The God-Shaped Brain by Timothy R Jennings

The God-Shaped Brain by Timothy R Jennings

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.

Timothy R. (Timothy R.) Since 1997, Jennings, MD has worked as a Christian psychiatrist and certified master psychopharmacologist in private practice. He is a expert in transcranial magnetic stimulation, a drug-free treatment for depression, and is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Jennings is a previous president of both the Tennessee and Southern Psychiatric Associations, as well as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association. He is a sought-after lecturer and international speaker, as well as the author of The God-Shaped Brain. He has spent more than two decades exploring the interface between biblical concepts and modern brain science. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, he has a private practice.