The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

When Things Feel Hard, We Need to See a Way ForwardThere’s a lot of tough things happening right now, friend, but not to worry! We’re going to learn how to feel better, no matter what we’re going through. And we’re going to start today! Great book from Simon Sinek, Start with Why This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Psalm 116 Shows Us How to Keep Our Faith During Hard TimesHere's some thoughts and prayer through Psalm 116. Plus, excepts from Dane Ortlund's beautiful devotional, In the Lord I Take Refuge! Music from Tommy Walker, Eddie Ruth Bradford, and Paul Baloche.Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Hardship can bring us to a crossroads: will this be the end, or a new beginning?Some thoughts on how to change our brain to learn to see new possibility in seemingly impossible situations. Scripture: Psalm 121Music: Kari JobeBook: Eugene PetersonAll-day-long encouragement on MyBridge Radio!"Impossible things God makes possible" list:Whistles Zechariah 10:8, Isaiah 5:26, Isaiah 7:18 (FLIES, BEES, AND PEOPLE)Roars Hosea 11:10Gets up Isaiah 30:18Roams the earth 2 Chronicles 16:9Sees the end from the beginning (not surprised) Isaiah 46:10Finishes what He starts/Ends it like he says he will/Calls his shots Isaiah 46:11Floats axe heads 2 Kings 6:1-7Sends bears 2 Kings 2:23-25Calls for birds and leaders Isaiah 46:11Parts waters Genesis 1:6 (Beginning), Exodus 14 (Red Sea), Joshua 4:10 (Jordan), 2 Kings 2:8 (Elijah), 2 Kings 2:13-14 (Elisha)Knocks down walls Joshua 6Moves the sun Joshua 10:12-14Raises up dry bones Dry bones in Ezekiel 37Sends angels Daniel 10Coins in fish  Matthew 17:24-27Fish to Swallow Prophet Jonah 1-2Manna and Quail Exodus 16Water from a rock Exodus 17Loaves and fishes Mark 6:30-44Makes wine John 2Oil that doesn't run out I Kings 17:7-16Raises the dead  Luke 7:11–17,  Luke 8:49–56, : John 11:1-44Calms storms Matthew 8Walks on Water Matthew 14Heals disease and disability John 5Heals ears Luke 22Eats His Homework? John 4:34 ("My food is to the work my Father gave me.")And if that's not enough- he will lay down his life for you: Romans 5:8And didn't stay dead: I Cor. 15, Colossians 2And he's praying for you! John 17 Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study   This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

It's time to make a change, friend. But it takes great courage. Today we talk about how to find the strength and bravery needed to make huge changes in our lives. Job 38:11"I declared: 'You may come this far, but no farther; your proud waves stop here.'"Sign up for my Substack letter here.Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. Join me for a 5-day Bible study based on my book, I've Seen the End of You!  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Hope is a verb: there’s two consistent things about biblical examples of when people feel hopeless, and what they do next, that are important to flesh out: Any time we’re faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, there’s movement and there’s memory. There’s action. There’s a choice made.You have to fight for hope, friend, because life doesn’t always make it easy. We’re going to learn how hope is a verb, an action word, and we’re going to start today.This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Shame and Fear Thrive in IsolationBut shame dies in community.Here's a short conversation about how to rethink our basic instincts when we're going through hardship. Music by Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Some thoughts on vulnerability and letting God redeem our storiesScriptures Mentioned2 Corinthians 11:302Corinthians 12:9-11Music by David Crowder and Francesca Battistelli Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study     This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Does Life Feel Like It's Too Late and Too Far?A few years ago, our granddaughter Scarlett started pre-school. At the end of her first day, Lisa (who Scarlett calls 'Missy') was FaceTime-ing with her to see how her day went. Lisa said, "Scarlett, tell Missy all about your first day of school."Scarlett had had a long day. She was very tired, and she wanted to go to sleep. She looked into the camera, held up her hand, and said, "No Missy. It's too late and too far."That's all Scarlett had to say. Too late and too far.Have you ever had a day like that?Sometimes, it seems like our whole life is too late and too far. It's too much, too hard, too expensive, too painful. We can't bring ourselves to face it, or even talk about it, because it's too late and too far.Fortunately, Scarlett got a good night's sleep and the next day she was great, ready for another day at school.But in life, sometimes a little rest isn't enough to fix whatever it is that has us feeling like it's too late and too far. If you're in a situation like that: the marriage is too far gone, the payments are too late, the tumor is too invasive, the stress is too much, I want to encourage you.It's not too late, and it's not too far. Circumstances in life can really be difficult. Life can be a war, even when you're not in an actual war. But you can be at peace anyway.To the tired, Jesus said: "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)To the weak, God promised: "I can be content in any and every situation through the Anointed One who is my power and strength." (Philippians 4:13)To those worried about their government, or their country's future, God said: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (II Chronicles 7:14)Also check out Romans 8:37-39 and Psalm 139:7-10Here's the thing: You can be at rest, at peace, happy, and even joyful regardless of the circumstances of your life. God's on your side, and His promises are always there for the taking to make sure we can enjoy the life He's given us, even when it's hard. It's not too late or too far, friend. You just have to start today. Music by North Point WorshipSign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Self-brain surgery tip #17The best way to stay motivated and achieve your goals is to stop saying you “want” to do something. Decide something you “will” or “must” do, and do that thing. Then do the next thing. Narrower bandwidth = increased efficiency.Music from Matt RedmanScriptures:Philippians 3:12-14Proverbs 24:16Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Self-brain surgery tip #18God will do the work to change your mind and change your life. All you have to do is decide to let Him. #spiritualbrainsurgeryPhilippians 2:12-13Philippians 4:6-8Music by the Seminole String Band  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe