The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Today’s operation is a little switch between worrying and preparing, and then getting after it. A few thoughts on golf, football, and self-brain surgery will help us stop worrying and start preparing to take action when it’s time! Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, I Corinthians 9:24-26 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 )

If you're stressed about anything, take heart! Good morning my friend! I hope you’re well. We had an amazing book signing event yesterday at Bible Supplies here in North Platt. Craig, Nancy, and Alyssa are so wonderful, and we’re grateful to have had a chance to meet so many readers and new friends. Today I've got six lessons from the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk to help you change your mind and change your life. Learn to transplant THOUGH and YET for the thought cancers IF and WHEN, and you'll discover the secret to having faith and joy no matter what you're going through. 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!

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

Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes Work But 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 4:6-8 Book mentioned: You, Happier by Daniel Amen 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 ) (00:09) - 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 Yancey 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 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 3 Jesus Calling Podcast While We’re Waiting Podcast This Naked Mind Podcast Science: This amazing article. Books mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott 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 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

What to Do When Your Brain Won't Let You Sleep One night last year, there was a terrible storm, and I couldn't sleep. After hours of tossing and turning, I remembered a song from Matt Redman called Songs in the Night. One of the lines is, "So when I am in the storm, Lord the storm is not in me." Then I remembered Psalm 77, in which Asaph handles anxiety and insomnia by singing... songs in the night! Most of the time when I can't sleep, though, it's not because of a storm outside. Usually, it's in my own brain. Join me for quiet time this morning and we'll get our minds right for the coming day. We finish with prayer and a song from Highlands Worship, Jesus You Alone. (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!

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

To Go All-In, We Need Friends To Come Alongside Us A short talk about the power of real friends. Book mentioned: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran 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!

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

Doubt isn't your enemy. You just have to change your mind about it. Self-brain surgery tip #8: Doubt is not a symptom of faithlessness. It says, “I don’t know,” & is a fork in the road. Fear says, “No.” Faith says, “Yes.” Doubt isn’t weakness; it’s an opportunity to trust in the Yes. Scripture: Romans 4:18 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 Zach Williams (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

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 3:13 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! 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! It’s a new month, and God wants to do new things in your life. But sometimes, it feels like he’s fallen silent, like he’s not answering our prayers or coming through for us. Why? Today’s podcast looks into how we can’t expect God to do new things if we refuse to change old things that are holding us back. Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2 Book mentioned: God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer by Pete Greig Great article by Lisa Appelo on gratitude Music 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!

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 4 Music 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

There are some incredible lessons to be learned from Psalm 30 (Replay with new transcript available) Here's a quiet time around the idea of letting God make joy come in the morning, by being willing to feel the sorrow tonight. The secret? Love tomorrow more. Scripture: Psalm 30 Music by Matt Maher (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!

It’s Tuesdays with Tata! Today, we talk about a curious passage from Zechariah 8:20-23, and what it means to be the light of the world! Plus, a new Tata-ism, fiat lux (“Let there be light”)! Scriptures: Zechariah 8:20-23, Matthew 5:13-16, John 1:1-5, Titus 2:10 Music: Tim Hughes (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!

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 Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! “Pain is inevitable. But suffering is optional” Haruki Murakami Today, a very personal talk about how to reframe our thinking about long-held narratives, God’s answer to our prayers, and the difference between pain and suffering. “After all, man is that being who invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who entered those gas chambers upright, with the Lord’s Prayer or the Shema Yisrael on his lips. “ Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Scripture: Psalm 34, Psalm 124 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 Matt Redman (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

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

Laura Barringer is a Teacher, Writer, and TMT Survivor We had a wonderful talk about what to do in the acute phase of your massive thing (TMT), what to do when you’re stuck, and how God is faithful in all of it. You can pre-order Laura’s new book, Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture, by clicking the button below. Laura’s first book, A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing was one of my favorite books of 2021. Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 34:18 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 Eileen and Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

It's Day #13 of All-In August, but it's Always Day One! A few thoughts on how to start every day, finding a path forward, and learning to find the light again. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 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 Matthew West and Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

