https://www.thefaithfulcity.org/enSocial SciencesCopyright The Faithful Cityhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f9cbc723405346906a319911533ee705.jpghttps://www.thefaithfulcity.org/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:48:52 +0000The Faithful CityThe Faithful Citythefaithfulcity@gmail.comWhat happens when people commit to a trauma-informed lifestyle? Perspectives and responses shift, behaviors and actions change. Multi-ethnic groups are woven together, cleaving to each other with resilience and a healthy sense of being and belonging....falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leveraging-managing-the-overachiever-trauma-response-an-interview-with-hayley-winterberg--72657658
Hayley also learned how to overachieve - a trauma response that has its superpowers and its pitfalls. On the positive side, Hayley's achiever helped her earn two Master's degrees, buy a home as a single mom, build a career that's included healthcare system transformation, policy development, public advocacy, and today, the role of Chief Housing Officer at HOM. On the less positive side, Hayley has had to learn to observe patterns and behaviors that expose her tendency toward workaholism. She shares her personal and professional journey with candor and lightheartedness. We invite you to listen in.

To connect with Hayley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleywinterberg/

To learn more about HOM: https://www.hominc.com/our-why/


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72657658Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:35:02 +0000The Faithful CityHayley Winterberg grew up in a family dynamic that afforded her a 'perfect ACEs score', as she shares tongue-in-cheek. It's this sense of humor that helped Hayley tap into her resilience, and eventually, helped her press into post-traumatic growth....
Hayley also learned how to overachieve - a trauma response that has its superpowers and its pitfalls. On the positive side, Hayley's achiever helped her earn two Master's degrees, buy a home as a single mom, build a career that's included healthcare system transformation, policy development, public advocacy, and today, the role of Chief Housing Officer at HOM. On the less positive side, Hayley has had to learn to observe patterns and behaviors that expose her tendency toward workaholism. She shares her personal and professional journey with candor and lightheartedness. We invite you to listen in.

To connect with Hayley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleywinterberg/

To learn more about HOM: https://www.hominc.com/our-why/


]]>2284academia,aces,autism,behavioralhealth,christian,csuite,faith,forgiveness,fostercare,fosterchild,generationalhealing,incarcerated,overachiever,protectivefactors,resilience,specialneeds,trauma,traumainformed,traumareponse,unwedmotherfalse511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/substance-use-support-with-an-equity-lens-an-interview-with-shomari-jackson--72526451
Today, Shomari is the owner and executive director of The South Mountain W.O.R.K.S. Coalition, a nationally recognized substance use prevention organization that focuses on systems change and building resilient communities in South Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County. He is the 2021 recipient of the Arizona Innovation in Health Equity Award, and on this episode, he shares what it means to reshape systems of inequity and support communities with an equity lens. Not only is this conversation timely, it's necessary. We hope you'll listen in.

To learn more: http://southmountainworks.org/

To connect with Shomari: shomari@southmountainworks.org or harmreduction@southmountainworks.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72526451Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:45:02 +0000The Faithful CityShomari Jackson was raised in East St. Louis, but he spent most of his childhood and teen summers in Arizona visiting his dad. He went to college in Arizona, but as he puts it, "Arizona chewed him up and spit him out." He returned home, experienced...
Today, Shomari is the owner and executive director of The South Mountain W.O.R.K.S. Coalition, a nationally recognized substance use prevention organization that focuses on systems change and building resilient communities in South Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County. He is the 2021 recipient of the Arizona Innovation in Health Equity Award, and on this episode, he shares what it means to reshape systems of inequity and support communities with an equity lens. Not only is this conversation timely, it's necessary. We hope you'll listen in.

To learn more: http://southmountainworks.org/

To connect with Shomari: shomari@southmountainworks.org or harmreduction@southmountainworks.org]]>2158africanamerican,bipoc,black,blackmoms,blackwomen,churches,civilrights,community,epigenetics,equity,generationaltrauma,harmreduction,historicaltrauma,juneteenth,prevention,resilience,southphoenix,substanceuse,trauma,traumainformedfalse510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/codependence-learning-to-ask-for-help-an-interview-with-carol-lopinski--72264405
Join Sanghoon and Michelle as they talk with Carol, a social worker, consultant, and advocate for quality family support and training. Working across the non-profit sector and state government, she works to prevent child abuse through family resource centers, home visitation, and child development and parenting programs. Carol is also the co-dependent spouse of a recovering opioid and alcohol addict, a part of her story she honestly shares on this episode. Listen in and be encouraged.

To connect with Carol: carollopinski@gmail.com

To learn about Carol's consulting services: https://lopinskiandassociates.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72264405Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:05:02 +0000The Faithful CityCarol grew up in a home where church and service to others was paramount. This was a wonderful thing as it prompted her to pursue social work, but it also had its detriments - which Carol didn't recognize for many decades. She didn't know she had a...
Join Sanghoon and Michelle as they talk with Carol, a social worker, consultant, and advocate for quality family support and training. Working across the non-profit sector and state government, she works to prevent child abuse through family resource centers, home visitation, and child development and parenting programs. Carol is also the co-dependent spouse of a recovering opioid and alcohol addict, a part of her story she honestly shares on this episode. Listen in and be encouraged.

To connect with Carol: carollopinski@gmail.com

To learn about Carol's consulting services: https://lopinskiandassociates.com/]]>1951aces,alanon,celebraterecovery,codependence,codependency,codependent,consultant,divorce,earlyintervention,family,healthy,protectivefactors,recovery,socialwork,socialworker,support,trauma,traumainformed,traumarecovery,twelvestepfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faithfulness-trust-bringing-people-together-an-interview-with-ben-and-sarah-sanders--72048369
Today, Ben and Sarah are Directors of the Campus Christian Center (C3), next to Arizona State University, which is now home to more than 20 Christian ministries and hundreds of weekly student visitors. Additionally, Ben is the Executive Director of the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (AzCCS), which seeks to engage ASU students and faculty with a Christian academic presence and perspective.

Over the decades, Ben and Sarah have seen many prayers answered. They've ministered to countless students, professors, and leaders. They've also experienced challenges. Through it all, they've been reminded of God's good timing and purposes. He's been trustworthy before. He is trustworthy now. They are trusting Him into the future.

This episode will energize your faith and your hope. Give it a listen and be encouraged.

To learn more about C3 or Arizona Center for Christian Studies: www.c3tempe.org or www.azccs.net
Social Media: @c3tempe
To connect with Ben and Sarah: info@c3tempe.org

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72048369Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:03 +0000The Faithful CityBen and Sarah met at as ASU students at a prayer gathering thirty-five years ago. They were just friends at the time, but God had other plans. Through their time together in prayer and faithfulness, God was growing their resilience, their desire to...
Today, Ben and Sarah are Directors of the Campus Christian Center (C3), next to Arizona State University, which is now home to more than 20 Christian ministries and hundreds of weekly student visitors. Additionally, Ben is the Executive Director of the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (AzCCS), which seeks to engage ASU students and faculty with a Christian academic presence and perspective.

Over the decades, Ben and Sarah have seen many prayers answered. They've ministered to countless students, professors, and leaders. They've also experienced challenges. Through it all, they've been reminded of God's good timing and purposes. He's been trustworthy before. He is trustworthy now. They are trusting Him into the future.

This episode will energize your faith and your hope. Give it a listen and be encouraged.

