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Being Known Podcast

Being Known Podcast

Being Known Podcast 123 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Curt Thompson, MD and Pepper Sweeney host a series of conversations on the mind and how we interact with our faith, communities, and ourselves.

Episodes

How Do We Flourish? (S1E6 Encore)
How Do We Flourish? (S1E6 Encore) Aug 19, 2026 2522 What is the mind, and how do we begin to understand something that is constantly shaping how we see ourselves, God, and the world around us? In this episode, we explore what it means to think about the mind not just as a place of thoughts, but as a living, relational space formed by memory, attention, imagination, and desire. From there, we ask what a flourishing mind looks like—not one that is m
Who Are You? (S1E5 Encore)
Who Are You? (S1E5 Encore) Aug 12, 2026 2695 We’re all telling stories in the context of a bigger story that surrounds us. Often we’re not aware of that story, we just accept it as how things are. But what is that story? And how is it forming our identity?    Join us as we begin, again, the journey of becoming more fully known, loved, and alive.   This season 1 encore episode is sponsored by Tabor College Master of Education in Neuroscience
What is Your Story? (S1E4 Encore)
What is Your Story? (S1E4 Encore) Aug 5, 2026 2524 We are inherently storytellers, constantly organizing our experiences into narratives that shape identity, perception, and meaning. In fact, we are such storytellers that those stories in which we believe we are living profoundly influence how we interpret joy, suffering, relationships, and even ourselves. If we want to heal, then, it’s time we look at those stories and learn how to see our lives
What Are You Hiding? (S1E3 Encore)
What Are You Hiding? (S1E3 Encore) Jul 29, 2026 3148 Vulnerability isn't a weakness; it's part of what it means to be human. If we want to open the door to deeper connection, healing, and transformation with God and others, we must embrace our vulnerability. Learn how courage, safe relationships, and the example of Jesus invite us to step out of hiding and into a life of being fully known.   Join us as we begin, again, the journey of becoming more
What Do You Desire? (S1E2 Encore)
What Do You Desire? (S1E2 Encore) Jul 22, 2026 2736 What if your deepest longings are pointing you toward God rather than away from Him? In this episode, Curt and Pepper explore how beauty awakens our souls, stirs hope, and reminds us of the goodness we were created to experience. They remind us that our desire is not something to suppress, but a gift that draws us into deeper relationship with God, others, and the world around us.     Join us as
Being Known (S1E1 Encore)
Being Known (S1E1 Encore) Jul 15, 2026 2449 What does it truly mean to be known?   In this opening episode of the Being Known Podcast, Curt introduces the foundational idea that we are created for deep connection with God and one another, and that genuine healing happens in safe, loving relationships. Blending neuroscience with Christian faith, he explores how shame keeps us hidden while vulnerability opens the door to transformation.   J
S11E18: When Things Fall Apart: Finding Our Way Back Through Repair
S11E18: When Things Fall Apart: Finding Our Way Back Through Repair May 21, 2025 1952 In this Q&A style season finale of The Being Known Podcast, Curt, Amy, and Pepper reflect on the central theme of rupture and repair in our relationships with God, others, and ourselves. They explore the importance of grieving unrepaired wounds, modeling healthy repair for children, and approaching political differences with empathy and courage. This heartfelt conversation draws together the e
S11E17: The Limits of Repair: Discernment, Boundaries, and Hope
S11E17: The Limits of Repair: Discernment, Boundaries, and Hope May 14, 2025 2550 Repairing relationships is sacred work—but it isn’t always easy and straightforward. This episode delves into the nuanced process of navigating ruptures that may not resolve. With an emphasis on discernment, the conversation addresses how to identify what is truly wanted in a relationship, when to risk re-engagement, and when to honor the wisdom of stepping back. It explores how cultural tendencie
S11E16: Resilience: Repairing Rupture as Preparation for Wholeness
S11E16: Resilience: Repairing Rupture as Preparation for Wholeness May 7, 2025 1724 In this powerful episode of our Rupture and Repair series, we explore how resilience is formed—not by avoiding conflict or stress—but through our intentional engagement with rupture and our commitment to healing. Moreover, what if the work of repairing relational ruptures is not just for now—but actually preparing us for the kind of life we’ll live in the new heaven and new earth?   We consider ho
S11E15: Forgive Seventy Times Seven: Practicing the Impossible
S11E15: Forgive Seventy Times Seven: Practicing the Impossible Apr 30, 2025 2415 What does it really mean to forgive “seventy times seven”? It’s a command that sounds both beautiful and impossible—until we begin to understand what forgiveness actually is.    Forgiveness isn’t a moment—it’s a movement of the heart over time. Forgiveness often feels like giving something to the person who hurt us—but what if it’s actually something we do to set ourselves free? In this episode, w
S11E14: Tears in the Fabric: Jesus, Social Rupture, and the Call to Repair
S11E14: Tears in the Fabric: Jesus, Social Rupture, and the Call to Repair Apr 23, 2025 1484 What happens when the fabric of our shared life begins to unravel — not just politically or culturally, but spiritually and relationally? In this episode, we explore the quiet violence of our age: the kind that doesn’t wield weapons but erodes connection through shame, contempt, and indifference. From echo chambers to avoidance, we examine how disconnection shapes our communities, our faith, and e
S11E13: Unseen Structures: Caste, Power, and Healing the Fractures Beneath Our Feet
S11E13: Unseen Structures: Caste, Power, and Healing the Fractures Beneath Our Feet Apr 16, 2025 2143 We often shy away from conversations about race, caste, and power because of discomfort or fear of making mistakes—but this episode is an invitation to get in the game. Join us as we step into the complex and often unseen world of caste systems--which are more than race alone--as they manifest within American culture, exploring how deeply entrenched social structures and inherited hierarchies shap

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