Your Brain on God

Pt. 3 of Fruits of the Spirit Series.  In a world full of anxiety and stress, the Spirit of God produces PEACE in our lives.  In this episode Darryl and Aaron talk about what it looks like to partner with Peace in our lives, in our relationships, and in our minds.  Check it OUT !

Second Episode of our Fruits of the Spirit Series.  The JOY OF THE LORD! Darryl and Aaron discuss how Joy comes from the Spirit of God, and how we can partner with God (Mr. Joy) in living our joy in our daily lives.

The Start of our Fruits of the Spirit Series.  The Spirit of God produces his fruit within us.  The greatest of these fruits, and the source from which all the other fruits come, is LOVE!

Part 2 of our talk with Chris Anderson, who spent 30+ years as a Mormon, 20+ years as an atheist, and just recently has come to believe that God is Love, and Jesus is the expression of that Love.  In this second episode, we talk to Chris about his journey from Mormonism to Atheism to believing in Jesus. 

Our good friend Chris Anderson was involved in the Mormon church for over 30 years.  In those years he lead people, went on mission, and obeyed the practices to a tee.  In due time, however, Chris started asking questions, and found out more than he bargained for.  Chris shared his journey with us and how God led him out of Mormonism and into relationship with Jesus. 

We had leader and director of Centerpoint Next Steps on, Rachel Hanson, to discuss her 6 year Cult experience and how she and her family healed with Jesus and continued in community.  Listen in for an amazing story of redemption and restoration!

As of late, emotional health has become a huge buzzword in the church.  And Rightfully so! We have often settled for spiritually bypassing (using spiritual mantras and ideals to move past emotional needs) instead of genuine wholeness, mind, soul, body, and emotions.  In this episode, Darryl & Aaron Dive into this deeper!

Many of us have been hurt by people in the church.  Some have never come back because of that very trauma.  In this episode, Darryl & Aaron Discuss some of the causes of church hurt, their own personal experiences, and continuing to recognize the beauty in the Church of Jesus despite people's poor decisions. 

We got back together w/ Cliff & Antoinette to discuss practical ways of maintaining connection & friendship in marriage, and the importance of not allowing Roles to become prisons.  A fantastic episode! Give us a follow ! 

We got together with our good friends, Cliff & Antoinette, married for 15 years, to discuss the beauties and hardships of marriage, and how inviting God everyday into marriage makes way for amazing connection and freedom.  

If you want to have good friends, be a good friend.  You attract who you are.  Friendships are vital to a healthy emotional, physical, and spiritual life.  We had our good friend AJ on to chat all about it.  3 Best friends talking bout friendship stuff !

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If we want healthy relationships we have to embrace conflict.  Most of us do not get tools for conflict growing up and see terribly unhealthy methods of dealing with it.  In this episode we talk about having engaging in healthy conflict with our loved ones to combat resentment and uncertainty and help us grow in our spiritual and emotional life. 

We can't truly love someone if we don't seek to truly see them, all the good and all the bad.  God teaches us to see past our own biases, traumas, and insecurities to be able to see his image in everyone we encounter.  In this episode, Darryl and Aaron talk about the importance of seeing who people really are.

It seems like everyone is living in offense these days.  We are frustrated, irritated, and bothered especially by those closest to us.  In this episode we talk about "Not making it about you" and also accepting responsibility in relationship so that you can grow.  Both tools to live a life unoffended! Gonna be a good one.  Listen up!

Communication is crucial to healthy relationships in our lives.  God gives us wisdom on how and when to communicate effectively and graciously.  Most of our problems in relationship come from a lack in communication or a lack of wisdom on how to communicate.  Join us as we get God's wisdom on how to communicate well in the Spirit of Jesus. 

Not all beliefs carry the same weight!  Some are fundamental and should be embraced with everything, while others should be open to being changed by God.  Our beliefs make up who we are, but they should never be held on so tightly that they ruin relationships.  

Brenda Palmer is a Podcaster (called Life in Perspective), a content creator, a producer of multiple network and YouTube shows, and a great friend.  In this episode she gives insight on managing social media, using it to bless others, and not becoming a slave to it.  Prepare to have your heart and mind blessed and make sure you follow her on Instagram and Twitter (Iambrendapalmer) and follow her podcast on Spotify and iTunes.

Jesus calls us to lose our lives in order to save them.  This upside down directive plays into more than just biblical salvation.  The more we let go of our own perceptions, ideologies, and expectations the more we receive what are hearts are really looking for.  God calls us into a journey of growing trust in Him, laying down our minds, wills and emotions to experience His mind, will and emotions.  

