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Experience the emotional and inspiring tales of recovery as Dr. Theresa M Bell breaks down what she calls "mental bondages" – the thoughts that keep people stuck, fearful, and far from the peace God intends. Drawing on Acts 28 and Paul shaking off the snake, she talks about how much energy gets wasted worrying about who’s watching, judging, or waiting for a fall.

Instead, she urges people to "be like Paul" and simply shake it off, trusting that people don’t have a heaven or hell to put anyone in. From superstition and old sayings to so-called wisdom passed down through families, Dr. Bell contrasts empty beliefs with what she calls evidence-based thinking and solid scripture.

Ephesians, Thessalonians and Colossians all come into play as she challenges the group to prove what they believe, rather than living on gossip, fear, or philosophy that isn’t rooted in Christ. Her behavioural health background shows through as she links faith with mental health, speaking about strongholds, divination, and witchcraft in very practical terms: rebellion, rejection, and even constant gossip.

She stresses how being connected to the wrong people can pull someone down, and how sharing too much with the wrong crowd can sabotage progress. The conversation also touches on loving people well – including those in the LGBT community – without watering down biblical standards. Dr. Bell keeps coming back to conviction as a sign of hope, and mutual accountability as a sign of real love.

Finally, she sets up the next study by pointing everyone to their own self-talk. "Life and death is in the power of the tongue," she reminds them, warning that people can cut themselves off from blessings by what they say about themselves and others. For anyone wrestling with negative thinking, spiritual fear, or old habits, this session asks a simple but challenging question: what are you agreeing with in your own mind?