It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a response to a reader's letter about whether it's us or God who provides to power for our ability to change our minds and change our lives. This episode will:
Relieve you of the burden of thinking that it's all up to you
Answer your question of, "What am I supposed to do now?" when life throws massive things at you
Help you understand the difference between "Self-Help" and the transforming power of a renewed mind
Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 2:13, John 6:44, 2 Peter 3:9PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

(00:03) - Introduction and the Power of Changing Your Mind
(01:19) - The Importance of Changing Your Mind First
(02:24) - Fond Memories of Parents' Faith and Influence
(04:12) - The Power of Self-Improvement and Science
(08:11) - Significantly Happier with or without a Spiritual Context
(11:18) - The Importance of Seeking Help and Learning to Live Again
(12:21) - Self-Brain Surgery: Changing Your Thinking for Recovery
(14:27) - God's Work in You: Finding Purpose and Meaning
(20:45) - Needing More Than Just Hacks for Happiness
(21:50) - Transformation Starts with Opening Your Heart and Mind
(22:57) - Ready for the Operation to Change Your Mind and Life
(23:14) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book