It's Theology Thursday! Today we ask one question: What does Jesus's command in Luke 18:1 to, "Always pray, and never give up," have to do with Einstein's Theory of Relativity, and a paper on prayer published in the British Medical Journal about the efficacy of prayer? Listen to find out!Scripture: Luke 18, Hebrews 13:8PLEASE 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) - Throwback Thursday Surgery Episode (01:42) - Multiple Topics: Theology, Physics, Persistence, and Announcements (03:00) - Daystar: A Christian TV network in Dallas (04:15) - Adding transcripts to old podcast episodes, new episodes popping up (05:20) - Relaunching paid subscription with special episodes and more (07:16) - Jesus' parable on persistence in prayer (08:26) - Einstein's theory of relativity and the concept of time (10:57) - Study on prayer's influence on sepsis patients in hospitals (12:28) - The Unintentional Scientific Study on Retroactive Prayer (13:58) - The Impact and Power of Persistent Prayer (24:09) - Introduction and Book Promotion

When the Storm Hits, Does it Knock You Down? This is a great look at the internal structures that predict success or failure when life brings us defeat, great triumph, or the thing we thought we wanted. What happens next depends on how you’ve built yourself on the inside. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27PLEASE 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 The King Will Come (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

It's Wildcard Wednesday!Today, a word study ("Limen," "Liminal," "Liminality") and a decision to learn to slow down enough, even in the midst of your massive thing/trauma/tragedy, to taste the hope that's always there. This is a good one! 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) - Introducing the Conundrum of Finding Hope in Life's Challenges (01:41) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transform Your Mind and Find Hope (02:09) - Introduction to the concept of "lemon" and its definitions (06:53) - The creative process in the liminal space (11:15) - A Prayer in the Midst of Crisis (16:46) - Prayer as a Source of Strength and Hope (20:13) - Savoring Lisa Warren's Incredible Cooking Skills (21:31) - God's Gentle Presence in Times of Pain and Need (22:36) - Unexpected Impact of Podcast Episode on Mental Health Crisis (24:48) - The Power of Slowing Down and Tasting Hope

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, some spiritual brain surgery. We take a look at a curious passage in I Peter 4, and Tata shows us how to find the hope in it. Life is hard. Imagine how much harder it would be if we did not have our hope in Jesus!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) - Introducing "Tuesdays with Tata" (02:48) - Dr. Lee Warren asks a thought-provoking question (03:44) - Introduction and Technical Difficulties (05:23) - Unpacking Peter's Emphasis on Suffering (06:20) - Jesus Christ's message on suffering and overcoming challenges (07:42) - Becoming friends with God through Jesus and gaining understanding (08:56) - Arm yourselves with the same attitude as Christ's suffering (10:39) - Concerns for the Future of Children (11:59) - Fiery Ordeal and Testing in Chapter 4, Verse 12 (13:08) - Accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (15:07) - Walking faithfully and finding peace in Jesus Christ (16:05) - Seeking God's Help in Facing Trials (17:38) - Peter Quotes Proverb on Salvation and the Ungodly (20:59) - Peter's Journey from Denial to Apostle (23:51) - Suffering and Doing Good in the Face of Resistance (28:51) - Accepting Jesus Christ as the Son of God (29:47) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

Today is Mind-Change Monday, and we’re taking a look at why you need a treatment plan in place for when life hurts. Music by JJ HellerPLEASE 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 shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (Adapted from Season 8, Episode 22) (00:02) - Monday Blessings and Prayer Support (01:51) - Ready to Change Your Life? Welcome to Self-Brain Surgery School (02:42) - Pre-order my book, Hope is the First Dose (04:05) - Importance of the treatment plan and its elements (08:49) - The need for a treatment plan in preparing for tragedy (10:14) - Thinking ahead and preparing for massive things in life (12:14) - Overcoming the Devastation of Loss (19:20) - Participating in our own demise (23:42) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

