Life Under Control

Drew and Jeremy talk about their future goals and the kind of people they hope to become. Drew summarizes the essential takeaways on self-control and emphasizes the need for grace in the pursuit of self-control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addicts are people for whom self-control has been obliterated. But not all addicts stay in the grip of addiction. What can we learn from the ones who find hope and healing? Drew and Jeremy talk about the research on heroin-addicted soldiers, the success of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the role of ruthless honesty in recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew and Jeremy consider Neil Postman’s critique of TV and discuss which dystopian novelist had the more probably theory of what might doom the human race. Drew gives practical guidelines for controlling technology so it won’t control you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablets, TVs, and Smartphones are everywhere now. How are these technological devices shaping us? Drew and Jeremy dive deeper into new media and discuss how they are changing us at a neurological level. They discuss smartphones, technological addictions, and whether Twitter will rot your soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew and Jeremy discuss keystone habits and how they can preserve willpower and bolster self-control. They reflect on the spiritual disciplines and give tips for making habits that will stick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew and Jeremy discuss why self-control is so important, how willpower falters, and what we can learn about the topic from muscles and marshmallowsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all goals are created equal. Drew and Jeremy discuss the power of “sanctified” goals and how digging for deeper meaning in our lives pays off.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew and Jeremy discuss why self-control is so important, how willpower falters, and what we can learn about the topic from muscles and marshmallows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Your Future Self Will Thank You podcast, Jeremy and Drew discussed the secrets of self-control from the distinctly Christian perspective. Drew's research into the field of brain science provided several key insights into habit formation.   Moody Publisher's newest podcast, The Other Half of Church, is a conversation at the intersection of brain science, theology and church life. Jeremy interviews neurotheologian Dr. Jim Wilder and pastor Michel Hendricks about the brain science of faith and community.   You can read the transcript of this episode HERE. To learn more about the book and the podcast, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee, you can be encouraged with Scripture and challenged by faithful wisdom. Mornings with Tozer Podcast is a two-minute daily devotional from the writings of A. W. Tozer. Available wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.