In this Soundings Seminar, Rev. Bill Haley (Executive Director of Coracle) talks with psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson about the role of beauty and desire in the Christian story and in each of our bodies.  From the neurobiological interplay between desire and shame, to the capacity of beauty to train us in recognizing the true and the good, to the power of a resurrected Jesus to enter into our deepest places of brokenness and bring redemption–– Curt and Bill’s conversation is expansive and rich and will reward repeat views!

Pre-order Curt’s upcoming book “The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community”

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A Special Thank You to our Event Partners for this Soundings Seminar:

• Designed2Connect:  A ministry working to make professional counseling more affordable in DC/MD/VA.
• Rock Recovery:  An organization bridging gaps in eating disorder treatment and support by removing barriers of cost, stigma, and accessibility nationwide.  Learn More about what they offer Here.
• Theological Horizons:  A ministry at the University of Virginia offering holistic support to Christians and seekers in academia.  Karen Wright Marsh, their Executive Director, has a wonderful podcast we’d recommend, “Vintage Saints & Sinners.”