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  • It’s New Thing November!

    It’s a new month, and God wants to do new things in your life. But sometimes, it feels like he’s fallen silent, like he’s not answering our prayers or coming through for us.

    Why?

    Today’s podcast looks into how we can’t expect God to do new things if we refuse to change old things that are holding us back.

    Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2

    Book mentioned: God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer by Pete Greig

    Great article by Lisa Appelo on gratitude

    Music by Tommy Walker

    (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )
    Announcement:

    The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment!

    Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!

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  • What Happens When All-In August Smashes Into Tuesdays with Tata?

    Today, Tata revisits Zaccheus and the Rich Young Ruler, and contrasts how they responded to Jesus's invitation to go all-in.


    Books mentioned:

    All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth Godin

    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.


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  • It's Tuesdays with Tata!

    Today, we flashback to a great talk about agriculture, reaping what we sow, and lessons from the Old Testament book of Hosea.

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  • Today on Spiritual Brain Surgery, Leanne Ellington Takes Over the Mic Again!

    Leanne Ellington has an incredible story of chasing healing through silence, and finding God in the process.

    In her own words, she describes her faith journey:

    Picture this: a skeptical, bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew, embarking on a quest to explore faith after a transformative 100-pound weight loss and a series of "quarter-life crisis".

    It began with a whisper in my heart: "I think I might want God?!"

    But not wanting to go back to the old days of temple and rabbi sermons, I found a non-denominational church in vibrant Nashville, TN that turned into a miraculous journey that filled a void in my spiritual landscape and met ME in my skepticism, doubt, and curiosity in all aspects of life.

    All of a sudden this "God guy" that everyone ELSE was talking about that I had never met, and frankly never cared to meet…

    ...suddenly appeared to ME --and revealed, completed, and healed parts of my story I didn't even know needed attention.


    Leanne has two incredible podcasts, What's God Got to Do With It? and Outweigh. She is an online coach and guide into applying neuroscience and faith to healing from body image and self-esteem issues, and we had an incredible talk.

    Today, Leanne takes over the podcast for part two of her two-part journey into faith, healing, and hope.

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  • Today on Spiritual Brain Surgery, Leanne Ellington Takes Over the Mic!

    Leanne Ellington has an incredible story of chasing healing through silence, and finding God in the process.

    In her own words, she describes her faith journey:

    Picture this: a skeptical, bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew, embarking on a quest to explore faith after a transformative 100-pound weight loss and a series of "quarter-life crisis".

    It began with a whisper in my heart: "I think I might want God?!"

    But not wanting to go back to the old days of temple and rabbi sermons, I found a non-denominational church in vibrant Nashville, TN that turned into a miraculous journey that filled a void in my spiritual landscape and met ME in my skepticism, doubt, and curiosity in all aspects of life.

    All of a sudden this "God guy" that everyone ELSE was talking about that I had never met, and frankly never cared to meet…

    ...suddenly appeared to ME --and revealed, completed, and healed parts of my story I didn't even know needed attention.


    Leanne has two incredible podcasts, What's God Got to Do With It? and Outweigh. She is an online coach and guide into applying neuroscience and faith to healing from body image and self-esteem issues, and we had an incredible talk.

    Today, Leanne takes over the podcast for part one of her two-part journey into faith, healing, and hope.

    Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!


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    Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
    All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

  • Join me for an incredible conversation with one of my favorite authors, Mark Vroegop!

    Mark is the author of one of my all-time favorite books, 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy.

    He's back with a powerful new book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life.

    From the publisher:

    Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable Peace

    Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.

    In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics—waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational. This book not only teaches listeners how to wait on God but inspires them to embrace waiting—for it prompts wisdom from God and brings invaluable peace to the present.

    Written for Christians in Seasons of Waiting: Those struggling with anxiety, discouragement, or weariness as they waitExplores 6 Characteristics of Waiting: Waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relationalWritten by Mark Vroegop: Author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, which was named the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year

    Mark Vroegop (MDiv, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament. He’s married to Sarah, and they have four children and three daughters-in-law.

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  • It's Tuesdays with Tata!

    Today, Tata talks about choices, using the stories of two men who encountered Jesus.

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  • Today, a look at the restated fifth commandment of Self-Brain Surgery: I must love tomorrow more than I hate what I'm feeling right now/I must not treat a bad feeling with a bad operation.

    (Putting these here for your ease of access. New Spiritual Brain Surgery episodes coming this week!)

    Scripture: Matthew 6:34

    Book Mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

    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 in my brain.
    I must believe that most of my thoughts are untrue.
    I must believe that my brain is designed to heal (Ryker’s Regular Legs)
    I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now. (No Tomorrow Tax! Corollary: I must not treat bad feelings with bad operations.)
    I must stop making an operation out of everything.
    I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family or start any new ones.
    I must love my brain and live in such a way as to protect and improve it.
    I must believe that what I’m doing I’m getting better at.
    I must understand that thoughts become things.

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    (00:01) - Introduction(00:41) - Retooling the Ten Commandments(03:32) - The Fifth Commandment(23:50) - Embracing the Fifth Commandment
  • Better Beats Blame!

    A new operation for you, The Blame Ablation. This will help you stop being stuck in the past, and start moving forward towards becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier.

    (Placing the Ten Commandments here for your easy reference)

    Also, an update to the Fourth and Fifth Commandments of Self Brain Surgery!

    Scripture: James 1:2-4

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    All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

    (00:01) - Introduction(00:20) - The 10 Commandments Evolution(01:19) - Reordering the Commandments(02:57) - Introducing the New Fourth Commandment(04:31) - Self-Brain Surgery Saturday(05:10) - The Blame Ablation Operation(06:32) - Shifting Worldviews(08:19) - The Need for a Brain Transplant(10:33) - The Importance of Adversity(11:57) - Personal Growth through Challenges(17:35) - The Futility of Blaming(20:40) - The Fourth Commandment: Brain's Healing Ability(22:33) - Your Brain's Design to Heal(24:57) - The Concept of Design to Heal(27:45) - Embracing the Blame Ablation Operation(29:04) - Directing the Healing Process(29:42) - Starting Today
  • You have tens of thousands of thoughts per day. Most of them are not true.

    Today, the third in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The third commandment is, "I must believe that most of my thoughts are untrue."

    Here are some tools to challenge bad thoughts, and how to manage them.

    Scripture: II Cor. 10:5, Psalm 34:8

    The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (Updated 3/8/2024; corollaries coming soon)
    1. I must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise.

    2. I must recognize that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain.

    3. I must recognize that most of my thoughts are untrue.

    4. I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now.

    5. I must not treat bad feelings with bad operations.

    6. I must stop making an operation out of everything.

    7. I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family or start any new ones.

    8. I must love my brain and live in such a way as to improve it.

    9. I must believe that what I’m doing I’m getting better at.

    10. I must understand that thoughts become things.



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    (00:09) - Self-Brain Surgery Saturday(03:21) - Let's Get After It(05:43) - The Intersection of Science and Faith(10:37) - Ursula Le Guin's Three Writing Questions(16:40) - Examining Thought Biopsy Results(25:45) - Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Life
  • It's Frontal Lobe Friday!

    (Placing the Ten Commandments here for your ease of reference. These episodes played on The Dr. Warren Podcast earlier)

    Today, the second in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The second commandment is, "I must recognize that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain."

    Also, learning to articulate what's really going on so we can begin to get after healing it is a crucial step in becoming great self-brain surgeons!

    Scripture: II Cor. 10:5, Romans 12:2

    The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (Updated 3/8/2024; corollaries coming soon)
    1. I must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise.

    2. I must recognize that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain.

    3. I must recognize that most of my thoughts are untrue.

    4. I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now.

    5. I must not treat bad feelings with bad operations.

    6. I must stop making an operation out of everything.

    7. I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family or start any new ones.

    8. I must love my brain and live in such a way as to improve it.

    9. I must believe that what I’m doing I’m getting better at.

    10. I must understand that thoughts become things.



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    Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!

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    Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
    All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

    (00:01) - Introduction(02:08) - Medical School Interviews(14:14) - Understanding Feelings(25:47) - Imposter Syndrome(29:03) - Formulating the Chief Complaint
  • Life Is Hard. Here's a Practice to Keep from Making it Unnecessarily Harder

    Today, the first in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The first commandment, just like in medical school, is primum non nocere, First No Harm. Self-Brain Surgeons say it like this: "I will relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise."

    Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 19:14

    The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (More corollaries coming soon)
    1. I must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise.

    2. I must recognize that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain.

    3. I must recognize that most of my thoughts are untrue.

    4. I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now.

    5. I must not treat bad feelings with bad operations.

    6. I must stop making an operation out of everything.

    7. I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family or start any new ones.

    8. I must love my brain and live in such a way as to improve it.

    9. I must believe that what I’m doing I’m getting better at.

    10. I must understand that thoughts become things.



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    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!

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    All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

  • Tara-Leigh Cobble Changed Her Mind About God

    Today's guest is the host of The Bible Recap Podcast. Tara-Leigh Cobble helps millions of people read, understand, and love the Word of God every day. But before she could do that, she had to change her mind. This is a perfect conversation for self-brain surgeons, because you can't change your life until you change your mind, and learning to love God's word is the first step to getting that done.

    Check out The Bible Recap website!

    Tara-Leigh is also a sought-after public speaker and teacher.

    She also founded D-Group International, which exists to help people READ, UNDERSTAND, and LOVE the Bible, as they encounter God in a way that transforms their entire lives.

    Follow Tara-Leigh on Instagram to learn more!

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    Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!

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  • One of the First Self-Brain Surgeons was the Old Testament Prophet Habakkuk

    Here are six ways Habakkuk can help you change your mind and change your life!

