The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Prayer and Your Brain (Frontal Lobe Friday)

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It's Frontal Lobe Friday!

What happens in your brain when you pray? Here's a look at some surprising neuroscience research into how prayer changes your brain, and some ways you can use these insights to make your life better!

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:33, Proverbs 4:26, Hebrews 12:13, I Thessalonians 5:16-17, Luke 18:1, John 15

Book Mentioned: How God Changes Your Brain by Andrew Newberg and Mark Waldman

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      • (00:02) - Frontal Lobe Friday and Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast Introduction
      • (01:51) - Changing Lives through Self-Brain Surgery School
      • (02:39) - Introduction to Andrew Newberg's book on brain science and meditation
      • (11:24) - How God Changes Your Brain: Introduction to the Study
      • (13:05) - Meditation and prayer improve brain function and resilience.
      • (15:48) - Meditation and prayer counteract depression and cognitive decline.
      • (21:59) - Practical Tips for Improving Memory
      • (31:36) - Developing a Mindful Practice for Self-Control
      • (35:14) - Approach, Breathe, Invite, Depend, Experience in Meditative Prayer
      • (37:33) - Longing for a Deeper Experience
      • (40:05) - Introduction and Book Announcement
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