In this Paideia group discussion from late 2022 and early 2023, Joanne explores the relationship between neuroscience, temptation, and biblical wisdom. Drawing from the book You Are Not Your Brain, she discusses how our minds can be shaped by deceptive brain messages—ingrained thoughts that lead us into unhealthy behaviors. Joanne connects this scientific insight to Paul's struggle in Romans 7, where he describes the inner battle between what we desire to do and what we actually do.

She introduces a four-step process—relabel, reframe, refocus, and revalue—which has been shown to reshape the brain and help people break free from harmful thought patterns. The discussion also highlights the role of love, faith, and self-discipline in transforming our minds, emphasizing that true renewal comes from both spiritual and practical efforts. This episode offers a compelling blend of theology and neuroscience, showing how biblical truth aligns with scientific understanding in the fight against temptation.

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