In this special episode of Say Goodbye and Imagine, Certified Choose Freedom Coach Anthony Covington steps in to share a powerful reflection on identity, authority, and transformation through God's Word. Rooted in Genesis 1, the episode explores what it truly means to be created in the image of God and how life-interfering behaviors can distort that identity, leaving us feeling stuck, defeated, and out of alignment.

Anthony walks listeners through the deeper meaning of dominion and authority, reframing it as God-given agency. When we allow substances, habits, or distractions to take control, we move out of position and experience the consequences of that misalignment. But through daily engagement with Scripture and intentional practice, we can return to the identity God originally gave us.

Drawing from passages like Genesis 1:26–31, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 1:6–7, and James 1:22–24, this episode highlights the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but living it. The Transformed by His Promises devotional becomes a practical tool for renewing the mind, reinforcing truth, and creating new patterns that align with both biblical wisdom and how the brain forms habits over time.

If you've ever felt like you're saying the right things but not living them, this episode offers a clear path forward. You'll be challenged to reflect on who you are, what you truly want, and how practicing truth daily can lead to lasting transformation. Listen in and begin stepping back into the life God designed for you.

Rooted in Genesis 1, this episode explores:

• What it means to be created in the image of God
• How life-interfering behaviors pull us out of position
• Why practicing Scripture daily leads to real transformation
• The connection between biblical truth and rewiring the mind

Anthony shares how engaging with Scripture is not just reading words, but entering into relationship with God, and how that relationship restores identity, purpose, and direction.

Scriptures Referenced

• Genesis 1:26–31
• Ephesians 2:10
• 1 Peter 1:6–7
• James 1:22–24

Key Takeaway

The problem isn't just behavior. It's position. When we return to who God says we are, our lives begin to align with how He designed us to live.

Resources & Next Steps

• Website: https://choosefreedom.today
• Transformed by His Promises Devotional
• Work with a Choose Freedom Coach

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Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.

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Life always has direction. The real question is not whether we are moving — the question is whether we are paying attention to where we are going.

In this episode of the Say Goodbye and Imagine Podcast, Rose Ann Forte explores wisdom from Proverbs 4:25–27, a passage that speaks directly to the direction of our lives and the awareness we need to stay on the path God has for us.

Most people do not wake up one day and intentionally choose a destructive path. Instead, we slowly drift away from God's direction through distraction, habits, and small compromises that seem harmless in the moment.

Rose Ann shares a personal story about a recent season of physical setbacks — from a hernia emergency to surgery, recovery, back pain, and COVID — and how keeping her focus on God changed how she responded to adversity. Instead of falling into discouragement or self-defeating thoughts, she chose perseverance and trust in God's plan.

This conversation explores the connection between spiritual awareness, the condition of our heart, and the direction of our life.

Rose Ann also explains how Scripture aligns with neuroscience. The thoughts and behaviors we repeat form neural pathways that influence the choices we make and the direction we take.

You will also hear how the Armor of God connects to this concept — the belt of truth guiding the mind and the breastplate of righteousness protecting the heart.

Stay until the end for three reflection questions and a prayer designed to help you examine the direction your life is heading this week.

Scripture in This Episode

Proverbs 4:25–27

"Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil."

Related passage discussed:

Proverbs 4:23
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."

Resources Mentioned

Choose Freedom Program
https://choosefreedom.today

Books by Rose Ann Forte

Transformed by His Promises
https://amzn.to/4cGgA41

The Plans He Has for Me
https://amzn.to/42Y3E40

Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life Beyond Alcohol
https://amzn.to/3EuGTvm

Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.

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We all feel it. That internal tug-of-war between what we want in the moment and what we know is right.

In today's episode, Rose Ann explores Galatians 5:17–18 and the internal battle between the sinful nature and the Spirit. Why are good intentions often not enough? Why does willpower fail us? And what does it actually mean to live Spirit-led instead of self-reliant?

Drawing from her own journey of choosing sobriety and renewal, Rose Ann unpacks:

• The difference between willpower and Spirit-led transformation
• How repeated behaviors create neural pathways that feel like truth
• Why dopamine-driven relief can slowly form psychological slavery
• The connection between John 8:34 and modern neuroscience
• How Romans 12:2 reveals the process of testing and renewing the mind

This episode will help you recognize where you may be choosing short-term relief over long-term alignment—and how to begin forming new pathways rooted in obedience, wisdom, and grace.

Scripture Covered

• Galatians 5:17–18
• Psalm 51:5
• John 8:34
• Romans 12:2

Key Takeaways

• The internal battle is normal. Awareness removes shame.
• Relief is not the same as righteousness.
• Repeated behaviors shape the brain and reinforce patterns.
• Transformation requires testing, not just trying harder.
• Spirit-led living changes desire, not just behavior.

Reflection Questions

1. Where do you feel the internal battle between personal relief and Spirit-led righteousness?
2. What behavior have you repeated that now feels normal but may be pulling you out of alignment?
3. What would it look like this week to pause and ask the Holy Spirit before responding to stress or triggers?

Resources Mentioned

• Transformed by His Promises
• The Plans He Has for Me
• Prepare to Quit
• The Choose Freedom® Program
  ➜ choosefreedom.today/self-study

Rose Ann Forte is an international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and the creator of the Choose Freedom® framework. She is the co-author of Transformed by His Promises, a faith-based devotional integrating biblical wisdom and neuroscience to help individuals break free from life-interfering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her body of work focuses on preparation, renewal of the mind, and compassionate, practical pathways to lasting change without shame or performance-based faith.

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#SpiritLedLife
#ChristianGrowth