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It's Wildcard Wednesday!Today, a quick look at three different levels of self-brain surgery to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier no matter what happens. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-19Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and New Gear Testing (00:42) - Three Levels of Self-Brain Surgery and Scripture Breakthrough (01:38) - Levels of self-brain surgery: Introduction to the concept (03:14) - Preparing for life's challenges: The significantly happier model (04:12) - The importance of preparation: Lessons from the Iron Bowl (06:23) - The infinitely happier level: Finding hope after major hardships (08:19) - Scripture for operating your brain at an infinitely higher level (09:00) - The will of God: Rejoice, pray, and give thanks always (10:15) - Switching to the task positive network for improved thinking (11:45) - Choosing joy and gratitude in difficult situations (13:49) - Don't quench the spirit, invite the Holy Spirit's help (15:42) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship

Two Songs, Two Books, Two Movies, and Two Thoughts for Tuesday!Here's a bunch of uplifting and helpful things for you today.Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Acts 17:26-28, Matthew 5:44-46Books Mentioned: Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here by Max Lucado and Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy KellerMovies Mentioned: The Book of John in Song Kids by Tommy Walker Ministries, and Because of BethlehemFrom Tommy Walker Ministries: The Book of John In Song KIDS project is our first full-length animated adventure. It takes our characters, Teddy and Wendy through different lands, teaching children and adults alike the different aspects of who Jesus is while pausing to sing and worship with songs written from scripture. From Max Lucado's Team: Check out the Because of Bethlehem movie in a theater near you December 5-7! Religious-based films are killing it at the box office and Max Lucado's Because of Bethlehem Event (more here) is primed to be one of the biggest for the rest of the year, especially with the Christmas theme!Max, together with some pretty special guests like Matthew West, Matt Maher, CeCe Winans, Anne Wilson and Evan Craft are featured for three nights in the Because of Bethlehem film.  It will air on December 5, 6 and 7 as a Fathom Event in movie theaters.  As of today, more than 1500 screens have been confirmed nationwide.This movie, which is inspired by his bestselling book, Because of Bethlehem: Love is Born, Hope is Here shows how the Bethlehem story with all its fumbles, awkwardness, and longing, illustrates how God is with us in ways we could never imagine!  Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!(Please talk to your health care provider before making any big changes in your diet, exercise, or supplement routine!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction and Overview of Topics (01:24) - Housekeeping and discussion on supplements and health concerns (03:41) - Upgrading gear for the podcast and plans for video expansion (05:13) - Request for subscribers on YouTube to help grow the channel (06:50) - Future changes in podcast format and focus on writing a book (08:10) - Stories of desperation and the importance of helping others (09:35) - Vulnerability and Dependency in the Doctor's Office (11:50) - Preparing the Brain for Stress and Building Hope (17:30) - Tommy Walker Ministries: An Incredible Musical Journey for Kids (19:20) - The Great Physician: Jesus and the Message of Hope (31:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Mind-Change Monday!And today is also DEFAULT MODE MONDAY!Your brain uses the same amount of energy at rest as it does when you're actively thinking about or engaged in a task. We're going to look at the task-positive network and the default mode network today, and learn how to improve our brain's baseline behavior so we can become healthier, feel better, and be happier.Plus: an incredible email from a listener, a new book from Susie Larson, and more!Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Acts 17:26-28, Matthew 5:44-46Books Mentioned: Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy by Dawson Church, Waking Up to the Goodness of God: 40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness by Susie Larson, Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx, Switch On Your Brain by Caroline LeafSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:10) - Mind Change Monday: Understanding Your Default Mode Network (01:58) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transforming Minds for a Better Life (02:10) - Kathleen's Email: Embracing Happiness and God's Mercy (04:04) - Maintaining Resilience and Being a Light for Others (10:20) - Retraining Your Brain to Notice God's Goodness (12:43) - Default Mode Network: The Power of Connection and Resilience (19:41) - The Default Mode Network and Autopilot Brain Activity (23:05) - The Default Mode Network: Past, Future, and Emotion (28:59) - The Brain's Protective Mechanism and God's Love (31:19) - The Spirit God Has Given Us: Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (33:31) - Understanding Our Calling and Purpose in Life (35:45) - Capturing Thoughts and Enhancing Brain Function and Health (37:58) - Finding Hope through Memory and Movement (43:18) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain SurgeryToday, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again. Scriptures Mentioned:Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 71:14Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Casting Crowns and Riley ClemmonsMusic shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )  (00:09) - Countdown to Book Launch: Hope is the First Dose (01:14) - New Resource: Five-Day Bible Study Plan (02:07) - Introduction and invitation to visit drlewarren.substack.com (03:37) - The global reach of prayer and the importance of community (05:06) - Scripture reading and discussion on sound thinking and peace (07:05) - The importance of self-brain surgery and controlling thoughts (08:15) - Renewing a steadfast spirit and seeking resilience (09:48) - Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety (11:16) - Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking (17:56) - Finding Peace through Music and Scripture (24:23) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, we learn a little operation that will help us escape the inner "Me Show" we all hear in our heads, stop worrying about the suffering of the past or potential problems in the future, and to capture our thoughts so we can be fully present in the now.Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction: Self Brain Surgery Saturday (00:33) - Exploring the Default Mode Network and Task Positive Network (02:10) - The Importance of Abundance and Resilience in the Christian Life (04:28) - Exploring Techniques to Control and Calm the Brain (07:09) - The Benefits of Meditation and Rewiring the Brain (11:15) - The Limitations of Traditional Brain Functioning (15:00) - Expanding Brain Capabilities through Connection to the Universe (20:43) - Shifting from victimhood to positive influence (23:07) - Shifting from self-centered thoughts to objective perspective (26:53) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship Announcement

