#123 Resurrecting David- Rehab, Redemption, and Renewed Thinking with David Rose

Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay

What if the most powerful prison isn't made of bars—but of your beliefs?

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with David Rose—ordained minister, author of Resurrecting David, Christian rap artist, and Assistant Director of Fresh Start Christian Sober Living. David shares his powerful story of addiction, redemption, and the daily choice to renew his mind through God’s Word.

What starts as a conversation on recovery unfolds into a deeper look at transformation, mindset, and spiritual discipline. From growing up in violence and poverty to finding freedom through faith, David offers raw insight into the battle for your thoughts—and why what you believe shapes how you live.

Whether you’re in a struggle or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that change begins in the mind.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why addiction is often a symptom of deeper thinking patterns

• How renewing your mind (Romans 12:2) can break destructive cycles

• The daily choices David makes to stay rooted in truth and sobriety

• How writing, scripture, and spiritual disciplines helped him heal

• The impact of negative self-talk—and how to replace it with God’s truth

• Practical Bible verses to combat fear, addiction, and limiting beliefs

• Why the company you keep (and what you consume) shapes your life

• How to support someone in recovery with compassion and awareness

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• 📘 Resurrecting David by David Rose → Available now on Lulu Bookstore

• 📖 Scriptures referenced:

• Romans 12:2

• 1 Peter 5:8

• James 1:2–4

• Philippians 4:8

• Proverbs 18:21

• 2 Corinthians 10:5

If David’s story spoke to you—or if you’re walking alongside someone battling addiction—I want to encourage you: don’t stay silent, and don’t try to do it alone. David and the team at Fresh Start Christian Sober Living are doing incredible work to support men on their journey to healing and wholeness. Reach out. Get connected. There is help, and there is hope.

More about David Rose:

David Rose is an ordained minister, author of Resurrecting David, Christian rap artist, and the Assistant Director of Fresh Start Christian Sober Living. Based in McKinney, Texas, he helps lead multiple sober living homes dedicated to supporting men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. With a passion for restoration and redemption, David’s mission is to empower men to become productive members of society—and to ultimately discover a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Connect with him:

Website: https://freshstartcsl.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.rose.635536

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingofjessse/

💡 Join the Women Growth Group initiative and Elevate your journey with our live, in-person training sessions, designed to ignite your potential and drive remarkable growth with a vibrant network of dynamic women!

https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth

For more episodes and resources, visit https://elizabethmahusay.com/

Stay connected with me on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay

Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/

Meet Elizabeth Mahusay:

Elizabeth is a coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people transform their thinking and unlock their potential. With a background in chemistry education, she transitioned from teaching to mentoring and has since trained thousands to overcome limiting beliefs and grow personally and professionally.

In 2024, she released Pick Your Path, a practical guide for aligning your life and career with your purpose. A certified keynote speaker and leadership coach with Southwestern Consulting, Elizabeth specializes in sales, leadership, and personal development.

Elizabeth and her husband, Fred, have been married 28 years, have two adult sons, and are active in their church in Allen, Texas.