In this episode of When Helping Hurts, I share my personal story of Adderall addiction, alcoholism, burnout, and the moment I realized I wasn't just addicted to a stimulant—I was addicted to striving.

For years, I believed I simply needed more energy to keep up with my responsibilities. Instead of asking whether I had taken on more than God intended, I kept searching for something that would help me work harder, do more, and meet every expectation. Adderall became my solution... until it nearly destroyed my life.

Using Hebrews 4, we'll explore why God's invitation to rest isn't about laziness—it's about faith. If you've ever struggled with work addiction, people-pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, stimulant misuse, or the fear of slowing down, this episode is for you.

We'll talk about:

  • What Adderall addiction can look like in everyday life
  • Why burnout is often more than a time-management problem
  • How Christian recovery addresses the heart behind addiction
  • What Hebrews 4 teaches about God's rest
  • Why busyness can become an idol
  • How fear, guilt, pride, and approval can quietly drive our schedules
  • The difference between carrying Christ's yoke and carrying burdens He never asked us to bear

If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing to You Would Think and sharing it with someone who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or trapped in a cycle of striving.

📖 Scripture: Hebrews 4, Matthew 11:28–30, Psalm 127, James 1

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🙏 If you're struggling with Adderall addiction, stimulant misuse, alcoholism, codependency, or burnout, know that there is hope. Recovery begins with honesty, surrender, and learning to trust Christ more than your own striving.

#AdderallAddiction #ChristianRecovery #Burnout #AddictionRecovery #Codependency #Hebrews4 #MentalHealth #Faith #Recovery #Sobriety #Jesus #YouWouldThink

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]]>06ee884d-64a1-4eca-8149-530a53e6a82eTue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><b>Can Adderall addiction hide behind productivity? </b></p><p></p><p><b>Can burnout be a symptom of something deeper than a busy schedule?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>When Helping Hurts</b>, I share my personal story of Adderall addiction, alcoholism, burnout, and the moment I realized I wasn't just addicted to a stimulant—I was addicted to striving.</p><p></p><p>For years, I believed I simply needed more energy to keep up with my responsibilities. Instead of asking whether I had taken on more than God intended, I kept searching for something that would help me work harder, do more, and meet every expectation. Adderall became my solution... until it nearly destroyed my life.</p><p></p><p>Using <b>Hebrews 4</b>, we'll explore why God's invitation to rest isn't about laziness—it's about faith. If you've ever struggled with work addiction, people-pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, stimulant misuse, or the fear of slowing down, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>We'll talk about:</p><ul><li>What <b>Adderall addiction</b> can look like in everyday life</li><li>Why <b>burnout</b> is often more than a time-management problem</li><li>How <b>Christian recovery</b> addresses the heart behind addiction</li><li>What Hebrews 4 teaches about God's rest</li><li>Why busyness can become an idol</li><li>How fear, guilt, pride, and approval can quietly drive our schedules</li><li>The difference between carrying Christ's yoke and carrying burdens He never asked us to bear<p></p></li></ul><p>If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing to <b>You Would Think</b> and sharing it with someone who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or trapped in a cycle of striving.</p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Scripture:</b> Hebrews 4, Matthew 11:28–30, Psalm 127, James 1</p><p></p><p>Connect with me:<br />📧 Coaching &amp; Questions: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>📬 <b>Join the You Would Think Newsletter:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🙏 If you're struggling with Adderall addiction, stimulant misuse, alcoholism, codependency, or burnout, know that there is hope. Recovery begins with honesty, surrender, and learning to trust Christ more than your own striving.</p><p>#AdderallAddiction #ChristianRecovery #Burnout #AddictionRecovery #Codependency #Hebrews4 #MentalHealth #Faith #Recovery #Sobriety #Jesus #YouWouldThink</p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.</p><p>Code: XX3JYROVZ85KDKJM</p>no00:19:49The Drug That Helped Me Ignore God's Designfull<![CDATA[Take Every Thought Captive]]>🦝 Who let all these raccoons in?!

Have you ever noticed how quickly one thought can take over your entire day?

"I'm a failure."
"They must be mad at me."
"I'll never change."
"If people knew the real me, they'd leave."

In this episode of You Would Think, we're unpacking one of the most practical verses in the New Testament:

"We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." — 2 Corinthians 10:5

Using one unexpected illustration—raccoons—we'll explore how unhealthy thoughts quietly move into our minds, influence our emotions, and eventually shape our lives if we never stop to question them.