To learn more about C3 or Arizona Center for Christian Studies: www.c3tempe.org or www.azccs.net
Social Media: @c3tempe
To connect with Ben and Sarah: info@c3tempe.org

]]>2268arizona,arizonastate,asu,campus,cancer,coffee,eden,hope,international,jesus,ministry,multigenerational,prayer,professor,recovery,student,tempe,trust,unity,visionfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-simply-loving-extravagantly-an-interview-with-mary-kaech--71602488
As Mary grew, so did her global perspective. She went on a mission trip to West Africa, came home and made friends with Lost Boys from Sudan, worked for Food for the Hungry, and eventually, went on to get her Master's degree in social and cultural pedagogy. Today, Mary is a the Executive Director of Phoenix Refugee Connections, a ministry that equips and sustains Christians to walk in love with their refugee neighbors. She and her husband have four children - two biological and two from the foster care system for unaccompanied refugee children - as well as four grandchildren. Mary shares about her family's dynamics on this episode. It's beautiful, heartwarming, and definitely worth a listen.

To learn about Phoenix Refugee Connections: www.phxrc.org

To connect with Mary: mary@phxrc.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71602488Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:04 +0000The Faithful CityMary's life changed in her early teens when her parents divorced. Not only did her family change, she also moved, and went from a private school setting to attending public school. It was a difficult adjustment at the time, but now she sees how the...
As Mary grew, so did her global perspective. She went on a mission trip to West Africa, came home and made friends with Lost Boys from Sudan, worked for Food for the Hungry, and eventually, went on to get her Master's degree in social and cultural pedagogy. Today, Mary is a the Executive Director of Phoenix Refugee Connections, a ministry that equips and sustains Christians to walk in love with their refugee neighbors. She and her husband have four children - two biological and two from the foster care system for unaccompanied refugee children - as well as four grandchildren. Mary shares about her family's dynamics on this episode. It's beautiful, heartwarming, and definitely worth a listen.

To learn about Phoenix Refugee Connections: www.phxrc.org

To connect with Mary: mary@phxrc.org]]>1916churches,director,divorce,education,executive,foreign,foster,fostercare,global,journalism,language,lostboys,ministry,neighbors,outreach,refugee,resilience,school,sudan,traumainformedfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-well-being-through-truth-tested-trauma-care-an-interview-with-dr-curtis-solomon--71108077
During his healing journey, Curtis began seeing gaps in trauma care, particularly for military veterans with PTS (also known as PTSD). This prompted him to write the book, I Have PTSD: Reorienting After Trauma. It also fueled his research for his doctorate, which helped him identify the need for empirical research within the field of biblical counseling.

Today, Dr. Curtis Solomon is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Sentinel Institute, a ministry that supports the wellbeing of populations impacted by trauma through empirical research and biblical scholarship. He serves as Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor for Biblical Counseling at Boyce College. This episode is well-rounded, with a little something for every kind of helper professional - those who love personal story, and for those who love science. Listen in! 

To purchase Dr. Solomon's books go here. 

To learn more about the Sentinel Institute go here. 

To contact Dr. Solomon: https://thesentinelinstitute.org/contact/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71108077Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:15:03 +0000The Faithful CityCurtis enjoyed a childhood surrounded by family and centered on Christ. It was idyllic...mostly. But Curtis also experienced trauma very young - events he didn't consider a big deal, until decades later, as a biblical counselor, the heaviness of his...
During his healing journey, Curtis began seeing gaps in trauma care, particularly for military veterans with PTS (also known as PTSD). This prompted him to write the book, I Have PTSD: Reorienting After Trauma. It also fueled his research for his doctorate, which helped him identify the need for empirical research within the field of biblical counseling.

Today, Dr. Curtis Solomon is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Sentinel Institute, a ministry that supports the wellbeing of populations impacted by trauma through empirical research and biblical scholarship. He serves as Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor for Biblical Counseling at Boyce College. This episode is well-rounded, with a little something for every kind of helper professional - those who love personal story, and for those who love science. Listen in! 

To purchase Dr. Solomon's books go here. 

To learn more about the Sentinel Institute go here. 

To contact Dr. Solomon: https://thesentinelinstitute.org/contact/]]>2604abuse,academia,author,biblical,bookwriting,counseling,doctorate,empirical,executivedirector,grief,jesus,military,professor,pts,ptsd,research,suffering,trauma,traumainformed,veteranfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repairing-the-world-an-interview-with-kelly-lubeck--70861102
Today, Kelly is a trauma-informed coach and healing practitioner who supports changemakers as they journey into healing, resilience, and sustainable life rhythms. This episode is for healers, leaders, caregivers, and for those who seek justice on behalf of others. If you've experienced burnout or compassion fatigue, and you've learned the delicate balance of defending others and protecting self, you're going to want to listen in. Kelly's story will help you remember why you chose the work you do in the first place.

Sign up for Kelly's weekly Love Notes: https://www.kellylubeck.com/
Enroll in Kelly's current program: https://www.kellylubeck.com/rootsofresiliencemarch2026
Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylubeck/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70861102Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:45:02 +0000The Faithful CityFrom a young age, Kelly felt like a defender of the marginalized. Events in childhood and adolescence helped to grow her deep empathy, but she admits a desire to repair the world was growing in her from the moment she was born. After running a mental...
Today, Kelly is a trauma-informed coach and healing practitioner who supports changemakers as they journey into healing, resilience, and sustainable life rhythms. This episode is for healers, leaders, caregivers, and for those who seek justice on behalf of others. If you've experienced burnout or compassion fatigue, and you've learned the delicate balance of defending others and protecting self, you're going to want to listen in. Kelly's story will help you remember why you chose the work you do in the first place.

Sign up for Kelly's weekly Love Notes: https://www.kellylubeck.com/
Enroll in Kelly's current program: https://www.kellylubeck.com/rootsofresiliencemarch2026
Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylubeck/]]>2263catholic,darkness,divorce,elsalvador,empathy,healer,hsp,interfaith,jewish,light,parenting,prayer,repair,resilience,shaman,shamanic,singleparent,trauma,traumainformed,yogafalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-with-light-in-business-and-ministry-an-interview-with-ruth-hoffman--70398451
After years in the corporate world, Ruth stepped into the calling she had always felt on her life, and founded Brilliant Light International, a ministry organization that provides Christ-centered trauma recovery and trauma-informed church services to women who have survived trafficking, abuse, and imprisonment. Aside from her ministry in Arizona, Ruth's organization has partnered with pastors in India to share the good news about Jesus and help them grow churches in rural villages.

This episode covers big topics including mental health, medical trauma, forgiveness, business leadership, and the enemy's tactics against leaders in ministry. Listen in and be blessed.

To connect with Ruth: BrilliantLightIntl@gmail.com 
To learn more about Brilliant Light Int'l: https://brilliantlightinternational.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70398451Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:25:02 +0000The Faithful CityRuth's trauma story is not your typical Adverse Childhood Experience, but it changed the trajectory of Ruth's life. It transformed her understanding of grace and forgiveness. It taught her to embrace God's love in all its fullness. It shaped her into...
After years in the corporate world, Ruth stepped into the calling she had always felt on her life, and founded Brilliant Light International, a ministry organization that provides Christ-centered trauma recovery and trauma-informed church services to women who have survived trafficking, abuse, and imprisonment. Aside from her ministry in Arizona, Ruth's organization has partnered with pastors in India to share the good news about Jesus and help them grow churches in rural villages.

This episode covers big topics including mental health, medical trauma, forgiveness, business leadership, and the enemy's tactics against leaders in ministry. Listen in and be blessed.

To connect with Ruth: BrilliantLightIntl@gmail.com 
To learn more about Brilliant Light Int'l: https://brilliantlightinternational.com/]]>1942aces,behavioralhealth,business,concussion,director,forgiveness,healing,hospital,india,leader,leadership,medicaltrauma,mentalhealth,ministry,mission,nonprofit,pastor,prison,trauma,traumainformedfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/integrating-politics-prayer-an-interview-with-jannah-scott--70107302
But as Jannah shares in this episode, she also has an immense heart for prayer and a big love for Jesus--gifts encoded in her DNA. Her mother was a prayer warrior; so was her grandmother. Jannah credits her mother's many prayers as the reason she overcame substance use, allowing her to grow into the resilient leader she was made to be.

