The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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) - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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 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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anxiety, Labels, and Gratitude: Highlights from last weekPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 VossArticle on the Greek word for anxiety by Abarim PublicationsScriptures mentioned: Isaiah 30:18, Philippians 4PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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) - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Did it Again: Now What?A Strategy to Find Hope When You Blame YourselfSometimes, 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 1:14-16PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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! (00:08) - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the story of Gideon in the Old Testament and how he believed false stories about himself. It explores the concepts of limiting beliefs, changing our narrative, and seeing ourselves through God's eyes. The hosts also talk about extreme weather conditions in Texas and the traumatic loss of their pets. They emphasize the importance of trusting God's plan and finding hope in the story of Gideon.

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.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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) - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Came Home From the War and Never Unpacked the "Bags" of My TraumaThat 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!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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) - A Sunday Release for Unresolved Trauma (01:20) - Book launch amidst chaos and COVID-19 (03:38) - The significance of trauma and its treatment (07:34) - Personal experience with trauma and PTSD in war (10:21) - The Impact of Iraq: Avoiding the Veteran Community (13:02) - Changing Minds: Self-Brain Surgery and Neuroscience (18:00) - Helplessness in the Face of Grief and Mortar Attacks (19:45) - Validating Feelings and the Power of Sharing Experiences (21:28) - God is Close to the Brokenhearted (23:47) - God's Preparation for War in Unexpected Ways (24:39) - Unpacking the weight of past trauma (28:02) - Understanding the symptoms and effects of PTSD (32:58) - The Dangers of Anger in PTSD (36:17) - Managing Anger and Seeking Help (38:37) - Taking Control and Finding Support to Overcome PTSD (41:24) - Embracing Hope and Possibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Long is a Pilates instructor, wellness coach, author, and mother.She helps us see the different ways our mindset can keep us stuck in unhealthy or inactive lifestyles, and gives us powerful tools to break old habits, reframe our ideas around wellness, and get moving in our lives.Book mentioned: Well to the Core by Robin LongRobin's website and online community, Lindywell.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 Robin Long and LindyWell (02:20) - Robin Long's Book: Well to the Core (04:57) - Introducing Robin Long and her book "Well to the Core" (07:24) - Robin's family and how it influences her work in wellness (10:22) - Dispelling misconceptions about Pilates and its inclusivity (13:10) - Reflecting on internalized labeling and breaking free from limitations (15:24) - The Responsibility of Parents and the Power of Words (18:44) - Introduction to the book and its core components (21:02) - First chapter: Reframe - Changing perspectives for a healthier lifestyle (23:36) - Wellness does not always equal weight loss (27:18) - Building Momentum through Accomplishments (28:55) - Building Habits: Focus on Today's Actions (30:50) - Grace Over Guilt: Extending Kindness to Yourself (34:00) - Tuning Up Your Self-Talk: Becoming Aware of Internal Conversations (36:36) - Finding Personal Motivation for Wellness Journey (38:55) - Free trial and tips on Instagram for reducing stress. (44:16) - Introduction and Book Advertisement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!What do epigenetics and childhood trauma have to do with your life now, and what can you do about it? It's time to become the CEO of your own brain!Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 23:7, II Corinthians 10:5Book mentioned: Genie In Your Genes by Dawson ChurchClick 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 Frontal Lobe Friday and Selective Attention (01:30) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (02:23) - Boosting Podcast Rankings with Subscriptions and Shares (03:45) - The Mysterious Algorithm and the Power of Sharing (09:22) - The impact of life experiences on gene expression (11:23) - Methylation and acetylation as mechanisms of gene expression control (13:23) - Adverse childhood experiences and their effects on life outcomes (16:22) - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Risks (21:14) - Changing Thought Patterns and Epigenetic Influence (26:27) - Embracing the Science of Change (27:13) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Starting Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices