GUEST HOST EPISODE: Meade Shirley and Christy Osborne

This is part 2 of a powerful look at how the ten commandments of Self-Brain Surgery™ can help you break free from anything that's keeping you stuck in your life.

Join my friends, the two powerhouses behind the amazing But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast, Christy Osborne and Meade Holland Shirley, as they break down the neuroscience and faith connections behind real freedom.

If you missed part one, click here to listen!

Resources and Links

• Christy and Meade's amazing podcast, But Jesus Drank Wine (here's my appearance on their show, possibly my favorite guest appearance ever!)
• Meade's website (coaching, her powerful blog, and more)
• Christy's powerful book, Love Life Sober
• Christy's website (links to coaching, her wonderful Subtack writing, and more)
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (50% off on paid subscriptions until May 1!)
• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.

• (00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast
• (00:58) - Exploring Self-Brain Surgery Commandments
• (02:01) - Commandment Six: Love Tomorrow More
• (03:54) - Commandment Seven: Stop Overcomplicating
• (12:24) - Commandment Eight: Break Generational Patterns
• (22:08) - Commandment Nine: Believe in Your Progress
• (28:40) - Commandment Ten: Thoughts Become Things
• (37:27) - Community and Resources for Support

Doubting Thomas and the Power of Belief

In this special Easter Sunday episode, Tata and I delve into the story of Doubting Thomas, recorded against the backdrop of a beautiful sunrise by the riverbank. We explore the resurrection of Jesus, the significance of belief in the absence of physical evidence, and the importance of faith in times of doubt. The conversation highlights key biblical moments, including Thomas's journey from doubt to belief, and provides encouragement for those navigating their own spiritual questions.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Easter Sunday Setup

00:47 Discussing the Story of Doubting Thomas

01:33 The Empty Tomb and Jesus' Appearances

03:48 Thomas' Encounter with the Risen Jesus

07:07 Faith and Belief Without Seeing

10:47 Resisting Doubt and Temptation

13:36 Scriptural Accuracy and Final Thoughts

14:03 The Noble Bereans and the Importance of Scripture

15:05 Easter Sunday Reflections and the Resurrection

15:58 Belief and the Consequences of Faith

18:58 The Eternal Perspective and Life's Big Questions

26:16 Resources for Strengthening Faith

27:45 Concluding Thoughts on Faith and Doubt

Resources and Links

• Lee Strobel's book Seeing the Supernatural
• Ann Voskamp's Loved to Life
• My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.

• (00:06) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (00:52) - Doubting Thomas and His Journey
• (02:12) - The Empty Tomb and Its Significance
• (06:59) - Jesus Appears to the Disciples
• (09:04) - The Challenge of Belief
• (11:32) - Understanding Faith and Evidence
• (14:14) - The Role of Scripture
• (16:04) - Investigating Our Beliefs
• (19:24) - The Importance of Decision
• (23:22) - The Resurrection and Its Impact
• (26:32) - Resources for Further Exploration
• (28:26) - Conclusion and Call to Action

GUEST HOST EPISODE: Meade Shirley and Christy Osborne

This is part 1 of a powerful look at how the ten commandments of self-brain surgery™ can help you break free from anything that's keeping you stuck in your life.

Join my friends, the two powerhouses behind the amazing But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast, Christy Osborne and Meade Holland Shirley, as they break down the neuroscience and faith connections behind real freedom.

Resources and Links

• Christy and Meade's amazing podcast, But Jesus Drank Wine (here's my appearance on their show, possibly my favorite guest appearance ever!)
• Meade's website (coaching, her powerful blog, and more)
• Christy's powerful book, Love Life Sober
• Christy's website (links to coaching, her wonderful Substack writing, and more)
• The BJDW Community:
  http://butjesusdrankwine.com/community
• The Missing Peace Coaching:
  http://butjesusdrankwine.com/coaching
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (50% off on paid subscriptions until May 1!)
• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.

