In this episode, Austin and Tim talk with Dr. Jeff Forrey about how Church Initiative is equipping churches to respond to traumatic experiences with the hope of the gospel.

Drawing on his personal experience and his background in helping others, Dr. Forrey offers insight into how the church can walk alongside people in seasons of pain and loss.

Dr. Forrey serves as the Senior Writer and Content Developer for Church Initiative, the publishing ministry behind video-based programs like DivorceCare and GriefShare.

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In this episode, we sit down with Anne Rana, licensed professional counselor and co-director of The Joshua Center, a non-profit counseling organization with five locations across Arkansas. Together, we explore the topic of forgiveness—what it truly means, how we can extend it to others, offer it to ourselves, and walk alongside those navigating their own forgiveness journey.

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*Please note: the trauma of childhood sexual abuse is discussed in this interview Transforming Pain: Facing Trauma on the Journey to Healing In this episode, we talk with Dr. Shane J. Wood, author and Professor of New Testament & Its Origins at Ozark Christian College. Shane shares his personal journey through trauma and the healing process—one that calls for moving toward the very pain it creates. Shane's newest book: Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation is out now and widely available. His book Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life, which is referenced in the podcast, is also widely available. Find Shane and more about his work and ministry at shanejwood.com

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