It's Mind Change Monday! An overview of what self-brain surgery can do for you, and some tools to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life. Scripture: Ephesians 4 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, what Self-Brain Surgery is doing for you! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTub...
Sep 23, 2024•40 min•Season 11Ep. 35
It's Mind Change Monday! Today, a quick thought on the difference between viewing the world from the left side of your brain versus the right, and the better path of integrating the two. 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 epis...
Sep 17, 2024•24 min•Season 11Ep. 42
Surgical Training is Hard, But It's Crucial to Safe Practice Today, a look back at something called a "Surgical Approach," and why knowing multiple approaches is so important. This has everything to do with learning and practicing self-brain surgery too! Surgeons who only know one approach get stuck, and sometimes cannot complete an operation safely. Choosing the right approach makes all the difference, and this episode will help you learn the approaches to your own life and self-brain surgery p...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min•Season 11Ep. 41
It's Mind Change Monday! Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Wh...
Sep 02, 2024•51 min•Season 11Ep. 40
It's All-In August! We've made it to day 31 of All-In August! The question now is, what next?Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson and Hope Is the First Dose by me Scripture for the Month: 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 @drleew...
Aug 31, 2024•24 min•Season 11Ep. 39
It's All-In August! Approaches have consequences, part 3.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 @drleewarr...
Aug 30, 2024•22 min•Season 11Ep. 38
It's All-In August! Approaches have consequences, part 2.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 @drleewarr...
Aug 29, 2024•33 min•Season 11Ep. 37
It's All-In August! A Story from my book Hope Is the First Dose about how to see your life again after trauma or tragedy. If all you can see is The Massive Thing that happened to you, you’ll never be able to see all the other things that are still beautiful. Here’s how to change that. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthian...
Aug 28, 2024•17 min•Season 11Ep. 36
It's Tuesdays with Tata!This week, Tata shares how Elisha from the Old Testament went all in, and what we can learn from his amazing story. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 ...
Aug 27, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 35
It's All-In August! Approaches have consequences, part 1. Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 @drleewar...
Aug 26, 2024•24 min•Season 11Ep. 34
It's All-In August! When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your PreparationThat includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will help you when trauma, tragedy, and other massive things (TMTs) strike.(Adapted and expanded from S9E75 Get a Good Theology Around Suffering)When 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 t...
Aug 25, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 33
It's All-In August!Today is Self-Brain Surgery Saturday. A talk about how we're wired, the importance of changing our minds, and the difference between thermometers and thermostats. We talk mirror neurons, limbic resonance, and how to change your mind! Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I...
Aug 24, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 32
It's All-In August! A few thoughts on squaring up to the truth. Scriptures mentioned today: John 10:9-10, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14 Books mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee Strobel and Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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...
Aug 23, 2024•32 min•Season 11Ep. 31
It's Theology Thursday! (Note: This is a throwback episode, but it's perfect for All-In August!)Today, I'll give you a tool to help you document your self-brain surgery progress every day, which will help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life! SOAP stands for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan. Scripture: Romans 12:3, I Peter 5:7 Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with ...
Aug 22, 2024•33 min•Season 11Ep. 30
It's All-In August!When life makes your situation seem impossible, you have to have a strategy ready. Here it is. Self-brain surgery tip #4: The more you think about something, the more easily it returns to your mind in the future. Synapses that fire together, wire together. This is why negative thinking is so harmful: it automates negativity in your brain. Change it to something positive! A few thoughts on generational family issues, neuroscience, and the power of Jesus to break chains. Scriptu...
Aug 21, 2024•19 min•Season 11Ep. 27
It's Tuesdays with Tata!This week, Tata shares how Esther from the Old Testament went all in, and what we can learn from her amazing story. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 ...
Aug 20, 2024•28 min•Season 11Ep. 26
Dr. Amber Gordon Went All-In This is an inspiring conversation with my friend Dr. Amber Gordon. She's accomplished something only a few hundred people in America have done. And now she's facing a major challenge. Listen in to learn her story, and be encouraged to go all in with faith, family, and taking the fight to the things that challenge us. Follow Dr. Gordon on Instagram for daily inspiration! Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the ...
Aug 19, 2024•43 min•Season 11Ep. 25
What Does An All-In Life Look Like? Today, a Sunday reflection on where we stand with our decisions to go All-In, and some thoughts on our internal structure. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 @drleew...
Aug 18, 2024•35 min•Season 11Ep. 24
Self-Brain Surgery Saturday: The Thought Biopsy Today, a powerful tool to help you gain control of harmful thinking. You can download a free worksheet to help you with the thought biopsy by clicking here. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 l...
Aug 17, 2024•39 min•Season 11Ep. 23
It's Frontal Lobe Friday! Today, a rundown of The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery. Since we're halfway through the month, I wanted to make sure all the new listeners (and the old ones!) are up to speed on our foundational principles for changing our minds and changing our lives through the power of self-brain surgery. The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery —I must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise. —I must believe that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events...
Aug 16, 2024•35 min•Season 11Ep. 22
What Happens When Life Launches You Out of the Path You Thought You Were On? Here's a talk about those unexpected events that change our lives dramatically and unexpectedly, those "massive things," as we call them. I believe that how you survive and learn to live again depends on the quality of your theology. Scripture for today: Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 16:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18, II Timothy 1:7 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man...
Aug 15, 2024•31 min•Season 11Ep. 21
It's All-In August! Today, a look at brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here’s the science, and what to do about it! This episode has a video and video transcript available! Click here to watch. Scripture: Lamentations 3 Jesus Calling Podcast While We’re Waiting Podcast This Naked Mind Podcast Science: This amazing article. Book mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batter...
Aug 14, 2024•50 min•Season 11Ep. 20
It's All-In August! Here are a few thoughts about revision surgery, and how it relates to going all-in. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 dai...
Aug 13, 2024•15 min•Season 11Ep. 19
It's All-In August! Knowing why you're here gives you enormous power to face any challenge. Here's how to figure it out. Scriptures: Colossians 3:17, 23, Acts 17:26-27, II Timothy 1:9 Great devotional on purpose from first15.org Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 ...
Aug 12, 2024•28 min•Season 11Ep. 18
It's All-In August! A reminder that no matter how hard it feels to go all-in, you're never alone. If you want some music to use to help you remember this, check out Never Once by Matt Redman. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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...
Aug 11, 2024•28 min•Season 11Ep. 17
It's All-In August! A few thoughts for Self-Brain Surgery Saturday about three approaches to consider when life has driven you to a place of believing that nothing can help. It's a call to action! This episode will help you get unstuck. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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 ...
Aug 10, 2024•46 min•Season 11Ep. 16
It's All-In August! A few thoughts for Frontal Lobe Friday about worldview, approach, and a time to take action. This episode will help you get unstuck. Textooks for All-In August: 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 Batterson Scripture for the Month: 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,...
Aug 09, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 15
It's All-In August! Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes Work But it's the secret to becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. People who learn to look at every situation and look for some hope or possibility have incredible resilience, better neurochemistry, and are more effective and successful in every measurable way. Here's a talk about why it matters, and how you can get there. Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 Book mentioned: You, Happier by Daniel Amen Textooks fo...
Aug 08, 2024•41 min•Season 11Ep. 14
It's All-In August! When you're tempted to do something you know you shouldn't... you'll feel better if you don't. Here's a few thoughts on the neuroscience and the scripture of why waiting a bit to make a decision is usually best. 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...
Aug 07, 2024•23 min•Season 11Ep. 13
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 Batterson Scripture: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthian...
Aug 06, 2024•22 min•Season 11Ep. 12