• (00:10) - Welcome to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (28:09) - The Power of Self-Brain Surgery
• (43:53) - Transforming Lives Through Truth
• (46:44) - Looking Ahead: Commandments Six to Ten

A replay of Tuesdays with Tata #2, to finish off the discussion we had last week on the essential question for new listeners: "Who is Tata?"

Dennis McDonald, otherwise known as "Tata" to grandkids, friends, and people all over the world, is the namesake of our regular Spiritual Brain Surgery feature, Tuesdays with Tata. He's also my father-in-law, and sidekick for over 20 years, and I'm so grateful for the time and wisdom he shares with us here!

Enjoy!

What does the book of Psalms have to do with modern life?

Join me for an inspiring and vulnerable conversation with Tata about turning to an ancient prayer book during life's hardest moments. You don't want to miss this one!

Resources and Links

• Dane Ortlund's beautiful Psalms commentary, In the Lord I Take Refuge
• My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.

• (00:08) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (00:49) - Spring Awakening
• (02:10) - Embracing the Psalms
• (15:13) - Finding Comfort in Struggles
• (16:52) - Recognizing Our Mortality
• (18:49) - The Need for Divine Help
• (19:55) - The Lord is Our Refuge
• (21:15) - Creating Hope Through Action
• (30:44) - Commitment to Reading Psalms
• (34:57) - Engaging with Our Community

Getting to Know Tata, Getting to Know Yourself

Join me for an inspiring and vulnerable conversation with Tata about suffering, resilience, salvation, trust, and hope. This is Tata at his deepest level, where we find insights that can help us all understand ourselves and how we relate to God, pain, and faith. This is the deepest talk we’ve ever had, and it will help you.

• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.
• My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

• (00:07) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (00:48) - A Sunday Afternoon with Tata
• (13:38) - The Journey of Grief and Healing
• (22:20) - Understanding Grief and Fear
• (33:26) - Learning from Experience
• (35:29) - When Should You Start Changing?

Solomon Was the Wisest Person to Ever Live, But That DIdn't Keep Him On the Right Path
Join me for an inspiring and sobering conversation with Tata from the story of King Solomon in I Kings. We learn a lot about how to keep your heart on track, how wisdom is not the same as holiness, and how to find our way back when we wander.

• Our featured partner for this episode is Zuma Nutrition. Click this link, and checkout with the promo code DRLEEWARREN to get 15% off.
• My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

• (00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (02:03) - The Wisdom of King Solomon
• (06:59) - Solomon's Early Choices
• (12:48) - Temptations of King Solomon
• (19:27) - The Pursuit of Happiness
• (26:07) - The Vanity of Wealth
• (32:41) - Understanding God's Love
• (35:10) - Changing Your Story Today

Today, a re-release of my conversation with Lee Strobel!

Lee Stobel is a New York Times bestselling author, pastor, journalist, and apologist. Join me for an incredible conversation with Lee about his new book, Is God Real?, which is one of my Top 10 Books of 2023, and I think one of the most important books I've ever read. If you or someone you love is wondering about the biggest question there is, then check out this interview!
Book Mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee Strobel

Resources and Links

• Is God Real? by Lee Strobel
• Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

• (00:06) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
• (04:57) - The Power of Prayer
• (05:52) - Lee Strobel's Journey
• (06:47) - Investigating Christianity
• (08:54) - The Case for God
• (10:51) - Lee Strobel's New Book
• (12:15) - Exploring Suffering and Science
• (14:15) - The Fine-Tuning Argument
• (18:19) - The Complexity of DNA
• (21:13) - Personal Encounters with God
• (25:10) - Addressing Doubts and Deconstruction
• (30:40) - The Problem of Suffering
• (34:56) - Finding Meaning in Pain
• (44:25) - Understanding Deconstruction of Faith
• (46:18) - Navigating Doubts
• (49:47) - Conclusion and Encouragement