Welcome to Teach Back Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season.

We're going to have a couple of weeks of Teach Back Tuesdays because I'm going to be out of town.

At conferences, of course, I hope you won't mind.

It's hard to remember something from over a year ago, I hope.

Well, don't let me overthink that.

If you've been struggling with overthinking, this episode is for you.

Let's listen again. Someone came up with the clever quote that ended up on a plaque in the store

and said, hold on, I've got to overthink about it. That's funny until it's not.

Overthinking keeps us from doing things that could be beneficial while keeping us trapped in a

prison cell of doubt. Whether you're doubting your abilities or doubting God, overthinking is a real

vision killer and it feeds on fears and what-ifs. Is overthinking keeping you stuck? Don't overthink

that question. Just answer it honestly.

Thank you for joining Keep the Heart for today's podcast with Francie Taylor.

Francie is an author, teacher, and conference speaker. Sharing lessons from the Word of God is her passion. Now, back to today's important study.

The general definition of overthinking is to think about something too much or for too long.

Why would we do this? Well, there's lots of reasons, but it's also a learned behavior.

So those who came from families where this was a common practice, they'll be more likely to repeat

the habit. Sometimes it's a fear of failure. Other times it's a fear of not being accepted or not

fitting in. Or maybe we're just afraid to try anything unfamiliar. Is there something you're supposed to be

doing but you've talked yourself out of trying? You may be a victim of overthinking.

And the person doing this to you is the person in the mirror.

Whatever you're putting off, whether it's sharing the gospel with someone God has put in your

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