In Week 3 of I Am Not Okay, Pastor Jordan addresses the quiet battle that shapes so much of our anxiety, shame, and discouragement — the battle of our thoughts. One moment or interaction can send our minds spiraling, creating stories that feel real but aren’t true. This message shows how unchecked thoughts grow into beliefs, habits, and eventually strongholds that keep us stuck.
Using Jesus’ story of the prodigal son, we see two different struggles driven by the same problem. One son is trapped in shame, the other in bitterness — both shaped by lies they never challenged. This Thanksgiving Sunday message reminds us that freedom doesn’t begin with trying harder, but with truth. When God’s truth replaces lies, strongholds fall, and the Father’s invitation still stands for both the one who ran and the one who stayed.
