Sex with Soul

About this episode

Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses the deeper meaning of eros and its implications for connection and risk with Tim and Aubrey Chaves.

We tend to think of eros as strictly about sex. But in its truest meaning, eros is the human soul's longing for communion — for connection beyond ourselves. It is the impulse that draws us toward God, toward truth, toward knowing and being known by another person. Eros is what enlarges our souls. And it is also the thing we most resist — because eros requires risk. In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Tim and Aubrey Chaves of the Faith Matters podcast to explore the powerful ideas at the heart of That We Might Have Joy. We are re-airing this popular episode to bring attention to Dr. Finlayson-Fife's book discussion and signing in Boston on April 23rd. Learn more and get your tickets HERE!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Guests: Tim Chaves, Aubrey Chaves

Topics covered

• eros
• connection
• soul
• risk
• faith
• joy

Keywords

• eros
• soul
• connection
• faith
• joy
• risk
• intimacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Faith Matters

Books & works: That We Might Have Joy

Places: Boston

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