The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Our physical bodies are intimately linked to our mental and spiritual health.Join me for another incredible talk about how to come fully alive with author, speaker, and radio host Susie Larson! She’ll help you understand the complex interplay and connections between your emotional, spiritual, and physical health.This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever been a part of, and I’m excited to share another dose of hope from one of the best Christian writers alive, Susie Larson!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 Part Two with Susie Larson (02:56) - Prayer for Healing and Kingdom Work (05:29) - The Power of Ceasing Striving and Being Still (09:46) - The Act of Faith and Soul Rest (11:49) - Three Powerful Messages from God: Rest, Feast, Wait (14:03) - Clearing the Battlefield and Remembering God's Faithfulness (16:17) - Resolving Past Issues for a Future with God (19:26) - Seeking restoration through personal memories and experiences (21:28) - Harnessing the power of directed neuroplasticity for healing and transformation (25:48) - Discovering the power of overcoming fear and inflammation (27:38) - Forming a new pathway of faith and trust in God (32:04) - Desperation for a deeper understanding of salvation (34:01) - Different perspectives on hearing from God (37:06) - Encouraging a practice of listening prayer and journaling (38:59) - Excommunication from Church due to Pregnancy Out of Wedlock (42:38) - Introduction and Book Promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is God when we need Him the most?That's a perfect question for Advent, isn't it? The answer is, He's closer than your next breath!Join me for the first of two incredible talks about God’s loving presence in our lives with author, speaker, and radio host Susie Larson!This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever been a part of, and I’m excited to bring back this double dose of hope from one of the best Christian writers alive, Susie Larson!Susie’s new book is stunning, important, and will help you feel closer to God in your life. Check it out here.Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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! (00:05) - Theology Thursday and Introduction to Susie Larson (02:12) - Interview with Susie Larson about Closer Than Your Next Breath (07:00) - Introducing Susie Larson and her new book (14:38) - Discerning Tests from Attacks: Learning from Experience (19:18) - Silent Seasons: Understanding God's Activity Behind the Scenes (23:04) - Understanding Tragedy, Trauma, and Personal Responsibility (30:08) - Living a Generous Life in Light of Eternity (33:09) - Collateral damage when misreading God's silence (38:16) - Ministering to Julie, who is struggling with guilt and grief (40:13) - Prayer for Healing and Encounter with God (42:25) - Encouragement to Seek God's Presence and Make Positive Changes (44:41) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 helpful books!)NOTE: I mention video in this episode, but the video file was corrupted and is not yet available. We're working on it, but it's not out yet. Stay tuned for that!Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop! Books Mentioned:Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen MeyerHow to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete GreigRest and War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life by Ben StuartThe Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force by Jeffrey SchwartzCloser than Your Next Breath: Where Is God When You Need Him Most? by Susie Larson"Honorable Mention" Books:Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One by Erwin Raphael McManusMind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality by Dawson ChurchLet Creation Speak!: 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder by Michael Guillen PhDExtraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul to Hear from God by Greg PruettThe Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson MDThis Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life by Annie GraceOn the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts by James K.A. Smith,The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman DoidgeEvery Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year by Kayla CraigFully Alive: Learning to Flourish - Mind, Body & Spirit by Susie Larson  Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 of Book Signing Event (02:08) - Introduction to 10 Books I Loved in 2023 (10:37) - The Fine-Tuned Laws of Physics (11:58) - The Limitations of the Laws of Physics (14:51) - The God Hypothesis and Overcoming Anxiety (21:44) - Finding Purpose in Jesus: A Life-Changing Transformation (24:09) - Mind vs. Brain: The Top-Down Control Structure (29:04) - The importance of Jesus in understanding God's communication (32:10) - God's invitation to invite Him into our lives (36:53) - The Brain That Changes Itself: Understanding Neuroplasticity (40:11) - Deferred Hope and its Impact on the Heart (43:13) - Faith, Actions, and Progress in Life (46:12) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, in response to a reader question of, "Who is Tata?", we answer that exact question! This is everything you want to know about Dennis McDonald, the star of "Tuesdays with Tata!"Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!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 Tata and his absence due to family emergency (01:17) - Announcement: Book signing event at the Twig Bookshop (04:11) - Reflections on Recent Events in Afghanistan (05:07) - Introducing Tata: Origin and Faith (06:11) - Fond Memories of Church and Revival (07:06) - A Family Committed to Regular Church Attendance (07:22) - Struggling with faith and running from God (11:33) - Relying on God and gratitude for His blessings (15:36) - Understanding inherent goodness and the impact of sin (17:07) - Skipping the Prayer Wall Tonight (18:18) - Start Today, Have Your Way with Me (18:38) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 helpful books!)Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop!Books Mentioned:Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life by Lee StrobelMaking Sense Out of Suffering by Peter KreeftHow to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete GreigThe Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth GodinLive No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (00:50) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for Book Recommendations (02:42) - Encouraging Subscriptions and Reviews for the Podcast and YouTube Channel (07:25) - Lee Strobel's Investigative Journey to Christianity (10:08) - God's Role in Suffering and the Human Experience (15:45) - The universality of hidden hurts and suffering (18:07) - Jesus as the answer to suffering, not just a question (24:21) - Intimacy with God through prayer and the Bible (27:03) - Creativity, shipping work, and doing the work consistently (29:54) - Choosing to do the work and staying unstuck (31:38) - Live No Lies: Understanding and resisting the enemies of peace. (34:14) - The Problem of Disordered Desires (39:46) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you feel stuck, down, or hopeless, it’s time to get up!Here are some ideas to help you find a path forward into the life God wants you to have. It’s not easy, and it takes self-brain surgery, but you CAN become healthier, feel better, and be happier. You just have to change your mind.The good news is, you can start today.(Adapted from Season 7, Episode 39) Book mentioned: Lent for Non-Lent People by Jon SwansonScriptures: Psalm 103:2-5, John 10:10, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 16:24-26Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!The problem with trying to change our minds is that when life stresses us, it's so easy to fall back into old thinking patterns. Here's a plan to help us perform better under pressure. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5, I Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 5:18, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:6-7Book Mentioned: How to Pray by Pete GreigSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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) - Tough Week: Urgent Surgery and Life's Unexpected Turns (02:30) - The Preparation Plan: Changing Our Minds to Transform Our Lives (03:50) - The Challenge of Taking Every Thought Captive (05:47) - Changing Your Mind: The Power of Smartphones (07:43) - The Power of Interrupting Negative Thoughts (09:02) - Falling Back on Preparation Under Pressure (10:39) - Letting Go of Hindrances and Embracing Change (16:16) - Learning to Listen and Be Present in Relationships (18:05) - Renewing Your Mind Daily for Personal Growth and Change (20:18) - The Role of Alcohol in Numbing Behaviors and its Consequences (24:11) - The Power of Understanding How Your Brain Works (26:00) - Connecting Your Mind to the Spirit for Infinite Happiness (29:58) - Creating Systems for Pause and Reflect before Reacting (32:00) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription to apply to your thinking, and discerning the nature of a thought is the key to being able to engage your frontal lobes. This allows you to use the gift of selective attention to transform your thinking and change your life. Scripture: II Kings 6:17, Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 4:12, II Timothy 1:7Book Mentioned: How to Pray by Pete Greig Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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) - Introducing Frontal Lobe Friday (01:14) - Harnessing Selective Attention for a Better Life (03:15) - Urgent surgery and prayers for daughter's recovery (04:23) - Ways to support the podcast and upcoming content for paid subscribers (09:24) - Gratitude for prayers and discussion on selective attention (11:41) - Falling is Determined by Preparation (12:56) - Applying Preparation in Moments of Stress (19:47) - Discovering God's Better Plan (21:03) - The Sword of the Spirit: Your Weapon for Change (24:05) - Practicing Self-Brain Surgery: Using Your Gift of Selective Attention (26:36) - Introducing the Dr. Lee Warren Podcast and his new book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a Good Theology Around SufferingWhen 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: Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Pslm 143Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 the importance of theology around suffering (02:15) - Example of David's confusion and finding clarity in suffering (03:46) - The importance of having a good theology around suffering (04:39) - The instinctual human response to suffering: asking "why?" (06:13) - The danger of wrong theology and questioning God's love. (09:51) - The fallacy of tying circumstance to happiness and fulfillment. (12:05) - Shifting the focus from "why" to "what now?" (13:26) - David's Cry for Help in the Darkness (15:26) - God's Presence in Every Situation (20:57) - Building a Theology of Suffering (23:06) - Finding Comfort and Truth in Suffering (32:30) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frustrated? Stuck? Feel Like God Expects You to be More Squared Away?Here are some thoughts about how God rejoices when we start today. Music by Patty Loveless(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Scripture: Zechariah 4:10Book Mentioned: A Great Work by Jon SwansonSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 idea of self-brain surgery and Wild Card Wednesday (01:36) - The suffering substitution operation for healing and moving forward (02:02) - Embracing small beginnings and starting anew (02:33) - The power of getting started and pursuing God's plan (03:20) - Changing your life by changing your mind and finding hope (03:57) - Self Brain Surgery School: Where transformation begins (04:09) - Finding Encouragement in Small Beginnings (06:42) - God's Delight in Small Beginnings (09:52) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book (10:25) - Prayer Wall and Newsletter Sign-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices