Issue 1: Why Your Mind Matters

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the very first issue of The Clear Mind Weekly. I’m honored that you’re here.

My name is Dr. Matt Bridgman, and I’m both a follower of Jesus Christ and a neuropsychologist. For decades, I’ve been helping people with their mind, especially with questions like …

“Why can’t I remember things like I used to?”
“Why don’t I feel like myself lately?”
“Is this just aging… or something more?”
“Am I doing everything I can to stay sharp?”

And I’ve come to find that these questions aren’t just medical—they’re emotional, spiritual, and fundamental to being human.

🧭 Why This Newsletter Exists

Equipping Christians to renew their minds and strengthen their brains—one habit at a time.

To help answer questions about your mind, and give simple, actionable guidance - grounded in science and anchored in scripture - that’s why this newsletter exists. 

📖 Why the Bible Says a Clear Mind Matters

This isn’t just about memory or mood—it's about stewardship of your mind, which God values deeply. Here’s what He says about our minds:

• “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and a sound mind.”
   (2 Timothy 1:7)
  A clear mind isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s part of how God equips us for life.
  

• “Be sober-minded; be watchful.”
   (1 Peter 5:8)
  Mental clarity is spiritual armor.
  

• “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
   (Romans 12:2)
  Change starts with how we think.

Taking care of your mind and your brain is a spiritual act—of worship, of preparation, of obedience.

🛠️ What You Can Expect

In future issues, I’ll give you:

• Practical memory strategies you can use right away
  

• Brain health tips backed by research
  

• Emotional health tools to reduce stress and balance mood

I’ll also share scripture reflections that ground your efforts in biblical truth. 

🙏 A First Step

Let me leave you with this thought for the week:

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
 (Proverbs 4:23)

Guarding your heart includes tending to your mind - strengthening your memory and balancing your mood - so that your life can reflect the peace and purpose of Christ.

Thank you for trusting me on this journey. 

Talk soon,

Dr. Matt

Christian Neuropsychologist | Fellow Traveler in Faith and Clarity