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Living More Fully
In this episode, you’ll explore: – The immensely hopeful discoveries of neuroscience showing that small, daily choices can alter the anatomy of our brain – changing how we think, and ultimately, changing who we are. – How God has created human beings for connection – with Him, with others, and ourselves…and how to cultivate these…
Read MoreThe Poetic Justice of Empathy
If you have been paying attention, you will notice that lately there has been a growing interest in certain circles about empathy. It has, thankfully, moved out of the privacy of the mental health consultation rooms and neuroscience research studies and into the classroom, the boardroom and the bedroom. In fact, there really is no…
Read MoreNurturing Our Natures
As I have written elsewhere, evil does its best work in the middle of good work being done—and using shame as its primary occupational tool. And there is no better vocational effort that we have been called and commissioned to put forth than that which takes place day in and day out in families, churches,…
Read MoreSeeing Through a (Rearview) Mirror Dimly
Driving requires that I look forward through the windshield. This is generally a good idea. Were I to use my rearview mirror as a way to navigate my way forward, my traveling would be made more complicated. But the use of the rearview mirror is not without its merit. Moreover, by comparison, I typically use…
Read MoreCreate Compassionate Spaces
What does it really mean to know someone – and to allow yourself to be known? What it root of shame and how do we reframe that story to experience compassion? Those questions, what on earth neuroplasticity is, and much more this week as Jessica chats with her friend, mentor, and special guest, Curt Thompson.
Read MoreCreated for Connection
In this episode, you’ll explore: – The immensely hopeful discoveries of neuroscience showing that small, daily choices can alter the anatomy of our brain – changing how we think, and ultimately, changing who we are. – How God has created human beings for connection – with Him, with others, and ourselves…and how to cultivate these…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean for Us to Be Known?
In this podcast, we hope you will discover: – How Curt chose to become a psychiatrist and what it entails to become one. – Why neuroscience, or the study of structure of the brain and nervous system, is extremely supportive of the entire biblical narrative, especially what is seen in the first few chapters of…
Read MoreHow Shame Affects Us All
Dr. Curt Thompson will unpack shame and how it is affecting all of us. What we’re talking about is raw and hard but if we get these things right, it could change everything in our relationship to God and others. I get a little emotional in this episode and wrestle with it!
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