Look at the Lion in your Life right in the eyes and don't budge.  There is power in presence in the midst of your struggle.  Enjoy this conversation with Aaron and Darryl about embracing every trial with strength through presence. 

In this last part of the YBOG Love Series, Aaron & Darryl discuss the neurochemistry/psychology of Love.  The experience of love is brought on by a series of endorphins released in our bodies causing many of the classic love feelings, butterflies, sweaty palms, infatuation, the honeymoon stage and the like.  Take a gander into the beauty of the mind with us and make sure to give us a follow on Spotify, iTunes and Youtube.

What is the Biblical Perspective on Love?  In this episode, Darryl and Aaron dive into the love revealed in Jesus, how we receive this love, and how we return love to God through loving others.  Enjoy the Ride and make sure to follow us on Spotify, iTunes, and Youtube! BOOOOM BAAAP!

We are back! It's been too long Boggies.  This is Part 1 of our love series talking about what Love really is.  Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Youtube.

In this episode, Tracy teaches us about the importance of Sabbath, breaks down it fundamental tenants, and shares how Worship, Delight, and Rest can change our lives and lead us into health in our lives.  

Part 1 of a two part series with Author, teacher, artist and Momma, Tracy Brown.  Tracy is passionate about growth and seeing others step into Wholeness.  In this interview she dives into what it means to really live whole and explains the process of emotional formation.  Make sure to give us a follow!

Words don't mean things, People Mean Things.  In this episode Darryl and Aaron talk about the arbitrary nature of words, and how important it is to go beyond words to seek understanding.  Attributing certain meaning to words can affect our relationships, emotional health, and even the direction of our lives.  Check it out, and make sure to give us a follow! 

In this episode, Darryl and Aaron explore Timothy Keller's book The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness. This book shows us how to break the ego cycle, get healthy, and put our focus on others in true Gospel-humility!  Enjoy.  

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Whale Facts, The Johari Window, and tools to growing in Self Awareness.  Self-Awareness is not an end in itself, it is a tool to become healthier in your relationship to God, yourself, and to others.  In This episode, Darryl and Aaron give tools to step into more self-awareness so that we can move into health!

True Self Awareness naturally makes us aware of others.  As we uncover more and more of who we truly are, we learn more and more about others as well.  Self awareness lets us have empathy, compassion and love for the person in front of us.  In this episode Darryl and Aaron explore the relational side to being self-aware.   

We all have blindspots--areas in our lives that we are unaware of, that affect the way we experience life.  Self-awareness is a gift from God, shows that we are made in his image, and is crucial to growth.  In this episode, Darryl and Aaron dive in to how self awareness affects our drive, motives and purpose and the challenges that keep us in ignorance.  Enjoy Part 1 of this 3 part series.  

We teamed up with our good friend Heather Sanford (Pastor, Mother & Friend) to talk about having resilience in life.  We have all reached points in our lives where it got hard to keep going, where we just wanted to throw in the towel, call it quits, and curl up in a ball somewhere.  But this isn't what God's called us to! In this episode, Darryl, Aaron and Heather talk about growing in radical resilience, changing our perspective, taking good care of ourselves, and having hope that outweighs our struggles.  It's gonna be good one! Make sure you subscribe and follow on Youtube, Spotify and iTunes. 

In this episode, Darryl & Aaron dissect the character "Patch" from the movie Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams.  Patch is an aspiring medical student who doesn't play by any of the rules but loves deeply and very well.  The boys ask the question, "What really matters?" when it comes to living right, following every rule and regulation or loving the person in front of you?  Perhaps there is a higher law that we can step into, the law of Love! 

Sometimes we get caught up in living our life in autopilot, but there is so much beauty in this world that we can't afford to take for granted.  Join Darryl and Aaron as they explore what it means to live in "WOW" of everything this life has to offer us! 

Darryl and Aaron dive into communicating our of flow, living authentically, and loving people instead of needing them in this spontaneous episode!

From an early age we learn how to protect ourselves and get out of trouble by shifting blame onto everything and everyone else but us.  Unfortunately, sometimes this habit continues with us and we become scared, blame shifting adults.  The cure to shifting blame: taking responsibility.  In this Episode, Darryl and Aaron talk about the power we step into when we take responsibility for our lives and stop the endless blame cycle.  Enjoy and give us a subscribe!

