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A Massive Amount of Hope (Frontal Lobe Friday)

A Massive Amount of Hope (Frontal Lobe Friday)

S9E99 · · 36:33

We're almost done with season 9 of the podcast!In this episode, we discuss the massive amount of hope we've gained over the last 100 episodes! It's the season 9 recap, and I'm so exc...

Creation Story (Theology Thursday)

Creation Story (Theology Thursday)

S9E98 · · 20:29

Going through something hard can be a sort of new creation story.No matter what, your life after major trauma or tragedy will look different. Here are some thoughts from my new book,...

The Gardener in Your Brain

The Gardener in Your Brain

S8E97 · · 22:46

Your Brain is an Amazing, Constantly Changing Architectural Wonder!In today's episode, we'll look at how fearfully and wonderfully made you are, learn about the scaffolding (microtub...

Prehab Your Suffering and Land on Your Feet

Prehab Your Suffering and Land on Your Feet

S9E97 · · 40:53

When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your PreparationThat includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will...

Mind Change Monday: Three Life-Changing Decisions

Mind Change Monday: Three Life-Changing Decisions

S9E96 · · 25:57

It's Mind Change Monday!Here are three crucial decisions you need to change your mind about, starting today. Scripture:I Corinthians 10:13Isaiah 44:22Isaiah 46:10(Adapted from Season...

Solving Problems By Changing Your Perspective (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

Solving Problems By Changing Your Perspective (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

S9E95 · · 28:29

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Here's a look at what scripture and neuroscience (and some old quantum physicists) have to say about how changing your perspective can get you unstuc...

How Prayer Affects Your Brain, Part 1 (Frontal Lobe Friday)

How Prayer Affects Your Brain, Part 1 (Frontal Lobe Friday)

S9E94 · · 18:12

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Here's a look at what scripture and neuroscience have to say about how prayer affects your brain. See transcript for research scripture references. You can b...

The How and the Why of Mind Change (Theology Thursday)

The How and the Why of Mind Change (Theology Thursday)

S9E93 · · 26:35

It's Theology Thursday!Here's a look at what scripture and neuroscience have to say about the reason you're able to change your mind about the traumas, tragedies, and massive things ...

You Can Change Your Mind

You Can Change Your Mind

S9E92 · · 18:18

If you're struggling to believe that you can get your thoughts under control, take heart!Here's a look at what scripture and neuroscience have to say about the fact that you CAN chan...

An Operation for Fear and Restlessness

An Operation for Fear and Restlessness

S9E91 · · 26:02

Here's a Self-Brain Surgery Operation for FearUsing the concept of the Faraday Cage, scientifically proven techniques for brain relaxation, and the God-given ability to engage select...

New Year, New Brain

New Year, New Brain

S9E90 · · 18:25

It's a Brand New Year!Here's a few thoughts on where we're going for 2024, a response to a listener question, and a blessing for you!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and ...

Final Prescription for 2023

Final Prescription for 2023

S9E89 · · 49:48

I have one more prescription for you this year!Here's a talk about the best thing you can add to your life if you want to see real change in 2024.Scripture: Psalm 34 Music by Tommy W...

Is God Real? with Lee Strobel

Is God Real? with Lee Strobel

S9E88 · · 49:46

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Lee Stobel is a New York Times bestselling author, pastor, journalist, and apologist. Join me for an incredible conversation with Lee about his new b...

Do We Observe, or Create Our Reality? (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

Do We Observe, or Create Our Reality? (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

S9E28 · · 35:19

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a look at the quantum physics principle that what we observe becomes the inevitable reality of the observed thing. This idea will help you und...

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop (Frontal Lobe Friday)

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop (Frontal Lobe Friday)

S9E87 · · 42:02

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Do you spend your life waiting for disaster to strike, or being stuck in a thought loop about your past traumas, tragedies, or other massive things? It's tim...

The Brain You Have, The Brain You Want

The Brain You Have, The Brain You Want

S9E86 · · 34:45

Trauma and Tragedy Tell Us Lies.Those lies can make you believe that you’re always going to feel what you’re feeling, and that it can’t ever change. You’ll believe that how you respo...

Making the Hard Decisions (so they're not made for you)

Making the Hard Decisions (so they're not made for you)

S9E85 · · 33:41

A Good Talk About Being Stuck, and How to Help Your Brain Help YOU!As we close out 2023, let's make some decisions together about how 2024 can be the year we finally break through.Th...

Holding Onto Hope, with Tish Harrison Warren

Holding Onto Hope, with Tish Harrison Warren

S9E47 · · 01:10:41

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 f...

The Gift of Self-Respect (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

The Gift of Self-Respect (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

S9E83 · · 30:00

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Want to give yourself a great Christmas present?Learning to respect yourself is one of the secrets to being hopeful and solid no matter what you're g...

Fully Alive, with Susie Larson

Fully Alive, with Susie Larson

S9E82 · · 43:53

Our physical bodies are intimately linked to our mental and spiritual health.Join me for another incredible talk about how to come fully alive with author, speaker, and radio host Su...

Closer than Your Next Breath, with Susie Larson

Closer than Your Next Breath, with Susie Larson

S9E81 · · 45:55

Where is God when we need Him the most?That's a perfect question for Advent, isn't it? The answer is, He's closer than your next breath!Join me for the first of two incredible talks ...

Ten Books I Loved in 2023, Part 2

Ten Books I Loved in 2023, Part 2

S9E80 · · 47:30

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 h...

Who Is Tata? (Tuesdays with Tata)

Who Is Tata? (Tuesdays with Tata)

S9E79 · · 19:53

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, in response to a reader question of, "Who is Tata?", we answer that exact question! This is everything you want to know about Dennis McDonald, the star...

Ten Books I Loved in 2023, Part I

Ten Books I Loved in 2023, Part I

S9E78 · · 41:07

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 h...

Giving Up to Get Up

Giving Up to Get Up

S7E39 · · 33:31

If you feel stuck, down, or hopeless, it’s time to get up!Here are some ideas to help you find a path forward into the life God wants you to have. It’s not easy, and it takes self-br...

Prepare to Succeed (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

Prepare to Succeed (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)

S9E77 · · 33:15

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!The problem with trying to change our minds is that when life stresses us, it's so easy to fall back into old thinking patterns. Here's a plan to hel...

Swing That Sword (Frontal Lobe Friday)

Swing That Sword (Frontal Lobe Friday)

S9E76 · · 27:51

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription to apply to your thinking, and discerning the nature of a thought is the key to being able to engage...

Get a Good Theology Around Suffering

Get a Good Theology Around Suffering

S9E75 · · 33:45

Get a Good Theology Around SufferingWhen hard times come, you will be overwhelmed with doubt, fear, and you'll be unsure of what to do next. Unless, that is, you have a good theology...

The Power of Small Beginnings

The Power of Small Beginnings

S9E74 · · 11:06

Frustrated? Stuck? Feel Like God Expects You to be More Squared Away?Here are some thoughts about how God rejoices when we start today. Music by Patty Loveless(Music shared on The Dr...

A Lot to Learn from a Familiar Story (Tuesdays with Tata #93)

A Lot to Learn from a Familiar Story (Tuesdays with Tata #93)

S9E73 · · 29:49

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, a look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a l...