Why the Battle in Your Brain Has to Be Won First | Faith in the Storm series | Ep 366
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The Storm Isn’t the Problem—Your Thoughts Are
Have you ever spiraled… even over something small?
Like a comment, a glance, or your daughter apologizing to her friend for your family (your music - who doesn’t love a good will.i.am. song #thatPOWER)?
Yeah. That happened. 🙋♀️
And it triggered an old inner storm I thought I’d already calmed…the not good enough mom syndrome.
Ever been in a situation where everything around you felt like it was about to sink—and Jesus was just... napping?
That’s exactly what happened in Mark 4:35–41.
Jesus tells the disciples, “Let’s go to the other side.” But before they even get halfway, a violent storm hits. Waves are crashing into the boat, it’s filling with water, and Jesus is in the back—asleep on a cushion.
The disciples panic and shout, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re dying?!”
Jesus wakes up, speaks to the wind and the waves, and everything goes calm. Then He turns to them and says, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Oof.
But here’s what this taught me:
Most of the storms we think we’re battling out there?
They’re actually happening right here—between our ears.
And, the battle in your brain has to be won first.
Here’s why…
1. Faith is Listening Until You're Persuaded
Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”
But the Greek word for “hearing” here? It means hearing in a way that births faith inside you.
Faith isn’t about striving. It’s about being persuaded by Father.
Persuaded He’s with you. Persuaded He and His Word is trustworthy. Persuaded it’s already handled.
That kind of faith doesn’t come by accident—it comes by listening, again and again, until you're convinced.
And not just casually listening but posturing yourself in a way that you allow Father to birth His faith in you.
2. Outer Storms Expose Inner Storms
When my daughter started apologizing for our family, it exposed some deep insecurity in me.
The disciples did the same thing. When the storm hit, they panicked and said, “Don’t you care if we die?”
Their fear wasn't about the wind. It was about their belief that Jesus didn’t care.
Storms reveal what you really believe.
And your brain? It doesn’t know the difference between actual danger and emotional drama.
So if you don’t interrupt the loop, the loop becomes your identity.
3. Inner Authority Comes Before Outer Victory
Jesus gave the disciples authority—then questioned why they didn’t use it.
He said, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Why did Jesus ask this?
Of course they’d be afraid of the storm that might kill them?
Seem insensitive, right?
Jesus got on to them because they had what they needed to calm the storm themselves. They just didn’t believe it…yet.
You can’t exercise spiritual authority externally if you’re not walking in it internally.
You are seated with Christ. You have the authority.
But authority flows from faith…not fear.
Courageous Action
Name the Outer Storm – What’s the current thing you’re facing?
Identify the Inner Storm – What thoughts/emotions is it triggering?
Ask for the Promise – What has Father already said about this?
Build Your Faith – For the next 7 days, sit with one scripture promise:
Write it down.
Read it aloud.
Sit with it 3–5 minutes.
Ask, “Father, what do You want me to know about this?”
When you change the storm in your mind, you begin to change the storm in your life.
You’ve got this—and Father’s got you.
Show Notes
Summary
Ever feel like the storm you’re in might take you down? I’ve been there. In this episode of Faith in the Storm, I’m sharing what changed everything for me—and why winning the storm starts long before your circumstances ever change. This one truth flipped the switch in my life, and it’ll do the same for you.
Who This Is For
This is for you, faith-driven woman entrepreneur, if:
• You’re tired of getting overwhelmed when life hits hard
• You know God’s promises but still feel powerless in the chaos
• You spiral even over “small stuff” and wonder what’s wrong with you
Structure
In this kick-off to the Faith in the Storm series, you’ll hear:
A personal story of how an awkward sleepover triggered a full-blown storm spiral
A fresh breakdown of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4)
3 faith-fueled truths to help you stand strong in the middle of your mess
One powerful courageous action to start rewiring your mind with faith
What You’ll Walk Away With
✅ What faith really is (and how it grows)
✅ Why spiritual authority must start in your mind
✅ How anxiety loops form—and how to break them
✅ What outer storms reveal about your inner world
✅ The truth about where your power comes from
✅ A 7-day practice to build unshakeable faith
Sound Bites
“Faith is listening until you’re persuaded—by Father, not fear.”
“You don’t need to ask Jesus to calm the storm—you can speak to it yourself.”
“You can’t exercise authority externally if you don’t walk in it internally.”
“Jesus didn’t panic. He stood in peace, spoke in power, and expected results–and we can too.”
Courageous Action
Name your current outer storm.
Journal the inner storm it triggered.
Ask Father what promise He’s already given you.
For 7 days, sit with one scripture:
Write it out
Read aloud
Sit with it (3–5 min)
Ask: “Father, what do You want me to know about this?”
Chapters
00:00 – Do You Spiral Too?
02:14 – Why This Storm Hit Me Hard
06:30 – Inner Loops and Losing the Battle
12:00 – Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4)
15:52 – Point 1: Faith Is Listening Until You’re Persuaded
20:34 – Point 2: Outer Storms Expose Inner Storms
25:59 – Point 3: Inner Authority Comes Before Outer Victory
34:52 – Courageous Action & Recap
37:07 – 7-Day Faith-Building Practice
Who Am I?
Heather Bunch – The Courageous Coach
Certified life & Enneagram coach, speaker, author of Hello Courageous. I help Christian women entrepreneurs grow themselves so they can grow their business and fulfill their God-given purpose. I also help coaches/speakers/authors get their ideas into signature systems & books.
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