Community 03: Overcoming Shame — The Ancient Enemy of Community (featuring Dr. Curt Thompson)

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What is the main culprit behind so much disconnection and damage in our relationships? Join John Mark Comer and Shelbi Shutt as they explore the universal experience of shame, featuring conversations with everyday people in the West, testimonials from real-life practitioners, and an interview with shame expert Dr. Curt Thompson. In this episode’s luminary interview, John Mark and Dr. Thompson discuss the degrees of disconnection and damage caused by shame and how we can address this ancient enemy to connection. Dr. Thompson is a psychiatrist, speaker, and the author of The Soul of Shame. You can explore more of his work at https://curtthompsonmd.com/ and connect with him @curtthompsonmd. This podcast accompanies the Community Practice, a four-session experience designed to help you cultivate community in the Way of Jesus. Learn more at https://www.practicingtheway.org/community. Our Practices are free, thanks to the generosity of The Circle and other givers. Learn more about The Circle at https://www.practicingtheway.org/give. Run a Practice with your community and find other resources at https://www.practicingtheway.org/resources.

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