Granger Smith is a country music star, bestselling author, and bereaved father. We had an incredible Friday Conversation about the massive trauma of losing a child, and how those major losses can wreck our lives. His story is one of hitting rock bottom, learning to surrender, and finding his faith and the path forward to hope again. Granger's story is told beautifully in his new book, Like a River. Check out Granger's apparel company, YeeYee!Music by Granger Smith(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:15) - Granger Smith's Journey of Faith and Strength after Loss (02:23) - Self Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (03:27) - Introducing Granger Smith and his book "Like a River" (06:54) - Grieving and the Pervasive Trauma (10:00) - Therapy: A Natural Progression but Not a Complete Solution (12:53) - The Breaking Point: Realizing Nothing Was Working (13:15) - A Desperate Moment: Death or Intervention (14:34) - A Christian upbringing but lacking in spiritual fruit (19:25) - Discovering the true meaning of being a Christian through Scripture (23:54) - Finding Faith through Old Sermons (27:22) - Finding Peace in Not Knowing the Truth (28:14) - The Nature of God and His Providence (38:00) - Finding Healing Through Sharing Loss and Grief Stories (40:17) - Connecting with Granger Smith and Words of Encouragement for Grief (42:48) - God's Mercy and the Imperfection of Humanity (44:42) - Thanksgiving Conversation with Grainger, Book Giveaway Announcement (49:16) - Introducing Dr. Lee Warren's new book, "Hope is the First Dose"

Hope and Help for Families in These Stressful Times!Join me for a great talk with author Kayla Craig about how to build a life that helps ground your kids in their faith, cement them together as a family centered on Jesus, and build them into people who can withstand the pressures of today's hectic life.About Kayla's new book, Every Season Sacred, from Tyndale:What does it look like to live a flourishing, messy, wonderful life together?As parents, we're tasked with nurturing and guiding our children, even as we navigate our own wonderings about faith. In the overwhelm and constant demands of life, is it possible to tend to our own souls and to our family's flourishing?With tender curiosity and contemplative wisdom, Every Season Sacred is a weekly invitation to grow spiritually alongside our children. Blending thoughtful musings and practical resources, author Kayla Craig meets parents right where they are, offeringhonest and hopeful reflections for every season of the parenting journey;encouragement to parent with intention and imagination, presence and purpose; andopen-ended discussion prompts and prayers to explore and practice as a family.Every Season Sacred is an invitation to ask big questions, embrace faithful rhythms, and experience God's mysterious, loving presence together. You don't have to have all the answers―and if we're honest, many answers aren't ours to have. This is the beauty of faith.As you parent your children and explore your questions together, may God reveal sacred moments to you―in each season of your life.Book Mentioned: Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year by Kayla CraigSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Kayla Craig and her book "Every Season Sacred" (02:37) - Recommendation for "Every Season Sacred" as a holiday gift (04:18) - Introduction and Prayer for the Interview (09:01) - Second Book: "Every Season Sacred" and its Purpose (14:02) - Technology's Impact on Parenting and Family Life (16:59) - The Addictive Nature of Technology and Finding Presence (19:58) - Praying in Moments of Deep Pain and Suffering (24:11) - Finding comfort and freedom in the present moment (25:56) - Navigating culture and staying grounded in faith (28:09) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, a look at Exodus 32, and a talk about how Moses changed his mind!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:29) - Introduction to a Journey of Transformation (01:26) - Thanksgiving and Appreciation for God's Blessings (03:44) - Moses Becomes a Shepherd and Encounters God in the Wilderness (04:42) - A Change of Heart: Moses' Transformation Begins (05:42) - The Tablets of Stone and God's Displeasure (06:40) - God Relents and Saves the Children of Israel (07:36) - Moses Confronts Aaron about the People's Actions (07:57) - Worshipping idols: The Golden Calf incident (09:32) - Moses' encounter with God on the mountain (10:15) - God's Chosen Ones - What Do We Do? (12:33) - Aliens and Strangers in this World (13:10) - Seeking God through His Word and the Holy Spirit (14:25) - Making a Choice to Believe and Seek God (18:06) - Recognizing the Source of Beauty and Power (18:43) - Moses learns to trust God and be honest with himself (20:12) - Moses sees the burning bush and engages with God (22:26) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