The secret to resilience when The Massive Thing Happens is having a solid base of pre-hab in your heart. Today, I give you four Insight Spots from MyBridge Radio, our favorite place for 24/7 encouragement. MyBridge is a great place for YOU to find hope!Plus, music from my friend Tommy Walker!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 shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction and Shoutout to MyBridge Radio (01:11) - Dr. Carolyn Sorenson's Recommendation and Collaboration with MyBridge (02:01) - Compilation of Recent Insight Spots and Worship Song (03:33) - Finding Hope in the Midst of Life's Challenges (05:16) - Preparing for Emotional Traumas and Tragedies (07:08) - Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking for Emotional Healing (08:57) - Introducing Dr. Lee Warren and the Power of Hope (09:57) - Jesus as the Great Physician and the First Dose of Hope (16:24) - Introduction and Sponsorship Announcement

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, response to some listener questions, and a look at what separates cognitive behavioral therapy from self-brain surgery. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, II Corinthians 10:5PLEASE 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! (00:03) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday (02:44) - Addressing the Difference between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Self Brain Surgery (04:22) - Listener's Gratitude and Question about Self-Brain Surgery vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (08:05) - Importance of Seeking Professional Help for Personal Issues (09:16) - Difference Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Self-Brain Surgery (14:28) - Embracing a Holistic Approach to Mental Health (15:03) - Self Brain Surgery: Biopsy and Replace False Thoughts (16:31) - The Shema Israel: Love God with All Your Heart (23:51) - Taking Thoughts Captive: Rewiring the Brain (26:03) - Thoughts Become Things: The Power of Self-Brain Surgery

When we ruminate on old losses and other massive things, it literally changes our brains and our bodies.Today, I'll give the science behind how psychosomatic illnesses work, and some compassionate self-brain surgery tools to change guilt into healthy, healing grief.Podcast Mentioned: While We're Waiting from Jill and Brad Sullivan Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5Book mentioned: The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'ConnorPLEASE 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 John Prine (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introducing a Special Episode on Grief and Healing (01:25) - Changing Your Life Starts with Changing Your Mind (03:01) - The Struggle of Moving on from Past Tragedies (04:38) - Blaming Oneself for Tragic Losses (06:08) - Changing the Structure of Memories (08:37) - Modulating Gene Expression Through Thought Processes (15:34) - The Habit of Guilt and Avoiding Grief (17:05) - Harmful Effects of Ruminating and Taking Control (19:00) - Unable to Change the Past, Embrace the Present (24:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

