The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

It's All-In August!Time for our first weekly check in to see how you're doing. We've got some listener voicemails to share today also.Check out a brand-new episode of Tuesdays with Tata over on The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast today as well! Books mentioned:All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction (03:54) - Power Verses Reminder (08:57) - Brain Control (09:44) - Favorable Time (12:07) - Feelings vs. Facts (13:49) - Relational Commitment (15:02) - Financial Wellness (16:15) - Moving Forward (17:20) - Starting Today (17:31) - Building Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's All-In August!If you're going All-In, you have a choice to make about your personality.Do you use it as an identity to be protected and honored at all cost, or as insight into areas in which you may be vulnerable to offense or trouble?Here's a talk about how to use the personality traits and type that God gave us to honor Him at all times.Books mentioned:All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - All In August Kickoff (08:43) - Making Decisions Against Yourself (16:31) - Using Personality Tests for Insight (24:21) - Understanding God's Jealousy (27:17) - Identifying Idols Through Emotions (30:13) - Balancing Insight and Identity (33:05) - Taking Control of Your Mind and Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's All-In August!Today, we talk about the difference between feelings and faith. (Throwback to All-In August 2023 #4)Scripture: Proverbs 3:4-5, James 1:6 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth GodinFollow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction to All-In August (02:03) - The Power of Feelings (06:51) - Acting Better Than Feeling Better (09:17) - Finding Joy Amidst Sadness (11:09) - Embracing Both Joy and Pain (13:18) - Letting God Direct Your Steps (14:29) - Turning Theoretical into Experiential (17:01) - Going All In with God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's All-In August!Today, a conversation about what happens when your life hits a massive pothole. We include a few stories about people who are doing remarkable things in their lives and for others after they have gone through massive things. Dana Gage and The LV Project Jill and Brad Sullivan's ministry While We're WaitingKristin Smedley's incredible story and workScriptures: Joshua 3:5, II Peter 1:3 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth GodinFollow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction and Self-Brain Surgery Saturday (01:06) - Taking the Leap: Going All In (01:14) - Sharing the Mission: Building Community (02:46) - Dive into Self-Brain Surgery: Newsletter Details (04:51) - Spreading the Mission: Paid Subscriber Program (05:56) - Three Steps to Empowerment: Share, Subscribe, Read (06:10) - The Car Crash Analogy: Understanding Trauma (08:20) - The Steamroller Scenario: Regaining Control (14:57) - Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Tragedy (19:24) - Avoiding Being Defined by Trauma (21:28) - Embracing Change in All in August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's All-In August!Today, a look at the crucial strategy of being willing to change approaches. Scriptures: Joshua 3:5, II Peter 1:3 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth GodinFollow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday (07:08) - Committing to a New Approach (11:22) - Cheering for Yourself (14:26) - The Practice by Seth Godin (15:57) - Time to Go All In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the transformative power of committing fully to personal growth this month. Explore the shift from a limiting mindset to a proactive approach, emphasizing the struggle and perseverance necessary for success. Discover the importance of adopting a 'professional' mindset, overcoming resistance, and learning from life’s challenges. Each insight encourages you to take decisive action and embrace the journey of self-improvement, inviting you to be 'All-In' in your personal development.

It's Almost All-In August!Today, a look at the devastating truth in this statement: “What you’re doing, you’re getting better at.”Scriptures: Psalm 37, Psalm 46, Psalm 126Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Fully Alive by Susie LarsonTheme verse: Psalm 37:4Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction (02:14) - Preparation for Going Pro (04:00) - All In August 2024 Launch (04:40) - The Concept of Fretting (09:21) - Do Not Worry (14:21) - Fretting Leads to Evil (17:21) - Sowing Seeds with Tears (21:33) - Moving from Sorrow to Harvesting (24:49) - The Call to Be Still (29:36) - Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Batterson, a New York Times bestselling author, shares powerful insights on embracing an all-in life. He discusses how faith and neuroscience collide to catalyze personal growth, urging listeners to reflect on their journeys of commitment. Mark highlights the significance of overcoming adversity and the role of prayer in shaping a meaningful life. With anecdotes that inspire transformative action, he encourages a shift in mindset, emphasizing the power of decisive commitment over mere planning.

