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The Brain vs Mind with Dr. Karl Lehman

Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Karl Lehman, a board-certified psychiatrist who integrates neuroscience with Christian faith, joins to explore mind–brain interaction. He discusses biblical support for a nonphysical mind, near-death experience research, how learned helplessness and trauma change brain circuits, and practical inner-healing approaches that combine science and spiritual practices.
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ANECDOTE

Decades Of Coaching With Jesus As Therapist

  • Lehman describes coaching people to interact with Jesus as the primary therapist across 25 years.
  • He reports building an 800‑page book from that clinical and research experience.
INSIGHT

Distinct Yet Deeply Intertwined

  • Lehman asserts brain and non‑biological mind/spirit are distinct but deeply integrated.
  • He emphasizes frequent two‑way influence between mind and brain in daily life.
ADVICE

Reverse Learned Helplessness With Corrective Experience

  • Use the learned‑helplessness model to see how experience shapes brain and behavior.
  • Provide corrective experiences (therapeutic or pharmacologic) to reverse learned helplessness.
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