The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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How Prayer Affects Your Brain, Part 1 (Frontal Lobe Friday) Jan 05, 2024

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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.

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(00:08) - It's Frontal Lobe Friday: Introduction to the topic
(00:53) - Smashing Brain Science and Scripture Together for a Better Life
(01:17) - Changing Your Life through Mindset and Faith
(02:00) - Exploring the Relationship Between Brain Control and Spiritual Practice
(03:43) - The Abstract: Prayer and Self-Control over Brain Activity
(05:24) - Low Frequency of Prayer and Brain Activity Relationship
(06:12) - Different Brain Volumes and Neurofeedback Performance Between Prayer Groups
(07:18) - Connection Between Prayer and Orbital Frontal Cortex in OCD
(14:38) - The Complexity of Human Origins and Quantum Physics
(15:49) - The Power of Prayer and Connecting with the Spirit
(16:54) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book
(17:38) - Sign up for the "Self-Brain Surgery" newsletter and transform your life

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The How and the Why of Mind Change (Theology Thursday) Jan 04, 2024

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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 of your life.
See transcript for scripture references.

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(00:02) - Exploring the Orbital Frontal Cortex for Spiritual Practice
(01:12) - Preparing for Trauma and Tragedy with a Treatment Plan
(02:34) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind for Real Hope
(03:06) - The Role of God in Personal Transformation
(04:09) - Statement of Faith: Glorifying God and Enjoying Him Forever
(06:15) - The Effectiveness of Self-Help Industry without Spiritual Context
(07:27) - The Middle Road: Deeper Understanding of Brain and Mental Health
(09:12) - Magic Precedes Science: Understanding Phenomena and the Why
(11:02) - Understanding the How vs. the Why: Replicating Phenomena
(12:26) - General Grace: God's Provision for All, Regardless of Beliefs
(15:25) - The importance of seeking God and finding Him in life
(19:17) - The significance of rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks to God
(22:20) - Living differently from the Gentiles
(24:19) - Neuroscience and the secret to becoming infinitely happier
(25:19) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Treatment Plan

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You Can Change Your Mind Jan 03, 2024

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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 change your mind.
See transcript for scripture references.

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(00:16) - Wild Card Wednesday: Addressing How to Make Real Changes
(01:10) - Understanding the Struggle: Feeling Impossible to Change
(02:33) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Are You Ready to Change Your Life?
(03:21) - Living in a Place That's Not Good and Acceptable
(04:09) - Choosing to Believe God's Words Over Negative Thoughts
(05:21) - Transforming Your Mind by Rejecting Negative Mindsets
(11:51) - God's Work in You According to Philippians 2:13
(12:51) - Overcoming Anxiety through Prayer and Thankfulness
(14:30) - Choosing Thoughts that Bring Peace and Freedom from Anxiety
(17:04) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book and podcast sponsorship

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An Operation for Fear and Restlessness Jan 02, 2024

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Here's a Self-Brain Surgery Operation for Fear
Using the concept of the Faraday Cage, scientifically proven techniques for brain relaxation, and the God-given ability to engage selective attention and trade one thought for another, we can reliably learn to take our anxieties and fears and put them in God's hands. This will help you rest, sleep better, and even manage your days with more resilience. This is a self-brain surgery operation that will quickly help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier.
Scripture: Psalm 23, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 22:22

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(00:02) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery School
(01:12) - Operation: Putting Fear in a Cage
(02:36) - Five ways to support the podcast and its mission
(03:58) - Becoming a paid subscriber and supporting the podcast financially
(11:12) - Operation: Self-Brain Surgery for Relaxation and Resilience
(12:16) - Praying Without Ceasing and Giving Thanks
(13:30) - Switching from Beta to Alpha for a Relaxed State
(17:42) - Using a Faraday bag to manage anxious thoughts
(20:33) - Finding relaxation by entrusting worries to God
(24:47) - Introduction and Book Promotion

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New Year, New Brain Jan 01, 2024

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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!

