Americans are bad at grieving. As a society, we try our best to move past pain quickly and remove any reminders of it. In this episode, author and therapist Dieula Previlon suggests that hope and healing for our relationships and our nation in this political climate will only come when we slow down, tell stories, and lament our collective trauma together. Passionate about empowering people to heal from trauma, find their purpose, and flourish in their daily lives, Dieula invites us to ask the questions, "What happened to you? What happened to us?"

In this episode, Michael and Dieula discuss:

• What it means to be trauma-informed and how that helps you be present to others in the midst of conflict

• How the story of Hagar in scripture challenges us to humbly refrain from always having an answer for hard questions

• Practical tips and wisdom to equip Christian leaders to hold space for grief and hope in their communities

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