Good Faith Dr. Curt Thompson: Is God Still Good When the Pain Doesn’t Go Away?
Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Curt Thompson, a renowned psychiatrist and author of 'The Deepest Place,' dives into the transformative power of suffering in relation to faith and mental health. He emphasizes that suffering isn’t the enemy but a pathway to beauty, connection, and hope. The discussion highlights how pain can foster deeper relationships with God and others, advocating for community support and compassion during tough times. By intertwining biblical insights and neuroscience, Thompson offers a fresh perspective on healing through shared experiences.
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Suffering As Transformative Fulcrum
- Suffering is a central feature of the Christian journey and a fulcrum for transformation.
- Curt Thompson argues suffering invites God to form beauty and goodness in us and the world.
Desire Meets Fallen Resistance
- Longing for beauty coexists with a fallen world that hijacks desire and produces suffering.
- Thompson says suffering may be the cost of pursuing beauty while evil resists that movement toward the light.
Start With Mercy And Attachment
- Begin with mercy and secure attachment when addressing someone's pain instead of simply solving the problem.
- Thompson recommends creating connection so suffering can be understood and transformed rather than merely eliminated.
