Truth Trauma Theology

Suzette Lewis is a Women’s Ministry Leader and works in the Co-Leadership of the Toronto Church of Christ alongside her husband Andrew. She has experience working with Violence Against Women, Children and Youth and teaching as a College Professor. She is a Qualified Mediator and Trainer of Restorative Practices and Victim Offender Reconciliation.

Matina joins the show to discuss the research trends of how kids and  teens develop spiritually. The question of why teens stay or leave  creates tremendous confusion and concern. Matina gives us core concepts  to focus on as we raise children in the church.

Dr. Jacoby joins the show to discuss the various ways scripture is  misinterpreted. The interview discusses the reality of trauma and its  effect on interpretation. For more information about Dr. Jacoby's ministry go to  www.douglasjacoby.com

Bill Moulden did research on the pattern of discipleship for his  dissertation. He serves as a Teacher and Evangelist in the St. Louis  area. He talks about the biblical pattern of discipling relationships  and how we oftentimes miss the point. He provides clarity for how people  can repair after being damaged by poor discipling experiences.

Brandle Easter has an incredible testimony of God working in spite of  the tremendous odds. Having endured a challenging life in the streets  and now serving as a minister, Brandle helps us consider the different  ways we can connect with those of a different background.

Trauma is chaotic! There are 4 main types of Negative Cognitions to consider when attempting to organize our trauma. EMDR has a helpful approach to sorting what type of negative thought is connected with a traumatic experience.   Link to the Negative Cognitions worksheet   https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5167177...

Trauma has become a buzzword in society as well as churches. Does the  bible specifically speak about trauma or is it a purely psychology  theory? This video will give a brief overview of topics to be discussed  in future videos. Book Recommendations:  Bible Through the Lens of Trauma by Elizabeth Boase and Christopher G.  Frechette Psalms: Interpretation: A Bible Commenta...

2021 will not give us skills we didn't get in 2020. The ability to lower  people's defenses and help people open up is the need of the hour. Here  are three ways to keep a discussion more organized and effective  especially when the topic is tense.

One of the biggest issues in the church is the issue of attachment-based conflict. When people have long-standing resentment or leave churches there are core issues that are usually over-looked. This video looks at the issue of reenactment under the reactivity. It also validates the need to focus on childhood attachment style vs adult attachment style in our discipleship of one another.  Reso...

Does Attachment theory blend or contradict what the scriptures say? You  may be surprised what the answer actually is. This is a two part series  in Attachment Style and Spirituality.

This month we will be hearing from ministers in the midwest, "Midwest  May". Tim Schmidt is an evangelist in a church in Northwest Arkansas and  will be sharing his story of loss and perseverance in the ministry.

How do we heal from trauma on a spiritual level? What do you do when  people who love God aren't loving toward you? Dr. Konzen is a specialist  who understands trauma clinically and biblically. She addresses the  issue of wounds amongst Christians in the church with scripture and  real-world application.

Robin has authored Secure in Heart, Eve's Song, and Grace Calls. Robin  has expertise in emotional healing at a spiritual level. The discussion  will focus on how to preserve our dignity while providing discipleship  for our hearts. For more information visit www.purityrestored.com

Steve joins to discuss some of reasons why there is tension between the  generations. He specifically addresses issue with leadership, elders,  and teachers. He also discussed tension with the evangelist role in the  church. He spells out how someone in the younger generation can create  change in the older and vice versa.

Trauma distorts the view of God we should have. Steve Saindon gives us a  restored view of God's grace in his new book "Better Than Wine". He  gives biblical reasons for why we should think of ourselves in a more  positive light. He has over 30 years in the ministry and is just getting  started!

In this episode we explore the impact of shame on a person's life and how to overcome shame biblically.

This episode focuses on the basics of trauma on a biological level. Trauma can seem like a daunting topic but this first installment will simply the major themes.