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Trauma Episodes

Sept. 11, 2024

Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Healing What's WIthin: Finding Wholeness After A…

If you're feeling the weight of past trauma and struggling to heal, then you are not alone! The journey to healing from abuse and trauma is often filled with challenges, and finding the right tools to navigate this journey can …

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Aug. 21, 2024

Spiritual Abuse: How the Injuries are Embodied with Karen Roudkovski

Spiritual abuse is often minimized and dismissed, yet those who are abused experience embodied injuires. Karen Roudkovski shares her research in her latest book.

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June 19, 2024

Adoptee Centered Approaches: Walking with Those Impacted by Adoption …

Are you ready for the unexpected? Dive into the world of adoptee-centered approaches with Cameron Lee Small, a licensed clinical counselor and transracial adoptee. Get ready to be moved as we unravel the layers of grief, loss, and empowerment in …

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April 17, 2024

Jemar Tisby and Doug Strong on Awakening to Justice: Rediscovering Ab…

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of racial justice and faith intersections, and wondering how to truly make a difference, then you are not alone! The struggle to understand the historical context and apply it to modern-day challenges can …

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Feb. 14, 2024

The ripple effects of sexual violence: Rowena Chiu's story of trauma …

Want to learn the key to supporting survivors of sexual assault and making a real difference in their lives? Rowena Chiu shares her powerful insights and experiences, shedding light on the path to understanding and supporting...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Naghmeh Panahi: From Darkness to Freedom and Her Inspiring Road to Re…

In the depths of despair, Naghmeh Panahi's story holds an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless. From the war-torn streets of her homeland to the foreign shores of America, she battled not just with oppression, but with her own …

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Oct. 3, 2023

Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerme…

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of silence and shame, burdened by the weight of your pain and the fear of speaking out, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to suppress the trauma, the wounds of abuse …

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May 24, 2023

Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Sec…

Discover the unexpected twist in Dr. Scot McKnight's journey toward creating a more literal Bible translation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the New Testament. Are you ready to slow down, think, and immerse yourself …

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Jan. 12, 2023

Best of 2022: Our Story Part 1, Lori and Jason Adams-Brown Share Thei…

In this podcast episode Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse and betrayal at Echo.Church and Saddleback Church, while remaining hopeful that God will bring restoration, reconciliation and resurrecti...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-b...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of …

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June 1, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Debbie Pinkston on World Changers, Marriage, and Self C…

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor’s wives, and missionaries. Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor o...

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March 16, 2022

Belonging: Paul Henderson on Slave No More, Speaking Encouragement t…

The She Leads Church Conference is happening virtually March 16-17. It's free! Register here to hear many outstanding women speak on a variety of topics at this summit. Three women who have been guests here on the A World of...

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Feb. 16, 2022

Belonging: Michael Fosberg on Discovering What it Means to Be Black i…

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in t...

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Jan. 16, 2022

Best of 2021: Sheila Wray Gregoire: The Lies You've Been Taught and H…

Sheila Wray Gregoire is a popular speaker, marriage blogger, and the author of nine books, including The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex . Her latest book is The Great Sex Rescue that will be coming out in early March. …

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