We'll also talk about:

  • 🦝 Why you don't have to believe everything you think
  • 🧠 How thoughts become beliefs—and beliefs become behaviors
  • 💭 Practical ways to take your thoughts captive
  • ❤️ The connection between trauma, shame, anxiety, and the stories we tell ourselves
  • ✝️ Why God's truth—not our emotions—has the final say

Whether you're walking through addiction recovery, struggling with anxiety, battling shame, or simply trying to follow Jesus more faithfully, I hope this conversation encourages you to stop believing every thought that knocks on your door... and start measuring those thoughts against the truth of Christ.

If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with a friend, and joining the conversation in the comments.

What "raccoon" have you been letting live rent-free in your attic?

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]]>a51b31f5-04ff-4ba4-921e-68bae6cb6597Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><b>🦝 Who let all these raccoons in?!</b></p><p></p><p>Have you ever noticed how quickly one thought can take over your entire day?</p><p></p><p><i>"I'm a failure."</i><br /><i>"They must be mad at me."</i><br /><i>"I'll never change."</i><br /><i>"If people knew the real me, they'd leave."</i></p><p>In this episode of <b>You Would Think</b>, we're unpacking one of the most practical verses in the New Testament:</p><blockquote><p><b>"We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."</b> — 2 Corinthians 10:5</p></blockquote><p>Using one unexpected illustration—<b>raccoons</b>—we'll explore how unhealthy thoughts quietly move into our minds, influence our emotions, and eventually shape our lives if we never stop to question them.</p><p></p><p>We'll also talk about:</p><ul><li>🦝 Why you don't have to believe everything you think</li><li>🧠 How thoughts become beliefs—and beliefs become behaviors</li><li>💭 Practical ways to take your thoughts captive</li><li>❤️ The connection between trauma, shame, anxiety, and the stories we tell ourselves</li><li>✝️ Why God's truth—not our emotions—has the final say<p></p></li></ul><p>Whether you're walking through addiction recovery, struggling with anxiety, battling shame, or simply trying to follow Jesus more faithfully, I hope this conversation encourages you to stop believing every thought that knocks on your door... and start measuring those thoughts against the truth of Christ.</p><p></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with a friend, and joining the conversation in the comments.</p><p><b>What "raccoon" have you been letting live rent-free in your attic?</b></p><p></p><hr /><p>Connect with me:<br />📧 Coaching &amp; Questions: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>📬 <b>Join the You Would Think Newsletter</b><br />📰 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter" target="_blank">https://youwouldthink.riverside.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ <b>More episodes from You Would Think</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@YouWouldThink" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@YouWouldThink</a></p><p></p><p>🙏 If this episode was helpful, please consider:<br />👍 Like<br />💬 Comment<br />📤 Share<br />🔔 Subscribe</p><hr /><p><b>#ChristianPodcast #Recovery #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Codependency #Anxiety #TraumaHealing #TakeEveryThoughtCaptive #2Corinthians105 #Faith #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #RenewYourMind #YouWouldThink</b></p><p></p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe.<br />Code: L6ASEO6HITCXVHQY</p>no00:23:01Take Every Thought Captivefull<![CDATA[Breaking News... I DON'T CARE!]]>Do you ever feel responsible for everyone else's happiness?

Do you replay conversations in your head, avoid conflict at all costs, or feel guilty whenever someone is disappointed with you?

If so, this episode is for you.

In this episode of When Helping Hurts, we're talking about one of my dad's favorite T-shirts that simply says:

"Breaking News... I Don't Care."

At first glance, that sounds selfish.

But what if learning to say, "I don't care," isn't about becoming cold toward people?

What if it's about finally letting go of responsibilities God never asked you to carry?

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.

Together we'll explore:

• Why caring isn't the problem—misplaced responsibility is.
• The difference between love and control.
• Why Jesus disappointed people and why that's actually good news.
• How codependency can quietly become a trust issue with God.
• What Galatians 6 teaches about carrying burdens without carrying someone else's life.
• Practical questions to help you recognize unhealthy responsibility before it steals your peace.

Healthy boundaries aren't about loving people less.

They're about trusting God more.

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.

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.

Scriptures referenced:

  • Galatians 1:10
  • Galatians 6:1–5
  • Luke 15:11–32 (The Prodigal Son)
  • Matthew 11:28–30
  • Proverbs 4:23

    Connect with me:
    📧 Coaching & Questions: mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#WhenHelpingHurts #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #ChristianRecovery #Recovery #MentalHealth #BibleStudy #Healing #AddictionRecovery #YouWouldThink #EmotionalHealth #ChristianLiving #FaithAndRecovery

]]>93295a80-1f25-4388-9532-848c6d9a82f7Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<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 &amp; 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>no00:17:56Breaking News... I DON'T CARE!full<![CDATA[Stop Trying to Feel Better!]]>Have you ever felt like you needed to escape an uncomfortable feeling as quickly as possible?

