It’s Mind Change Monday! Today, we talk about how God sets the stage for our lives. Learning to see the story he’s trying to tell will enable us to finally break free of repeating the same mistakes and troubles over and over. It’s almost a new year: aren’t you ready to have it feel different for a change? Here’s how. Great article on Jon Swanson’s blog: Scriptures: II Peter 1, Ephesians 4, Acts 17:26-27 Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI lic...
Dec 26, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 247
Merry Christmas my friend! I didn’t record a new episode for Christmas. In fact, I hope you don’t even hear this today. But just in case you’re driving or working out and need something to listen to, here’s one of my favorite episodes ever, because the best Christmas present I could give you would be to teach you how to find hope no matter what you’re going through. So here’s Hope Surgery , with a little Christmas music thrown in. It's time for some hope surgery! Life can be very difficult, and ...
Dec 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 246
It’s Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today is also Christmas Eve, so I’m giving you the gift of everything. Join me for a little talk about the power of changing your mind, which is the best present you could ask for. Scripture: II Peter 1 Music by Chris Tomlin and Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support ...
Dec 24, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 245
Mary Fran Bontempo is a force of nature A successful columnist and humorist, Mary Fran found herself in an industry that was rapidly changing, marginalizing her and forcing her into an unwanted and unplanned obsolescence. But she wasn’t ready to be “old,” or to let her voice be silenced. Mary Fran reinvented herself, and became a sought-after public speaker and author. And then life delivered what she calls the “Sucker Punch.” Her story of how she navigated her son’s overdose and addiction recov...
Dec 23, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 244
Among all the creatures on Earth, God only gave humans the gift of selective attention. You have a remarkable, life-changing superpower that allows you to literally decide what you're going to think about. But it takes self-brain surgery to learn how to harness it for good. Self-brain surgery tip #25: It takes the same amount of work to be in a bad mood as it does to be in a good mood. And both are decisions. Scripture: Philippians 4 Simons and Chabris' famous attention test Music by James Taylo...
Dec 22, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 243
Want to give yourself a great Christmas present? Learning to respect yourself is one of the secrets to being hopeful and solid no matter what you're going through. This episode helps us shed labels, shake off difficulties in our past, and get ready for a bright future. Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...
Dec 21, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 242
It’s Tuesdays with Tata! This episode is a great talk through Philippians 2:12 about working out our salvation, reflecting the light, and a new Tata-ism! Scripture: Philippians 2:12 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
Dec 20, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Visual Aids are a Great Learning Tool Today I'm sharing a technique I use when I'm studying (the Bible or anything else), as a way to visually see and remember the lesson I'm trying to learn. We use Psalm 37 as a guide to see red lights and green lights God shows us that will help us avoid pain, find peace, and change our minds! (Screenshot of my BibleGateway.com Psalm 37 page with highlights) New music from Tommy Walker! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscri...
Dec 19, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 240
A look at what happens when we go all-in with God, and when we don’t. A short talk about the difference between heads and tails. Scripture: Deuteronomy 28 and 29, Joshua 3:5 Music by Lenny Leblanc (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) 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...
Dec 18, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 239
It’s Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! I thought it would be helpful to give you my first two Self-Brain Surgery Tips. Self-Brain Surgery Tip #1: There are some things we can't do. But learning how to put some space in between our thoughts and our responses will make our lives better. And we CAN do that. Here's how. Scripture Mentioned The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 Self-Brain Surgery Tip #2: Be kind to yourself. Your brain is wired for n...
Dec 17, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 238
What if 2023 could be a whole year of experiencing God’s favor? Guess what? It can be. That doesn’t mean it will be a year with no pain and only sunshine and roses, but it DOES mean that we can reliably put ourselves in position to ensure that he will be right there to keep his promises and help us find hope no matter what comes along. Here are some thoughts on freedom, deliverance, justice, mercy, and farming to help us all in the new year. Scriptures: Galatians 5, Deuteronomy 1:2, Psalm 37:4, ...
Dec 16, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 237
Sometimes We Need to Be Still (Throwback Thursday) This is my morning quiet time today, from Psalm 23. Music by Chris Tomlin and Lenny LeBlanc . (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) 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...
Dec 15, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Holidays Are Hard for Many People Here are some thoughts on how to look out for those who might need some light this Christmas. As an aside: is a great read, it’s free, and Joel Miller is a tremendous writer you should check out! His post today is about giving books as gifts. Worth the time! PLUS: My list of the best books I read in 2022! Scripture: 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 to give his peopl...
Dec 14, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 235
It's Tuesdays with Tata ! Today, we talk about Jehoshaphat in II Chronicles 20. It's a story about how to find hope when all seems lost, and it's more relevant now than ever. (Part of this episode aired in February 2022 as TWT #29) Music by Shane and Shane (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewar...
