The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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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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(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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(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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(00:02) - Introducing Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
(01:56) - Lawrence Bragg: The Youngest Nobel Prize Winner in Physics
(04:48) - Bragg's Insight: Changing Environment Leads to Nobel Prize
(08:30) - Changing Your Environment for Personal Growth
(09:41) - Stuck in the Same Perspective
(11:30) - The Power of Changing How You Think
(15:11) - The Power of Fear and Dread
(17:10) - Having a Plan to Overcome Fear and Dread
(27:14) - Introduction and Book Promotion

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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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