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The Science of Spiritual Formation with Curt Thompson, MD

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What does neuroscience have to do with following Jesus? In this conversation, psychiatrist and author Dr. Curt Thompson unpacks how brain science helps us understand—and experience—spiritual formation more deeply. Drawing from his groundbreaking work in Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame, and The Soul of Desire, Dr. Thompson explores the connections between relationships, the mind, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

We discuss why spiritual growth is not just about information but also about embodied practices, community, and the rewiring of neural pathways over time. Curt offers practical ways to engage both science and Scripture to become more fully alive in Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered how the latest insights from neuroscience can enrich your walk with God, this conversation will open your eyes to a more integrated—and hopeful—vision of Christian formation.

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The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope

Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices that Can Transform Your Life and Relationships

The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves

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What does neuroscience have to do with following Jesus? In this conversation, psychiatrist and author Dr. Curt Thompson unpacks how brain science helps us understand—and experience—spiritual formation more deeply. Drawing from his groundbreaking work in Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame, and The Soul of Desire, Dr. Thompson explores the connections between relationships, the mind, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

We discuss why spiritual growth is not just about information but also about embodied practices, community, and the rewiring of neural pathways over time. Curt offers practical ways to engage both science and Scripture to become more fully alive in Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered how the latest insights from neuroscience can enrich your walk with God, this conversation will open your eyes to a more integrated—and hopeful—vision of Christian formation.

Get the Books

The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope

Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices that Can Transform Your Life and Relationships

The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves

GET UPDATES FROM THEOLOGY PROJECT

https://www.theologyproject.online/subscribe

MATT'S BRAND NEW BOOKS

Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification

https://amzn.to/4gOn4gN (print)

https://amzn.to/47pttuz (Kindle)

GET THE VIDEOS https://my.seedbed.com/product/free-to-be-holy/

Reconstructing Methodism: Crucial Issues Facing the Global Methodist Church https://amzn.to/3TnkYKS

MATT'S OTHER BOOKS

Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice https://amzn.to/2xOJmyj

The Letters to the Thessalonians (w/ videos) https://amzn.to/3B0m6su

Bless the Nations https://amzn.to/3eEpiiF

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