How do we glorify God and help others when we're exhausted and our lives seem impossibly busy?Today we have a great conversation with writer and editor Drew Dyck about how just showing up is sometimes the most important thing we can do. This powerful talk will encourage you and change your mind about calling and purpose. Book: Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians) by Drew DyckSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Mind Change Monday with Drew Dick and his new book (02:25) - The Power of Just Showing Up and its Impact (04:07) - Drew Dick Returns to Discuss "Just Show Up" (08:28) - The Importance of Faithfulness in an Ordinary Life (11:53) - Embracing Daily Focus and Abandoning Control (14:15) - Meeting Needs Around You and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities (15:44) - Seeing Needs through the Eyes of Faith (17:03) - Finding a Through Line in Diverse Careers (22:50) - The Neuroscience of Willpower and Resilience (25:04) - The Importance of Authenticity vs. Performing a Role (26:31) - Funny Moment: Son Using His Name as a Christian Card (26:56) - Writing a Book for Encouragement and Faithfulness (28:31) - Drew's Hope to Encourage and Inspire through Writing (31:29) - Just Show Up: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (31:49) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!A look at how bringing mindfulness into your breathing can get your frontal lobes under control, to help you retake the high mental ground when life throws hard things at you. This is a superpower to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier!Book Mentioned: Every Season Sacred by Kayla CraigScripture: Hebrews12:1, Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 14:16 Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount! Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:08) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Taking Control of Your Thoughts (02:31) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Life through Mind Control (03:18) - Winter Challenges to the Immune System and Family Gatherings (05:45) - Boosting Immune System with Armorous and Colostrum (08:14) - Taking Control of Racing Thoughts and Fear (13:52) - Removing the Weight and Running with Perseverance (19:07) - Recognizing the Presence of a Spiritual Enemy (23:11) - Using your senses to start noticing your surroundings (31:39) - Worshiping in the Chapel with a Deployed Band (33:30) - Letting Go and Finding Strength in God (41:37) - Introducing the Dr. Lee Warren podcast and book promotion

It's Theology Thursday. Today, a look at happiness, joy, and contentment.Books Mentioned: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and Happiness by Randy Alcorn Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - Introducing the Theme of Three Books (01:37) - Introduction to the Three Books I Love Episodes (03:57) - The Impact of Writing and Recommended Book: Bird by Bird (09:47) - The Misconception of Happiness and Joy (14:00) - Pursuing Happiness in the World vs. God's Promise (19:21) - The meaning of "blessed" in the Beatitudes explained (28:11) - Taking it Bird by Bird: Overcoming Life's Challenges (30:14) - The Value of the Journey: Finding Hope and Purpose (32:10) - Redefining Happiness: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus (35:26) - Understanding the concept of happiness and its misconceptions (44:30) - Unpacking Life-Changing Books and Authors (45:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

Our current society has a big worldview problem.Today for Wildcard Wednesday, We Talk About WorldviewToday, we talk about John Mark Comer's book Live No Lies, and two ideas that he really helped me clarify: What was the biggest idealogical mindset shift in Western civilization in the past 200 years? What cultural credo did we pick up from Shakespeare, and why is it so ironic? Today's Mind Change Monday episode gets into the philosophical underpinnings of modern Western thought, and two lies of the devil that have shaped so many people's thoughts on happiness: Live your truth What makes you unhappy is anyone telling you what to do or not to do Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Books mentioned:Live No Lies by John Mark ComerFaithfully Different by Natasha CrainLive Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa ChildersThe Daniel Dilemma by Chris HodgesMusic by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - Going back in time to March of this year (03:01) - The importance of stewarding your worldview diligently (08:03) - Commitment to Changing Mind and Maximizing Potential (17:06) - The Definition of True Happiness according to Jesus (19:11) - The Shift from a Culture of Authority to Authenticity (26:30) - The Deception of "To Thine Own Self Be True" (28:47) - Pursuit of Desire Does Not Lead to Happiness (30:51) - Be True to Someone Greater Than Yourself (37:07) - Introduction: Book and Podcast Sponsorship