Join us as Jannah shares about her substance use recovery, her experience with tragic grief, her time and work during the Obama administration, and the collective trauma of the black community. There's so much to learn from her leadership. Don't miss this episode!

Today, Jannah is the CEO of the American Center for Religious Freedom (ACRF), and has been since 2017. To learn more: https://www.acrf.global/home

To connect with Jannah: ceo@acrf.email]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70107302Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:30:02 +0000The Faithful CityJannah Scott grew up in San Fransisco, amidst diverse friends and the unique leadership of her mother. It's no surprise then that Jannah found her place as a leader in government and civil society, both nationally and internationally. Having served as...
But as Jannah shares in this episode, she also has an immense heart for prayer and a big love for Jesus--gifts encoded in her DNA. Her mother was a prayer warrior; so was her grandmother. Jannah credits her mother's many prayers as the reason she overcame substance use, allowing her to grow into the resilient leader she was made to be.

Join us as Jannah shares about her substance use recovery, her experience with tragic grief, her time and work during the Obama administration, and the collective trauma of the black community. There's so much to learn from her leadership. Don't miss this episode!

Today, Jannah is the CEO of the American Center for Religious Freedom (ACRF), and has been since 2017. To learn more: https://www.acrf.global/home

To connect with Jannah: ceo@acrf.email]]>2355blackcommunity,blackleadership,collectivetrauma,epigenetics,faithadvisor,fema,femaleleadership,grief,homelandsecurity,obama,obamaadministration,posttraumatic,prayer,president,recovery,resilience,substanceuse,tragicloss,trauma,traumainformedfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-to-healing-after-childhood-trauma-an-interview-with-clay-jones--69769509
For decades, Clay worked in child abuse prevention with the Maricopa County Dept of Public Health in Arizona where he made it his top priority to help people feel heard and seen. Today, Clay is a desired presenter for local and national conferences, and he's shared his story with thousands. He wants all who hear his story to know that no matter what's happened to you, hope and recovery are possible. 

This episode is uplifting and inspiring. You're going to want to listen in.

Clay’s memoir, My Sister’s Brother, tells his story of survival and healing after childhood trauma. 
To purchase Clay's memoir: www.clay-jones.com

To connect with Clay: clay.jones@hotmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69769509Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:05:07 +0000The Faithful CityGrowing up with alcoholic parents, Clay knew the shame and pain of neglect and not being heard. But his older sister was there for him, protecting him and nurturing in him a strong resilience that would carry him throughout adulthood. Years later,...
For decades, Clay worked in child abuse prevention with the Maricopa County Dept of Public Health in Arizona where he made it his top priority to help people feel heard and seen. Today, Clay is a desired presenter for local and national conferences, and he's shared his story with thousands. He wants all who hear his story to know that no matter what's happened to you, hope and recovery are possible. 

This episode is uplifting and inspiring. You're going to want to listen in.

Clay’s memoir, My Sister’s Brother, tells his story of survival and healing after childhood trauma. 
To purchase Clay's memoir: www.clay-jones.com

To connect with Clay: clay.jones@hotmail.com ]]>1986abuse,advocate,alcohol,alcoholism,catholic,child,childhood,domesticabuse,education,familyhealth,healthy,healthyfamily,publichealth,resilience,sexualabuse,socialwork,socialworker,spanish,trauma,traumainformedfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-power-through-creativity-community-an-interview-with-keiko-ratcliffe--69409466
Join us as we speak with Keiko Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of Skye's the Limit! Foundation, an orginization that empowers youth and families through creativity and connection.

In 2014, Keiko lost her daughter, Skye, to a drug overdose. The devastating loss turned her world upside down, but even then, Keiko knew she would somehow use Skye's story to help others. In 2019, Keiko founded the Skye's the Limit! Foundation with a mission to prevent trauma-related loss by strengthening resilience and mental wellness for youth, families, and communities. As Keiko has continued to learn about neuroscience and the effects of trauma, she's better learned how to equip young people with tools that help them cope, regulate emotion, recover from stress, and ask for help when needed—protective factors proven to reduce substance use, overdose, and suicide.

Currently, Keiko is designing curriculum to take into schools. Blending art, music, somatic practices, and experiences in nature, she's curating the very activities Skye held dear.  

Connect with Keiko: info@skyesthelimitfoundation.org

For more about Skye's the Limit!: https://skyesthelimit.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69409466Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:15:08 +0000The Faithful CityWelcome to the first episode of Season 5! Join us as we speak with Keiko Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of Skye's the Limit! Foundation, an orginization that empowers youth and families through creativity and connection. In 2014, Keiko lost her...
Join us as we speak with Keiko Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of Skye's the Limit! Foundation, an orginization that empowers youth and families through creativity and connection.

In 2014, Keiko lost her daughter, Skye, to a drug overdose. The devastating loss turned her world upside down, but even then, Keiko knew she would somehow use Skye's story to help others. In 2019, Keiko founded the Skye's the Limit! Foundation with a mission to prevent trauma-related loss by strengthening resilience and mental wellness for youth, families, and communities. As Keiko has continued to learn about neuroscience and the effects of trauma, she's better learned how to equip young people with tools that help them cope, regulate emotion, recover from stress, and ask for help when needed—protective factors proven to reduce substance use, overdose, and suicide.

Currently, Keiko is designing curriculum to take into schools. Blending art, music, somatic practices, and experiences in nature, she's curating the very activities Skye held dear.  

Connect with Keiko: info@skyesthelimitfoundation.org

For more about Skye's the Limit!: https://skyesthelimit.org/]]>1739art,arttherapy,assault,belonging,bereavement,ceo,community,connection,foundation,grantfunded,grief,loss,nonprofit,overdose,recovery,somaticmovement,substanceuse,trauma,traumainformedfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shalom-and-the-process-of-wholing-an-interview-with-dr-andy-mainiero--68932901
Today, Andy is an assistant professor of mission theology at Fuller Seminary, and the founder and director of the Shalom Gospel Network—a global impact network that promotes and facilitates trauma-transforming mission and ministry. Listen in as Andy shares his biblical interpretation of Shalom, wholeness, and what it looks like to enjoy wholeness in the midst of pain. "Shalom is the way things were meant to be..it's never fully complete. It's an ongoing journey of wholing all our parts, putting them back together into its intended shalom."

What better way to close the year than with an episode focused on Shalom. Join us for our final episode of 2025! 

To connect with Andy: ajmainiero2@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68932901Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:35:07 +0000The Faithful CityAndy Mainiero's missional experience started with obedience and small beginnings. He started house churches and clubs for youth. These ministries grew, and as they grew, so did Andy's awareness of trauma and its impact. But when Andy and his wife...
Today, Andy is an assistant professor of mission theology at Fuller Seminary, and the founder and director of the Shalom Gospel Network—a global impact network that promotes and facilitates trauma-transforming mission and ministry. Listen in as Andy shares his biblical interpretation of Shalom, wholeness, and what it looks like to enjoy wholeness in the midst of pain. "Shalom is the way things were meant to be..it's never fully complete. It's an ongoing journey of wholing all our parts, putting them back together into its intended shalom."

What better way to close the year than with an episode focused on Shalom. Join us for our final episode of 2025! 

To connect with Andy: ajmainiero2@gmail.com]]>2134adoption,adoptiveparent,church,discipleship,fostercare,fosterparent,gospel,ministry,missional,seminary,shalom,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,traumatransformed,whole,wholeness,youth,ywamfalse420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-the-freedom-of-forgiveness-beauty-an-interview-with-amber-hunter-jesse--68491048
From an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) perspective, Amber could have sought people, places, or behaviors that compounded her suffering, but instead, Amber sought beauty, goodness, and relationships. She joined the Apprenticeship to Jesus community; she met Sanghoon Yoo and accepted his invitation of mentorship; she wrote songs and stories rooted in healing and hope. And when it was time, Amber chose forgiveness over anger. Listen in as Amber shares her incredible story with vulnerability and wisdom.