    (Part One of this story is told on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. Click here to listen!)


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    Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!

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  • It's Tuesdays with Tata!

    We're having a big storm here in Nebraska, and my computer is giving me fits! Today, a classic episode of Tuesdays with Tata to help you change your mind and change your life! We had a great talk about how we view ourselves, how we view God, and how there is no place in the past that holds the answers to your future.

    (Adapted from TWT #53)


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  • What's the Central Exchange In Scripture?

    Many people believe that God's aim is to control us. But scripture tells a different story. The central exchange is not control, but healing.

    Jesus wants all of you, especially your mind, because he's interested in helping you heal and be whole.

    Here's an ABIDE practice aimed at changing our minds and seeking the healing and wholeness we are promised if we learn to focus our minds on the healer and not the hurting.

    Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 34:4

    Pray ABIDE

    Assess

    Believe

    Incision

    Deeper

    Expect

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  • It's Tuesdays with Tata!

    Today, part 2 of our look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a lot for us to learn! There is much to learn here.

    Scripture: The book of Jonah

    Book Mentioned: The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller

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  • It's Tuesdays with Tata!

    Today, a look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a lot for us to learn! (This episode was originally released in December 2023 on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast, and this conversation will be continued in a new episode next week). There is much to learn here.

    Scripture: The book of Jonah

    Book Mentioned: The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller

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    (00:29) - Embracing a Journey of Health and Happiness(00:51) - Introduction and Excitement for Discussing Jonah(03:17) - Jonah Flees from God's Assignment(08:51) - Jonah's struggle with God's mercy towards others(10:09) - The call to love and be merciful like Jesus(12:45) - Jesus accepting the story of Jonah as a sign(14:07) - Jonah's preaching in Nineveh and their repentance(16:23) - God's relenting and the possibility of changing God's mind(18:35) - Jonah's Anger and God's Question(20:01) - Jonah's Opportunity to Deliver the Message(21:16) - Rebellion Against God and Jonah's Disobedience(22:44) - Uncovering the Truth: What Really Happened to the People(24:13) - Jesus' Mission to Save the Lost(26:08) - God's teachings may sound difficult, but they are important.(26:37) - Obeying God's Call vs. Personal Desires(27:16) - Rejoicing in the Repentance of Sinners(28:35) - Introduction and Book Announcement
  • Some Wounds Never Go Away, and Some Traumas Cannot Be Erased. But You Can Heal Anyway!

    Christopher Cook is a pastor, podcaster, sought-after public speaker, and leadership coach. He's also a great human, and a good friend. His new book is Healing What You Can't Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out.

    Chris's story has some pain, loss, and brokenness. But it also has a powerful path you can follow to transformation and healing.

    This book is on my short list for best books of 2024 already. It's one of the most helpful books I've ever read, and I'm so grateful for the time Chris spent in this conversation.

    Chris's podcast is also amazing. Here's a link to my appearance on his show last year!

    Check out Chris's website here.

    From Amazon.com

    A path from trauma to transformation that doesn’t rely on willpower, but rather on the daily power of the Holy Spirit—from pastor and leadership coach Christopher Cook

    “Razor-sharp focus . . . a clear-cut path to find healing.”—New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson

    The pain that happened to you is real . . . and it matters immensely.

    The notion of healing what you can’t erase is not about ignoring the devastation of your past or putting a glossy, positive spin on current tragedy. That plastic version of faith isn’t actually faith; it’s unbelief.

    Healing What You Can’t Erase offers a far better solution—a road map for moving forward through the losses and scars by allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us . . . spirit, soul, and body.

    Through story, instruction, action steps, and guided questions, you’ll discover
    • why transformation beats willpower and self-help
    • how to recognize and heal a broken spirit
    • well-researched, biblically grounded strategies to revitalize your mental and emotional well-being
    • how inside-out integrated transformation changes your spirit, soul, and body

    Whether you’re wrestling with the loss of a marriage, a fractured friendship, a betrayal at work, or a chronic illness, there is hope. No matter your pain or traumatic experience, the Holy Spirit can heal and restore you to the life God created you for.

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  • Ignorance is Bliss, Right? WRONG!

    Today, we talk about what happens once you know that you can change your mind. It’s about the difference between self-care and self-malpractice.

    (Note: This episode was also released on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast as a Sunday bonus episode)

    Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 34:8

    Music by Tommy Walker

    (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

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    Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
    All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

    (00:02) - Spiritual Brain Surgery(02:13) - Insight into Self-Improvement(04:49) - Perils of Ignorance Vs. Choice(05:58) - Trust Transfer Operation(06:35) - The Self-Brain Surgery Concept(08:12) - Defining Sin and Virtue(10:40) - Rewiring Your Brain(12:00) - Exercise Self-Control(15:18) - Avoiding Self-Malpractice(16:07) - Dangers of Emotional Influence(21:05) - Embracing Change Together