On Veterans Day, I had a great talk with Corie Weathers about the challenges our veterans, their families, and our active duty military members are facing as we transition from two decades of war. Based on more than 15 years of research, Military Culture Shift offers insights from the counseling office as well as perspectives on the effectof Department of Defense budget decisions, changes in generational views of authority, and emerging social trends within the militarycommunity post-9/11.Whether you are a military leader, historian, politician, educator, counselor, service member, or family member, Military Culture Shiftwill encourage you to understand and embrace:• How past decisions have led to the current state of wellness• Generational differences in motivation and views of authority• Ways in which learning styles impact training• Why families aren't turning up for in-person and social events• Communication shifts that impact cohesiveness• Information distribution strategies that help• Leadership strategies to influence positive changes goingforwardCORIE WEATHERS, LPC, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of the award-winning book SacredSpaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Over the past two decades, she has focused her career asa clinical consultant specializing in marriage, military culture, special forces, and leadership development. Coriehas traveled with the US Secretary of Defense to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf to visit troops and report on deployment conditions. She facilitates transformative workshops and retreats for service members and families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust,creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included White House initiatives and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.Book mentioned: MILITARY CULTURE SHIFT: The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership by Corie WeathersImprove your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:11) - Honoring Veterans and Exploring Military Culture Shift (02:16) - Highlighting Corey Weathers' book, "Military Culture Shift" (05:01) - Introducing Corey Weathers, an expert on military culture (07:14) - The impact of war on military culture and recruitment crisis (09:25) - Mental health challenges and loneliness in the military community (11:13) - The complexity of mental health issues in the military (13:35) - The disconnect between the average American and the military (15:42) - Gen Z's Impact on the Department of Defense (17:31) - DoD's Struggle with Online Presence and Regulation (19:27) - Igniting Compassion and Empathy for the Military (22:27) - Fostering Understanding and Appreciation for Military Service (24:46) - Culmination: The Exit from Afghanistan and its Impact on Families (26:46) - The Crash in the Military Community and the Recruitment Crisis (28:39) - Discouraging: Issues with DOD's Ability to Care for Service Members (31:06) - Encouraging: The Strong Unity and Shared Values in the Military Community (32:56) - Powerful Commercials and the Psychology of Military Recruitment (35:13) - Shifting Recruitment Focus and Concerns for Gen X Parents (39:32) - Reconnect and Remember on Veterans Day (41:34) - Reflecting on the Military Community's Sacrifices (43:54) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a look at the gut microbiome and it's role in immune and brain health. And, the first in a series of weekly segments, Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Books Mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and the importance of changing our minds (02:02) - Introducing "Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love" (04:06) - Declining Health: The Impact of Diet and Gut Microbiome (06:11) - Surprising Discoveries: HLA-B27 and Autoimmune Diseases (13:41) - Amino acid sequences and autoimmune diseases (15:16) - Gut microbiome and its impact on overall health (23:15) - The Importance of the Gut Microbiome and Brain Health (24:57) - Discovering the Relevance of Past Research (31:27) - Paying Attention to Dietary Choices and Their Effects (33:11) - Understanding the Importance of Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss (35:56) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a look at the question of whether "changing our minds" is just another self-help gimmick, or if it's really possible to change our lives by changing how we think. This one gets deep into neurobiology and biochemistry, with some surprising answers!Book mentioned: The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention by Dawson ChurchScripture: II Corinthians 1, 10:5 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Self Brain Surgery Saturday - Introduction and Background (02:04) - Conversations on Finding Hope after Trauma and Tragedy (04:09) - Believing in the Power of Self-Brain Surgery and Taking Action (06:08) - Introduction and mention of Don Hewley's Daily Word (09:22) - Theodicy of suffering and the limitations of spirituality and self-help (13:59) - Understanding the Science of Happiness and Gene Methylation (18:28) - Happiness as Purpose, Future, and Hope in Gene Expression (23:06) - Feeling Sad and Left Out at Work (31:37) - The Neurobiological Cascade of Emotions and Thoughts (34:37) - Changing Your Mind in the Face of Adversity (37:08) - Choosing Joy and Purpose through Mindset Shift (37:55) - Introduction and Book Promotion