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(00:02) - Welcome to Mind Change Monday, January 1st, 2024
(01:37) - Introduction and Gratitude for Listeners
(03:15) - The Impact of Thoughts on Brain Structure and Neurotransmitter Production
(10:14) - Seeking Favor and Change for a New Year
(11:14) - Embracing the New and Leaving the Past Behind
(12:11) - Training in Truth and Walking in Freedom
(17:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

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Final Prescription for 2023 Dec 31, 2023

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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 Walker
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(00:02) - Setting the Stage for a Fresh Start
(02:13) - Changing Lives through Self-Brain Surgery School
(03:00) - Introduction and Shout-outs
(05:03) - Grateful for Book Requests and Sharing an Email from Vicki
(07:47) - Connecting through struggles and collective prayer
(17:34) - Emotional Freedom Techniques and Stress Biochemistry Research
(27:27) - Managing Stress and Anxiety for Better Health Outcomes
(28:56) - Time as a Nonlinear Concept in Quantum Physics
(37:37) - The Challenges of War and Survival
(48:34) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovery Plan

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Is God Real? with Lee Strobel Dec 30, 2023

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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 book, Is God Real?, which is one of my Top 10 Books of 2023, and I think one of the most important books I've ever read. If you or someone you love is wondering about the biggest question there is, then check out this interview!
Book Mentioned: Is God Real?by Lee Strobel
Video coming soon on my YouTube channel!
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(00:01) - Investigating the Question: Is God Real?
(02:56) - Introduction and Prayer for the Podcast
(05:15) - Investigating the Evidence for Christianity and Conversion
(08:07) - Motivation behind Writing "Is God Real?"
(10:20) - Running a Half Marathon and Reflecting on Suffering
(13:00) - The fine-tuning of the universe points to a supernatural creator.
(17:31) - Information in cells implies an intelligent creator.
(20:34) - Jesus appearing in dreams in the Middle East
(27:26) - Confirmation of God's existence and the Christian God
(35:38) - Comforting Others in Times of Suffering
(39:11) - Addressing the Process of Deconstructing Faith
(40:15) - Motivations for Deconstructing Faith
(43:11) - Praying the Skeptic's Prayer
(47:51) - Enter to Win: Send Your Mailing Address and Zip Code
(48:31) - Introduction and Book Promotion

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Do We Observe, or Create Our Reality? (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday) Dec 29, 2023

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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 understand how trauma and tragedy (or any massive thing) can become either A THING in your life, or THE defining issue of your whole life. Choose wisely.
Scripture: Isaiah 43, Hebrews 12
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(00:02) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for New Thing November
(02:20) - Embracing the Call for Change and Breakthrough
(03:49) - Introduction to Quantum Physics and the Power of Mind Transformation
(04:36) - Exploring Quantum Physics and its connection to the body
(07:03) - The Origin Story and Complexity of the Universe
(13:59) - Healing and Helping Others in Times of Grief
(15:39) - Quantum Physics: The Foundation of Modern Technology
(17:32) - The Conundrum of Quantum Physics: Particle-Wave Duality
(19:11) - Quantum Physics: Observer's Influence on Reality
(20:39) - Observing Life Through the Lens of a Significant Event
(23:24) - The Power of Observation in Shaping Reality
(28:49) - Breaking Free from the Story that Defines Your Life
(30:27) - Quantum Physics and Changing Our Minds and Lives
(34:02) - Introducing "Hope Is the First Dose" book

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Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop (Frontal Lobe Friday) Dec 29, 2023

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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 time to use your frontal lobes, quantum physics, and faith to break those imprisoning thoughts and find freedom!
Books Mentioned: Waking Up to the Goodness of Godby Susie Larson, Is God Real?by Lee Strobel, and The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz
Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 4:12-13, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 37:4, Romans 12:3
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(00:02) - Frontal Lobe Friday: The Power of Selective Attention
(03:06) - The Quantum Zeno Effect: Understanding How Our Minds Work
(05:31) - Transforming Minds and Becoming Healthier
(05:54) - Book signing mishap and meeting Peyton and Ellen Criswell
(08:06) - Listener email about changing potential and skills
(13:22) - Delighting in the Lord and His desires for your life
(15:03) - God-given talent and pursuing one's calling
(21:59) - Finding solace in prayer and helping others in need
(25:21) - Trusting God and seeking truth over comfort
(30:04) - Embracing Hardship and Trusting in God's Goodness
(35:08) - Choosing to Define Our Reality and Influence Our Circumstances
(38:38) - The Importance of What We Think About God
(40:20) - Self-Brain Surgery: Taking Control of Your Frontal Lobes
(41:07) - Worship Resources Available at TommyWalkerMinistries.org

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The Brain You Have, The Brain You Want Dec 28, 2023

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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 respond to pain is “just how I am,” but I have good news for you, my friend: you are NOT STUCK with the brain you have.

Here’s a great talk about directed neuroplasticity, transforming our minds, and how to find hope.

Books Mentioned: Disruptive Thinking by TD Jakes, The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz, and Hope Is the First Dose by ME!

Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5
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