NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MD: Recent Episodes
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Have you wondered how the intersection of mental health, science and faith converge? How we can strengthen our relationship with God, ourselves and others? Join Dr. Curt Thompson, board-certified psychiatrist, as he explores themes of interpersonal neurobiology and Christianity. NeuroFaith invites listeners to discover how their minds were built to function and how to implement healthy practices that confront fear and encourage mindfulness. Presented by Q Ideas.
It seems like at some point, everyone hits a time where they don't enjoy their work like they used to. Even worse, maybe one finds they've gotten worse at their job instead of improving. Is there any science that backs this phenomenon up? What does this mean for those on the second half of their career? Curt is joined on this episode by Dr. Arthur Brooks, professor at Harvard University to talk about different learning styles, high achievement, and how everyone should be thinking about their purpose, both now and in the future.
Find Dr. Brooks' newest book, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life wherever books are sold.
Presented by Q Ideas.
It seems that most people live in one of two worlds, all heart or all brain. Christians can also be harsh toward emotions, painting them as borderline useless. Jon Collins, co-founder of BibleProject, and his wife Tristen Collins, LPC, join Curt to talk about why emotions matter to God and how our emotions can show our humanity.
Learn more about their work at whyemotionsmatter.com.
Presented by Q Ideas.
There's been conversations for years about how Christians can integrate faith and work. But does workplace spirituality actually matter? Are some people a better spiritual fit for a workplace than others? Does seeing meaning in work affect performance? This week, Curt talks to Dr. Peter Hill, of Biola University, to talk about the psychology of spirituality in the workplace.
Presented by Q Ideas.
This week, we're talking about children and brain development. How do they perceive God? Can kids encounter bigger ideas than they're typically given credit for? What can we do to shepherd our kids' minds and faith in way that leads to a robust and resilient discipleship to Jesus? Curt talks about these ideas and more with Dr. Justin Barrett, founder of Blueprint 1543, on this week's episode.
Learn more about Dr. Barrett's work at www.blueprint1543.org. Presented by Q Ideas.
How is meaning-making attached to learning? Are these ideas that parents and teachers should be thinking about as they work to form the next generation? Join Dr. Curt Thompson and Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, of University of Southern California, explains how children make meaning and sense of the world. Presented by Q Ideas.
Patience seems to be sorely lacking as a virtue in contemporary conversations. Moreover, many seem to believe that being patient is implying passivity or disengagement. Is that true? Should we even try to cultivate patience? This week, Curt talks to Dr. Sarah Schnitker from Baylor University about virtue formation, patience and flourishing. Presented by Q Ideas.
There has been a long-standing stigma against receiving mental health care. This is even more prevalent in minority communities who have long been pushed to the margins. This week, Dr. Aderonke Pederson joins us to talk about overcoming and aiding in mental health stigmas.
Presented by Q Ideas.
Most people experience some sort of struggle with God, even nonreligious people. What does it do in our brains to be angry at God? Or to perceive that God is angry at you? Is it possible to move past these struggles and into greater flourishing? This week, Curt talks to Dr. Julie Exline, expert in spiritual struggles, about these topics.
Attachment is a powerful force in our brains. What does attachment to God mean? How do our loves define our beliefs? In this episode, Curt talks with Dr. Jim Wilder, a neurotheologian and founder of Life Model Works about attachment love. Learn more about Dr. Wilder's work at lifemodelworks.org. Presented by Q Ideas.
Each of the Synoptic Gospels repeats the line, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind..." What does it mean to love the Lord with your mind and what can psychology teach us about connecting the two? Dr. Ward Davis, professor of Psychology at Wheaton College, talks with Curt about positive psychology, emotional health, and resilience. Presented by Q Ideas.
In the first episode of this season, Curt talks to Dr. Dan Siegel to talk about what exactly the mind is. Is the mind defined by simply brain activity? Or is it something more? Why does this matter to us? How has the pandemic changed the way we talk about these topics? Curt and Dan talk about these things and more in this inaugural episode of Neurofaith. Presented by Q Ideas. Find more about Dr. Dan Siegel and his work here: https://drdansiegel.com