Tish Harrison Warren (no relation to me) is a bestselling author, Anglican priest , and New York Times columnistShe is also a bereaved parent, a wife and mother, and one of my very favorite writers. Join me for an incredible conversation with Tish about hope, prayer, faith in the midst of hardship, the power of Advent and the Christian calendar, lament, and so much more. Check out Tish's newest book, Advent: The Season of Hope!Her book Prayer In the Night is my go-to reminder of how to pray when I'm hurting. You can learn a lot about how to "pray without ceasing" from her first book, Liturgy of the Ordinary. And her incredible children's book, Little Prayers for Ordinary Days, would be a great Christmas gift for any little ones in your life. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Excitement for the Episode (02:59) - The Long-Awaited Conversation with Tish Harrison-Warren (06:00) - The Long-Awaited Podcast Interview Begins (14:30) - Finding God in the Midst of Pain and Doubt (16:52) - The Church Calendar as a Gift of Gentleness (27:38) - The Hidden Pain Behind Normal Congregations (28:48) - Skepticism towards the division caused by social justice movement (30:28) - Advent: Meeting People Where They're At (32:39) - Celebrating in the midst of darkness and pain (42:57) - Questioning Trust in God's Protection (44:39) - Discovering the Power of Compline in Times of Loss (51:32) - The Importance of Presence in Ministry (54:30) - Changing Expectations for Pastors in the Church (55:49) - Finding strength in despair and trusting God's surprising interventions (01:06:49) - Sandra Bullock's Instagram Follow and Conversation Conclusion

Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes WorkBut it's the secret to becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. People who learn to look at every situation and look for some hope or possibility have incredible resilience, better neurochemistry, and are more effective and successful in every measurable way.Here's a talk about why it matters, and how you can get there. Today, a new introduction to Positivity Bias is a Superpower (S8E54) for Throwback Thursday, as a setup to this week's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday, which is a deep dive in to the difference between tricking our brains into pretending we're happier and actually changing our minds. This Throwback episode lays the ground for an awesome new self-brain surgery procedure we'll learn together in two days!Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8Book mentioned: You, Happier by Daniel AmenPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:09) - Exploring Positivity Bias and Problem Solving Techniques (01:48) - Taking Captive Every Thought: Scripture and Cognitive Powers (05:26) - The Father of Positive Psychology: Martin Seligman (14:41) - The Power of Selective Attention and Positive Thinking (21:33) - Gratitude for Support and Remembrance (23:02) - A Rainbow of Hope (33:05) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

Join me for another incredible conversation with New York Times Bestselling author, Philip Yancey!We had a great talk about his book What's So Amazing About Grace?, which is now available in a revised and updated 25th anniversary edition. From Amazon:OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!It's the most powerful force in the universe, our only hope for love and forgiveness, and a foretaste of eternal life: amazing, radical, life-changing grace.Millions of lives have been changed by award-winning author Philip Yancey's startling exploration of grace at street level. Grace is the one thing the world can't duplicate, the healing force we need, and the key to transforming a broken world.In his personal and provocative book, Yancey offers true portraits of grace's life-changing power. These stories, set in the midst of life's stark realities, evoke such questions as: If grace is God's love for the undeserving, how do I get it? How well are we dispensing grace to a world that knows far more of strife and unforgiveness than it does of mercy? Can grace make a difference in the midst of such atrocities as the Nazi holocaust, and how can it withstand the brutality of hate? With powerful stories, rich theology, and practical suggestions, Yancey challenges us to become living answers to a world that desperately needs to know, What's So Amazing About Grace?From Philip:What's So Amazing About Grace? has been in print for over 25 years.In that time I have received several thousand letters of response. Mostly, they tell stories. The man who shot John Lennon, now studying the Bible in a New York prison. An Emmy-winning actress working to heal wounds from childhood. The rock band U2, who studied the book together.U2's lead singer, Bono, had the most concise summary: “When you boil it down, the universe runs by either Karma or Grace. I'd be in big trouble if Karma was going to finally be my judge. I'm holding out for Grace.”I have made changes throughout the original text, mainly by updating old examples and references. This edition also includes a reflection guide consisting of questions that make the application more personal. I hope that a new generation of readers discover for themselves what's so amazing about grace. I am more convinced than ever that the United States and the world need a massive infusion of it. Like Bono, I'm holding out for grace.—Philip YanceyPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Setting the Stage (02:04) - Questioning the Limitations of Faith in Healing (04:00) - Receiving Unexpected Email Response from Yancey (06:20) - Learning to Write and Considering Publishing Options (08:03) - Philip Yancey: A Voice of Faith and Hope (10:21) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Lives through Mind Transformation (11:23) - A Prayer for Calmness and Reaching People Worldwide (13:25) - Lee's Gratitude for "What's So Amazing About Grace" (16:03) - The Changing Perception of Christians in Society (18:10) - The Transformative Power of Grace (24:51) - Jesus' message of serving the marginalized (29:37) - Stories of grace: John Newton and Babette's Feast (31:26) - Babette's Feast: A Night of Celebration and Grace (35:30) - Philip Yancey's Next Project: Book on Russia-Ukraine Situation (37:38) - Changing Lives with Philip Yancey's Wisdom and Grace (37:51) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

