When Things Feel Hard, We Need to See a Way Forward There’s a lot of tough things happening right now, friend, but not to worry! We’re going to learn how to feel better, no matter what we’re going through. And we’re going to start today! Great book from Simon Sinek, Start with Why This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
Psalm 116 Shows Us How to Keep Our Faith During Hard Times Here's some thoughts and prayer through Psalm 116 . Plus, excepts from Dane Ortlund's beautiful devotional, In the Lord I Take Refuge ! Music from Tommy Walker , Eddie Ruth Bradford , and Paul Baloche . Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this sho...
Hardship can bring us to a crossroads: will this be the end, or a new beginning? Some thoughts on how to change our brain to learn to see new possibility in seemingly impossible situations. Scripture: Psalm 121 Music: Kari Jobe Book: Eugene Peterson All-day-long encouragement on MyBridge Radio! "Impossible things God makes possible" list: Whistles Zechariah 10:8, Isaiah 5:26, Isaiah 7:18 (FLIES, BEES, AND PEOPLE) Roars Hosea 11:10 Gets up Isaiah 30:18 Roams the earth 2 Chronicles 16:9 Sees the e...
It's time to make a change, friend. But it takes great courage. Today we talk about how to find the strength and bravery needed to make huge changes in our lives. Job 38:11 "I declared: 'You may come this far, but no farther; your proud waves stop here.'" Sign up for my Substack letter here. Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. Join me for a 5-day Bible study based on my book, I've Seen the End of You! This is a public episode...
Hope is a verb: there’s two consistent things about biblical examples of when people feel hopeless, and what they do next, that are important to flesh out: Any time we’re faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, there’s movement and there’s memory. There’s action. There’s a choice made. You have to fight for hope, friend, because life doesn’t always make it easy. We’re going to learn how hope is a verb, an action word, and we’re going to start today. This is a public episode. If you’d like to ...
Shame and Fear Thrive in Isolation But shame dies in community. Here's a short conversation about how to rethink our basic instincts when we're going through hardship. Music by Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
Some thoughts on vulnerability and letting God redeem our stories Scriptures Mentioned 2 Corinthians 11:30 2Corinthians 12:9-11 Music by David Crowder and Francesca Battistelli Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study This is a public episo...
Does Life Feel Like It's Too Late and Too Far? A few years ago, our granddaughter Scarlett started pre-school. At the end of her first day, Lisa (who Scarlett calls 'Missy') was FaceTime-ing with her to see how her day went. Lisa said, "Scarlett, tell Missy all about your first day of school." Scarlett had had a long day. She was very tired, and she wanted to go to sleep. She looked into the camera, held up her hand, and said, "No Missy. It's too late and too far." That's all Scarlett had to say...
Self-brain surgery tip #17 The best way to stay motivated and achieve your goals is to stop saying you “want” to do something. Decide something you “will” or “must” do, and do that thing. Then do the next thing. Narrower bandwidth = increased efficiency. Music from Matt Redman Scriptures: Philippians 3:12-14 Proverbs 24:16 Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www....
Self-brain surgery tip #18 God will do the work to change your mind and change your life. All you have to do is decide to let Him. #spiritualbrainsurgery Philippians 2:12-13 Philippians 4:6-8 Music by the Seminole String Band This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
What Does God Say When We're Hurting? (replay) Join Lisa and me for a conversation with Tommy Walker and his daughter Eileen Walker about how to hear God's voice when things are hard, what worship does to help us re-center when life knocks us down, and how to live in the place where grief and joy co-exist. Click here to play their latest album, Highest Praises Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP lice...
It's Tuesdays with Tata! The second part of our conversation about prayer. Book- Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home by Richard Foster Music- The Lord's Prayer by Tommy Walker Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study This is a public epis...
What Does the Bible Say About What We Say? Some thoughts on the wisdom of looking at the waveforms. Scriptures Mentioned Proverbs 10:19 (AMP) When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise. Proverbs 11:9 “Evil words destroy one’s friends; wise discernment rescues the godly. Proverbs 15:4 “Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey – s...
The Science of Freedom is On Your Side Freedom starts with a choice- a declaration. In this episode, we talk about the science of freedom, and how vital it is to be willing to fight for it in all areas of our lives. (Replay of Infinitely Happier 14: The Science of Freedom) Music by Hillsong Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more informa...
