Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things Impact Our Brains and Can Sink Our Hope

Here's a one-hour talk with my friend Max Lucado about how we can re-engage our faith, get our brains unstuck, and find hope again.
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All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

• (00:02) - Introduction
• (00:56) - New Listeners Introduction
• (02:20) - Interview with Max Lucado
• (05:47) - Evening Event in Grand Rapids
• (09:04) - Opening Prayer
• (12:53) - Gratitude and Reflections
• (16:28) - Conversation on Trauma and Hope
• (19:01) - Finding Light in Dark Times
• (21:03) - Witnessing Brain Research
• (25:37) - Managing Thoughts and Feelings
• (29:42) - Thought Transplantation
• (32:08) - Brain Imaging Research
• (32:54) - Stuck in Neutral
• (33:07) - Moving Forward
• (33:32) - Finding Hope
• (40:14) - Hope vs. Optimism
• (43:01) - Purpose in Suffering
• (54:37) - Dealing with Guilt
• (57:37) - Coping with Loss
• (01:00:17) - New Book Announcement
• (01:02:03) - Closing Prayer