Amber and her husband, Justan, live in the Phoenix area with their twin daughters and son. With her children all in school, Amber is investing more time in her creative side. You can enjoy her work at:

Amber's songs: amberhunter.bandcamp.com

Amber's written work: amberhunter.medium.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68491048Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:30:08 +0000The Faithful CityAmber knew profound grief from an early age. First, it was her parent's divorce. Then her father went to prison to serve a life sentence. Four months after receiving a cancer diagnosis, her mother died from cancer. All of this happened before Amber...
From an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) perspective, Amber could have sought people, places, or behaviors that compounded her suffering, but instead, Amber sought beauty, goodness, and relationships. She joined the Apprenticeship to Jesus community; she met Sanghoon Yoo and accepted his invitation of mentorship; she wrote songs and stories rooted in healing and hope. And when it was time, Amber chose forgiveness over anger. Listen in as Amber shares her incredible story with vulnerability and wisdom.

Amber and her husband, Justan, live in the Phoenix area with their twin daughters and son. With her children all in school, Amber is investing more time in her creative side. You can enjoy her work at:

Amber's songs: amberhunter.bandcamp.com

Amber's written work: amberhunter.medium.com]]>2223aces,artist,beauty,cancer,church,community,creative,divorce,father,forgiveness,grief,healing,jesus,mentorship,murder,prison,relationship,songwriter,spiritual,traumafalse419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-traumatic-growth-pioneering-a-trauma-informed-culture-an-interview-with-tammy-abernethy--68289394
Today, Tammy is sharing her transformation and helping other women experience their own. She's the CEO of Hope Women's Center, a resource and referral center for women and teen girls that has 7 physical centers and 50 mobile centers across the state of Arizona. Fun fact: HWC is considered Arizona's first faith-based, trauma-informed organization, and it was Tammy, Sanghoon, and Michelle who worked collaboratively to create HWC's trauma-informed culture back in 2018. Listen in as the three of them talk about what it looks like to implement trauma-informed procedures, language, and teams in real time - and without a textbook.

Find out more about Hope Women's Center at: www.hopewomenscenter.org

To contact Tammy: tammy@hopewomenscenter.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68289394Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:10:07 +0000The Faithful CityTammy grew up in a Christian family dedicated to ministry and education, which for their family meant moving. A lot. By the age of 13, Tammy had moved 32 times, an experience that taught her the value of connection and community. Later in adulthood,...
Today, Tammy is sharing her transformation and helping other women experience their own. She's the CEO of Hope Women's Center, a resource and referral center for women and teen girls that has 7 physical centers and 50 mobile centers across the state of Arizona. Fun fact: HWC is considered Arizona's first faith-based, trauma-informed organization, and it was Tammy, Sanghoon, and Michelle who worked collaboratively to create HWC's trauma-informed culture back in 2018. Listen in as the three of them talk about what it looks like to implement trauma-informed procedures, language, and teams in real time - and without a textbook.

Find out more about Hope Women's Center at: www.hopewomenscenter.org

To contact Tammy: tammy@hopewomenscenter.org]]>2137abuse,arizona,crisis,culture,divorce,female,forwomen,grief,health,leaders,leadership,ministry,pioneer,posttraumaticgrowth,singlemom,trauma,traumainformed,volunteer,vulnerability,womenfalse418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-too-late-to-choose-freedom-an-interview-with-rose-ann-forte--68053477
Today, Rose Ann is an award-winning author of three books, a speaker, and the course creator of the Choose Freedom® Program. She's made it her mission to inspire people to renew their minds, rewire their brains, and experience true freedom in Christ. As she likes to tell people, "It's never too late."

Listen in as Rose Ann shares her transformation story with honesty and confidence. If you're looking to take the next step toward freedom, or if you're hoping to guide someone toward the next step, this episode is for you.  

For Rose Ann's Website:  www.choosefreedom.today
For Rose Ann's Books:  www.choosefreedom.today/books 
For the 'Say Goodbye and Imagine!' Podcast:  https://choosefreedom.today/podcast/ 

. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68053477Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:35:07 +0000The Faithful CityFrom an early age, Rose Ann lived the party life. Decades later, as a wife, mom, and high-level executive, she found Jesus, but she couldn't find a reason to give up alcohol. Most programs required complete abstinence from substance use, but they...
Today, Rose Ann is an award-winning author of three books, a speaker, and the course creator of the Choose Freedom® Program. She's made it her mission to inspire people to renew their minds, rewire their brains, and experience true freedom in Christ. As she likes to tell people, "It's never too late."

Listen in as Rose Ann shares her transformation story with honesty and confidence. If you're looking to take the next step toward freedom, or if you're hoping to guide someone toward the next step, this episode is for you.  

For Rose Ann's Website:  www.choosefreedom.today
For Rose Ann's Books:  www.choosefreedom.today/books 
For the 'Say Goodbye and Imagine!' Podcast:  https://choosefreedom.today/podcast/ 

. ]]>2010addict,addiction,alcohol,brain,catholic,choice,coaching,freedom,gratitude,jesus,mindset,neuroscience,nevertoolate,spiritualgrowth,substances,theology,transformation,trauma,twelvestepfalse417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pray-for-the-karen-people-an-interview-with-tansy-kadoe--67758283
Today, Tansy is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about walking alongside churches and individuals, especially those from Burma. Through leadership, mentoring, and counseling, she empowers resilient people to discover their true worth and purpose in Christ. Listen in as she shares her story, provides history about Burma and the KaRen people, and speaks about the power of investing in people. 

Tansy believes that God brings healing and transformation when we listen to people’s stories and share our own. She's helped to compile devotionals contributed by hundreds of KaRen people. You can read "KaRen Stories for God's Glory" here: http://kbcusadd.org

To connect with Tansy: akbctansy@gmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67758283Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:15:07 +0000The Faithful CityTansy was born in the country of Burma (Myanmar) - a country that has endured the world's longest ongoing civil war. By the time she came to America at the age of 21, she'd witnessed and experienced trauma, violence, and having her world turned upside...
Today, Tansy is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is passionate about walking alongside churches and individuals, especially those from Burma. Through leadership, mentoring, and counseling, she empowers resilient people to discover their true worth and purpose in Christ. Listen in as she shares her story, provides history about Burma and the KaRen people, and speaks about the power of investing in people. 

Tansy believes that God brings healing and transformation when we listen to people’s stories and share our own. She's helped to compile devotionals contributed by hundreds of KaRen people. You can read "KaRen Stories for God's Glory" here: http://kbcusadd.org

To connect with Tansy: akbctansy@gmail.com ]]>2346burma,burmese,counselor,culture,immigrant,karen,mission,missionary,myanmar,pray,prayer,resilience,students,suffering,teacher,therapist,trauma,voice,warfalse416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-place-to-belong-an-interview-with-kent-redfearn--67565306
Kent went on to become a pastor and pastored in Alaska for forty years. During that time, he discovered many people felt they needed to pretend they were perfect and admit they were living the victorious Christian life. Kent disagreed. He made it his mission to create safe places where people could be authentic, where people could lament trauma in order to live from a place of wellness. As Ken will tell you, he chooses not to live from a place of hurt. He lives from a place of joy. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode when Kent shares a miraculous and gripping story of redemption and forgiveness. You will be moved!



