You Are Not Just a Brain — Why the Church Must Reclaim the Soul

Ever wonder if your brain is all there is to you? Join us as we unravel the deep mysteries of the mind with author Stan Wallace, and discover what the Bible, neuroscience, and philosophy say about being truly human.

July 9, 2025

Transcript Summary

In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis interviews Stan Wallace, president and CEO of Global Scholars, about his book, “Have We Lost Our Minds?: Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing." Wallace sets the framework by explaining the book and addresses confusion about what it means to be human, especially as it relates to neuroscience, philosophy, and theology. He critiques neurotheologians who implicitly reduce humans to material beings and emphasizes the importance of understanding the immaterial soul.


The conversation explores the relationship between the mind and the brain, drawing on philosophical arguments and biblical anthropology to illuminate the distinction between them. Wallace explains the law of identity and provides practical examples to demonstrate how the mind and brain, while deeply interconnected, are not identical.


The episode concludes with a discussion of the practical implications of these ideas, particularly in the areas of spiritual formation, evangelism, and biomedical ethics. Wallace encourages listeners to consider how their understanding of human nature shapes their interactions with others and their engagement with the world.

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