Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Big Announcement, and a Short Encouragement
A special announcement regarding the future of Spiritual Brain Surgery, and a short encouragement for you.
Resources and Links:
📖 My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End o…
Body Image Is a Brain Problem, Not a Vanity Issue with Leanne Ellington
You’ve been told that body image is about self-esteem. Or confidence. Or that it’s just a “vanity issue” you need to pray your way out of. But what if the issue isn’t your reflection, but it’s your w…
Creating a Natural 'Ozempic Effect' in Your Brain (with Faith & Neuroscience), with Leanne Ellington
Ozempic might be quieting the food noise for some women, but what happens when the medication wears off, the weight comes back, or the brain circuits underneath remain untouched?
In Part 2 of the Spir…
The Spiritual Cost of Food and Body Fixation with Leanne Ellington
You think your struggle with food is about willpower. Or that your body image issues are just about confidence. But what if the real cost isn’t on the scale, but it’s actually in your spirit?
In this …
Jesus Understands Us (Tuesdays with Tata)
In this episode of Tuesdays with Tata on Spiritual Brain Surgery, we take a look at Jesus's role as our high priest.
Tata goes through the book of Hebrews and shows us that in Jesus, we have a priest…
Mattie Jackson Smith
Mattie Jackson Smith's World Was Shattered
(Bringing you this bonus episode in preparation for a brand new conversation with Mattie that will drop Friday on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast)
Just shy of her …
Your Brain on Addiction, Recovery, Healing, and Hope: Caroline Beidler
This episode of The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is guest-hosted by my good friend Caroline Beidler, a writer, and long-term recovery advocate.
Caroline shares her personal journey with addiction …
A Template for Life-Changing Prayer (Tuesdays with Tata)
In this episode of Tuesdays with Tata on Spiritual Brain Surgery, Dr. Lee Warren and Tata delve into the significance of the Lord's Prayer as a model for personal prayer. They explore the impact of e…
The Neurobiology of Suffering: Bridging Faith and Science
In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren dives deep into the neurobiology of suffering, building on last week's theological exploration of the same topic. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both th…
A Hard Look at Suffering
If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?
A hard look at the biggest question: why is life so hard if God loves us?
Here's a look at the answer, and what to do about it!
Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2…
Understanding the Light (Tuesdays with Tata)
In this Tuesdays with Tata episode, Tata and I ponder the profound insights of John 1 from the Bible.
We discuss the significance of Jesus as the Word, and how getting to know him brings light into e…
Men Don't Run in the Rain: Lessons from Rick Burgess (and other dads)
In this episode, I give you five lessons I learned from my conversation with Rick Burgess, New York Times bestselling author and celebrated radio host (Rick and Bubba, The Rick Burgess Show). Rick ha…
A New Path Forward
Why We Need Spiritual Brain Surgery
Today, I'm sharing thoughts inspired by a fallen tree, a blocked road, and the search for a new path forward after unexpected calamity.
I want you to understand th…
Devil or Diagnosis: Unraveling the Complexities of Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare
Are our thought problems the result of spiritual attack, or mental health issues? Are they just bad habits, or are they bad biochemistry? In short, are the things that trouble us Devil, or Diagnosis?
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A New Look at Suffering (Tuesdays with Tata)
Embracing Suffering: Finding Strength and Hope in Hardship
In this new Tuesdays with Tata episode, we dive into the heavy topic of suffering, particularly through personal tragedies, and explore how t…
Christy Osborne and Meade Shirley: The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and You, Part 2
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 stuc…
Doubting Thomas and the Power of Belief: Tuesdays with Tata
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…
Meade Shirley and Christy Osborne: The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and You, Part 1
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 stuc…
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, fr…
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'…