What if that feeling isn't the problem... but the very place where God wants to meet you?

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.

But what if healing doesn't happen by escaping discomfort?

What if it happens by learning to remain?

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.

We'll unpack:

Why uncomfortable emotions aren't always emergencies
How trauma and old coping mechanisms shape our reactions
Why curiosity is more powerful than condemnation
What Proverbs 4:23 teaches about guarding your heart
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and what He teaches us about staying instead of escaping
Why James 1 and Romans 5 reveal that perseverance produces hope
How learning to "sit in the ick" can become one of the most important recovery skills you'll ever develop

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.

"Not every feeling deserves obedience... but every feeling deserves curiosity."

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

📖 Scriptures in this episode:

Proverbs 4:23
Matthew 26:36-46
James 1:2-4
Romans 5:3-5

Connect with me:
📧 Coaching & Questions: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#ChristianRecovery #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Anxiety #TraumaHealing #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #Discipleship #12Steps #Faith #Jesus #EmotionalHealing #BiblicalCounseling #YouWouldThink

]]>4489b9dd-fb82-4f9d-8aa6-ff6058ec7e97Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT<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 &amp; 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>no00:14:26Stop Trying to Feel Better!full<![CDATA[The Biggest LIE About Boundaries]]>On today’s episode, I want to challenge one of the biggest lies many of us have either heard or maybe we even believe: 

That boundaries are really just a means to control other people.


If you have a question, or are interested in one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#podcast #recovery #bible #jesus

]]>8d00d9c7-9118-42ea-9ae6-df4f7ba63db9Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:00 GMT<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>no00:11:31The Biggest LIE About Boundariesfull<![CDATA[Who Do You Think You Are?]]>On today's episode, we're going to start with one simple question:

Who do you think you are?

Not who do your parents say you are.

Not who your past says you are.

Not who your trauma says you are.

Not who your addiction says you are.

Who does God say you are?

Because one day every voice will be silenced except His.

And the voice you learn to believe now will determine how you live until then.

If you have a question, or are interested in one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#podcast #recovery #bible #jesus


]]>c0afa829-c99a-4480-909d-42e0e2469a80Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>On today's episode, we're going to start with one simple question:</p><p></p><p>Who do you think you are?</p><p></p><p>Not who do your parents say you are.</p><p>Not who your past says you are.</p><p>Not who your trauma says you are.</p><p>Not who your addiction says you are.</p><p>Who does God say you are?</p><p></p><p>Because one day every voice will be silenced except His.</p><p></p><p>And the voice you learn to believe now will determine how you live until then.</p><p></p><p>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><p><br /></p>no00:24:00Who Do You Think You Are?full<![CDATA[Is It Anxiety... or Pride?]]>Do I have an anxiety problem... or a pride problem?

If you have a question, or are interested in one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: mailto:josh.simcosky@gmail.com

#podcast #recovery #bible #jesus

]]>7e49f6a1-a05a-4a52-a099-6fa3f0f5f1c7Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><b>Do I have an anxiety problem... or a pride problem?</b></p><p></p><p>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>no00:20:08Is It Anxiety... or Pride?full<![CDATA[Don't You Know Better!?]]>This episode is built around one simple idea that has challenged me over and over again throughout my life, and that’s this:

Knowing better doesn't mean doing better.

Or, as many have heard me say before:

You can't think your way into right behavior, but you can behave your way into right thinking.

If you have a question, or are interested in one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com


]]>6e69a741-cc5c-489c-85cf-0ffc8bb9d49eSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>This episode is built around one simple idea that has challenged me over and over again throughout my life, and that’s this:</p><p></p><p><b>Knowing better doesn't mean doing better.</b></p><p></p><p>Or, as many have heard me say before:</p><p></p><p><b>You can't think your way into right behavior, but you can behave your way into right thinking.</b></p><p></p><p>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">josh.simcosky@gmail.com</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>no00:17:08Don't You Know Better!?full<![CDATA[Little 't' Trauma]]>Little "t" trauma is not about bad things that happened.

It's about good things that should have happened but didn't, which is why we don’t remember it.

