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Taking the "Self" Out of Self-Brain Surgery Jan 16, 2024

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The Difference Between "Self-Help" and Renewing Your Mind Makes ALL the Difference!
Today, a response to a reader's letter about whether it's us or God who provides to power for our ability to change our minds and change our lives. This episode will:

Relieve you of the burden of thinking that it's all up to you
Answer your question of, "What am I supposed to do now?" when life throws massive things at you
Help you understand the difference between "Self-Help" and the transforming power of a renewed mind

Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 2:13, John 6:44, 2 Peter 3:9
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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(00:03) - Introduction and the Power of Changing Your Mind
(01:19) - The Importance of Changing Your Mind First
(02:24) - Fond Memories of Parents' Faith and Influence
(04:12) - The Power of Self-Improvement and Science
(08:11) - Significantly Happier with or without a Spiritual Context
(11:18) - The Importance of Seeking Help and Learning to Live Again
(12:21) - Self-Brain Surgery: Changing Your Thinking for Recovery
(14:27) - God's Work in You: Finding Purpose and Meaning
(20:45) - Needing More Than Just Hacks for Happiness
(21:50) - Transformation Starts with Opening Your Heart and Mind
(22:57) - Ready for the Operation to Change Your Mind and Life
(23:14) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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Treadmills, Prisons, and Finding Hope When You're Stuck Jan 15, 2024

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When You're Stuck, You Have A Choice: How Will You Use the Time?
How you use the time WHILE you're stuck determines the quality of your life in the future.
Books Mentioned: Run With the Horses by Eugene Peterson and Redeeming Justice by Jarrett Adams
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, I Corinthians 9:26-27, Jeremiah 32
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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(00:02) - Introduction: Treadmills, Prisons, and Neuroscience
(01:05) - Welcome to Self-Brain Surgery School
(04:14) - One Prisoner's Story of Growth and Transformation
(07:50) - Making Progress vs. Staying the Same
(08:53) - The Importance of Progress
(10:44) - Mentally Preparing for Success
(15:02) - Pressing On Towards God's Promises
(16:13) - Training and Commitment in the Midst of Challenges
(19:19) - Running with Purpose Towards an Eternal Prize
(22:41) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship

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Software Update for Your Brain Jan 14, 2024

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It's Mind Change Monday!
A look at the fascinating truth that our genetics do not tell the whole story of our lives. A quick overview of neurobiology, epigenetics, and the powerful influence thoughts have on brain structure. (I'm on sabbatical for two weeks. This is a re-release to get you ready for Season 10!)
Scripture mentioned: Psalm 139, Psalm 19, Proverbs 23, Romans 12:1-2
Book mentioned: Genie In Your Genesby Dawson Church
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(00:04) - Change your mind first, Self Brain Surgery School begins.
(00:52) - The Power of Mind Change in Shaping Our Lives
(03:16) - Genes: Not Just Determined by Genetics, but by Environment Too
(05:06) - Inheritance of Fear and Trauma: Breaking the Cycle
(10:16) - Automating synapses: the superhighway of your brain
(11:17) - Thoughts and feelings shape genes: the power of awareness
(20:22) - Stop conforming and start transforming
(22:01) - The power to change lies in your decisions
(23:09) - Renewing your mind for a better life

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Am I Just My Brain? with Dr. Sharon Dirckx Jan 13, 2024

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Does Your Mind Exist Outside of Your Brain? Or Are "You" Really Just A Bunch of Neurons?
Join me for a fascinating conversation with author and brain imaging scientist Dr. Sharon Dirckx to answer the question. It's a great talk that's full of awe, wonder, and hope!
This is the final episode of season 9, and we're going to take a two-week break after this. You'll still get episodes, but they will be curated old episodes to get you ready for season 10, and for the launch of our brand-new second podcast, Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren!
Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx, Ph.D.

