Weave & Cleave

In honor of World Trauma Day on October 17th, Pastor Yoo offers four words that highlight the evidence of Christ's fruit in us. How do these rather simplistic words become radical characteristics in a Christ follower? How does our perspective shift when we apply the lens of heavenly life and hope over earthly life and hope? These are big questions, but fret not, we have trauma-informed answers!

What is worship? Culturally, worship is often synonomous with music, instruments, and being in a church building with a leader to guide the experience. Corporate worship is important in the Christian faith. (MELT worship has a long history within The Faithful City, and it's making a resurgance.) But what about private worship? For those in or coming out of a traumatic season or recovery process, a private practice of worship is paramount for rest, resilience, and eventually, healing. What are the elements of a private worship practice? Listen in as Sanghoon Yoo and Michelle Stiffler discuss their experience and personal understanding.

Pastor Aubrey Barnwell at First New Life Church in Phoenix, AZ, wanted to go beyond implementing the principles of The Belonging Project - he wanted belonging to be part of his church's DNA. Katrina Harrell, parishoner, licensed therapist, and Director of Mental Health at First New Life, assured him belonging was already a dominant trait at FNL. Join us as we talk with Barnwell and Harrell about the ways FNL is hospitable to those who don't always find places to belong, how our experiences shape our hospitality, and the immeasurable importance of transparency (with ourselves and with others) in feeling at home and helping others feel comfortable, too.

Pastor Yoo defines the last 3 values of S.H.I.N.E. while providing texture from twenty years of multi-ethnic ministry at ASU. Just as trauma can shatter lives, it can also shift perspectives. Humility finds a place to take root and grow. Similarly, differences can create division, but when humility enters, so does wholeness and unity.

Who doesn't love a helpful acronym?! Join Paster Yoo for S.H.I.N.E. and the 5 values that will get you thinking broadly about being a disciple who makes disciples. This conversation lends structure to the holistic lifestyle required for those who offer constant care with a trauma-informed lens.

What does a trauma-informed community of co-journeyers look like? Sanghoon Yoo offers 3 Cs - principles to practice that make a real difference. First: Challenges. Yep, the conversation goes deep fast, going beyond acknowledging challenges as the human condition and straight into accepting challenges without shame. What are the other elements? Listen in!

If you coach, mentor, help, serve, or support people, you need these three stages on the discipleship continuum. Spoiler: Process and community are a big piece of each one. If you're working on becoming more like Jesus, you need these three stages, too. Listen in as Sanghoon Yoo simplifies the contemplative actions of a trauma-informed disciple and a trauma-informed disciple maker.

Being, Doing, and Belonging. Where does Becoming fit in? This episode goes deep as Dr. Sanghoon Yoo and Michelle Stiffler chat about the inner self, growth, goals, outcomes, and the countercultural ways of Jesus and His Spirit. If the growth mindset has ever made you anxious, this episode offers a different perspective. Becoming shouldn't feel stressful. Listen in.

You're excited about trauma-informed care and you want next steps. You want training, resources, and a way to get involved. This episode is for you! As a bonus, this episode highlights conference feedback. As an extra, EXTRA bonus, Dr. Sanghoon Yoo and Michelle Stiffler venture into unpopular territory, distinguishing safety from familiarity and comfort (because let's be honest, humans like to define safety as a comfortable, familiar place, and it's about time we venture out of that tiny box!)

Sheridan Correa shares her incredible story of childhood wounds, inner turmoil, unresolved pain, and eventually, belonging. Her journey toward wholeness and transformation may sound different from yours, but the obstacles of perfectionism, performance, and people pleasing will likely sound familiar. This vulnerable episode is sure to captivate. **Be advised, this episode mentions suicide and substance use.