Episode 253: The Risk of Being Loved
With Jeff and Terra Mattson and Featured Guest Dr. Curt Thompson
In this powerful conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson, we explore what it really means to move from imagination to incarnation—from abstract belief to embodied hope. Together, we reflect on how God reveals Himself through the arc of Scripture and how healing, trust, and transformation happen in the presence of real, loving relationships. Whether you’re wrestling with hope, longing for connection, or simply trying to receive love more fully, this episode is for you.
Takeaways
God’s story is one of increasing incarnation—His presence becomes more embodied over time.
Hope is not instant; it’s formed slowly through process, pain, and presence.
Healing often begins when we allow others to love us, even when it feels threatening.
Confessional community is key to spiritual and emotional transformation.
Love is the foundation, but hope and trust are practices shaped over time.
We’re not changed by ideas alone—we need real people with real voices.
The invitation to be known is both beautiful and uncomfortable, and that’s okay.
Website:https://curtthompsonmd.com
Instagram:@curtthompsonmd
Facebook:Curt Thompson, M.D.
Podcast: Being Known Podcast
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