We plan for almost everything, but most of us do not have a plan for what to do when life gets hard.Today, I'll give you some tools to put on your emotional crash cart to use when you face trauma, tragedy, or any massive thing. Scripture: Psalm 19Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference by Chris VossPLEASE 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 ) (00:03) - Introduction to Self Brain Surgery Podcast (03:26) - Code Red: The Urgency of Emergency Room Responses (04:18) - Prepping for emergencies: From toilet paper to emotional crises (06:10) - Being prepared for vehicular emergencies and life-saving techniques (09:07) - Having a plan for emotional emergencies and finding hope (12:26) - The Power of God's Word in Revealing Himself (15:09) - Finding Hope and Revival in God's Word (21:28) - Reviving Your Soul: Spiritual Epinephrine for Emotional Emergencies (23:00) - The Power to Change: Starting Today (29:50) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, a look at the book of Job, and Tata's lessons on how to suffer well. Scripture: JobPLEASE 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 Announcement (02:06) - Exploring the Story of Job (03:28) - Job's Wealth and Concern for His Family (05:30) - Satan's Interaction with God and Job's Virtue (07:09) - Job's Devastating Loss and Faithful Response (07:55) - Job's Loneliness and Loss (09:16) - Job's Unfathomable Suffering and Unwavering Faith (11:15) - Job's Friends Arrive, Offer Silent Support (14:42) - The Struggle of Suffering and Grieving (15:34) - Rebuking Satan and relying on scripture for strength (18:43) - Crying out to God for help in times of trouble (25:30) - Sharing Our Experience from a Place of Truth (26:28) - Jesus Christ's Understanding of Pain and Abandonment (28:54) - Trauma is our Response to What Happens (30:51) - The Importance of Self-reflection and Decision-making (32:24) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, we look at the stories we tell ourselves, and learn the value of switching from writer to editor to make real changes in our lives. Plus, a lesson on the powerful part of your brain called the cingulate gyrus, and how it can help or hurt your life. Book Mentioned: The Deepest Place by Curt ThompsonScripture mentioned: Titus 3:4-6, John 1: 1-5Podcast mentioned: The Huberman Lab PodcastClick here to watch my interview on The 700 Club from last week.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! (00:03) - Introducing Mind Change Monday and the Power of Stories (01:49) - The Key to Changing Your Life: Changing Your Mind (02:37) - The Internal Story That Holds Us Back (06:01) - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Humble Beginnings (11:22) - The internal story of feeling unwantable (13:51) - Reinforcing the narrative of being unwantable (18:47) - Battling Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt (22:59) - The Power of Editing Your Personal Story (27:38) - Shifting Gears: Moving Forward or Going Backwards (29:55) - Embracing Discomfort to Strengthen the Cingulate and Shift Gears (32:20) - Unlocking Your Story: Understanding Family Wounds and Trauma Response (35:30) - Editing Your Story: Embracing Uncomfortable Truths for a Powerful Narrative (37:27) - Transforming Your Life by Editing Your Past (38:42) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Every week, we'll learn a specific neuroscience operation you can master to change your mind and change your life. Today, we learn the basics, and we start with Self-brain surgery tip #19: “There is almost nothing outside you that will help in any kind of lasting way, unless you are waiting for a donor organ.” - Anne Lamott in her book Almost Everything Real help comes from within, from the Spirit inside us! See John 14:26-27 Learning how your brain works helps you see how to manage it in a healthier way. Here's five self-brain surgery techniques to help you change your mind and change 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! (00:03) - Introduction and Recap of Appearance on 700 Club (03:28) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Tip Number 19 (07:41) - The Importance of Mental Health in Patient Care (09:27) - Understanding the Role of Neurochemistry in Happiness (11:16) - The Cost of Depression and Related Disorders (14:01) - Neuroscience Validates the Power of Mind over Brain (17:05) - Recognizing and managing negative thoughts (19:18) - Thinking about thoughts and questioning their validity (22:11) - Overcoming a bad attitude and its impact on happiness (25:12) - Letting go of regrets and living in the past (27:00) - Severing Sick Synapses (29:06) - Drain Your Doubts and Fill Up Your Faith (36:04) - Introduction and Book Promotion

Life Can Stress Us to the Point that We Forget It’s Not All TraumaToday for Frontal Lobe Friday, a reminder that you’re not always in a fight. If you’re so tired of being so tired, this will help. (Based on Season 8, Episode 45) Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Isaiah 43:19, I John 3:8, John 10:10 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! (00:01) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for Frontal Lobe Friday (02:44) - Gearing up for Frontal Lobe Friday and the Episode's Focus (05:32) - Self Brain Surgery and Changing Your Mind (06:18) - Erwin McManus and the Power of Mind Shift (14:47) - Breaking Free from Constant Fear and Danger (16:48) - Jesus came to destroy the devil's work (19:26) - Sever synapses, redirect your brain for a better life (21:22) - Break free from the constant battle and victim mindset (23:07) - Rest and fight when necessary, find healing synaptic connections (25:03) - Learning to switch from fight to rest mode (27:28) - The experience of going into trauma mode (33:44) - Finding Peace in the Midst of the Fire (35:53) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

What Happens When You Can’t Seem to Solve a Problem?Today, we talk about physical chemistry, downstream goals, unsolvable problems, and the hope that comes from having a God who can handle those things for us! (Adapted from Season 8, Episode 24 for Throwback Thursday) Article by Charles SwindollPLEASE 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 Austin French (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction and Invitation to Prayer Wall (02:09) - Book Announcement and Sponsorship (03:41) - Introducing the book "Hope" and its purpose (05:27) - Dealing with unsolvable problems and questioning God (07:05) - Personal story of discovering the joy of running (09:30) - Having skin in the game and the challenges of setting goals (12:00) - Downstream Goals and the Importance of the Primary Goal (14:13) - Surviving and Coming Alive Again After Trauma (19:13) - The Complexity of Physical Chemistry and its Importance (21:16) - Challenging Senior Level Course in College (23:33) - The realization: the problem is unsolvable (26:02) - Learning to pivot and find meaning amidst unsolvable problems (31:14) - Jesus' Power Over Nature, Misfortune, and Death (39:31) - Introducing the Dr. Lee Warren Podcast and his new book