After earning his PhD in Performance Psychology, Kent is now the President and Founder of Second Curve Coaching, an organization dedicated to helping people achieve their God-given mission. You can contact Kent and learn more at: coachk@secondcurvecoaching.com.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67565306Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:10 +0000The Faithful CityWhen Kent was three years old, he went into kidney failure. While in the hospital, he watched everyone in the unit die around him. He was the only one who lived. This was Kent's first exposure to trauma, which extended into a childhood marked by...
Kent went on to become a pastor and pastored in Alaska for forty years. During that time, he discovered many people felt they needed to pretend they were perfect and admit they were living the victorious Christian life. Kent disagreed. He made it his mission to create safe places where people could be authentic, where people could lament trauma in order to live from a place of wellness. As Ken will tell you, he chooses not to live from a place of hurt. He lives from a place of joy. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode when Kent shares a miraculous and gripping story of redemption and forgiveness. You will be moved!



After earning his PhD in Performance Psychology, Kent is now the President and Founder of Second Curve Coaching, an organization dedicated to helping people achieve their God-given mission. You can contact Kent and learn more at: coachk@secondcurvecoaching.com.

]]>2453alaska,belonging,brain,coach,doctorate,growth,lament,pastor,phd,posttraumatic,practice,psychology,ptsd,racism,relationship,safe,shooting,theory,traumainformed,victoriousfalse415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-beyond-our-sorrows-an-interview-with-april-yamasaki--67409321
April will tell you that decades ago, when she unexpectedly came into pastoral ministry, she thought it'd be a temporary assignment. But the Lord had other plans. During her time as a pastor, April walked with many in their grief journey. When her own grief journey came, everything changed.

Join us for this episode about grief, soul care, hope, gratitude, and post-traumatic growth. April shares openly and thoughtfully about the loss of her husband, the mystery of faith and time, and the ways writing can move you through the disorganization of grief. It's a conversation you don't want to miss.

April is the author of Sacred Pauses, Four Gifts, and several books of liturgical sermons. She is also a devotional contributor for the Women's Devotional Bible in the Message.

To find April's books, or to connect with her further, go to her author site: https://aprilyamasaki.com/about/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67409321Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:30:08 +0000The Faithful CityApril Yamasaki is a pastor, author, magazine editor, spiritual formation mentor, and resident author with a liturgical worship community in Abbotsford, British Columbia. April's a busy woman but she's also "grounded in sacred pauses, soul care, and...
April will tell you that decades ago, when she unexpectedly came into pastoral ministry, she thought it'd be a temporary assignment. But the Lord had other plans. During her time as a pastor, April walked with many in their grief journey. When her own grief journey came, everything changed.

Join us for this episode about grief, soul care, hope, gratitude, and post-traumatic growth. April shares openly and thoughtfully about the loss of her husband, the mystery of faith and time, and the ways writing can move you through the disorganization of grief. It's a conversation you don't want to miss.

April is the author of Sacred Pauses, Four Gifts, and several books of liturgical sermons. She is also a devotional contributor for the Women's Devotional Bible in the Message.

To find April's books, or to connect with her further, go to her author site: https://aprilyamasaki.com/about/]]>2378author,bible,canada,chinese,devotional,editor,faith,gratitude,grief,hope,japanese,magazine,mennonite,pastor,pastoralcare,residentauthor,selfcare,sorrow,soulcare,widowhoodfalse414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-is-a-wound-an-interview-with-stacey-sutherland--67239750
Today, Stacey is a certified Crisis Intervention Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, as well as the Executive Director of Crisis Care International. She's served in more than 30 countries, supporting communities impacted by crisis and disaster, and equipping helpers with trauma-informed tools for healing and resilience.

This vulnerable conversation looks at trauma as a personal experience rather than an externalized experience that only happens to others. As Stacey puts it, "Trauma is a great equalizer." Join us as we talk about faith, deconstruction, reconstruction, and the peace that is found when we accept God's presence...in spite of our circumstances.

Learn more about Stacey's work at: staceydsutherland.com 

For more about trainings at Crisis Care International: crisiscareinternational.org/events

To connect with Stacey: stacey@crisiscareinternational.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67239750Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:10:07 +0000The Faithful CityWhen Stacey Sutherland entered the mission field twenty years ago, she knew she wanted to help people who were experiencing crisis and trauma. But she didn't know how trauma and crisis would affect her marriage, her five children, or herself. She...
Today, Stacey is a certified Crisis Intervention Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, as well as the Executive Director of Crisis Care International. She's served in more than 30 countries, supporting communities impacted by crisis and disaster, and equipping helpers with trauma-informed tools for healing and resilience.

This vulnerable conversation looks at trauma as a personal experience rather than an externalized experience that only happens to others. As Stacey puts it, "Trauma is a great equalizer." Join us as we talk about faith, deconstruction, reconstruction, and the peace that is found when we accept God's presence...in spite of our circumstances.

Learn more about Stacey's work at: staceydsutherland.com 

For more about trainings at Crisis Care International: crisiscareinternational.org/events

To connect with Stacey: stacey@crisiscareinternational.org]]>1897care,christian,crisis,deconstruction,faith,helper,international,longterm,lpc,military,perception,ptsd,therapist,training,trauma,ukraine,veteran,woundfalse413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juneteenth-mental-health-freedom-an-interview-with-jermine-alberty--66594363
Today, Jermine is a Mental Health First Aid trainer, a pastor, author, and the founder of the S.A.L.T. Initiative, an initiative that guides others in Serving, Affirming, Loving, and Transforming the lives of others and themselves. He refers to himself a lover of people, and as you listen to him, you can hear his compassion for people--especially those who are considered 'the least of these'. 

Join us for this special Juneteenth episode for a conversation about mental health, the fight for freedom, acknowledging generational patterns, and helping others heal. If you're an advocate of any kind, this episode is for you.

To connect with Jermine: jdalberty@gmail.com

To learn more about the S.A.L.T Initiative: https://www.jerminealberty.com/

To purchase Jermine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Bottled-Up-Inside-American-Depression/dp/0979282314]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594363Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:20:07 +0000The Faithful CityJermine Alberty grew up with a unique awareness for people and their suffering. Born from diverse parents, he knew he contained the suffering of African Americans who endured transatlantic slave trade. He contained the suffering of the Cherokee people...
Today, Jermine is a Mental Health First Aid trainer, a pastor, author, and the founder of the S.A.L.T. Initiative, an initiative that guides others in Serving, Affirming, Loving, and Transforming the lives of others and themselves. He refers to himself a lover of people, and as you listen to him, you can hear his compassion for people--especially those who are considered 'the least of these'. 

Join us for this special Juneteenth episode for a conversation about mental health, the fight for freedom, acknowledging generational patterns, and helping others heal. If you're an advocate of any kind, this episode is for you.

To connect with Jermine: jdalberty@gmail.com

To learn more about the S.A.L.T Initiative: https://www.jerminealberty.com/

To purchase Jermine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Bottled-Up-Inside-American-Depression/dp/0979282314]]>2253africa,america,author,cherokee,compassion,empancipation,freedom,generational,health,history,initiative,juneteenth,mental,pastor,recovery,slavery,stigma,transformation,traumafalse412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-past-problems-to-fulfill-your-destiny-an-interview-with-connie-czepiel--66237633
Today, at 76, Connie is an author in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. She has plenty of stories to draw from as her humanitarian work has taken her to Madagascar, Vietnam, New Guinea, Nepal, Liberia and many more. She served with the Peace Corps in Botswana, and she's worked for organizations such as MAF, Mercy Ships, and Samaritan’s Purse. Needless to say, this is an episode of adventure and encouragement. Connie wants you to know this: it's never to late to pursue your dreams.

Listen in and be encouraged.

Connie's written four books. We encourage you to check them out on Amazon.