Throwback to an Amazing Conversation with Dr. Daniel Amen! (Originally YST021, August 2014) Dr. Daniel Amen is a bestselling author, internationally renowned psychiatrist, and founder of the Amen Clinic. Dr. Amen was one of the first neuroscientists to realize that traditional psychiatric diagnostic testing was inadequate for many patients. He began using functional brain imaging to find out what was really happening inside people's minds, and his work has saved or improved literally thousands o...
Are you tired of being afraid of everything, all the time? If so, you're not alone. This month, we're going to learn how to punch fear in the face. Scripture: Psalm 71, Isaiah 46 Music by Josh Baldwin and Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
What Kind of Story Is Your Life Telling? Some thoughts on living well, and a new way to think about how to get where you want to go. Book mentioned A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Music by Tommy Walker Scriptures mentioned: John 10:10 "...I have come that they might have life, and have it abundantly." 2 Chronicles 21:20 "He died to no one's regret." Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ...
Self-Brain Surgery Tip #27: (Replay) The Golden Rule works both ways; it's not just about fairness. Do unto others as you want them to do unto you, yes. But also: Want to be noticed? Notice others. To be thanked? Thank others. Loved? Celebrated? Forgiven? Helped? Do unto others. In fact, the Golden Rule is a Super Power for Happiness Here are some thoughts on the best idea for making yourself happier in the history of human thought. Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. L...
Tommy Walker is a world-renowned songwriter, worship leader, and pastor. His song, "He Knows My Name," has helped people all over take comfort in being known by God. Today, Tommy shares the beautiful origin of "He Knows My Name," to help us all understand that even when we feel isolated and unnoticed, God sees us, hears us, and loves us. Check out Tommy's ministry, music, and story by clicking on the button below. Hey, my new book is releasing July 25. Tommy is one of my early readers/endorsers....
Today we discuss how to share your faith with others This episode was inspired by a question from patron and faithful listener, Juliana Kelly Music by Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
A short talk about perspective, and a lesson from an old rock band Music by Steely Dan This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe
What separates our very best moments from our average, routine ones? Today, we learn how to evaluate our performance so we can discern how to perform on a higher level all the time. Music by Tommy Walker Book mentioned: High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard Sign up for my Substack letter here. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this s...
Hey my friend, it’s Throwback Thursday, and I’m bringing you one of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. Here’s an interview from 2020 with Paul Baloche, and I think you’ll get a lot out of it! Paul Baloche has given the global church hundreds of worship songs over the years. And through his leadworship.com ministry, Paul has helped equip thousands of musicians and singers to hone the craft of worship ministry. Join me for a conversation with Paul Baloche on how whatever you're going through, ...
Going through something hard can be a sort of new creation story. No matter what, your life after major trauma or tragedy will look different. Here are some thoughts from my new book, Hope is the First Dose, that will help find the light again, no matter what you're going through. Music by Tommy Walker My weekly newsletter is on Substack ( download here for Apple , coming soon for Android/Google). It will still come to your inbox via email, so if you don't want to use the app, you'll still be go...
Tata and I talk about perseverance, from the little book of Jude. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe
What Do You Do When the Bottom Falls Out, and No One Knows How to Help? A quiet time about the things people say, how we pray, and how to find the light again. Books: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop This is Hard by Jon Swanson Music by Eileen Walker Scripture: Psalm 13 Lamentations chapters 2 and 3 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe...
Surgery Is A Balance Between Power and Finesse (Note: It's Father's Day, so I'm taking a day off! Here's a helpful episode from last year, one of my favorites!) So is life. Here are some musings on paradox, on baseball, on things that sound opposite but have to coexist, on how to be tender in a hard world. Thanks to Jon Swanson for inspiration. Here's Jon's essential daily blog . Scriptures mentioned Romans 11:22 “Note then the kindness and the severity of God..” Romans 8:35 “Who shall separate ...
If You Could Go Back In Time, What Advice Would You Give Yourself? A missed episode from the past made me realize I needed to do just that. So, here's a first aid kit from the future, to help you start today! Scripture: Psalm 19:14 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Proverbs 17:27 TPT Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart kee...
In a Hectic Life, Systems Keep You Sane In a world full of chaos, systems keep you sane. Music by Tommy Walker My weekly newsletter is on Substack ( download here for Apple , coming soon for Android/Google). It will still come to your inbox via email, so if you don't want to use the app, you'll still be good!Substack combines all the things I'm doing online into one place, gives me the opportunity to bring additional content to paid subscribers, and will make my online life a lot more efficient....
Lisa Warren has an Inspiring Story Here's a conversation about resilience, creativity, overcoming hardship, and how to design a beautiful life. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe
