S9 Ep. 1 / Introduction to Trauma

Feb 4

In Season 9, we’re tackling the topic of trauma. Episode 1 lays the foundation for our discussion through defining trauma and placing a biblical view of trauma within the Grand Narrative and creation desires. While God does encourage us to remember and process our pain, He also points us to the hope we have in His salvation and His love.

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For those of you who enjoy behind the scenes videos, here is an unedited video of Episode 1 of Season 9:

For the full unedited transcript from this episode click here.

How can we as imperfect and often wounded Christians deal with trauma in our churches, our communities, and our families?

This season we’re diving into the topic of trauma and the resources God has given us to encourage healing. We’re defining trauma as our experience of a painful event that causes us to feel both powerlessness and abandonment that results in shame and fragmentation.

God did not intend this sin or pain or trauma in our world. He created us for beauty, rest, peace, and purpose. Because of sin, shame and trauma can alienate us from our identity as children of God and distort our purpose to beautify and multiply. Although our Savior has defeated sin once and for all, we are waiting for the final restoration in the now and the not yet. The wounding of trauma is still real for so many of us, presenting itself in a multitude of different ways.

Just as He called the children of Israel to remember their captivity in Egypt, God calls us to remember the painful parts of our story. Yet He doesn’t call us to remain in that pain. As He reminded the children of Israel of His deliverance, He draws our attention to the healing and freedom we can find through Him. We can support others and share the truths we’ve taken to heart as they process their own trauma.

God has equipped us as a community of believers to encourage comfort and healing as we wait for the final restoration. Sin, suffering, and trauma will not have the last word.