Husband Material Shame & Sexuality (with Dr. Curt Thompson)
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Curt Thompson, a compassionate psychiatrist, integrates interpersonal neurobiology with a Christian understanding of humanity. He delves into the complexities of shame, particularly its impact on sexuality and personal dignity. The conversation challenges contemporary views on gender while highlighting the neurophysiological consequences of shame. Dr. Thompson emphasizes the power of vulnerability and community in healing, illustrating how genuine relationships can break shame's cycle and promote personal transformation through compassion and support.
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Ubiquity and Origin of Shame
- Shame is everywhere and unavoidable, like pollen in spring or sand in the desert.
- Biblically, shame appears early, disrupting the original state of nakedness and unashamedness in humans.
Shame, Sin, and Sexuality Link
- Shame is the emotional/neuroaffective experience of sin.
- Sexuality intertwines deeply with shame, rooted fundamentally in being male and female as made in God's image.
Pornography Deepens Shame Cycle
- Pornography provokes shame by isolating us and increasing distress.
- Excessive accessibility to porn deepens the shame cycle and neurobiological isolation.
