Title: Season 5 Day 7 – A Thankful Heart

*Episodes says James 1:8, this was an error the verse is 1:17; it was published on 1:8 :)

Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: Creating a Thankful Heart.

I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives.

Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.

🎙 What You'll Hear

How staying consistent is essential for rewiring your brain: "neurons that fire together wire together."
The inverse truth: more negative thoughts = more negative thoughts and stronger negative neural pathways, and why that's good news—because God created you with the ability to quickly add more positive thoughts in your brain that will completely change your life.
James 1:17 (Podcast says 1:8 but that is incorrect- my apologies for the error, I published this on 1:8 and was getting my numbers mixed up!)
How to sign up for the free newsletter (Bible-study + neuroscience) and join Patreon for extra worksheets.

📝 Key Prompts & Exercises

Micro Gratitude: Ten things you are grateful for
Macro Gratitude: Three bigger things you're thankful for
Groan → Gratitude Statements
Prayer: Write a prayer about what's on your heart today
Gratitude Challenge Prompt: James 1:17
Meditation with Jesus
Affirmations / Identity in Christ

Action & Reflection

🎧 Who This Episode Is For

Anyone feeling stuck, anxious, restless or depleted and seeking peace, clarity and rewiring
Faith-driven listeners wanting to integrate neuroscience and biblical truth
Overachievers, perfectionists, ADHD-brains and productivity seekers who need a framework for nervous-system regulation
Coaches, therapists, faith-leaders looking for brain-based conversation starters

🔍 Keywords & Topics Covered

brain rewiring · neuroplasticity · Hebb's Law · nervous-system regulation · spiritual growth · Christian neuroscience · pruning and fruit metaphor · Genesis· gratitude practice · affirmations · device stress · silent prayer format · journalling prompts

📌 Resources & Links

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Divine Rewire Program + The Divine Prescription School: The Divine Rewire Program Info
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