It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!The problem with trying to change our minds is that when life stresses us, it's so easy to fall back into old thinking patterns. Here's a plan to help us perform better under pressure. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5, I Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 5:18, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:6-7Book Mentioned: How to Pray by Pete GreigSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!

(00:02) - Tough Week: Urgent Surgery and Life's Unexpected Turns
(02:30) - The Preparation Plan: Changing Our Minds to Transform Our Lives
(03:50) - The Challenge of Taking Every Thought Captive
(05:47) - Changing Your Mind: The Power of Smartphones
(07:43) - The Power of Interrupting Negative Thoughts
(09:02) - Falling Back on Preparation Under Pressure
(10:39) - Letting Go of Hindrances and Embracing Change
(16:16) - Learning to Listen and Be Present in Relationships
(18:05) - Renewing Your Mind Daily for Personal Growth and Change
(20:18) - The Role of Alcohol in Numbing Behaviors and its Consequences
(24:11) - The Power of Understanding How Your Brain Works
(26:00) - Connecting Your Mind to the Spirit for Infinite Happiness
(29:58) - Creating Systems for Pause and Reflect before Reacting
(32:00) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book