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Healing in Trauma: The Church's Call to Be a Sanctuary of Hope with Jeffrey Fellman
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Jeffrey Fellman brings us compassionate insights due to his unique experience that intersects pastoral care, child abuse investigation, and foster care program direction. Join us for a riveting conversation that draws upon Jeff's expertise to address the imperative of a trauma-informed church, exploring the potential within our congregations to become sanctuaries of healing. We delve into the transformative effects of recognizing our painful experiences not as solely burdens but as wellsprings of empathy and purpose, empowering us to serve others with profound understanding and grace.
Our dialogue with Jeff ventures into the intricate dance of building emotionally healthy relationships, particularly within marriages and church community dynamics. We uncover the critical role of unraveling automatic threat responses that often sabotage intimacy and explore how these insights can revolutionize our approach to fostering deep connections. The episode also sheds light on 'Soul Restore,' an initiative that exemplifies growth and healing through Jesus, and we reflect on the life-affirming principles extracted from Psalm 23 that guide us in nurturing our souls.
As our discussion unfolds, not only do we share our own stories of vulnerability within our ministry, but we also hear the heartrending tale of Jeff Fellman, whose journey through grief and loss reveals the redemptive power of guidance and faith. Wrapping up this powerful episode, we reaffirm the Christian community's crucial role in offering a harbor for the vulnerable and addressing the staggering issue of child abuse with both responsibility and compassion. We leave with an empowering message, encouraging every listener to embrace the capacity for transformation through adversity, and inviting you to continue this journey with us, contributing to the ongoing narrative of American Reformation.
Chapters
1. Healing in Trauma: The Church's Call to Be a Sanctuary of Hope with Jeffrey Fellman (00:00:00)
2. Trauma in American Christian Church Addressed (00:00:02)
3. Building Healthy Relationships, Emotionally Healthy Church (00:12:47)
4. Tools and Vulnerability in Ministry (00:29:27)
5. Community and Vulnerability in Christianity (00:39:03)
6. Gratitude and Farewell on American Reformation (00:47:59)
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