The Holly Pivec Podcast

How to grow in discernment and not turn cynical? In this episode, Holly shares the subtle line between spotting doctrinal error in the church and not trusting anyone or anything. While this may sound troublesome, she shares her personal experience and growth through three things that have kept her from going down that road, drawing from the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2 and Elijah's meltdown in the cave in 1 Kings.

0:08 Why Discernment Can Tip Into Cynicism
4:38 We're All at Different Places in Our Walk
9:13 Don't Only Focus on the False
13:51 Fill Your Mind With What's True and Good
18:33 Finding Your People (and Why It Matters)
20:00 A Final Word from Galatians 6:9

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Can certain so-called "Christian" teachings contribute to anxiety, depression, and feelings of failure?

In this conversation, biblical counselor Mark Baker explains how negative narratives, perfectionism, performance-based thinking, and false teachings can deeply impact our mental health. He also shares practical tools for identifying harmful thought patterns, finding hope in the midst of depression, and learning to trust God.

0:00 Negative Narratives and Mental Health
3:10 The Danger of Self-Condemnation
5:50 Why Perfectionism Fuels Depression
8:00 Practical Steps for Anxiety and Depression
10:20 How False Teaching Creates Pressure and Fear
12:00 The Link Between Depression and Hopelessness
15:00 One Question to Ask When You're Depressed
17:20 Where Are You Struggling to Trust God?
19:10 Using Scripture to Renew Your Mind
21:00 Why Bible Verses Aren't Magic Formulas
23:00 Final Encouragement

Check out Mark Baker's book Re-Minded: https://amzn.to/4dXP4iP
See his other resources here: https://www.hopeforlifeonline.com/
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Is your mental health suffering because of bad theology? Discover how growing in spiritual discernment can free you from the anxiety, guilt, and emotional damage caused by false teachings.

Many modern Christians are caught in a cycle of subtle shaming, false hope, and spiritual burnout. In this video, we break down why true biblical discernment is actually your greatest mental defense mechanism and a true faith builder.

Learn how to spot "wolves in sheep's clothing," develop a healthy theology of suffering, and guard your mind against counterfeit spirituality.

00:00 - What is biblical discernment?
01:05 - The 3 faculties of the mind
02:13 - The "gymnasium" of the mind
03:16 - Exposing mysticism and false teachings
04:32 - How bad theology hurts mental health
05:18 - The danger of fake revivals
06:35 - True love warns people
08:21 - Social media scrolling vs. mental peace
09:57 - Why NAR theology causes anxiety
12:22 - Spiritual abuse and "shame-bombing"
14:31 - Judging leaders by their fruit
15:38 - Developing a theology of suffering
17:52 - How God uses hardship to train us
20:16 - Rejecting the "quick-fix" gospel
21:55 - Overcoming negative narratives

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Check out Mark Baker's book Re-Minded: https://amzn.to/4dXP4iP
Have you ever experienced spiritual "shame-bombing" or struggled with a "quick-fix" theology? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Is the "quick fix" culture of modern church movements actually hurting your mental health? In this clip, we break down why true biblical peace isn’t a supernatural "zap," but a daily process of heart work—and how movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) might be driving people into anxiety and dependency.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to manufacture supernatural experiences or control things outside your hands, this video is for you. We dive deep into the difference between coping mechanisms and true sanctification.

Key Moments in This Video
00:00 Intro: deception, shortcuts, and false teaching
01:10 The “hard work of heart work” vs instant spiritual fixes
04:22 False hope, anxiety, depression, and coping mechanisms
09:25 Dependency on supernatural experiences and emotional highs
12:06 NAR promises, impossible expectations, and control
17:54 Spiritual warfare distractions and losing focus on the gospel
21:27 Dominion theology and “another gospel”

True spiritual growth takes time. In this discussion, Mark Baker unpacks Chapter 4 ("The Hard Work of Heart Work") and Chapter 8 of his book Re-Minded, exposing how the obsession with signs, wonders, and immediate deliverance can create a toxic loop of emotional highs and crashes. By shifting our focus from what we can't control to what we can, we find the sound mind that God actually promised us.

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Is your spiritual life causing more anxiety than peace?
In this episode, I'm with biblical counselor and author Mark Baker to expose the overlooked link between false teachings—specifically within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—and mental health struggles like depression and chronic guilt.
If you’ve ever felt like you "weren't performing enough" for God, or felt trapped by the pressure to hear a "word from God" for every decision, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into why subjective, feelings-based Christianity often leads to a "breaking point" and how you can reclaim a sound mind through the objective truth of Scripture.
In this episode, we discuss:
Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Psychology: Explaining different frameworks
The NAR Mental Health Fallout: Why doctrines like "Heaven on Earth" and "Modern Apostles" often result in hopelessness.
The Rise of "Christian" Mysticism: The subjective mystical practices, like "grave soaking" and "trips to heaven" (via guided visualizations), that are infiltrating the church
Reclaiming a Sound Mind: The vital connection between self-discipline and mental clarity (2 Timothy 1:7).
The "Crack" in the System: How catching one lie or false prophecy can be the first step toward spiritual freedom.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Reconnecting with Mark Baker.
01:02 – What is biblical counseling and why is it unique?
04:02 – The secularization of pastoral care in modern seminaries.
08:47 – How false teaching creates an "unsound mind."
13:26 – Does NAR attract or create mental health issues?
16:45 – The burden of "performance-based" Christianity.
23:22 – How one "crack" via a false prophecy can lead to freedom.
28:10 – The danger of "subjectivity" and the "Touch not the anointed" trap.
31:25 – Understanding the role of self-discipline in a sound mind.
34:58 – The hard work of "heart work": Avoiding spiritual shortcuts.
Resources Mentioned:
Mark Baker’s Book: Re-Minded: How to Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life - https://www.amazon.com/Re-Minded-Renew-Your-Quiet-Transform/dp/B0DDP78BK6
Have you experienced anxiety or spiritual burnout from these types of teachings? Share your story in the comments below. We’re building a community of truth-seekers and would love to hear from you.
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