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today we talk about how we always want God to show up in a powerful, dramatic way. But a close look at scripture shows that's not how it usually happens. If you're reeling from trauma or tragedy, or some other massive thing, here's a lesson from Tata about how God tends to come alongside you when you're hurting. 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) - A Conversation on God's Surprising Ways (01:59) - Introduction and Setting the Scene (03:14) - God's interactions with Elijah and others (05:25) - Jesus sees the disciples struggling in the storm (07:18) - Jesus intends to pass them by, but hears their cry (08:55) - The disciples' relationship with the Lord and its significance (10:41) - The Mystery of Recognizing God's Presence (13:15) - Jesus Meant to Pass Them By (15:42) - Choosing God in the Midst of Challenges and Temptations (17:14) - Looking to God for Provision and Peace (20:48) - Jesus Acts Like He's Going Further, But They Urge Him to Stay (22:58) - Jesus Acted Like He Was Going Farther, They Went Back (23:49) - Uncertainty about His Intentions (24:05) - Seeking to understand the power and presence of God (26:26) - Jesus' humanity and understanding of suffering (27:53) - Handing our struggles to God (29:26) - Praying for Israel's safety and restoration (30:58) - Praying for Peace in a Troubled Area (33:15) - Praying for Comfort and Understanding amidst Uncertainty (35:09) - Finding Comfort in God's Presence (36:50) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Mind Change Monday!Today we learn about the incredible system of immediate early genes that control when or whether thousands of the genes in your body are turned on or off each second. This system is part of why no two people are alike, but it ALSO gives us great hope for real life change.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 Mind Change Monday (00:50) - Self Brain Surgery School: Taking Control of Our Thinking (01:20) - The Dogma of Genetic Determinism (02:17) - Gene Expression: The Power to Influence Your Genetic Destiny (05:04) - The Influence of Environment on Gene Expression (11:25) - The Influence of Genes on Mind and Body (12:43) - Immediate Early Genes: Control and Influence (16:28) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

Anxiety, Labels, and Gratitude: Highlights from last weekPLEASE 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!

Here's a self-brain surgery operation you can learn to deal with anxiety in any situation. It's Frontal Lobe Friday! Today, we develop a strategy to handle anxiety, learn resilience, and become better equipped to face whatever comes along in life. Books Mentioned: Rest and War by Ben Stuart, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Never Split the Difference by Chris VossArticle on the Greek word for anxiety by Abarim PublicationsScriptures mentioned: Isaiah 30:18, Philippians 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! (00:01) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Talking about Anxiety (02:07) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transforming Minds and Finding Hope (02:19) - Divine Timing: Email Listener Receives Encouragement in Car (04:35) - Finding Rest and Intimacy with God in the Midst of Battle (06:50) - Finding solace in pictures of Jesus and loved ones (09:29) - Taking control of your thought life and setting your agenda (11:50) - Having a plan in place for when things get tough (14:43) - Deeply studying the Word of God for answers (16:39) - Understanding the Command to Not be Anxious (20:19) - The concept of being pulled in multiple directions (23:36) - The root of anxiety: being distracted and torn apart mentally (26:08) - Three steps to replace anxiety with intimacy with God (29:16) - Gratitude in approaching God with worries and troubles (32:14) - Utilizing the tool of gratitude to access God's help (38:23) - Meeting for Growth: Learning from the Past (40:42) - Introduction and Book Promotion

You Did it Again: Now What? A Strategy to Find Hope When You Blame YourselfSometimes, we make a decision or choice today that threatens our success, happiness, family, work, or health tomorrow. Lisa and I call this the “Tomorrow Tax.”(Adapted from Season 8, Episode 10 for Throwback Thursday) This episode is in response to a listener named Julie, who asked me to prescribe an “Emergency Dose” for when we find ourselves paying that Tomorrow Tax again. Listen to hear the four steps to take if you find yourself paying a tax tomorrow on what happened yesterday. Scripture: Job 38:11, James 1:14-16 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) - The concept of the "tomorrow tax" explained (01:37) - A man's struggle with addiction and the consequences he faces (05:46) - Emergency surgery: Dealing with problems in the midst of chaos (08:25) - The importance of dealing with tomorrow's tax (09:50) - The Consequences of Not Taking Action Yesterday (11:01) - The Tomorrow Tax: DUI and Regretful Purchases (13:11) - Personal Example: Fasting, Pizza, and Body Chemistry (17:20) - Addressing the Tomorrow Tax: Taking Responsibility and Making Amends (19:24) - Limiting the damage and learning from past mistakes (23:35) - Making decisions and re-engineering the food environment (27:49) - Setting up for Success: Removing Barriers (30:07) - Re-engineering Your Environment for Success (33:22) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Hard to believe, but this is episode #87 in the Tuesdays with Tata series. Today, Tata walks us through the story of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7 in the Old Testament. It's a familiar story, but it's so easy to miss some huge lessons. We talk about how Gideon believed a story about himself ("I'm the weakest member of the weakest clan of the weakest tribe in my weak country"), but that God had a very different belief about Gideon. We'll see how Gideon had to go all-in to believe God, change his mind about limiting beliefs, be willing to even go up against his own father, and in the end, step into his real calling and identity. If you feel stuck, weak, or believe things about yourself that are different than the truth of God made you to be, this episode will encourage you.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! (00:10) - Tuesdays with Tata: Favorite Episode in Texas (02:36) - Challenging Summer, Praying for Rain (05:12) - Gideon's Story: Israel's Disobedience and Cry for Help (09:05) - Gideon's Excuses and God's Affirmation (12:06) - The Idol Worship and Business of Gideon's Father (14:30) - Gideon's Doubts and Tests with the Fleece (16:30) - Gideon's Aha Moment and Assembly of an Army (16:54) - God's instructions to Gideon on his army size (18:08) - Gideon's Transformation and God's Provision (20:09) - Stepping Up to God's Assignments Despite Daunting Challenges (21:17) - Moses encounters a burning bush and hears God's voice (22:18) - God's Character: Patient, Long-Suffering, and Merciful (23:23) - Jesus' Consistency throughout Time (24:36) - God's face softens when Moses pleads for Israel. (26:21) - The significance of the ongoing spiritual battle we face. (33:53) - God's Promises and Revelations (34:06) - The Fulfillment of John 3:16 (36:58) - A Sad Circumstance: Lack of Hope and Trust (39:10) - Trusting in God's Ability to Help in Difficult Situations (41:15) - Trying the Lord and Finding Patient Guidance

It's Mind Change Monday! Today, we have the incredible Erwin Raphael McManus on the show to talk about his new book, Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One. This is the best personal transformation book I've ever read, and it's perfect for Mind Change Monday! Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. In this radical guide, the award-winning author of The Last Arrow illuminates a surprising path toward personal fulfillment and optimal performance. (from Amazon.com review Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, universities, and world leaders, and is passionate about helping people destroy their internal limitations and unlock their personal genius.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) - A Profound Encounter with Erwin Raphael McManus (02:06) - Mind Shift: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (04:06) - Opening Prayer and Introduction to Erwin Raphael McManus (08:12) - Personal Journey and Belief in the Genius Within (13:16) - The Power of Choice and Redefining Limitations (17:14) - The Arena: Future of Education and Online Learning Community (19:11) - Embracing Life Without Regret (28:51) - The Connection between Mind, Brain, and Soul (31:00) - Quantum Physics: The Magic of Science (32:42) - The Complexities of Science and Belief (38:41) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Faking It (41:51) - The Power of Relationships in Times of Difficulty

I Came Home From the War and Never Unpacked the "Bags" of My Trauma That was a terrible mistake. Here's an overview of my experience with PTSD from the Iraq War, and answers to questions I received in a letter from a fellow sufferer. It’s an episode from season 1, with a new introduction. In the episode, I talk about the great work done on trauma recovery by Dr. Gabor Maté, but I’m pretty sure I called him “Gabriel” in my 3 am- coffee-deprived state! 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) - A Sunday Release for Unresolved Trauma (01:20) - Book launch amidst chaos and COVID-19 (03:38) - The significance of trauma and its treatment (07:34) - Personal experience with trauma and PTSD in war (10:21) - The Impact of Iraq: Avoiding the Veteran Community (13:02) - Changing Minds: Self-Brain Surgery and Neuroscience (18:00) - Helplessness in the Face of Grief and Mortar Attacks (19:45) - Validating Feelings and the Power of Sharing Experiences (21:28) - God is Close to the Brokenhearted (23:47) - God's Preparation for War in Unexpected Ways (24:39) - Unpacking the weight of past trauma (28:02) - Understanding the symptoms and effects of PTSD (32:58) - The Dangers of Anger in PTSD (36:17) - Managing Anger and Seeking Help (38:37) - Taking Control and Finding Support to Overcome PTSD (41:24) - Embracing Hope and Possibility

