Bad Thoughts
A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul
Published on 23. September 2025
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-310-36983-7 (ISBN)
Description
Overcome bad thoughts and discover lasting inner health that transforms your life and faith by the renewing of your mind.
Your thoughts don't have to control you. You can control your thoughts--if you know how. And that's exactly what Judah Smith (New York Times bestselling author and popular pastor) and Les Parrott (New York Times bestselling author and trusted psychologist) will teach you.
Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, the principles of Christian formation, and their unique relationship as therapist and client, Smith and Parrott give you a fresh, easy-to-understand, and highly practical guide to curbing your compulsive negativity and finding inner health that lasts.
In these pages, they dive into what they call the "Big 5"--the most commonly held self-destructive thoughts--revealing what they are, why they happen, and how you can overcome them. You'll be equipped to:
Let go of false guilt and discover the road to grace
Cure your disease to please and cultivate authentic relationships
Extinguish self-doubt and rekindle your confidence
Put pride in its place and embrace humility
Quit questioning your personal value and receive God's gift of love
Smith brings the sermon. Parrott brings the science. Together, they're dedicated to helping you retrain your brain and refresh your spirit.
Your thoughts don't have to control you. You can control your thoughts--if you know how. And that's exactly what Judah Smith (New York Times bestselling author and popular pastor) and Les Parrott (New York Times bestselling author and trusted psychologist) will teach you.
Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, the principles of Christian formation, and their unique relationship as therapist and client, Smith and Parrott give you a fresh, easy-to-understand, and highly practical guide to curbing your compulsive negativity and finding inner health that lasts.
In these pages, they dive into what they call the "Big 5"--the most commonly held self-destructive thoughts--revealing what they are, why they happen, and how you can overcome them. You'll be equipped to:
Let go of false guilt and discover the road to grace
Cure your disease to please and cultivate authentic relationships
Extinguish self-doubt and rekindle your confidence
Put pride in its place and embrace humility
Quit questioning your personal value and receive God's gift of love
Smith brings the sermon. Parrott brings the science. Together, they're dedicated to helping you retrain your brain and refresh your spirit.
Reviews / Votes
Bad Thoughts is more than a book--it's a breakthrough. Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrott have crafted a powerful, grace-filled guide for anyone who's ever felt defeated by their own mind. With pastoral wisdom and practical insight, they offer real tools to silence the lies, reclaim your peace, and heal your mind in the truth of God's love. This is a must-read for anyone serious about inner healing. * Tim Timberlake, pastor; bestselling author of The Art of Overcoming and The Bumpy Road to Better * Bad Thoughts speaks to the heart of our mental and spiritual battles with authenticity, wisdom, and grace. Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrott guide us with care and clarity from struggle to victory, challenging us to confront and conquer the limiting thoughts holding us back. This book is a gift to anyone seeking genuine transformation. * T. D. Jakes, global philanthropist; New York Times bestselling author * Finally, someone's talking about the stu? we all wrestle with privately, and they're making it relatable and approachable. Bad Thoughts is the guidebook we didn't know we needed. Brilliant, funny, and genuinely helpful. * Jason Kennedy, broadcaster; television host * So many of us are trapped by the lies in our own minds, but Bad Thoughts offers a way out. It's honest, practical, and saturated with truth. If you've ever wrestled with self-doubt, shame, or anxiety, this book will meet you there--and help you rise. * Christine Caine, global speaker; activist; and bestselling author of Undaunted * Some books may strengthen your spirit, others may illuminate your mind. Bad Thoughts radically does both. As Judah's and Les's words leap off the page and into your soul, they will transform the way you experience life on earth. * Emmanuel Acho, author; host, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man * This book is highly recommended for anyone who takes seriously the need for emotional and spiritual transformation. Just like my dear friend Judah, the writing is funny, relatable, and powerful. He and Les are doing important work, helping us reclaim our minds in today's world and guiding us toward grace. * Chris Pratt, actor * With honesty and anointing, Bad Thoughts helps uncover the lies we've believed and points us back to the truth that sets us free. Every page carries the potential to heal the heart and renew the mind. * Tasha Cobbs Leonard, worship leader; Grammy Award-winning gospel artist; and Kenneth Leonard Jr., Grammy Award-winning producer and lead pastor at The Purpose Place *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
364 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-36983-7 (9780310369837)
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Judah Smith is the lead communicator of Churchome, a thriving community with multiple locations and a global app, known for its cultural relevance, commitment to biblical integrity, and love for Jesus. Judah is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Jesus Is ___. He and his wife, Chelsea, live in Seattle, Washington.
Number-one New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Les Parrott has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, the Today Show, CNN, and The View, as well as in USA Today and The New York Times. His books, which include Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts and many others, have sold over five million copies. Les and his wife, Leslie, a marriage therapist, are the creators of BetterLove.com, a resource for couples. Les and Leslie live in Seattle, Washington.
Number-one New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Les Parrott has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, the Today Show, CNN, and The View, as well as in USA Today and The New York Times. His books, which include Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts and many others, have sold over five million copies. Les and his wife, Leslie, a marriage therapist, are the creators of BetterLove.com, a resource for couples. Les and Leslie live in Seattle, Washington.