In The Soul of Desire, psychiatrist Curt Thompson suggests that underneath all our longings is the desire to be known—and what's more, that this fundamental yearning manifests itself in our deep need to make things of beauty, revealing who we are to others.

Desire and beauty go hand in hand. It is a mature, creative work, weaving together neuroscience and spiritual formation to open up new horizons for thinking about not only the nature of the mind but also what it means to be human.

This three-part recorded webinar series provides an overview of the content in Thompson's book The Soul of Desire, as well as a helpful Q and A section at the end of each session. The recorded sessions are one hour each and can serve as an overview for those who have not yet read The Soul of Desire or as an excellent follow-up to those that are familiar with the book.

Curt Thompson (MD) is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Being Known, an organization that develops resources for hope and healing at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual formation. He is also the author of The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire. He is actively engaged in learning and teaching as he supervises clinical employees and facilitates ongoing education groups for patients and colleagues. He also speaks frequently on the topic at workshops, conferences, and retreats.