Sometimes, God puts something on your heart, and you know: It's time to start.What do you do then?Real life change is hard, scary, and often seems impossible. There's so much inertia in staying put, because even if where you are isn't great, at least you know it and understand it. But sometimes, your mind and your heart just know, and you can't stay still any longer.That's when it's time to start today.Join me as we go back in time to the very first episode of the You Start Today Podcast, as we take a look at when Lisa and I made the decision to start. It's New Thing November, and there's no better time to start today!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - The Origin Story of the You Start Today Podcast (02:58) - Embracing New Beginnings and Taking Action (07:41) - Introduction to Dr. Lee Warren's Podcast Episode 001 (08:21) - Introducing You Start Today podcast for personal development (08:46) - Introduction: Changing Something in Your Life (10:44) - Brain Surgerization: Changing Thoughts for Real Life Change (13:01) - The Challenge of Making Decisions After Losing a Child (16:00) - Choosing Today for Healing and Overcoming Challenges (18:48) - Improving Brain Chemistry for a Better Life (20:10) - Brain-Surgerizing Thought Patterns and Taking Control (21:25) - Introduction to You Start Today podcast and community (22:08) - The Vision of Community and Hope (23:23) - Prehab, Self Brain Surgery, and Rehab (24:49) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, we have a special guest! Dr. Michael Guillen, a best-selling author, Emmy award–winning journalist and former physics instructor at Harvard, used to be an Atheist―until science changed his mind. Once of the opinion that people of faith are weak, small-minded folks who just don't understand science, Dr. Guillen ultimately concluded that not only does science itself depend on faith, but faith is actually the mightiest power in the universe. Book mentioned: Let Creation Speak!: 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder by Dr. Michael GuillenFrom Amazon: Is the universe more than just a cosmic accident? Is there more to life than the daily grind? Is it possible you have a divine purpose?Yes, yes, and yes. Everything around us is striking evidence that God exists, that he once appeared in human form, spoke to us directly and made us for a specific purpose. Wherever you are in life—whether you're a person of faith, a skeptic, or something else—this book is an invitation to find and embrace the radiant, resilient, relevant person you were created to be.From three-time Emmy Award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC News science editor Dr. Michael Guillen comes a book of fascinating and inspiring daily essays that explore the astonishing scientific facts about the universe in a fresh new way, including these topics:-The infinite size of the universe-Unusual numbers we see in nature-A sperm whale's super-powerful voice-Symbiotic relationships that make coral beds possible-The wily, carnivorous Venus flytrap-The bird with the longest wingspan—the wandering albatrossLet Creation Speak! is a 100-day adventure designed to rescue you from the monotony and smallness of everyday life, to change you, radically and permanently. Journey alongside Dr. Guillen, and starting right now let God and his creation speak directly to you!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday with Dr. Lee Warren (02:01) - Letting creation speak to change your life (03:15) - Dr. Michael Gillen returns with a new book (05:23) - A caution to not binge-read, each essay is captivating (07:45) - The visually stunning cover and its gift book appeal (10:18) - His journey from atheist to Christian, shared in his previous book (12:21) - Unique Background Prepared for the Conversation (12:43) - Offering Hope in Tumultuous Times (17:00) - The Remarkable Life Cycle of Bats (19:46) - The Existence of God: Evidence vs. No Evidence (27:03) - Quantum Entanglement: Communication Defying Physics (29:31) - Quantum Entanglement: Einstein's "Spooky Action at a Distance" (31:39) - Science Confronts Metaphysics with Quantum Entanglement (34:34) - Science and Christianity: Finding Common Ground (36:28) - No Fundamental Inconsistency Between Science and the Bible (38:21) - Creation Speaks in Favor of God (40:10) - Trials and Tribulations: Overcoming Devastation (42:17) - Let Creation Speak: A Powerful and Beautiful Book

