Listen in on my interview with Alex Bisson in this episode of Catch Your Thoughts. She has some great ideas for catching negative thinking, especially when it comes to running a marathon! Now, you may not aspire to that level of physical fitness, but I can almost guarantee you'll hear something that will help you find more peace and purpose in your own life. Enjoy!

A quick rundown of some things I've been thinking about lately:

1. Minds (my own and other people’s)

Romans 12:1–2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2. Management (of time, that is)

Ephesians 5:15–16

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, becausethe days are evil.

3. Motivation

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

4. Marriage

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord ofthree strands is not quickly broken.

5. Music

Check out my Facebook live series (facebook.com/robyn.mulder.5). It will be over on my YouTube channel too!

Colossians 3:16

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom throughpsalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Thanks for listening! You can write me at robyn@robynmulder.com and tell me what’s been on your mind lately. Keep catching those thoughts!

I'm exploring the idea of having the mind of Christ on the podcast today (1 Corinthians 2:16). Listen in and let me know what you think!

Here are the negative thoughts and verses I shared during this episode:

#1 - Nobody loves me!

1 John 3:1 - See what great love the Father haslavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what weare! (God loves me!)

#2 - I’m never going to change.

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern ofthis world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (I can change with God’s help.)

#3 - Why try? I’m just going to fail!

Proverbs 24:16 - For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. (I can learn from my mistakes and try again.)You can check me out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/robyn.mulder.5) or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@robynmulder7859) this month (June 2025) and follow along as I do a Facebook live video every day about patience. We sure need patience as we learn to catch our negative thoughts!

Thanks so much for listening!

I thought I'd share a few circumstances today and show how I can use thought equations to catch what I'm thinking and turn it around so I have more positive feelings, actions, and results about those situations. I'll include them here in hopes that it will help to see them written down. I encourage you to do your own thought equations about circumstances in your own life. Let me know how it goes!

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Remember, the equation looks like this:

Circumstance

Thought

Emotion

Action

Result

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C - Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru

T - I didn't do as well as I thought I would

E - Shame

A - I beat myself up for not preparing more

R - I don't feel good about the trip

A more intentional equation would look like this:

C - Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru

T - I did it, and it was beautiful

E - Pride

A - I focus on the beauty and the fact that I did it

R - I thank God for an amazing trip

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C - Editors' Choice Award

T - I can't believe I didn't win. I must be a bad editor.

E - Uncertainty/fear

A - I doubt myself

R - I hold back and don't want to put myself out there, in editing and other areas of life

Intentional Equation:

C - Editors' Choice Award

T - I did a good job, but not everyone can win

E - Acceptance

A - I keep doing my best

R - I move on and keep editing

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C - I didn't text/call my mom on Mother's Day

T - I'm a bad daughter

E - Guilt/shame

A - I worry about what she thinks

R - I'm less likely to reach out and connect

Intentional Equation:

C - I didn't text/call my mom on Mother's Day

T - My mom knows I love her

E - Relief

A - I call when I get the chance

R - I connect when I can and feel good about our relationship

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I pray that these examples are helpful and that you can apply the equation to your own circumstances.

Check out my free, private Facebook group called "Catch Your Thoughts with Robyn Mulder" for more help and encouragement as you work on catching your thoughts.

Thanks for listening! ~Robyn

In this episode I go through some thought "equations" so I can work through some of the negative thoughts that might ruin my experience at the Vision Christian Writers Conference this weekend if I keep thinking them.

Here's the basic equation:

Circumstance

Thought

Emotion

Action

Result

Now I'll plug my thoughts, etc. into it:

C - Writers Conference

T - I don't belong here

E - Fear/shame

A - I don't connect well with anyone

R - I feel like I don't belong and I don't enjoy myself

If I catch that thought and do an intentional equation, I can turn it around:

C - Writers Conference

T - I'm so glad I get to be here

E - Excitement/anticipation

A - I connect with other writers and learn as much as I can

R - I enjoy the conference

Here's another thought equation:

C - Writers Conference

T - I haven't accomplished enough since last year

E - Guilt/shame

A - I don't talk about what I have done or what I want to do

R - I don't move forward with any of my writing goals

Now let's catch that thought:

C - Writers Conference

T - My writing journey is a marathon, not a sprint

E - Relief

A - I keep moving forward instead of looking behind me

R - I make slow, steady progress on my goals

Here's one last thought:

C - Writers Conference

T - I don't look good enough

E - Self-conscious

A - Shrink and hide

R - I focus on how I look

Now let's turn it around:

C - Writers Conference

T - I am loved and chosen by God

E - Peace/joy

A - I look at others instead of myself

R - I make new friends and radiate God's love

I hope you can see how doing these equations might help you catch the negative, unhelpful thoughts bouncing around in your mind. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

You're invited to join my free, private Facebook group. You can also check out more of my writing at robynmulder.com and therobynsnest.org.

If you deal with mental health problems like depression or anxiety, I invite you to check out my book Staying Away from the Edge. It's available on Amazon.

Thanks so much for listening!

I sat down with five amazing writers at the 2024 Vision Christian Writers Conference at Mount Hermon almost a year ago. Listen in as we talk about some of the negative thoughts writers deal with. I was beating myself up for waiting so long to record my part of this episode and get it published, but maybe it was meant to be. As I listened to these interviews again, I felt inspired and encouraged as I get ready to attend the 2025 conference on April 11. Maybe I can attend and really enjoy myself as I catch any negative thoughts that try to creep in while I'm there.

Most of the spots are filled for this year's conference, but you can check it out at vcwconf.com

And here's where you can learn more about each of the women I interviewed:

Pam Fields: tendingfields.net

Janet McHenry: janetmchenry.com

Robin Patchen: robinpatchen.com

Tara Johnson: tarajohnsonstories.com

S.E. Clancy: seclancy.com

I want to thank each of these women for spending some time with me at the conference. I know their words of wisdom and encouragement will be a blessing to anyone who listens to this episode.

Remember, you can join my free, private Facebook group and get a little more help with catching your thoughts: Catch Your Thought with Robyn Mulder

Thanks for listening!

After way too many months away, I'm back with the first episode of 2025. I hope you'll stick with me as we move forward into this new year. I still need lots of practice as I catch my thoughts. Stay tuned and we'll see if I can fall into a semi-regular schedule for this podcast.

Toward the end of this episode, I shared the two theme verses for this podcast (and my free, private Facebook group of the same name).

2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

It seems fitting to review those two verses as we start over and begin a new year. Let's never give up as we learn to catch our negative thoughts and replace them with God's truth.

Happy New Year, everyone!

Remember that you can find more of my writings at robynmulder.com and therobynsnest.org.

Thanks so much for listening!

~Robyn

Identity was the theme at the Vision Christian Writers Conference I attended a couple of weeks ago. We also talked about it at youth group on Wednesday.

We really need to catch our thoughts about identity so we don't find all of our worth in what the world around us says about us. Instead, we can find our identity in what God says about us. He loves us completely!

Verses in this episode (from the NIV):

John 1:12 (we are children of God)

John 15:15 (we are friends of Jesus)

Romans 8:2 (we are free)

Romans 8:17 (we are heirs of God)

Galatians 3:28 (we're all one with other believers)

Ephesians 1:3 (we're blessed)

Be sure to check out "You Say" by Lauren Daigle. It has so many lines that can help us remember that we have to believe what God says about us. That's where we find our true identity.

You are loved and you have great worth!