NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MD

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Teach Me to Learn with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang Jun 07, 2022

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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.

For Goodness Sake with Dr. Sarah Schnitker May 31, 2022

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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.

For the Love of Neighbor with Dr. Aderonke Pederson Apr 05, 2022

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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.

For the Love of God with Dr. Julie Exline Mar 29, 2022

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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 to God with Dr. Jim Wilder Mar 22, 2022

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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.

Loving God With All Your Mind with Dr. Ward Davis Mar 15, 2022

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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.

Understanding Our Minds with Dr. Dan Siegel Mar 07, 2022

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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