For millennium philosophers have been diving into all of the nuances of Wisdom.  The greats have discussed a cosmic wisdom (LOGOS) that holds our universe together.  This LOGOS was made flesh in Jesus and is now made available to us through relationship with Him.  In this Episode, Darryl and Aaron jump into what it means to have God's mind and access His wisdom in this world.   

Positive emotions are easy to embrace; Negative emotions, not so much.  Darryl and Aaron discuss how to sit with our emotions, see them for what they are, and see healing through embracing, rather than running away from tough emotions.

What would happen if we saw the world through eyes of Gratitude?  It would change everything.  Gratitude effects us neurologically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually, all in positive ways! Join Darryl and Aaron as they unpack the life-changing, mind-altering, God willed power of living Grateful! Get addicted to Gratefulness! 

There are so many things vying for our attention in this life, but Jesus says that if our eye is "single" then our whole body will be filled with life.  Darryl and Aaron talk about the importance of focus in this episode and how narrowing our focus expands our reach.  Listen in and give us a subscribe! Love you! Whoever you are!

What's up sweet chocolate Boggies! The Last of YBOG's Fear Series.  Darryl and Aaron give tips to embrace courage in the midst of fear.  Courage is not the absence of fear, but bravery in the midst of it.  Take little steps to overcome fear and invigorate your heart! Let's do this thing! 

Fear Series pt. 4! Aaron's red face, inadequacy, abs and getting buff, insecurity as a bad motivator, the importance of what you focus on, the tie between insecurity and pride, and freedom from the "ideal" in Jesus.  Special guest AJ Diaz joins Darryl and Aaron as they dive into our fear of inadequacy. 

Super Novas, Black Holes, the fear of disconnection, radical vulnerability and acceptance, and the constant nature of God.  Darryl and Aaron uncover shame in this 3rd part of the fear series.  Also, new intro by Josh Nuñez aka Sed Seco on Spotify.  Give him a listen! 

Aaron & Darryl take a break from the fear series to adventure to the great land of Corona.  Their destination, Float State, a Sensory Deprivation/Float Tank Spa.  Hop in to hear all about it and get insights into living life without senses!

Atch - First Light

We finally made it.  We are finally average.  Episode 10 is here.  Let's celebrate with Chimpanzees, understanding the affects of cortisol (the stress hormone), uncovering toxic fears that leave us anxious, and embracing pain to see breakthrough.  It's gonna be a party! 

Atch - First Light

Being Cool, The Amygdala and Hippocampus, the Reptillian brain, Associative Fear, Exposure Therapy, and being present in both life and the "mini deaths" we all experience.  This first part of "Your Brain on Fear" is a doozy baby!! Hop on the BOG Blimp and let's throw a party in our heads!   

In this Episode Darryl & Aaron talk about our experience of time, being in the moment, and how living from the present can change our beliefs, emotions, and decisions for the better!  Subscribe and Enjoy! 

Atch - First Light

Body Language, Power Poses, the use of language in different homes and backgrounds, Emotional Literacy, giving people space to articulate their emotions, and the silent treatment.  Join the YBOG boys as they unpack our use of language in relationships!

Constantine, Hipsters, New Years Resolutions, Living inside out rather than outside in, and double agent thoughts.  Hop on the BOG BUS with Darryl and Aaron as they sort through some of the mindsets that can keep us bound up this New Year.

Party On Boggies!! Ever wonder why its so hard to change our beliefs about things?  Or why people are so adamant to hold onto their ideologies?  Cognitive Bias resides in every human brain.  We love holding onto our beliefs, and we will look for evidence that continues to confirm them.  The problem is when we reject evidence against them, no matter how valid, in order to staff safe, and this keeps us from growing and coming to the truth.  Join Darryl and Aaron on their journey to unpack Confirmation Bias and find ways to deeply reflect and let go of harmful confirmation patterns.  

Music: Atch - First Light

Are our memories fact?  Should they be trusted to create meaning and beliefs in our lives?  Many would say that memories make a person, but what if they are a little more flexible than we think?  Join Darryl and Aaron on their mission through memory as they uncover some truths about our recollection of the past that may bring freedom to our present.

Music: Atch - First Light

A Case of the Mondays, Trying to Belong, Chasing after acceptance, and settling for projections of yourself instead of your authentic essence.  Lots of fun and freeing truths in this third episode with Darryl and Aaron!  Hop on the Brain Train and let your mind explode with goodness!  

Music: Atch - First Light