About this episode
Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson discuss the biblical concept of nonconformity to the world and its implications for spiritual formation through the lens of neuroscience.
What does it actually mean to “not be conformed to this world”? And what if modern neuroscience confirms what the apostle Paul wrote 2,000 years ago? In this episode of the Radically Christian Podcast, Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson explore the biblical concept of “the world” as a lens, framework, and normalized pattern of rebellion against God. Drawing from Romans 12, the Epistle to Diognetus, and the latest brain science research, they unpack how our thoughts physically reshape our brains—and why that matters for spiritual formation. Discover how the early Christians lived as radical nonconformists, learn to identify the lies that keep you stuck, and find out how speaking the truth of the gospel back to those lies can literally transform your mind. Your playlist matters more than you think. Links and Resources Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life by Dr. W. Lee Warren Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons by Evagrius of Pontus The Epistle to Diognetus (Full Text) Dr. Lee Warren on Theology in…
People in this episode
Host: Wes McAdams
Guest: Marcus Stenson
Topics covered
- nonconformity
- spiritual formation
- neuroscience
- Christianity
- biblical teachings
Keywords
- Romans 12
- Epistle to Diognetus
- brain science
- truth
- gospel
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life, Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons
Books & works: Live No Lies, Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That, The Life-Changing, Talking Back:, A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons, The Epistle to Diognetus
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