Do You Feel Stuck? Here's a look at the brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here's the science, and what to do about it! (Updated with new material from Season 8, Episode 55, All In for Getting Unstuck)This episode has a video and video transcript available! Click here to watch. Scripture: Lamentations 3Jesus Calling PodcastWhile We're Waiting PodcastThis Naked Mind PodcastScience: This amazing article.Books mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and Bird by Bird by Anne LamottPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Matthew West(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:01) - Getting Unstuck: The Neuroscience Way (02:09) - Getting unstuck: Exploring the concept of complex grief (05:32) - Self-brain surgery: Changing the way we think to get unstuck (11:17) - Shifting Gears and Moving Forward (19:46) - Introduction to the Paper on Bereavement and Yearning (27:28) - Individualizing Suffering and Finding Hope in Grief (29:36) - The Power of Movement in Overcoming Trauma (35:20) - The Story of a Hospital CEO's Decision (39:01) - Embracing Purpose and Meaning After Loss (42:20) - Finding Hope and Refinement in the Furnace of Suffering (49:27) - Introduction and Book Advertisement

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Why? Because you have a Great Physician, my friend. Scripture: II Timothy 1:7Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon DirckxPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Self Brain Surgery Saturday (01:49) - Embracing the Mind-Brain-Spirit Connection (03:27) - Stephanie's Struggle with Depression and Brain Injury (05:22) - The Intersection of Brain, Mind, Spirit, and Life (08:37) - Challenging the Notion of Helplessness with Brain Injuries (12:38) - E.B. White's Letter of Hope (14:38) - The Celebrity Status of Scientists and the Power of Beliefs (21:46) - Implications of robotics and artificial intelligence in the workforce (31:12) - The long-term plan for redemption and healing

John Burke Has Interviewed Over 1,500 People After Their Near-Death ExperiencesToday for Frontal Lobe Friday, we learn from New York Times Bestselling author and pastor John Burke what these events can teach us about God. This is one of my all-time favorite Friday Conversations.  John's new book is Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelation, and the Love You've Always Wanted, available everywhere books are sold on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (pre-order now here).Learn more about John Burke here. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Introduction and Setting the Stage (07:38) - God's Love and Availability in Our Lives (09:07) - Introducing John Burke, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences (09:24) - Setting the Stage with a Prayer (12:36) - Researching Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife (13:16) - The Mesmerizing Presence of God (16:22) - Extraordinary Near-Death Experience during Brain Surgery (21:09) - Veridical evidence of afterlife experiences (24:41) - Encountering God's mercy and compassion in near-death experiences (30:49) - The Universal Nature of God's Love and Revelation (35:09) - Dreams and Visions as God's Continued Pursuit of Us (38:41) - Near-death Experiences as a Glimpse, Not Eternal Life (41:25) - Encountering Jesus: The Message from the Pastor's Heart (42:06) - A Tragic Accident Leads to a Profound Spiritual Experience (45:03) - Prayers Ascending to the Throne of God (50:08) - Exploring the Phenomenon of Near-Death Experiences (50:44) - Santosh's Phenomenal Near-Death Experience (01:01:54) - Suffering and the Presence of God

