The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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You're Not Always in a Fight Oct 13, 2023

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Life Can Stress Us to the Point that We Forget It’s Not All Trauma
Today 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

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(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

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A Problem You Can't Solve Oct 12, 2023

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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 Swindoll
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Music by Austin French

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(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

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How He Shows Up Oct 10, 2023

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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.
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(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

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Immediate, Early Hope Oct 09, 2023

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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.
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(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"

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Weekly Recap: Rich in Gratitude/Thin on Anxiety Oct 09, 2023

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Anxiety, Labels, and Gratitude: Highlights from last week
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An Operation for Anxiety (Frontal Lobe Friday) Oct 06, 2023

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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 Voss
Article on the Greek word for anxiety by Abarim Publications
Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 30:18, Philippians 4
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(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

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You Did it Again: Now What? Oct 05, 2023

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You Did it Again: Now What?

A Strategy to Find Hope When You Blame Yourself
Sometimes, 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

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(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

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Believing False Stories About Ourselves: Gideon and Self-Brain Surgery Oct 03, 2023

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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.
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(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

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Mind Shift with Erwin Raphael McManus Oct 02, 2023

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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.
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(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

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Trauma Is What Happens Inside You Oct 01, 2023

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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!

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