Help Me Pick the Best Podcast Conversation of 2024!The winner of the second quarter was Pete Greig!The first quarter winner was Mattie Jackson-Smith!Here are their two episodes back-to back. Take a listen, and you can choose the finalist from the first half of the year. Whichever episode gets the most downloads in the next week will move on to the finals.  At the end of the year, we'll let the two semi-finalist winners battle to become the inaugural Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Award winner! Let's listen to these amazing conversations and then honor our guests for sharing their stories and their wisdom with us.(Remember: when we replay old episodes, the free books have already been given away)Pete Greig has been teaching us to pray for decades.What do you do when God seems far away? How do we learn to hear God? How do we pray when life hurts?These are BIG questions! And Pete's here to help us answer them.Pete's official bio and links:Pete Greig is the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd church, and the bewildered founder of 24-7 Prayer, an international, inter-denominational movement of prayer, mission and justice operating in more than 100 countries.Pete’s books, which are available in various languages and formats, have won the following awards: + ‘Dirty Glory’ - UK Christian Book of the year+ ‘How to Pray’ - short-listed for the ECPA Christian Book of the Year® Award, 2021+ ‘How to Hear God’ - Best Christian Life Book, 2022, Winner, Resources of the Year, 2023 in the Spiritual Growth category.+ ‘God on Mute’ has been described as ‘a Christian classic’ by the Archbishop of Canterbury.Pete’s free, online resources include The Prayer Course - downloaded more than three million times, The Lectio Course, and Lectio365 - a daily devotional with more than 225,000 regular users.He and his wife Sammy are members of The Order of the Mustard Seed (OMS). They split their time between a barge on the River Wey near Guildford, England, and a cliff top retreat on the Isle of Wight where they host and mentor leaders from around the world. Pete is an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, a visiting lecturer for St Mellitus Theological College and one of the founding conveners of the Wildfires festival. Here's is the conversation with Pete Greig. Whoever gets the most downloads in the first week becomes the finalist!(By the way, computer-generated transcripts are terrible at spelling names. There are several versions of Mattie and Pete's names in the transcript for this episode, but the correct spellings are Mattie Jackson-Smith and Pete Greig. AI is NOT going to take over the world, at least until it learns to spell!)Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram to keep up with the tournament as the year progresses!Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Choosing the Winner (01:17) - Interview with Pete Gregg (06:57) - Self-Brain Surgery School (07:45) - Emergency Surgery Banter (08:21) - Excitement for Pete Gregg's Interview (14:57) - Pete Gregg's Life and Ministry (28:54) - Unpacking the PRAY Model (30:55) - Finding Peace in Worship (38:38) - Engaging with Scripture and Emotion (51:49) - Training Your Brain for Gratitude (57:57) - Grieving with Hope (59:45) - Waiting in the Unknowing (01:00:00) - Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help Me Pick the Best Podcast Conversation of 2024!The winner of the second quarter was Pete Greig!The first quarter winner was Mattie Jackson-Smith!Here are their two episodes back-to back. Take a listen, and you can choose the finalist from the first half of the year. Whichever episode gets the most downloads in the next week will move on to the finals.  At the end of the year, we'll let the two semi-finalist winners battle to become the inaugural Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Award winner! Let's listen to these amazing conversations and then honor our guests for sharing their stories and their wisdom with us.(Remember: when we replay old episodes, the free books have already been given away)Here's is the conversation with Mattie Jackson-Smith, and I'll give you back my talk with Pete Greig tomorrow. Whoever gets the most downloads in the first week becomes the finalist!(By the way, computer-generated transcripts are terrible at spelling names. There are several versions of Mattie and Pete's names in the transcript for this episode, but the correct spellings are Mattie Jackson-Smith and Pete Greig. AI is NOT going to take over the world, at least until it learns to spell!)Mattie Jackson Smith's World Was ShatteredJust shy of her one-year anniversary with her husband Ben, a seemingly small accident left her widowed and wondering where God was. Her story is full of grief, pain, and loss, but lands on hope and a future full of God's kept promises. Her book Lemons on Friday is one of the best books on finding your way through grief I've ever read, and Mattie is on the podcast today to give you hope!Mattie's podcast is incredible: In Joy Life(Click here to listen to my appearance on her show)Mattie's book is available everywhere books are sold.Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram to keep up with the tournament as the year progresses!Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links: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!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:02) - Introduction (05:58) - Choosing the First Finalist (12:44) - Quarter Three Begins (19:04) - Unpacking the Power of Action (23:12) - Grieving New Identities (28:36) - Surrendering to Faith: Heads Up, Hands Off (33:39) - The Journey Continues (36:06) - Words of Encouragement for the Freshly Wounded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices