Trauma is real in inner city ministry. In this episode, we talk about it. How do you respond to trauma? Is it a word that evokes a compassionate heart or a decisive mind to fix it? Is it something to hide? Is it a label of shame or dismiss as pop-psychology? Joining us for the chat is Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist who has decades of specialized experience working with trauma survivors. She defines trauma as a wound that negatively changes who you are, interfering with sense of self, ability to live, work, sleep, have healthy relationships and control over emotions. The inner city has its own sort of trauma. Many who have grown up in our context of poverty and addiction walk with shame and are deeply wounded. At the same time, the church is often silent, not addressing trauma from the pulpit or in the pews. Diane shares wisdom on how the church can not only confront trauma, but walk with others through it, with Christ as our model. Christ underwent trauma and was scarred for us, so that we may be redeemed, and proclaim the hope to those around us. Join us for this important and helpful conversation.

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