This Is Your Brain on Joy: A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health, and Nurturing Spiritual Growth

by Earl Henslin

"A break-through guide to help people experience lasting joy by restoring brain health.

What does the latest research in brain science and brain imaging say about our ability (or inability) to experience joy and happiness? Is our lack of joy a sin problem or a brain problem? In this life-altering book, Dr. Earl Henslin reveals that to enjoy our lives to the fullest, to become more loving, more Christ-like, we need to become more capable of healing and nourishing our brains. Many problems, long thought of as spiritual in nature--anger, depression, mood swings, anxiety, addictions--are often the result of a sick brain that cannot comprehend a good and loving God. This Is Your Brain on Joy shares exciting new findings in neuroscience that are spiritually sound, showing us how to care for our brains so we not only more effectively use them to glorify God but also experience His love."

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2009

Reviews

[Kendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting content but the material in the book (such as music/movie recommendations and the suggestion to “make a CD of your favorite songs”) leaves me wondering whether the scientific content is still as relevant as it could be. It seems frozen in time, which calls into question whether new discoveries or advancements would change any of the recommendations. A good starting point maybe, but probably should not be acted on!

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not the kind of book I naturally pick up, but I found it really fascinating. It's certainly over-simplified to the point of being irritating at times, but it still gets 4 stars from me for readability. I appreciated the variety of usable at-home suggestions if you aren't able or interested in a brain scan or an out-of-state therapist. The Christian perspective was a nice bonus.