Connie is available for interviews, workshops, and speaking engagements. To connect with her: kommertje2012@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66237633Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:25:07 +0000The Faithful CityGod's call on Connie Czepiel’s life began as a teenager when the Lord began to break her heart for people suffering in other countries. With a passion for the medical field, Connie joined the Air Force, but God (and the military) had other plans....
Today, at 76, Connie is an author in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. She has plenty of stories to draw from as her humanitarian work has taken her to Madagascar, Vietnam, New Guinea, Nepal, Liberia and many more. She served with the Peace Corps in Botswana, and she's worked for organizations such as MAF, Mercy Ships, and Samaritan’s Purse. Needless to say, this is an episode of adventure and encouragement. Connie wants you to know this: it's never to late to pursue your dreams.

Listen in and be encouraged.

Connie's written four books. We encourage you to check them out on Amazon.

Connie is available for interviews, workshops, and speaking engagements. To connect with her: kommertje2012@gmail.com]]>1978abuse,adventure,airforce,author,choice,church,country,courage,destiny,dignity,dream,healing,hurt,immigrant,integrity,jesus,military,purpose,service,travelfalse411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-the-moral-wound-an-interview-with-mike-wold--66177520 being, and before long, God started calling him into a different kind of work - helping veterans heal from their psychological and spiritual wounds. As a US Navy veteran himself, this was work Mike understood well.

Today, Mike is the volunteer Arizona Regional Coordinator for the Institute for Healing of Memories, an organization that conducts weekend Healing of Memories Workshops throughout the world. He's worked with more than 450 veterans, listening to their stories and encouraging them toward healing. He's worked with churches, teaching them how to help the veterans in their congregations feel a true sense of belonging. He's worked with families and spouses, parents and children. In 2019, Mike was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame for his volunteer work with veterans. 

We're honored to have Mike join us for this important episode on faith, war, and healing moral wounds. Listen in.

*This episode mentions suicide*

To connect with Mike: michael_w_wold@msn.com

There are several workshops happening in 2025: 
Healing of Memories Workshop for Healthcare Workers on June 13-15, 2024 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree. AZ
Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans on October 17-19, 2025 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ
Healing of Memories Workshop for All Veterans on November 21-23, 2025 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ

For more info about Healing of Memories: healingmemories@gmail.com

For more about the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, go here: https://arizonacoalition.org/training-events/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66177520Wed, 21 May 2025 05:30:07 +0000The Faithful CityFor 40 years, Mike Wold enjoyed success as a consultant, leadership coach, financial director, project manager, and adjunct instructor. Then he retired. Mike quickly discovered just how much of his identity was connected to his success. He reoriented... being, and before long, God started calling him into a different kind of work - helping veterans heal from their psychological and spiritual wounds. As a US Navy veteran himself, this was work Mike understood well.

Today, Mike is the volunteer Arizona Regional Coordinator for the Institute for Healing of Memories, an organization that conducts weekend Healing of Memories Workshops throughout the world. He's worked with more than 450 veterans, listening to their stories and encouraging them toward healing. He's worked with churches, teaching them how to help the veterans in their congregations feel a true sense of belonging. He's worked with families and spouses, parents and children. In 2019, Mike was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame for his volunteer work with veterans. 

We're honored to have Mike join us for this important episode on faith, war, and healing moral wounds. Listen in.

*This episode mentions suicide*

To connect with Mike: michael_w_wold@msn.com

There are several workshops happening in 2025: 
Healing of Memories Workshop for Healthcare Workers on June 13-15, 2024 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree. AZ
Healing of Memories Workshop for Women Veterans on October 17-19, 2025 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ
Healing of Memories Workshop for All Veterans on November 21-23, 2025 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ

For more info about Healing of Memories: healingmemories@gmail.com

For more about the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, go here: https://arizonacoalition.org/training-events/]]>1833belonging,combat,communities,community,faith,healing,healthcare,injury,memories,military,moral,ptsd,retreats,suicide,trauma,traumainformed,veteran,veterans,war,woundfalse410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-with-jesus-like-jesus-an-interview-with-julie-gustine--65785866
Julie's career path helped to grow her faith. She began as an interior designer, and just as she visualized the beauty of a space's transformation, she began to see the same potential in the hearts of those around her. She worked in church ministry for several years, then in 2018, Julie moved to Arizona and became the Director of a prison ministry. Now she serves as the Director of Programming at House of Refuge Sunnyslope in Phoenix, AZ.

Listen in as we talk to Julie about leadership, what it means to lead with a trauma-informed lens, and what she envisions for House of Refuge Sunnyslope. With beautiful honesty and humility, Julie shares the wrestlings of her faith and God's revelations to her in the midst of her questions. This episode mirrors the heart of the Weave & Cleave movement and the Great Commission.

Connect with Julie: julieann@refugesunnyslope.com

Learn more about House of Refuge: https://www.refugesunnyslope.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65785866Wed, 07 May 2025 05:35:07 +0000The Faithful CityWhen Julie was in high school, she came home from school to find her mother was gone. That traumatic experience changed her life, and although she didn't know it yet, Jesus was creating divine appointments in which she would begin to know Him, trust...
Julie's career path helped to grow her faith. She began as an interior designer, and just as she visualized the beauty of a space's transformation, she began to see the same potential in the hearts of those around her. She worked in church ministry for several years, then in 2018, Julie moved to Arizona and became the Director of a prison ministry. Now she serves as the Director of Programming at House of Refuge Sunnyslope in Phoenix, AZ.

Listen in as we talk to Julie about leadership, what it means to lead with a trauma-informed lens, and what she envisions for House of Refuge Sunnyslope. With beautiful honesty and humility, Julie shares the wrestlings of her faith and God's revelations to her in the midst of her questions. This episode mirrors the heart of the Weave & Cleave movement and the Great Commission.

Connect with Julie: julieann@refugesunnyslope.com

Learn more about House of Refuge: https://www.refugesunnyslope.org/]]>2374abandonment,arizona,christian,churchhurt,director,homelessness,housing,interiordecorating,jesus,leadership,ministry,phoenix,prison,program,recovery,refuge,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,womenfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/painful-grace-an-interview-with-cliff-danley--65587829
Cliff entered Phoenix Rescue Mission's residential program, and after completing the program, he went on to head up the residential Aftercare program for 13 years. Today, Cliff is an ordained chaplain and the Senior Scholarship Administrator at Grace Sober Living, where he provides residents with educational scholarships by the Steele Family Foundation. Join us as we talk with Cliff about his life, his faith, and his passion for helping men sustain long term sobriety AND discover their vocational potential. Listen to the end of this episode and enjoy Cliff's reading of one of his own poems, written at a turning point in his recovery journey. Cliff's story is one of true redemption and hope. We know you'll be encouraged.

Want to connect with Cliff? Reach him by email: cliff@gracesoberliving.org.


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65587829Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:40:07 +0000The Faithful CityCliff Danley, as he puts it, hit rock bottom several times in his adult life. He started using substances young, and for many years, he struggled with a life of substance abuse, broken relationships, homelessness, and time in jail. But during these...
Cliff entered Phoenix Rescue Mission's residential program, and after completing the program, he went on to head up the residential Aftercare program for 13 years. Today, Cliff is an ordained chaplain and the Senior Scholarship Administrator at Grace Sober Living, where he provides residents with educational scholarships by the Steele Family Foundation. Join us as we talk with Cliff about his life, his faith, and his passion for helping men sustain long term sobriety AND discover their vocational potential. Listen to the end of this episode and enjoy Cliff's reading of one of his own poems, written at a turning point in his recovery journey. Cliff's story is one of true redemption and hope. We know you'll be encouraged.

Want to connect with Cliff? Reach him by email: cliff@gracesoberliving.org.


