Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery

The Purpose of Suffering

Exploring the Neurobiology of Suffering

Why We Suffer

The Nature of God and Suffering

Theodicy and Our Questions

Finding Hope in Suffering

Perspective on Suffering

Growth Through Pain

The Purpose Behind Our Suffering

God’s Presence in Our Pain

The Story of Redemption

Conclusion: The Answer is Jesus

If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?A hard look at the biggest question: why is life so hard if God loves us?Here's a look at the answer, and what to do about it!Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, Proverbs 2:10Book Mentioned: <a href="https://amzn.to/42ykR2n">Is God Real?</a> by Lee Strobel Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery 01:00 Purpose and Vision of the Podcast 01:41 Exploring the Topic of Suffering 01:43 Revisiting Early Episodes 02:08 The Neurobiology of Suffering 02:28 Season Two and Subscriber Information 03:35 Deep Dive into Suffering 03:57 Personal Reflections on Suffering 04:43 Theodicy and Philosophical Questions 05:31 Listener Questions and Chronic Suffering 06:30 Personal Story and Theodicy 12:22 Philosophical Insights on Suffering 18:20 The Bear Analogy 20:32 Understanding Suffering Through Analogy 21:51 God's Perspective on Suffering 22:22 The Role of Free Will in Suffering 23:11 The Origin of Human Suffering 23:56 The Bigger Picture of Good and Evil 24:21 Critiquing God and the Long Narrative 25:53 God's Plan for Redemption 27:00 Personal Growth Through Suffering 29:23 The Purpose of Suffering 34:43 The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue 38:19 The Ongoing Battle Against Evil 39:31 Finding Strength in FaithResources and Links: 📖 My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, <a href="https://amzn.to/42fqKn0">⁠⁠I've Seen the End of You </a> 🎙️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-self-brain-surgery-podcast-with-dr-lee-warren/id863481502">⁠Subscribe to The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast⁠</a> for weekly strategies to change your brain and life.📖 Grab my book <a href="https://amzn.to/4dw9iwh">⁠Hope Is the First Dose⁠</a>. 
<ul><li>(00:08) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery</li>
<li>(00:44) - The Purpose of Suffering</li>
<li>(03:25) - Exploring the Neurobiology of Suffering</li>
<li>(03:51) - Why We Suffer</li>
<li>(05:42) - The Nature of God and Suffering</li>
<li>(10:41) - Theodicy and Our Questions</li>
<li>(15:28) - Finding Hope in Suffering</li>
<li>(20:27) - Perspective on Suffering</li>
<li>(25:05) - Growth Through Pain</li>
<li>(31:05) - The Purpose Behind Our Suffering</li>
<li>(32:10) - God’s Presence in Our Pain</li>
<li>(35:29) - The Story of Redemption</li>
<li>(38:17) - Conclusion: The Answer is Jesus</li>
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Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren

A Hard Look at Suffering