In today's insightful message, Joseph Z and Pastor Ben Diaz explore the process of breaking toxic cycles by identifying and confronting subconscious beliefs that undermine God's truth. They emphasize the power of God's word and prayer in renewing our minds and dismantling strongholds. 

Pastor Ben discusses how to break a toxic cycle, emphasizing the need to first identify the cycle before it can be disrupted. He stresses the importance of examining our minds to uncover subconscious beliefs that oppose the truth of God's word. He explains that our subconscious mind often undermines our conscious thoughts, and these subconscious beliefs, known as strongholds, consist of ideas that have been repeatedly reinforced by experiences, whether real or false, over the years. 

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Pastor Ben defines meditation as the process of continuously thinking about something, highlighting that one way to transform our lives is through renewing our minds. He notes that our thoughts can either build up or tear down strongholds in our lives. To dismantle these strongholds, he suggests engaging in prayer, listening to the Holy Spirit, identifying the origins of our beliefs, and repenting of those that do not align with God's truth.

He encourages us to take every thought captive, as our thoughts serve as the windows to our lives. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of paying attention to our emotions, which can distort our beliefs and contribute to the formation of strongholds. He explains that we can correct our belief systems through prayer and by asking the Holy Spirit to help us reject every thought that is not from God.

Furthermore, Pastor Ben advocates for forgiving our parents for the mistakes they may have made, as this is a crucial step towards healing the issues that have hindered us in life. He provides insights on overcoming spiritual warfare, explaining that we must unlearn harmful patterns, identify the sources of our problems, and take authority in Jesus' name to cast them out, noting that much of spiritual warfare is rooted in our thoughts.

November 18, 2025