Dec 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 234
It’s Mind Change Monday! Today, we’re talking about how getting your theology right is the key to changing your mind and changing your life. Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Galatians 5 Books mentioned: The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer Another Gospel? by Alisa Childers Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey Help is Here by Max Lucado Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is...
Dec 12, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Does your life feel dry and empty? Here’s a quiet time about how you can learn to be about 10% happier by using only neuroscience, or infinitely happier by letting the Holy Spirit fill your lungs with new life. Book mentioned: Help is Here by Max Lucado. This is one of the best books I’ve ever read, and is certainly the best explanation of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives that I’ve ever read. It’s definitely in my Top 5 for 2022, but I think it’s in my Top 10 All Time too. Scripture: Eze...
Dec 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 232
It’s Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Are you tired of being so tired? Wondering why you keep trying to feel better but wind up feeling the same, or worse? Why the things you’re doing, the things the world says will help, don’t actually help? This episode looks at our recurring problem of treating big wounds with bandaids. We also talk about my #6 book I read in 2022, Eugene Peterson’s Run With the Horses . Scriptures: “So, Jeremiah, if you’re worn out in this footrace with men, what makes you think...
Dec 10, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Whatever you’re going through, worship has the power to heal and restore your heart 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, worship makes it better. Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, ...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Ten Ways to be Super Miserable (Borrowed from Season 2, Episode 30) It dawned on me that I might be underserving some of my listeners. I’m always talking about how to be happier, but today I thought, “Wait, Lee. Some listeners might want you to teach them how NOT to be happy too!” Friend, please forgive me if you’ve been waiting on me to release content to help you NOT be happy. So, I thought today I would share the ten very best ways to guarantee that you’ll feel miserable in life! We’re going ...
Dec 08, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Life is hard, and we need to be ready for it when it shows up. I believe that a process called pre-hab is one of the keys to handling the hard things life throws at us. And for me, two of the key tools in my pre-hab are worship music and good books. Today, I introduce you to one of my favorite songwriters, Brenton Brown, and I give you some of my favorite books I read in 2022. These are books that I found to be amazingly helpful and powerful, and I think they’ll help you, too. Music by Brenton B...
Dec 07, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 228
It’s Tuesdays with Tata ! Today, Tata and I talk about two passages: Jude verse 9. and Deuteronomy 34:6. It’s a great talk, and there’s a special appearance by Harvey and Louis! 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
Dec 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 227
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 Music by Tommy Walker (Note: There are options to sign up for free, or to become a paid subscriber in this link. The normal newsletter will always be free!) 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...
Dec 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 226
A Few More Thoughts on Self-Advocacy, Being Enough, Relative Truth, and Finding the Light The world is screaming at us things like: * “Live YOUR truth!” * “You ARE ENOUGH!” * “Everyone needs to respect YOUR identity, and YOUR rights!” The problem is, the more we listen to these ideas, the more tired and weak and dry our lives seem to become. There has to be a better way. There is. This quiet time explores the path forward out of the dryness and darkness of these lies, and will help you find the ...
Dec 04, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 225
It’s Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today, we learn a brand-new operation called Ablate Self-Advocacy. This will help you reject the idea that you have to fight for yourself amidst life’s troubles, and embrace the truth that we have a perfect advocate, the Yes to every promise God has made, to help us. If you’re tired of being tired, tired of thinking life is always so hard, tired of feeling like you have to fight and claw for everything in your life, this is the operation you need. Scripture: 2 C...
Dec 03, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Our Bodies Are Designed to Heal Join me for a fascinating and hopeful conversation from with Dr. Jennie McLaurin and Dr. Cymbeline (Bem) Culiat to discuss their book, Designed to Heal What the Body Shows Us about Healing Wounds, Repairing Relationships, and Restoring Community (Note: The free copies have already been claimed. This conversation originally aired in 2021) Music from Paul Baloche! (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 223
It's December 1! We have 31 days left in this crazy year. Here are some thoughts on how to become happier, with two songs from Brenton Brown from one of my top 5 worship albums ever. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) 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...
Dec 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 222
It's Tuesdays with Tata! (Originally TWT #44. Back with all-new episodes tomorrow!) Today, I interview Tata about his approach to prayer. Get my newsletter! Check out the prayer wall! Music by Tommy Walker and The King's Heralds (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) 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...
Nov 29, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Shame and Fear Thrive in Isolation (Originally Season 5, Episode 38; back on Wednesday with all-new episodes!) 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 (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
Nov 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 220
When You're Hurting, Self-Brain Surgery Will Help! (This was originally a patron-only podcast episode) Join me for a walk through Psalm 116, and Bill Fay's song, The Healing D ay . Scripture: Psalm 116 Praise the Lord. Music: The Healing Day by Bill Fay (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren...
Nov 27, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 219
It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today's operation is The Gratitude Graft. Learning how to be grateful in any situation is a neuroscience superpower that will increase resilience, hope, and happiness. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Psalm 118:24 ESV This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Colossians 3:17 ESV And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name...
Nov 26, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 5