Robin Long is a Pilates instructor, wellness coach, author, and mother.She helps us see the different ways our mindset can keep us stuck in unhealthy or inactive lifestyles, and gives us powerful tools to break old habits, reframe our ideas around wellness, and get moving in our lives.Book mentioned: Well to the Core by Robin LongRobin's website and online community, Lindywell.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) - Introducing Robin Long and LindyWell (02:20) - Robin Long's Book: Well to the Core (04:57) - Introducing Robin Long and her book "Well to the Core" (07:24) - Robin's family and how it influences her work in wellness (10:22) - Dispelling misconceptions about Pilates and its inclusivity (13:10) - Reflecting on internalized labeling and breaking free from limitations (15:24) - The Responsibility of Parents and the Power of Words (18:44) - Introduction to the book and its core components (21:02) - First chapter: Reframe - Changing perspectives for a healthier lifestyle (23:36) - Wellness does not always equal weight loss (27:18) - Building Momentum through Accomplishments (28:55) - Building Habits: Focus on Today's Actions (30:50) - Grace Over Guilt: Extending Kindness to Yourself (34:00) - Tuning Up Your Self-Talk: Becoming Aware of Internal Conversations (36:36) - Finding Personal Motivation for Wellness Journey (38:55) - Free trial and tips on Instagram for reducing stress. (44:16) - Introduction and Book Advertisement

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!What do epigenetics and childhood trauma have to do with your life now, and what can you do about it? It's time to become the CEO of your own brain!Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 23:7, II Corinthians 10:5Book mentioned: Genie In Your Genes by Dawson ChurchClick 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 Frontal Lobe Friday and Selective Attention (01:30) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (02:23) - Boosting Podcast Rankings with Subscriptions and Shares (03:45) - The Mysterious Algorithm and the Power of Sharing (09:22) - The impact of life experiences on gene expression (11:23) - Methylation and acetylation as mechanisms of gene expression control (13:23) - Adverse childhood experiences and their effects on life outcomes (16:22) - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Risks (21:14) - Changing Thought Patterns and Epigenetic Influence (26:27) - Embracing the Science of Change (27:13) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Starting Today

What Do We Do In Times of Disillusionment?When in seasons of pain or when we’ve lost things we thought we were sure of, it can feel as though we’ve been plunged into spiritual darkness. Today, a powerful talk with author and mentor, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how even though these times are scary and painful, the night is actually a normal part of God’s plan to help us grow. I’ve learned so much from Dr. Chole, and I’m grateful to have her spend this time with us today. You’ll be blessed and encouraged by her and her powerful new book, The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain.Episode transcript is available by clicking here. (Note: transcript is computer-generated and will contain spelling errors) (Adapted from Season 8, Episode 33 for Throwback Thursday)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! Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarrenMusic by Needtobreathe and Ellie Holcomb(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513) (00:02) - Introduction to the book "The Night is Normal" (08:03) - God's ability to make a way in difficult situations (11:34) - Introduction to Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's new book (14:16) - Discussion on Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's previous books (16:48) - The concept of the iceberg principle in Dr. Alicia Britt Scholey's work (21:03) - The Night Is Normal: Embracing Darkness and Finding Blessings (25:53) - Doubt as a Growing Pain of Faith (30:58) - Faith in the Ashes: Honesty with God (33:31) - Facing God with Pain: Forging Purified Love (37:46) - The Dark Night of the Soul (41:10) - Winter Seasons of Faith (45:12) - Surrendering to Seasons of Purified Love (48:43) - Navigating Disillusionment and the Dark Night of the Soul (59:05) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book