Post Traumatic Faith

For those who have struggled to believe. For those who have believed and now struggle. For those who have searched for words to describe what they have come to believe.For those who have searched for words to describe what they can no longer believe.For those who have searched for the Good Parent God of Original Jesus.You are not alone. These words are for you.A Necessary Heretic explores the complex issues of our time, as well as long-standing theological ideas, through the lenses of an Original Jesus who saw God as the Good, Compassionate, More-Mature-Than-You-Can-Imagine, Parent. This book is for anyone who wants to hold onto their Christian Faith while also being free to question some of the difficult things they have been taught and told. Things which seem to go against what they increasingly see, feel, and experience. With a gentle and compassionate approach, A Necessary Heretic explores new ways of seeing through the eyes of an Original Jesus who came to set people free.

Join us as I talk with Elizabeth Pace of the CPTSD Podcast. We talk all things Complex PTSD, Core beliefs and Religious Abuse.

Redemption Inc. depicts compelling true accounts of broken people, both men and women, facing overwhelming circumstances who ultimately found freedom, overcame obstacles, then regained their lives and self-respect through second chances. The book chronicles persons from many different backgrounds who had a common experience: they had failed in some way or were facing a life controlling problem. They needed help overcoming that problem, and God used an agency or coach or some level of support to help them turn their lives around.

Cassie Christopher, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and health coach for women. She's helped 100+ women cultivate the Courage to Trust. She's passionate about helping you eat with joy instead of eating to seek joy.

Jennifer is empowered by the personal growth that comes with struggle, and she inspires others to embrace their journeys as well. When she's not teaching and immersed in her love of writing, she's spending time with her Veteran husband, three kids, and two dogs. For more information visit thejenniferhobbs.com.

PTF Episde #116 Lawrence Sprung - Fighting Suicide by E Jill Riley

"My mom had plans to retire first. She was experiencing severe burnout in her role as the Director of Hospice Care at a nearby facility. She had a heart for helping others, but the daily wear and tear of agency bureaucracy and changing regulations was becoming a challenge. She was ecstatic when both myself and her original advisor gave her the all-clear. Like many of my clients, she was just excited to take that next step in her life.

Quickly after my mom retired, my family and I started to see a change in her. Anxiety and depression took root quickly, and she was plagued with a constant feeling that she no longer served a purpose. Soon after, she started obsessing over their money and spending. Despite frequent reassurances from my dad, myself, and my sister, nothing could convince her otherwise that retirement was anything but a road to financial and emotional ruin.

In 2011, six months after retiring, she took her own life.

As a son, I was devastated. She had been the light of my life, and of the lives of so many. She was immensely missed, and her absence has been a constant reminder of everything that might have been had things gone differently.

As an advisor, my entire world was upside down. One of my personal strengths is planning and focusing on the analytical side of finance. I’m investment-focused, and I had always thrived in my role as a technical financial specialist on our team. Now, however, it became clear to me that financial planning was much more than numbers in a software program. I knew I needed to change my approach.

Now, I approach financial advice in a different way. I firmly believe that our clients aren’t served when we only look at the numbers. Our whole team focuses on a holistic approach when working with our pre-retiree and retiree clients because we’ve seen firsthand the effects of not having a plan to live a goals and values-based life beyond your career. If finances are the only thing we consider, we overlook the wellbeing of our clients and the long-term satisfaction they’ll receive from having a financial plan in place.

My wife, Keri, and I have two daughters, Eliana and Kya, and one son, Everett. My family means the world to me, and I love the life we’ve built together. When I’m not spending time with them or working, I’m involved in my church’s music ministry. I also enjoy competing in Triathlons and have completed many Olympic and Sprint distance races.

I love watching sports and movies, reading books on leadership and personal development, and focusing on staying up to date with the world of investing and financial planning through podcasts.'

Mark M. Bello is an award-winning American novelist, attorney, and lawsuit finance expert. He is best known for writing the Zachary Blake Betrayal book series. Bello is a native of Michigan. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Oakland and then attended the Thomas M Cooley Law School for obtaining a law degree. Soon after his graduation, Bello started working as an attorney. Throughout his career in the law department, he was involved in working on a number of high profile cases. Later, he thought of providing a glimpse of all the things a victim has to go through when he decides to stand up for justice. This thought gave way to Bello’s widely successful Zachary Blake novels.

Bello’s stories are considered as ripped from newspaper headlines inspired by his legal experiences and his concern for the current sociopolitical situation of the world. All the three Zachary Blake stories consist of a creative style of writing and show the characters as trying to tackle the themes of racial prejudice, government influence, religious freedom, ethnic prejudice, law enforcement, and human rights. Author Bello is married. He has 4 grown up children and 8 grandchildren. Other than writing novels, Bello writes blogs/articles related to the topics of safety, fair proceedings of the legal system, justice, etc.

Note - The first 2 minutes of the audio in this file are warped. You can skip over it or endure - the interview is well worth listening to!

With a career in healthcare that spans over 25 years, a Master's degree in Human Services and licensing in multiple states in Mental Health Counseling, I implement education, years of training and life experiences into my coaching programs. As the mother of triplets, a divorcee after 15 years of marriage, a cancer survivor and a survivor of intimate partner abuse, my life has been anything but simple. However, using the tools that I now teach in my program, I learned how to transform my life, empower myself to achieve amazing things and live a life that is truly full of joy..and I CAN TEACH YOU TOO

https://www.kelleysgroilmhc.com/

NOTE# The very beginning of this audio is warped but it clears up and is an excellent conversation! Please suffer through the first minute and you'll be glad you did.

John Giordano is an expert in the treatment of addiction and mental health. The founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse,” “How To Beat Your Addictions And live A Quality Life,”and his most recent book is the acclaimed: “The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up.” Mr. Giordano has contributed to over 79 peer-reviewed medical publications related to addiction and recovery.

https://johnjgiordano.com/