In this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Dr. Gary Lawrence, affectionately known as Dr. G, to discuss the hidden impact of trauma on our relationships and emotional well-being—and the hope we find in Jesus for healing. Dr. G, author of Rejection Junkies, shares his insights into how wounds from our past affect how we can experience freedom and restoration through God’s love, truth, and guidance.

Topics discussed:
• The impact of past trauma on our relationships and emotional health
• The root of bitterness and how it can manifest in our lives, creating emotional barriers and hindering healing or transformation!
• Dr. G’s four-step process to emotional freedom: Identify, Isolate, Eliminate, and Equip
• The importance of understanding our identity in Christ and embracing healing
• How God’s love is the key to overcoming past pain and living in the fullness of joy and peace He intends for us

Scriptures mentioned in the episode:
• Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
• Proverbs 18:14 – “The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?”
• 1 John 4:13 – “Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”

Resources:
• Learn more about Dr. G and take the quiz: www.rejectionjunkies.com

Action Steps:
• Reflect on the areas of your life where past wounds may still be affecting your present relationships.
• Embrace the four-step process Dr. G shared to identify, isolate, eliminate, and equip yourself with the tools to heal.
• Dive deeper into the Scriptures mentioned, and ask the Lord to reveal any areas where you may need healing or restoration.

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