Doubting Thomas and the Power of Belief: Tuesdays with Tata
Doubting Thomas and the Power of BeliefIn 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. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Easter Sunday Setup00:47 Discussing the Story of Doubting Thomas01:33 The Empty Tomb and Jesus' Appearances03:48 Thomas' Encounter with the Risen Jesus07:07 Faith and Belief Without Seeing10:47 Resisting Doubt and Temptation13:36 Scriptural Accuracy and Final Thoughts14:03 The Noble Bereans and the Importance of Scripture15:05 Easter Sunday Reflections and the Resurrection15:58 Belief and the Consequences of Faith18:58 The Eternal Perspective and Life's Big Questions26:16 Resources for Strengthening Faith27:45 Concluding Thoughts on Faith and DoubtResources and LinksLee Strobel's book Seeing the SupernaturalAnn Voskamp's Loved to LifeMy book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of YouBe 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
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Meade Shirley and Christy Osborne: The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and You, Part 1
GUEST HOST EPISODE: Meade Shirley and Christy OsborneThis 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 LinksChristy 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 SoberChristy's website (links to coaching, her wonderful Substack writing, and more)The BJDW Community: http://butjesusdrankwine.com/communityThe Missing Peace Coaching: http://butjesusdrankwine.com/coachingBe 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
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Tuesdays with Tata Classic: Deep Dive Into Worldview and Theology
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!
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Diving into the Psalms: Tuesdays with Tata
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 LinksDane Ortlund's beautiful Psalms commentary, In the Lord I Take RefugeMy book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of YouBe 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
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Dennis "Tata" McDonald, the Deep Dive
Getting to Know Tata, Getting to Know YourselfJoin 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 YouBe 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?
When life gets hard, does what we think we believe hold us up, or does it crumble under the weight of doubt? I'm your host, Dr. Lee Warren- I'm a brain surgeon, author, and a person who's seen some stuff and wondered where God is in all this mess. This is The Spiritual Brain Surgery podcast, where we'll take a hard look at what we believe, why we believe it, and the neuroscience behind how our minds and our brains can smash together with faith to help us become healthier, feel better, and be happier so we can find the hope to withstand anything life throws at us. You've got questions, and we're going to do the hard work to find the answers, but you can't change your life until you change your mind, and it's gonna take some spiritual-brain surgery to get it done. So let's get after it.
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