The Brain and Bible Podcast

Today we're starting a new season and a new series on Relationships! And we are zeroing in on Marriage! Do you remember your marriage vows? We're breaking it down line by line this season with our guests, starting with our founder and her husband of 26 years, Ruben Alcantar Jr! Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook Abou...

What are my NEXT STEPS after the healing? And how do I STAY that way? Our friend, Dallas Cox joins us as we address the question: How do I live after healing? Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook About J2Wholeness Journey to Wholeness has been bridging scripture & neuroscience to equip individuals to face life...

There's a question you may not have ever considered asking. Perhaps you've been on your journey to healing for so long, that getting to a place of wholeness, where your broken ness, your health struggle, your mental or emotional or spiritual battle is materially complete. The prayer you've been praying, has been answered. The long process - is essentially complete. NOW WHAT? Question for the show?...

Is that your story? We know it's not always easy to keep believing, to hold on to the hope that you will get a taste of heaven on earth in the form of healing. Today we're having an honest conversation with our guest Stephanie Charney as we talk about: How do I keep hoping in my journey to wholeness? Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Inst...

Maybe you're wondering: if my body has the ability to heal itself, why is my health problem not getting better? Frustrated? Stressed? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Our friend Dr. Katey Senebouttarath is joining us to bring us some insight and help as we talk about: How do I help my body heal? Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Face...

There is no deeper hurt than hurt that is inflicted by someone we love. Opening up to the vulnerability of love, also leaves us open and exposed when we are disappointed or betrayed by the one we trust the most. In the aftermath, we are left with a choice. We can cut ourselves off from the risk of relationship, or we can choose and learn the freedom of forgiveness. Our friend Trish Franco joins us...

We've all heard the biblical commandment to "Love our neighbor." But maybe you've wondered, how am I suppose to love a neighbor who I just can't see eye to eye with. A neighbor that you disagree with more than you agree with, and no matter how much you try, the more you try, the more you realize - we have nothing in common, and in fact I really don't like this person's thoughts, beliefs or values!...

Today our friend, Amy Van Stippen joins us as we talk about: How do I deal with a difficult co-worker? Let's be honest. Some of us love our jobs, but we don't love ALL the people we work with. In fact, it's likely that there are just one or two specific people you're thinking of right now that make you groan when you think about going into work. And that can really take a toll on your day, your we...

Today our friend, Pastor Barry Edgemon joins us as we talk about: How do I handle a difficult spouse? Marriage takes effort and attention from both parties! It takes two to tango. What do you do when one party is not willing to take the steps to toward their own health, healing and wholeness to make that dance work? Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on s...

Parenting is a challenge when circumstances and conditions are great. But how do we parent our kids well when our kids are struggling? Are the events of today impacting my kids for a lifetime? What can we do as a parent to help our kids grow stronger through their experiences today? Join us as we talk about: How do I parent my anxious kids? Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -...

How we navigate obstacles and unexpected events depends, in large part, on how resilient we are. What are you and your college doing today, so that your student is best prepared to overcome and flourish when challenges come their way? Conquer Post College Passion Slump Book Want more resources for your college student? Follow our Instagram account: @j2w_launch. LAUNCH is a new Journey to Wholeness...

What if God so intelligently designed our bodies to be able to heal itself, if given the right support? God didn’t make a mistake when he designed us. You are not broken. In this special episode, you'll hear from Nicole Saleske who shares her experience as a Nurse Practitioner who has put Christ at the center of her practice. GUEST BIO Nicole brings a unique focus to the Sonshine International tea...

It’s a bold claim for sure. But if we truly believe God is the same today as He was at creation and throughout the stories of the Old and New Testament, then we have to ask ourselves: Why wouldn’t God do now what he did then? The miracles of scripture aren’t just what Jesus did, past tense, they are samples of what he is still doing, and wants to do in your life as well. Question for the show? Ema...

In the process of healing - how do we navigate the middle moments? In this second part of our special series you'll hear a talk from our author and co-founder Becky Alcantar, given at a recent women's retreat about what we can do to get through the time between here and healing, on our journey's to wholeness. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials!...

In the process of healing - how do we navigate the middle moments? In this special episode you'll here a talk given at a recent women's retreat about what we can do to get through the time between here and healing, on our journey's to wholeness. -- Start your journey today: http://bit.ly/J2Wholeness

When we learn how to understand what has shaped our perspective, we can go about the work of making the modifications and adjustments needed so that we can see results in our lives that we have hoped for and attain a healthy mind, heart and life. Join Pastor Scott and Pastor Becky as they talk about how to achieve wholeness in our perspective with friend and facilitator: Emily Carlson - who shares...

In Journey to Wholeness, setting boundaries is a key concept because boundaries serve one major purpose for us: Boundaries helps us heal. When we learn how to set and keep healthy boundaries, they help us to create and maintain an environment in which we can nurture a healthy mind, body and spirit. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instag...

Life can sometimes feel like a series of distractions, difficulties, and obstacles - not to mention the occasional crisis! How do we build up our inner drive that encourages us to keep moving forward even when everything else is telling us to quit? What can we do today to prepare ourselves to persevere in the face of obstacles and setbacks?   Question for the show? Email us at info@j2who...

Pastor Scott and Pastor Becky are joined by Life Church attendee and Journey to Wholeness facilitator Trish Franco to discuss vulnerability. We can feel vulnerable when faced with uncertainty, risk or emotional exposure. It’s not something many of us are comfortable with - so we tend to shut down. Vulnerability often has a negative connotation, but it is also the path to great benefits and advanta...

Amy Van Stippen joins Scott and Becky to talk about making our psychological well being a priority can significantly improve our workplace environments. Amy Van Stippen is a journey to wholeness facilitator as well as a leader in her workplace who takes pride in her team, describing them as dedicated, committed, personable, and caring. -- Start your journey today: http://bit.ly/J2Wholeness

Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have -- and also one of the most rewarding. And while reading books on parenting will help us, the best thing you can do for your child is understand yourself better. Today, Pastor Scott and Pastor Becky are joined by Stephanie Charney and Nancy Gruse to discuss wholeness in parenting. Question for the show? Email us a...

Scott and Becky have a conversation about change! Life is a series of seasons and transitions. If there’s one thing we can be certain of, is that change will happen! We can resist change, OR we can learn how to navigate it well. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook About J2Wholeness Journey to Wholeness has been bridgi...

Scott and Becky have a conversation about trauma and triggers and the unhealthy cycle they can create in our lives when left unresolved. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook About J2Wholeness Journey to Wholeness has been bridging scripture & neuroscience to equip individuals to face life's challenges sin...

Scott and Becky have a conversation about forgiveness and why it can be difficult for us to do. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook About J2Wholeness Journey to Wholeness has been bridging scripture & neuroscience to equip individuals to face life's challenges since 2014. Learn more and start you journey...

What are practical steps we can take to achieve wholeness in our marriages? Listen as Steve & Emily Carlson share their story. Question for the show? Email us at info@j2wholeness.org -- Follow J2Wholeness on socials! J2W Instagram J2W Facebook About J2Wholeness Journey to Wholeness has been bridging scripture & neuroscience to equip individuals to face life's challenges since 201...