NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MD

In this episode of NeuroFaith, Dr. Curt Thompson talks with Michael John Cusick, CEO and Founder of Restoring the Soul, about the deep connection between personal experiences and professional work in counseling and spiritual care. Michael shares personal stories about his struggles with alcohol abuse and sexual addiction and explains how these experiences have shaped his career and his approach to helping others. During this episode, Dr. Curt and Michael discuss the misconceptions about love within church settings, the experiential nature of God's love, and the importance of accepting one's brokenness to experience true transformation. Resources:

• Check out Michael's Book Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle

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  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • THINQ Podcast with Gabe Lyons

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

In this episode of NeuroFaith, Dr. Curt Thompson interviews Dr. Diane Langberg, a renowned clinical psychologist with over 50 years of experience, particularly in the fields of trauma and abuse. Dr. Langberg discusses her journey into the field, beginning at a time when trauma was not yet a recognized area of study. She shares her experiences with early clients, including a college student who disclosed childhood sexual abuse and Vietnam veterans exhibiting similar trauma symptoms. Dr. Langberg highlights the challenges and misconceptions about trauma within both the clinical and faith communities. She underscores the importance of listening to and validating the experiences of those who have suffered trauma. The conversation also explores how false theology in the church can contribute to misunderstanding and mishandling trauma, emphasizing the need for a deeper, more compassionate understanding of human suffering. Throughout the podcast, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Langberg delve into the evolution of trauma recognition and treatment, the intersection of faith and psychology, and the necessity of acknowledging and addressing wounds for true healing and flourishing. Resources:

• Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

• Check out more from the THINQ podcast network:

  • NextUp with Grant Skeldon

  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

  • THINQ Podcast with Gabe Lyons

  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

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.

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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.

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.

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.