What do you do when your impulses try to take control? Who wins this battle?


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The famous Marshmallow Test showed us something we already know: it’s hard to say no to “now.” Kids were given the choice between one marshmallow right away or two if they waited. Some gave in instantly, others resisted.

That same battle is in front of you every day — not with candy, but with lust, anger, money, food, and distractions. In this episode, we talk about why instant gratification trips us up, why impulses feel so strong in the moment, and how you can build the muscle of self-control to win the battle of now vs later.

You’ll see how pausing creates space, how to cool the heat of temptation, and how to choose the better reward waiting on the other side.

You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re valuable to God and invited into real change. You don’t need hype — you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward.


Start small. Start now.
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