Truth Trauma Theology

What does the conflict in Ukraine trigger in you? What stress did you already have going into the situation? How have you been dealing with your stress?    Please consider supporting the channel with Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kylespears 0:00 intro  1:53 Pacing  3:29 Window of Tolerance  6:02 Generational vs direct burdens

How do we share the gospel in a way that helps people rather than injures them? How will the church need to adapt the way it approaches evangelism?   Please consider supporting the ministry https://www.patreon.com/kylespears  Daren currently serves as lead evangelist for the Seattle Church of Christ, where he and his wife Karla have served for the last 11 years. Daren has done some post-...

Dr. G. Steve Kinnard has served as an evangelist and teacher for more than thirty years. He has preached and taught the Bible on every continent. He received his undergraduate degree at Freed-Hardeman College and his Master of Divinity with Languages degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest. He then completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University. Steve and...

How do we begin to rebuild trust in our churches? There are many issues that churches are facing that weaken the bonds between Christians from politics, racial tension, and the pandemic. If there is a time to examine how to build trust, it is now. Todd joins the channel to discuss importance of trust in and amongst our churches. Todd will help us understand what factors build and erode trust betwe...

There is a fine line between being protective versus being controlling when it comes to nurturing those who are new to the faith. The need of the hour is maturity in a world of misinformation and social pressures. Fenton joins the channel to discuss the balance between amidst extremes. Fenton is in the full-time ministry leading a church in Georgia and shares insights into how to mature young Chri...

Due to the overwhelming response to the interview with Lauren Peterson, I  wanted to make sure we were thorough in answering further questions.  Dr. Jennifer is one of the greatest resources in discussing intimacy and  sexuality. We cover the issue of older singles, grief, cultural considerations,  differing standards based on body type, masturbation as a single, the  male...

Lauren is a counselor who has experience in the ministry and now  specializes in helping couples with intimacy and connection. She joins  the channel to discuss her perspective on how purity culture has shaped  the way marriages experience intimacy. She also addresses how to talk  your children about sexuality in a healthy way. Singles/Parents: Redeemed Sexuality by Tim and Dr....

Sean is Professor of Social Work at King University. He will join the  channel to share from his findings regarding burn out and trauma. His  research has profound  implications for Counselors, Social workers, and  Ministers.  Check out the link provided for this for this video on Sean's website:  seanstjean.com/kylespears

Dr. Christopher Habben is a former president of the Association of  Marriage and Family Therapists and joins the channel to discuss his  perspective on how mental health and faith coincide together. He has a  unique perspective as he has formal theological training as well as  clinical training in the field of Psychology.

After graduating from the University of Florida, Jeanie Shaw went into  the ministry, helping women learn to apply the Bible to real life. She  has taught classes and workshops worldwide on issues such as marriage,  parenting, leadership, and spiritual growth. For eight years Jeanie  served as a vice president for HOPE Worldwide, working particularly with  orphans and the...

Rolan Monje (BD, MMin, DMin) serves as an evangelist and teacher. He is  professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Rocky Mountain School of  Ministry and Theology in Colorado and Director of Asia-Pacific  Leadership Academy in Manila. Rolan heads an international teaching  ministry that has taken him to some 40 countries across 6 continents. He  has also written 5 books. Hi...

Tammy has been working with the Grief Recovery Institute to bring the  Grief Recovery Method® to Russian-speaking countries. She also has years  of working in the ministry. She is an Advanced Grief Recovery Method®  Specialist, certified by the Grief Recovery Institute. She is the author  of a devotional book entitled "Mornings in Matthew". She will join the  channel to gi...

How we approach our ministers matters to God as does their calling to  lay down their lives for the church. There are many situations that have  increased the tension felt by ministers and members. Wade joins the  channel to discuss a minister's perspective and how to best approach  difficult issues with your minister.  Originally from Colorado, Wade is a recent transplant...

Diane Langberg is a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise  includes 45 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy. She  speaks internationally on topics related to trauma, ministry and the  Christian life. Diane will join the channel and answer more advanced  aspects of trauma. She will give insight into how spiritual abuse  happens on an institutional le...

Cresenda is an author, Counselor, Master NLP Coach, & Time Line  Therapy® Master Practitioner. She has experience and expertise in  working with trauma and spirituality. Cresenda joins the channel to  discuss her recently released book Spiritual Transformation: Emotional  Intelligence and Freedom.   http://www.cresendajones.com/

Ken graduated with his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009  following five years of experience at Healthy Families Counseling and  Support working with couples to help them gain skills and tools  necessary to achieve strong attachment bonds with each other. Ken also  has two years at Willowbrook working with kids that have severe  behavioral and mental health di...

The BEMA Podcast was launched in 2016, making it accessible to a global  audience. He began to develop BEMA Discipleship as a way to share his  experience with others. He will join the channel to discuss how biblical  ritual functions in scripture helping us to better understand ritual in  NT context. We will discuss the concept of legalism and it's impact on  today's chur...

Gordon Ferguson has been preaching God's Word since 1970. He is one of  the well-known Bible Teacher's in the ICOC. Gordon joins the channel to  discuss details from his new book God are we Good? People are struggling  to answer fundamental questions about salvation. He answers difficult  questions to help equip us better.

Janus and Melissa Abello both serve as Evangelist and Women's Ministry  Leader in Columbia, MO. They have been married nine years and have two  children, their angel baby Naomi and Ruth who is two years old. They  have been in the ministry for over eleven years.  Melissa also works  part time as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Janus and Melissa join  the show to di...

Robert Carrillo served as CEO of HOPE worldwide for 4 years and now is  finishing a Doctorate in Spiritual formation at Fuller Seminary. He is  an Evangelist and Teacher with the Los Angeles Church of Christ serving  as part of the leadership team and ICOC Teacher's Committee. He will be  joining the channel to discuss how the church will need to approach  evangelization m...

Ellen is a faithful Christian woman, wife, and mother. Ellen is also  same-sex attracted. While growing up in a Christian home, Ellen and her  family had to navigate the nuances of her sexual orientation. Ellen is  married to the love of her life, Paul, and together, they also have to  navigate the unique realities of her sexual orientation and her past as a  lesbian. &nbs...

David Pocta is a Christian Spirituality Scholar, public speaker, and  ministry trainer. He spent the first twenty-six years of his career  serving in full-time ministry with his wife, Beth, in the International  Churches of Christ in the USA and Africa. The Poctas devoted the  majority of that time to training ministry leaders and parents about  family-based church culture...

Jason Alexander, his wife, Justine, and their daughter, Hannah, live in Puyallup, WA, where he serves as a pastor for the South Sound Church of Christ. Jason is an expert in OT Theology and will be providing a deeper teaching on the Sabbath.

Michael is one of the most recognizable voices regarding race relations  in our churches. Michael is an incredible teacher, writer, and speaker.  He joins the show to discuss his recent sabbatical and perspective about  racial reconciliation.

Joel is one of the most sought after ministers specializing in Sabbath  practices. Joel founded "Waters of Rest" ministry designed to help  ministers find rest and renewal through sabbaticals and sabbath rest. He  joins the show to provide education about this critical  discipline. Sabbatical Resources: Leading on Empty… Wayne Cordeiro Clergy  Renewal… A. Richard Bullock,...