]]>1749arizona,chaplain,grace,homelessness,jail,jesus,phoenix,poem,program,ptsd,recovery,redemption,rescuemission,residential,scholarship,sober,substanceuse,trauma,traumainformed,treatmentfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-healthy-lifestyle-is-a-lifelong-journey-an-interview-with-christina-lombardo--65171999
Listen in as Christina candidly shares her healing journey as well as her faith journey and the many lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about the short-term impact nutrition changes can make, but she's honest about the long-term reality of nutrition goals, too. No matter your goals, Christina offers the best tools for anyone on the lifelong journey to health: tenacity, flexibility, and consistency. Oh, and grace. Listen in.

Christina is the co-lead of Weave & Cleave's Wellness team, so you're likely to meet her at a Weave & Cleave event. If you'd like to connect with her sooner, find her at any of the following: 

Website:  https://nutritionwellnessaz.com/

Facebook and Instagram: @christinanutritionandwellness

Tiktok: @christinanutrition ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65171999Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:25:06 +0000The Faithful CityChristina Lombaro, holistic nutrition coach for trauma and substance use recovery, knows the journey of whole person recovery - she's lived it for herself. Her experience with substance use and trauma started young and progressed through her teenage...
Listen in as Christina candidly shares her healing journey as well as her faith journey and the many lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about the short-term impact nutrition changes can make, but she's honest about the long-term reality of nutrition goals, too. No matter your goals, Christina offers the best tools for anyone on the lifelong journey to health: tenacity, flexibility, and consistency. Oh, and grace. Listen in.

Christina is the co-lead of Weave & Cleave's Wellness team, so you're likely to meet her at a Weave & Cleave event. If you'd like to connect with her sooner, find her at any of the following: 

Website:  https://nutritionwellnessaz.com/

Facebook and Instagram: @christinanutritionandwellness

Tiktok: @christinanutrition ]]>1920christian,faith,food,health,holistic,insomnia,lifestyle,movement,nervoussystem,nutrition,nutritionist,posttraumaticgrowth,recovery,sleep,substanceuse,supplements,survivor,traumainformed,wellbeing,wellnessfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friendship-faith-social-change-an-interview-with-andi-clements-becky-haas--64946966
And meet Becky Haas, international trauma-informed trainer, ordained minister, and pioneer in creating trauma-informed communities. Her cross-sector work in Northeast Tennessee has been awarded and recognized by SAMHSA, the Obama administration, and other agencies as a model to be followed.

A decade ago, Andi and Becky discussed ideas that would create social change in their community. They took steps, did what they could, and today, they've taken change beyond their town, across sectors, and across countries. They credit two things: their faith in Jesus and their friendship. Listen in as Andi and Becky talk about their work and its evolution over the years, their self-care strategies, the importance of relationships, the vitality of prayer, and the necessity of endurance.   

Book by Andi: The Trauma-informed Church
To connect with Andi: www.upliftappalachia.org

Book by Becky: Your City is Waiting on You
To connect with Becky: www.beckyhaas.com


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64946966Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:45:07 +0000The Faithful CityMeet Andi Clements, Professor at East Tennessee State University, Associate Director of Research Design and Implementation at the ETSU Strong BRAIN Institute, and president of Uplift Appalachia, a nonprofit that equips churches to help those with...
And meet Becky Haas, international trauma-informed trainer, ordained minister, and pioneer in creating trauma-informed communities. Her cross-sector work in Northeast Tennessee has been awarded and recognized by SAMHSA, the Obama administration, and other agencies as a model to be followed.

A decade ago, Andi and Becky discussed ideas that would create social change in their community. They took steps, did what they could, and today, they've taken change beyond their town, across sectors, and across countries. They credit two things: their faith in Jesus and their friendship. Listen in as Andi and Becky talk about their work and its evolution over the years, their self-care strategies, the importance of relationships, the vitality of prayer, and the necessity of endurance.   

Book by Andi: The Trauma-informed Church
To connect with Andi: www.upliftappalachia.org

Book by Becky: Your City is Waiting on You
To connect with Becky: www.beckyhaas.com


]]>2405appalachia,author,biology,church,friendship,jesus,minister,mobilize,obama,police,professor,psychology,recovery,research,selfcare,substanceuse,tennessee,transportation,traumainformed,upliftfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-belonging-with-self-first-an-interview-with-gaelin-elmore--64663842
Today, Gaelin is a keynote speaker, trainer, and Belonging Expert. He's an advocate with both lived experience and a strong faith in God, and you'll hear the strength of both in this episode. Gaelin's authenticity shines through as he talks about belonging in simple terms. As he puts it, in every space people enter, they need to feel important, know they are valued, and understand that they matter. Belonging is found in community, but as Gaelin puts it, freeing and fulfilling belonging is found with self first.

This episode will tug at your heart and spark your mind. Enjoy this engaging conversation and be encouraged.

Gaelin's website: https://www.gaelinelmore.com/

Gaelin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaelin-elmore-608090135/

Gaelin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giv.elmore/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64663842Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:30:07 +0000The Faithful CityGaelin Elmore entered the foster care system at five months old. He would spend time in twenty foster homes and DCS would remain a part of his life until he was 13 years old. Until he went to college, Gaelin faced constant instability, abuse, neglect,...
Today, Gaelin is a keynote speaker, trainer, and Belonging Expert. He's an advocate with both lived experience and a strong faith in God, and you'll hear the strength of both in this episode. Gaelin's authenticity shines through as he talks about belonging in simple terms. As he puts it, in every space people enter, they need to feel important, know they are valued, and understand that they matter. Belonging is found in community, but as Gaelin puts it, freeing and fulfilling belonging is found with self first.

This episode will tug at your heart and spark your mind. Enjoy this engaging conversation and be encouraged.

Gaelin's website: https://www.gaelinelmore.com/

Gaelin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaelin-elmore-608090135/

Gaelin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giv.elmore/]]>2615abuse,authenticity,belonging,biblical,church,community,football,foster,fostercare,homelessness,keynote,neuroscience,protectivefactors,resilience,school,selfassurance,survivor,trauma,traumainformed,valuesfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-who-we-become-an-interview-with-manzie-lohrey--64441509Please be advised, this episode mentions war, violence, and rape.
Manzie was born in Italy and raised in Liberia, West Africa, during years of civil unrest. Although she was surrounded by the love and support of her family, the trauma of war, death, and violence shaped her childhood. When she and her brother came to America as students seeking asylum, she was 19, and as she would later learn, she was suffering from PTSD. Manzie sought help, she sought friendships and groups, and ultimately, she took the path to become a mental health therapist - someone who could help others heal. 

As Manzie shares, she was helping while still hurting, but with a strong sense of resilience and faith, she was able to acknowledge her pain while not letting it dictate her day. She committed herself to faith disciplines that continue to be vital to her wellbeing. She made choices about what she would expose herself to in media and entertainment. She worked toward post-traumatic growth and living into her full potential. And she continued to open her heart to serving others.

Listen in as Manzie shares her life in Liberia, her story as an immigrant to the U.S., her faith, career path, and later, the heartbreak of divorce. One thing is for certain: Manzie is not letting her pain go to waste. She's using it to help others, and she wants you to do the same. You'll be encouraged by this episode!

For Manzie's eBook:
https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-During-Divorce-Process-Decree-ebook/dp/B0DV9YHJNW/

Connect with Manzie at: manzie73@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64441509Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:20:06 +0000The Faithful CityPlease be advised, this episode mentions war, violence, and rape. Manzie was born in Italy and raised in Liberia, West Africa, during years of civil unrest. Although she was surrounded by the love and support of her family, the trauma of war, death,...Please be advised, this episode mentions war, violence, and rape.
Manzie was born in Italy and raised in Liberia, West Africa, during years of civil unrest. Although she was surrounded by the love and support of her family, the trauma of war, death, and violence shaped her childhood. When she and her brother came to America as students seeking asylum, she was 19, and as she would later learn, she was suffering from PTSD. Manzie sought help, she sought friendships and groups, and ultimately, she took the path to become a mental health therapist - someone who could help others heal. 

