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What you believe about God actually changes your brain.
Brain research in neuroscience has found that our thoughts and beliefs affect our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Mind and body are interrelated, and we are designed for healthy relationships of love and trust. When we understand God as good and loving, we flourish. Unfortunately, many of us have distorted images of God and mostly think of him in fearful, punitive ways. This leads us into unhealthy patterns of self-defeating behaviors and toxic relationships. But our lives can change when God renews our minds with a truer picture of him.
Psychiatrist Tim Jennings unveils how our brains and bodies thrive when we have a healthy understanding of who God is. He dispels common misconceptions about God and shows how different God concepts affect the brain differently. Our brains can adapt, change, and rewire with redeemed thinking that frees us from unnecessary pain and suffering. Discover how neuroscience and Scripture come together to bring healing and transformation to our lives.
This expanded edition now includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion, with questions for learning from Scripture, science and nature, and experience.

Contents:

Diagram of Brain

Preface

Acknowledgments

Section I: God, The Brain, and What Went Wrong

1. God is Love

2. The Human Brain and Broken Love

3. The Infection of Fear

4. Freedom to Love

Section II: The Battle Between The Conflicting Views about God

5. Love Strikes Back

6. Engaging the Battle

7. Love Stands Firm

8. Changing Our View of God

9. The Power of Truth

10. The Truth About Sin

11. Enlarging Our View of God

12. The Judgment of God

13. In the Brain of Christ

Section III: Embracing the Goodness of God

14. Forgiveness

15. When Good Prevails

16 When Love Burns Free.

17. Buddha, Jesus and Preparing Your Brain for Eternity

Addendum: Putting It All Together: Simple Steps to a Healthier Brain

Study Guide

Glossary

Notes