Transformed by His Promises Offers a 12-Week Journey to Emotional and Behavioral Freedom

Released in time for World Mental Health Day, "Transformed by His Promises" equips readers with clinically informed strategies and structured reflection to foster resilience, hope, and lasting emotional and behavioral change.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new clinically grounded devotional is helping readers retrain their brains and overcome persistent patterns that interfere with emotional well-being. Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors (including thoughts, emotions, addictions and patterns that keep us from living our best) blends neuroscience, behavior-change principles, and guided reflection into a practical daily format rooted in spiritual and psychological insight.

Who and Why?

"We designed this new devotional to help anyone who feels stuck in patterns that sabotage their growth. When spiritual truth and mental health tools come together, real change happens," encourages co-author Dr. Karl Benzio, M.D., a psychiatrist, Medical Director of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Co-Founder of Honey Lake Clinic, one of the nation's leading faith-based mental health treatment centers. He is joined by Rose Ann Forte, international bestselling and award-winning author, created the Choose Freedom program and hosts the Say Goodbye and Imagine! podcast. She wrote The Plans He Has For Me and Prepare to Quit, helping thousands worldwide achieve lasting spiritual, emotional, and behavioral transformation. 

Trusted Experts Are Taking Notice

"Blending the neuroscience of habit formation with mindfulness and structured reflection, this 12-week devotional provides a powerful framework for transforming one's life and breaking free from the habits that haunt us and hold us back."— Daniel G. Amen, M.D., Double board-certified psychiatrist; Founder, Amen Clinics; Author, Change Your Brain Every Day

"This is a neuroscience-informed and highly practical devotional designed to help us experience transformative changes in how our mind functions—changes that positively shape our behaviors, emotions, and relationships."— John Townsend, Ph.D. , Psychologist; NYT bestselling co-author of Boundaries

"Transformed by His Promises is a powerful guide for overcoming life-interfering behaviors through reflection and intentional decision-making."— Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, President, American Association of Christian Counselors

"Exercises in mindfulness, reflection, and habit change pack plenty of clinical punch. Neuroscience with heart!"— John Eklund, LCSW, Founder, Recovery Alive Inc.

A Scientifically Grounded Daily Resource

Unlike traditional devotionals, Transformed by His Promises integrates evidence-based practices such as journaling, gratitude tracking, and emotional awareness with principles from neuroplasticity and behavioral science. Each day guides readers through a consistent rhythm of reflection, intentionality and mental renewal.

The foreword is written by Dr. Harold G. Koenig, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center, Director of Duke's Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health, and a global leader in spirituality and health research as Ranked #1 in the world (lifetime) in spirituality research (Scholars GPS, 2024)

"What makes this book distinctive—and why I am so pleased to introduce it—is its thoughtful integration of three domains often kept separate: psychological skill-building, daily structured reflection, and insights from brain science."— Harold G. Koenig, MD, MHSc, Duke University Medical Center

About the Authors

Dr. Karl Benzio, M.D.  is a Christian psychiatrist, Medical Director of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Co-Founder of Honey Lake Clinic, one of the nation's leading faith-based mental health treatment centers.

Rose Ann Forte is a bestselling and award-winning author, creator of the Choose Freedomprogram, and host of the Say Goodbye and Imagine! podcast. While her earlier devotional focused on alcohol, this new work expands the method to support broader transformation.

Book Information

Title: Transformed by His Promises: A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom from the Psychological Slavery of Life-Interfering Behaviors Authors: Karl Benzio, M.D. & Rose Ann Forte Foreword: Dr. Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Publisher: Ignite Press ISBN: 979-8-9866084-6-4 Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook Available: Amazon and major online retailers Website:https://choosefreedom.today/books/transformed-by-his-promises/

Media Contact: For interviews or media inquiries, contact Rose Ann Forte at [email protected]

About Choose Freedom^®

Choose Freedom^® provides neuroscience-informed tools to help individuals overcome life-interfering behaviors and achieve lasting transformation. Founded by award-winning author Rose Ann Forte, its ecosystem of devotionals, guided programs, and curricula equips individuals and providers with practical strategies, whether used alongside 12-step programs or as alternative pathways to resilience, hope, and meaningful change.

SOURCE Choose Freedom, LLC