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(00:02) - Introducing the self-brain surgery Saturday and the big questions
(04:10) - Sharon Derricks joins to discuss mind-brain conundrum and faith
(08:39) - Introduction to Dr. Sharon Diericks and her background
(20:17) - The Mind-Brain Debate: Neurons vs. Consciousness
(22:10) - Qualia: Evidence for the Mind-Brain Distinction
(22:17) - The Limitations of Physical Descriptions and Qualia
(24:27) - Different Views on the Mind-Brain Relationship and Their Challenges
(27:57) - The Expanding Insights into the Mind of God
(30:43) - Slipping into Scientism and the Religion of Science
(32:58) - God as a Thinker: Why Can We Think?
(42:54) - The Power of Mind and Epigenetics
(46:09) - Introduction and Book Announcement

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A Massive Amount of Hope (Frontal Lobe Friday) Jan 12, 2024

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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 excited to head into season 10 in a couple of days.
Book mentioned: You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life by Jeffrey Schwartz

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(00:02) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday and Season 9 Overview
(02:00) - Introducing Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast
(04:28) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life
(08:10) - From Tragedy to Healing: Finding Purpose in Hardship
(12:52) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday and Mind Shift
(21:31) - Hope and Starting Over
(23:00) - Exploring Prayer's Effect on the Brain
(30:22) - Taking Responsibility for Your Thoughts
(32:14) - Discerning Between Feelings and Truth
(34:57) - Inspiring Others to Rewire Their Brains and Find Hope
(35:18) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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Creation Story (Theology Thursday) Jan 11, 2024

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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, Hope is the First Dose, that will help find the light again, no matter what you're going through.

Music by Tommy Walker

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(00:02) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for Self-Brain Surgery
(01:57) - The Beginning of a New Life: A Creation Story Unfolds
(02:46) - Brad and Jill Sullivan's New Creation Story Begins
(03:58) - Finding Meaning and Purpose in Massive Things
(05:07) - A Song of Hope: "I Love the Lord" by Tommy Walker
(06:13) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life
(07:00) - The importance of finding true happiness
(10:09) - Going down into the hole of grief and finding healing
(12:26) - A glimpse of hope in the midst of darkness
(14:39) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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The Gardener in Your Brain Jan 10, 2024

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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 (microtubules) and gardeners (microglia) that God gave you to help form the connections between neurons to constantly reshape your brain. Did you know that you can make new connections in your brain within 30 minutes of directed thought, and that within one month of learning to calm your mind, you can increase emotional regulation capacity by over 20%?
Join me for a deep dive into the wonder of microtubules, and learn how to actively shape your brain to become more resilient, healthier, feel better, and be happier.
Scripture: Ephesians 4, Deuteronomy 6, Psalm 46:10, John 15:2
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Prehab Your Suffering and Land on Your Feet Jan 09, 2024

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When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your Preparation
That includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will help you when trauma, tragedy, and other massive things (TMTs) strike.
(Adapted and expanded from S9E75 Get a Good Theology Around Suffering)
When 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 in place to answer the inevitable "why" questions. This episode will help you get your head on straight when life hurts.
Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143
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Music by Tommy Walker
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Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!

(00:02) - Introduction on suffering and trauma
(02:20) - Insights from Bible study on prehab and new insights
(04:39) - Trusting in God's work in the midst of suffering
(06:21) - Finding hope and purpose in the midst of suffering
(10:36) - Preparing for suffering and having a good theology in place
(11:48) - Finding Purpose in Suffering
(13:26) - Theology of Suffering and Doubts about God's Love
(16:59) - The Fallacy of a Perfect Environment for Happiness
(19:56) - David's Cry for God's Presence in the Pit
(21:34) - Psalm 139: God's Intimate Knowledge of David
(22:01) - David's Assurance: God's Presence in Every Situation
(24:12) - Filtering Thoughts: Is it True, Necessary, and Compassionate?
(27:15) - Don't Harm Yourself: Purposeful Mindset Change and Good Theology
(30:00) - Theology of suffering and the search for truth
(32:20) - Changing our mindset about suffering and finding hope
(39:39) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

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Mind Change Monday: Three Life-Changing Decisions Jan 08, 2024

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It's Mind Change Monday!

Here are three crucial decisions you need to change your mind about, starting today.

Scripture:

I Corinthians 10:13

Isaiah 44:22

Isaiah 46:10
(Adapted from Season 5, Episode 100, Mind Change Monday #2)

Music by Tommy Walker

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Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!

(00:02) - Mind Change Monday Introduction
(01:07) - Are You Ready to Change Your Life?
(01:57) - False Teaching: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle
(04:06) - God's Promise: Opportunity to Escape Temptation
(06:10) - Some Things You Can't Handle Alone
(10:58) - The Struggles and Redemption of Life
(12:33) - Finding Comfort in God's Knowledge of the Future
(24:42) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovery Plan

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Solving Problems By Changing Your Perspective (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday) Jan 06, 2024

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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 unstuck and help you solve problems when you feel stuck.
See transcript for scripture references.
Music by Matthew West
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