Truth Trauma Theology

Gordon Ferguson has been preaching God's Word since 1970. He is one of  the well-known Bible Teacher's in the ICOC. Gordon joins the channel to  discuss details from his new book God are we Good? People are struggling  to answer fundamental questions about salvation. He answers difficult  questions to help equip us better.

Janus and Melissa Abello both serve as Evangelist and Women's Ministry  Leader in Columbia, MO. They have been married nine years and have two  children, their angel baby Naomi and Ruth who is two years old. They  have been in the ministry for over eleven years.  Melissa also works  part time as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Janus and Melissa join  the show to discuss their journey of grief, infertility, and healing  while in the ministry. They share practicals for those grieving and as  well how to support those in the church.

Robert Carrillo served as CEO of HOPE worldwide for 4 years and now is  finishing a Doctorate in Spiritual formation at Fuller Seminary. He is  an Evangelist and Teacher with the Los Angeles Church of Christ serving  as part of the leadership team and ICOC Teacher's Committee. He will be  joining the channel to discuss how the church will need to approach  evangelization moving forward.

Ellen is a faithful Christian woman, wife, and mother. Ellen is also  same-sex attracted. While growing up in a Christian home, Ellen and her  family had to navigate the nuances of her sexual orientation. Ellen is  married to the love of her life, Paul, and together, they also have to  navigate the unique realities of her sexual orientation and her past as a  lesbian.   Ellen has a BA in Interpersonal Communication from East Carolina  University and an MA in Counseling from Harding School of Theology. For  over 10 years she has walked alongside individuals as they navigate the  joys and difficulties of striving for sexual purity as outlined by the  historically Christian perspective of the Biblical sexual ethic.  For over 7 years, Ellen has served on the volunteer staff of the  Strength in Weakness Ministry, an organization that strives to bridge  the gap between the LGBTQ+ community and God's church through awareness,  education, and support. Ellen has helped countless individuals and  families navigate the tender topics of sexual identity and gender  identity.

My website (consultation): https://heartsetabove.com/

SIW : https://www.strengthinweakness.org/

Caring Beyond the Margins Book: https://www.strengthinweakness.org/product-page/caring-beyond-the-margins

Gay and Christian? (new book): https://www.ipibooks.com/collections/guy-hammond/products/gay-christian

David Pocta is a Christian Spirituality Scholar, public speaker, and  ministry trainer. He spent the first twenty-six years of his career  serving in full-time ministry with his wife, Beth, in the International  Churches of Christ in the USA and Africa. The Poctas devoted the  majority of that time to training ministry leaders and parents about  family-based church cultures. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil  Engineering, a Master’s Degree in Bible and Ministry, and hopes to  finish his PhD in Christian Contemporary Spirituality in 2022. His  research interests include the spiritual journey, secularity, biblical  spirituality and Christian mysticism. His working title for his  dissertation is, “Lost at Sea: Why So Few Wandering Christians Find  Their Way Home."   Teleios Journal- teleiosjournal.com Disciples Center for Education- disciplescenterforeducation.org Lost at Sea Lecture Series- https://ost.edu/event/lost-at-sea/2021-10-21/

Jason Alexander, his wife, Justine, and their daughter, Hannah, live in Puyallup, WA, where he serves as a pastor for the South Sound Church of Christ. Jason is an expert in OT Theology and will be providing a deeper teaching on the Sabbath.

Michael is one of the most recognizable voices regarding race relations  in our churches. Michael is an incredible teacher, writer, and speaker.  He joins the show to discuss his recent sabbatical and perspective about  racial reconciliation.

Joel is one of the most sought after ministers specializing in Sabbath  practices. Joel founded "Waters of Rest" ministry designed to help  ministers find rest and renewal through sabbaticals and sabbath rest. He  joins the show to provide education about this critical  discipline.

Sabbatical Resources:

Leading on Empty… Wayne Cordeiro Clergy  Renewal… A. Richard Bullock, Richard J. Bruesehoff Sabbaticals… Rusty  McKie Journeying Toward Renewal… Melissa Bane  Sevierhttp://media.focusonthefamily.com/pastoral/pdf/PAS_Sabbaticals.pdfhttps://crosspointministry.comhttp://leadercareonline.com/www.soulshepherding.orghttp://www.lifeandleadership.com/ministry-resources/self-care-for-church-leaders.htmlSpiritual  Retreat ResourcesSilence and Solitude… Ruth Haley BartonSacred Rhythms…  Ruth Haley BartonInvitation to Retreat… Ruth Haley  Bartonwww.transformingcenter.orgSabbath ResourcesEmotionally Healthy  Church… Peter ScazzeroZeal Without Burnout… Christopher Ash and Alistair  Begg  Sabbath Keeping… Lynne BaabThe Sabbath… Abraham Joshua  HeschelKeeping the Sabbath Wholly… Marva J. DawnDaily Office… Peter  ScazzeroSabbath as Resistance… Walter BrueggemannSabbath…Wayne  MullerReceiving the Day… Dorothy C. BassThe Listening Life… Adam  McHughClergy Burnout… Fred LehrLeading the Congregation (Caring for  Yourself While Serving the People)… Roger Heuser, Norman  ShawchuckSubversive Sabbath… AJ SwobodaStrengthening the Soul of Your  Leadership… Ruth Haley BartonYour Life in Rhythm… Bruce MillerRhythms of  Renewal… Rebekah LyonsThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry… John Mark  Comerwww.emotionallyhealthy.org

Suzette Lewis is a Women’s Ministry Leader and works in the Co-Leadership of the Toronto Church of Christ alongside her husband Andrew. She has experience working with Violence Against Women, Children and Youth and teaching as a College Professor. She is a Qualified Mediator and Trainer of Restorative Practices and Victim Offender Reconciliation.

Matina joins the show to discuss the research trends of how kids and  teens develop spiritually. The question of why teens stay or leave  creates tremendous confusion and concern. Matina gives us core concepts  to focus on as we raise children in the church.