In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Michelle Keener discuss the traumatic events in Judges 19 and the importance of a trauma-informed reading of the passage. They explore the themes of betrayal, silence, and the failure of religious authority. They emphasize the need to give trauma survivors the space to tell their own stories and the importance of acknowledging their pain. Despite the darkness of the story, they find hope in the character of God, who sees and knows the suffering of the vulnerable. The conversation highlights the need for justice and righteousness in the face of evil.

Key Takeaways: 

• A trauma-informed reading of Judges 19 reveals the themes of betrayal, silence, and the failure of religious authority. 
• Trauma survivors should be given the space to tell their own stories and have their experiences acknowledged. 
• Despite the darkness of the story, there is hope in the character of God, who sees and knows the suffering of the vulnerable. 
• The passage highlights the need for justice and righteousness in the face of evil. 

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