If You Keep Making the Same Mistakes, Don't Give Up!Quiet time around mistakes for Throwback Thursday (Adapted from Season 6, Episode 6)Scripture: Colossians 3:13PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Unspoken (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Breaking Free from Patterns and Embracing God's Plan (00:56) - Praying for Mary and Her Battle with Cancer (02:24) - Guidelines for Prayer Requests on the Prayer Wall (03:39) - Changing Your Life Starts with Changing Your Mind (04:27) - Forgiving Others and Yourself (06:03) - Overcoming Mistakes and Negative Patterns (06:52) - Changing Mindset and Moving Forward (13:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's New Thing November!Today, we look at three ideas from neuroscience and three ideas from scripture about how to finally cast off everything that's holding us back and accomplish real life change. If you're ready to become healthier, feel better, and be happier, this is your podcast. Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 37, Isaiah 61, Luke 4Music by Matthew West and Eileen & Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to New Thing November (04:52) - Preview of upcoming guests and topics for the month (07:36) - Setting the scene with Isaiah 61 and hope for change (11:18) - The year of the Lord's favor begins with Jesus' arrival (14:12) - The struggle of maintaining change beyond day one (16:46) - Struggling with self-doubt and perfectionism (20:04) - Embracing the concept of starting anew every day (29:25) - Cognitive Dissonance and Changing Habits (33:05) - Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance for Freedom (37:37) - Building plans change: Removing and reusing wiring (40:13) - Reinforcing new neural pathways for lasting change (45:34) - Controlling the Brain for Self-Discipline (48:12) - Harnessing the Power of Brain Feedback for Change (57:18) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, a great talk about the importance of getting your mind ready for whatever comes along. Does life jump up and knock you out? Or do you have a plan in place for how you're going to use your mind to handle anything that happens? Tata takes us through I Peter and other scriptures to show us how to keep our minds ready!Key Scripture: I Peter 1:13PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Disclaimer: St. Francis of Assisi Misquote (01:32) - Changing Lives by Changing Minds: Self-Brain Surgery School (02:20) - First Snowfall and a Winter Operation (03:27) - Introduction and Health update (06:19) - Context and importance of preparing the mind for action (08:36) - Reiterating the need to be alert and prepared (10:21) - Warning against laziness and lowering our guard (11:09) - Finding Peace and Alertness through the Word (13:12) - Guarding Your Mind and Being Mindful of False Doctrine (16:07) - Walking with God and the Battle for Our Soul (18:57) - Preparing for Battle: Actions Speak Louder than Words (20:04) - Living a Life of Preparation and Readiness (21:20) - Obscure Scriptures Explored: The Speckled Bird and Sour Grapes (22:28) - Peter's Redemption: Denial and Welcoming Back by Jesus (22:43) - Jesus Calls Peter for His Service (23:45) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a look at how suffering turns out to be good for our brains, and is instrumental to the formation of a hopeful person. Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, II Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction: Mind Change Monday with Dr. Lee Warren (01:53) - The impact of cancer on health-related quality of life (10:05) - Extra episodes released with transcripts, Holy Spirit's timing (11:22) - Past episodes helping people in their time of need (19:16) - Finding Hope in the Steadfast Love of the Lord (24:37) - Embracing Suffering to Build Resilience and Depth (28:17) - Perseverance through Suffering Builds Character (29:42) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, an incredible talk with Greg Pruett, author and president of Pioneer Bible Translators, about how to hear God. Greg's book, Extraordinary Hearing, will change your life and your relationship with God. I can't think of anything more important on Self-Brain Surgery Saturday than learning to change our minds about how God communicates with us. Click here for more information about Pioneer Bible translators! Key Scripture: Isaiah 30:15, I Peter 1:13(Note: This is part 1 of a multi-part series over the next few months about hearing God's voice in our lives)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Self Brain Surgery Saturday recording one day early (03:09) - Importance of being alert and of sober mind (08:07) - Changing Your Life Starts with Changing Your Mind (08:55) - Prayer for an impactful and God-glorifying conversation (11:33) - How the speaker got into Bible translating (14:25) - Introduction to the books Extreme Prayer and Extraordinary Hearing (17:04) - Seeing the transformative impact of prayer in their work (19:27) - The Comfort of Certainty in Theology (21:30) - God's Desire for Fellowship and Communication (24:57) - Free Will and Belief in Jesus (29:13) - Seeking Confirmation for Sign Language Bible Translation (31:22) - Learning American Sign Language for Deaf Ministry (35:03) - The Power of Prayer: Aligning with God's Will (38:00) - Learning to Identify God's Voice amidst Confusion and Temptation (40:45) - Finding Help from God in Moments of Fresh Pain (42:18) - Holy Spirit's Prompting for Connection (44:13) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship

It's Frontal Lobe Friday! Today, we look at the incredible design and function of your prefrontal cortex, and how God uses it to help you find your way even in the hardest moments of your life. A talk about why it's so important to protect your brain, avoid things that harm it, and stay alert so you can let your brain work the way it's meant to so you can become healthier, feel better, and be happier!Book Mentioned: You, Happier by Dr. Daniel AmenHere's some great research about the effect of alcohol on the prefrontal cortex.Scripture mentioned: Isaiah 30:19-21, Colossians 2:16-23, Ephesians 5:18PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Frontal Lobe Friday: The Gift of Selective Attention (01:57) - Understanding the Prefrontal and Orbitofrontal Cortices (04:06) - Introduction and background on the new intro music (06:08) - The uniqueness and significance of the prefrontal cortex (07:44) - The role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making (09:41) - How alcohol affects downstream thinking and decision making (11:06) - Addressing the impact of upbringing and religious beliefs on decision making (15:11) - Human rules don't restrain behavior, rationale does (16:34) - Being filled with the Spirit requires a engaged mind (21:11) - Numbing Behavior: Turning Off the Brain to Avoid Trauma (23:14) - Stop Turning Off Your Brain to Hear God's Voice (26:02) - Numbing Behaviors and Shutting Off Our Brains (28:48) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book