Matt and Brandon sit down to talk about a some research Matt has been doing on spiritual practices and how they effect our brains. Along the way we discuss the similarities and differences between Eastern meditation, mindfulness, and Christian meditation practices and how the fad of mindfulness might be an open door for Christian evangelism.

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Links to books referenced in the show

Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace by J. P. Moreland

Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson

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