Episode 37: Dr. Andrew Newberg

02/15/21 • 49 min

At an early age, human beings start to ask a lot of questions about life. There are many things we do not understand in this world, especially about religion and the existence of God. Which is why having passion for inquiry can be a very powerful asset to have if you want to discover what is truly real and existing. Never allow people to hinder you from asking these questions because they foster personal and spiritual growth.

In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital, talks about neurotheology. This is a very fascinating scientific study or emerging field of discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between our brain and religion. Since Dr. Andrew was young, he was already interested in the human mind and what we perceive as truths. Today, he has written over ten books on neurotheology! Dr. Andrew and Danny also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, the definition of the soul, the existence of God, and many more interesting topics!

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how understanding the relationship of our brain and religion can enlighten us about spirituality to know ourselves better!

Show Highlights:

[03:10] What propelled him to get into the field of neurotheology.
[05:24] Dr. Andrew’s age when he started asking a lot of questions.
[07:46] His favorite book out of the ten books he has written.
[10:11] All about neurotheology and why it is important.
[12:22] The difference of religiousness and being spiritual.
[15:25] How can you say that something is really real?
[20:29] Areas of the brain that are active when we think about God.
[23:02] Silence, meditation and being still.
[25:32] The frontal lobes are involved in helping us focus our attention.
[27:54] Dr. Andrew’s definition and description of a soul.
[30:02] How can you prove the existence of God?
[34:32] Acknowledging the limitations of our brain and becoming empathetic.
[37:12] How having spiritual connections help people overcome hard times.
[40:38] Ways to develop your connection more with God.
[45:07] Have passion for inquiry and find your own beliefs.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Dr. Andrew Newberg:

http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how understanding the relationship of our brain and religion can enlighten us about spirituality to know ourselves better!

Show Highlights:

[03:10] What propelled him to get into the field of neurotheology.
[05:24] Dr. Andrew’s age when he started asking a lot of questions.
[07:46] His favorite book out of the ten books he has written.
[10:11] All about neurotheology and why it is important.
[12:22] The difference of religiousness and being spiritual.
[15:25] How can you say that something is really real?
[20:29] Areas of the brain that are active when we think about God.
[23:02] Silence, meditation and being still.
[25:32] The frontal lobes are involved in helping us focus our attention.
[27:54] Dr. Andrew’s definition and description of a soul.
[30:02] How can you prove the existence of God?
[34:32] Acknowledging the limitations of our brain and becoming empathetic.
[37:12] How having spiritual connections help people overcome hard times.
[40:38] Ways to develop your connection more with God.
[45:07] Have passion for inquiry and find your own beliefs.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Dr. Andrew Newberg:

http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

Previous Episode

Episode 36: Aaron Scotti

If you really want to inspire and help people, you can begin today! You don’t have to wait a long time to start when you have become wealthy, achieve that greatness during your journey. Don’t hesitate to come out of your comfort zone and let fear dictate your future. Everything you need is within you and all you have to do is to translate those intentions with love.

In today’s episode, Aaron Scotti, a Spiritual Coach, and an Executive Producer at Armory Films, talks about the importance of the connection of our mind, heart, and body! The state of your mind and the beliefs you hold dramatically affects your overall health. Aaron is a very inspiring man who has starred in many TV shows, movies and hit series like Grey’s Anatomy. He, too, was the Executive Producer of the award-winning motion picture called The Peanut Butter Falcon! In this episode, Aaron and Danny also talk about love being our universal language, using our heart as our GPS, and understanding the nature of God!

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how God works wonders and how crucial it is to be mindful of the words we say to ourselves!

Show Highlights:

[05:19] Why Aaron decided to move from Conshohocken to Los Angeles.
[09:10] His focus, goals, and struggles when he moved to Los Angeles.
[13:02] Aaron had to hit rock bottom and become mentally fractured before he accepted he was sick.
[17:40] When you heal your mind, your body naturally follows.
[19:23] The experience made him realize how the mind and body are so connected.
[25:22] All about the amazing film, The Peanut Butter Falcon.
[28:56] Once you let go and get over your fear, you’ll realize there is so much more you can achieve.
[32:04] Let your heart be your GPS in life, and listen to your intuition.
[37:00] You have to put your awareness on your heart and be still.
[40:19] Aaron’s understanding and definition of what God really is.
[44:22] Every human is a fraction of God, and he is within us.
[47:23] Love is the universal language, and we need to start being mindful of it.
[52:41] Is Aaron planning to make more movies? What are his future plans?
[54:57] Ignorance is no longer an option; don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone.
[59:18] Anything that you ever need is within you, don’t guess how God works.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Aaron Scotti:

https://twitter.com/AaronScotti

https://www.instagram.com/aaronscotti333/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/544831789552619/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-scotti-05010aa/

Next Episode

Season 2, Episode 1: Jacqui Clark

As grim as it may sound, passing and death are things that one needs to prepare for in life. This doesn’t only talk about wills, managing inheritance, and such. To prepare for such a thing is to be comfortable with life in every aspect, including the possibility of dying. With that opened sense, one begins to truly live life and not just live life through until the last breath.

In this episode, Jacqui Clark explains the most overlooked fundamental need of financially and legally preparing for death and how this affects not only the person going but also the many close relations surrounding the individual.

As a certified Senior Advisor assisting families through assisted living and memory care communities, Jacqui talks to us about the practices of aging well and what one can do in life to live it more valuably and well, aside from just enduring and existing in the years.

Join Jacqui in this rich and filling episode and hear more insights that help us find our way to a more graceful and wise journey through getting old, either in the face of life or of death.