If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com


]]>944aba8a-9cb0-4269-af51-06cac1477a80Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Little "t" trauma is not about bad things that happened.</p><p></p><p>It's about good things that should have happened but didn't, which is why we don’t remember it.</p><p></p><p>If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com</p><p><br /></p>no00:17:31Little 't' Traumafull<![CDATA[This Will Change How You See Jesus]]>Do I love the thought of Jesus being my savior, but balk at the thought of Him being my Lord? There is a general and I would say universal expectation that Jesus can, will, has, and does save us, which is true, but have we misplaced the expectation on ourselves to submit to Him as our LORD? That’s what we are going to look at in this video so we can hopefully realign our expectations of what a follower of Jesus really looks like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCOSa0nxzyU&t=12s


Go look up these verses for yourself about being seated with Christ and heirs with Christ:

1 Peter 1:3-4, 18-21

Colossians 2:9-10; 3:1-3

Romans 8:16-17, 29

Galatians 4:6-7

Titus 3:7

Ephesians 2:5-6, 3:6

2 Timothy 2:12

Revelation 3:21; 20:6

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/This-Will-Change-How-You-See-Jesus-e3kmqlm0a4a4af4-6158-4e4d-b26f-564583ad912fSat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Do I love the thought of Jesus being my savior, but balk at the thought of Him being my Lord? There is a general and I would say universal expectation that Jesus can, will, has, and does save us, which is true, but have we misplaced the expectation on ourselves to submit to Him as our LORD? That’s what we are going to look at in this video so we can hopefully realign our expectations of what a follower of Jesus really looks like.</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCOSa0nxzyU&amp;t=12s</p><p><br /></p><p>Go look up these verses for yourself about being seated with Christ and heirs with Christ:</p><p>1 Peter 1:3-4, 18-21</p><p>Colossians 2:9-10; 3:1-3</p><p>Romans 8:16-17, 29</p><p>Galatians 4:6-7</p><p>Titus 3:7</p><p> Ephesians 2:5-6, 3:6</p><p>2 Timothy 2:12</p><p>Revelation 3:21; 20:6</p> no00:16:12This Will Change How You See Jesusfull<![CDATA[My Testimony]]>This video is the story behind why I'm making this content.

If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/My-Testimony-e3k76vf3b4906ed-fe74-4ac5-9e2e-5dabcb62d100Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:41:28 GMT<p>This video is the story behind why I'm making this content.</p><p></p><p>If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com</p>no00:40:56My Testimonyfull<![CDATA[Radical Acceptance]]>Acceptance begins when you stop arguing with what already is.

If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/Ep--2-Radical-Acceptance-e3jnlh5ecbef6ca-15b6-404b-9784-66a830571d26Sat, 23 May 2026 12:15:00 GMT<p>Acceptance begins when you stop arguing with what already <i>is</i>.</p><p></p><p>If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com</p>no00:11:59Radical Acceptancefull<![CDATA[The Wisdom to Know the Difference]]>Acceptance of the things we cannot change and the courage to change the things we can are the setup statements for the conclusion of the Serenity Prayer, which is what we are going to talk about today, and that is, “the wisdom to know the difference.” 

If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/Ep--4-The-Wisdom-to-Know-the-Difference-e3kbpa510cf2d92-ba0b-4633-99aa-1e6b1a7e7459Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Acceptance of the things we cannot change and the courage to change the things we can are the setup statements for the conclusion of the Serenity Prayer, which is what we are going to talk about today, and that is, “the wisdom to know the difference.” </p><p></p><p>If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com<br /></p>no00:27:14The Wisdom to Know the Differencefull<![CDATA[Burn Your Old Maps]]>Courage isn’t impulsive or reactive. Courage is thoughtful and intentional. Simple and small acts of courage simplify what fear tries to complicate. 

If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/Ep--3-Burn-Your-Old-Maps-e3k017aa91817b1-5aec-4206-a6ea-4e8bcb0a2080Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Courage isn’t impulsive or reactive. Courage is thoughtful and intentional. Simple and small acts of courage simplify what fear tries to complicate. </p><p></p><p>If you have a question or want to talk about one-on-one coaching, shoot me an email: josh.simcosky@gmail.com</p><p><br /></p>no00:19:52Burn Your Old Mapsfull<![CDATA[Ep. 1 - You Would Think…]]>Just because you have a thought or feeling, doesn’t make it true.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-would-think/episodes/Ep--1---You-Would-Think-e3jfc36f2039a7b-ea9b-4257-a8b0-f3fed44037daSat, 16 May 2026 19:17:14 GMT<p>Just because you have a thought or feeling, doesn’t make it true. </p> no00:07:0311Ep. 1 - You Would Think…full