As Manzie shares, she was helping while still hurting, but with a strong sense of resilience and faith, she was able to acknowledge her pain while not letting it dictate her day. She committed herself to faith disciplines that continue to be vital to her wellbeing. She made choices about what she would expose herself to in media and entertainment. She worked toward post-traumatic growth and living into her full potential. And she continued to open her heart to serving others.

Listen in as Manzie shares her life in Liberia, her story as an immigrant to the U.S., her faith, career path, and later, the heartbreak of divorce. One thing is for certain: Manzie is not letting her pain go to waste. She's using it to help others, and she wants you to do the same. You'll be encouraged by this episode!

For Manzie's eBook:
https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-During-Divorce-Process-Decree-ebook/dp/B0DV9YHJNW/

Connect with Manzie at: manzie73@gmail.com]]>2148adversity,africa,belonging,betrayal,civilwar,counselor,divorce,forgiveness,healing,immigration,liberia,posttraumaticgrowth,ptsd,recovery,refugee,socialwork,stress,trauma,traumainformed,westafricafalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intersection-of-education-and-mental-health-an-interview-with-dr-elaine-harper--64153949
Join us as we talk to Dr. Elaine Harper about her three decades as a teacher, counselor, and  educational services director for Positive Education Program. She's seen a lot of change at the intersection of education and mental health, and she's committed to fostering even more change - to support educators AND to support students. She's passionate about helping people acknowledge their own trauma so they can work on it, learn from it, and step into their own unique resilience.

Currently, Elaine is a consultant who teaches and coaches individuals, teams, schools and organizations who work with children and adolescents presenting emotional and behavioral challenges. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Her book, 'The Trauma-Informed Mindset for Educators', releases in 2025 through Brookes Publishing.

To connect with Elaine and find out more about her work:

Website: https://elaineharper.com/

Email: elaine@elaineharper.com

Linkedin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64153949Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:25:07 +0000The Faithful CityAt the young age of 17, Elaine knew she wanted to work with kids who had experienced trauma. What she didn't understand at the time was her own trauma. She'd just lost her mom to cancer, and in order for her dad to work, she was shouldering the load...
Join us as we talk to Dr. Elaine Harper about her three decades as a teacher, counselor, and  educational services director for Positive Education Program. She's seen a lot of change at the intersection of education and mental health, and she's committed to fostering even more change - to support educators AND to support students. She's passionate about helping people acknowledge their own trauma so they can work on it, learn from it, and step into their own unique resilience.

Currently, Elaine is a consultant who teaches and coaches individuals, teams, schools and organizations who work with children and adolescents presenting emotional and behavioral challenges. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Her book, 'The Trauma-Informed Mindset for Educators', releases in 2025 through Brookes Publishing.

To connect with Elaine and find out more about her work:

Website: https://elaineharper.com/

Email: elaine@elaineharper.com

Linkedin]]>1986awareness,behavioral,cancer,consultant,delayedgrief,education,emotional,faith,grief,kids,loss,mentalhealth,mindset,school,teachers,teens,traumainformedfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-together-to-alleviate-suffering-an-interview-with-bhikku-vasu-bandhu--63695275
This is an intriguing conversation. Sanghoon grew up in a Buddhist home and converted to Christianity. Vasu grew up in both the Catholic and LDS churches, then converted to Buddhism. This episode isn't about debating or degrading another's beliefs, it's about coming together and creating safe places of compassion and care. Listen in as Vasu shares about his life, his meditation practice, his work in the interfaith movement, and the importance of finding identity.

To connect with Vasu, find his email address or calendar here.

https://www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/afnstaff]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63695275Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:15:06 +0000The Faithful CityMeet Bhikku Vasu Bandhu, a Buddhist Monk and the Interfaith Manager for the Arizona Faith Network. He's served the interfaith movement since age 18, and over the past decade, he's collaborated with many diverse interfaith organizations, councils, and...
This is an intriguing conversation. Sanghoon grew up in a Buddhist home and converted to Christianity. Vasu grew up in both the Catholic and LDS churches, then converted to Buddhism. This episode isn't about debating or degrading another's beliefs, it's about coming together and creating safe places of compassion and care. Listen in as Vasu shares about his life, his meditation practice, his work in the interfaith movement, and the importance of finding identity.

To connect with Vasu, find his email address or calendar here.

https://www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/afnstaff]]>1940buddhism,buddhist,catholic,catholicism,diversity,faith,identity,immigrant,interfaith,latterdaysaints,lds,meditation,mexico,monk,peace,religion,religiousfreedom,religioustrauma,suffering,traumainformedfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-foster-youth-to-foster-youth-advocacy-an-interview-with-jacob-holley--63584142Jacob Holley was removed from his home at age 11. Over the next five and a half years, he moved in and out of 27 foster placements and was exposed to experiences he was too young to understand. Jacob had to grow up quickly, but with the help of a few insightful mentors and professionals, he grew up with resiliency and a strong sense of identity.   

Today, Jacob is a certified trauma trainer and a youth advocate using his lived experience to inspire and educate others about the importance of trauma-informed practices, the complexities of the foster care system, and the resilience of those within it. In this episode, Jacob shares his professional journey and his faith journey. He also lets listeners in on some of the most beneficial words a helper can speak: How can I support you in following your dreams? 

Jacob's story is heartwarming and powerful - a great way to launch Weave & Cleave's 4th podcast season!

Email: holleyjacob60@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-holley-70774024a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.holley.9216]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63584142Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:30:06 +0000The Faithful City*Please be advised: This episode mentions suicide.* Jacob Holley was removed from his home at age 11. Over the next five and a half years, he moved in and out of 27 foster placements and was exposed to experiences he was too young to understand. Jacob...Jacob Holley was removed from his home at age 11. Over the next five and a half years, he moved in and out of 27 foster placements and was exposed to experiences he was too young to understand. Jacob had to grow up quickly, but with the help of a few insightful mentors and professionals, he grew up with resiliency and a strong sense of identity.   

Today, Jacob is a certified trauma trainer and a youth advocate using his lived experience to inspire and educate others about the importance of trauma-informed practices, the complexities of the foster care system, and the resilience of those within it. In this episode, Jacob shares his professional journey and his faith journey. He also lets listeners in on some of the most beneficial words a helper can speak: How can I support you in following your dreams? 

Jacob's story is heartwarming and powerful - a great way to launch Weave & Cleave's 4th podcast season!

Email: holleyjacob60@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-holley-70774024a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.holley.9216]]>1982advocacy,advocate,anxiety,belonging,depression,foster,fostercare,fosterplacement,grief,identity,mentalhealth,ptsd,resilience,resiliency,suicidality,suicide,transformation,trauma,traumainformedfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-advocacy-expression-message-an-interview-with-tiesha-harrison--62783201
Join us as Tiesha shares the realities of being an advocate and a trauma survivor, a leader and an artist, a visionary and a teacher. Find out how prayer helps her stay balanced and what it feels like to help others find their own creative expression. This interview is a delight. 

Tiesha is the leader of Weave & Cleave Creatives! If you're interested in this affinity group, or if you're interested in Sunflower Soul Project workshops, connect with Tiesha at: iamundefinedart@gmail.com.

Tiesha's produced collaborative art for the McCain Institute, the City of Chandler, and the City of Phoenix. View Tiesha's art gallery here. www.iamundefinedart.com



Follow Tiesha on Instagram @iamundefinedart]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62783201Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:05:07 +0000The Faithful CityTiesha Harrison is a Storytelling Visual Artist who engages, educates, uplifts, and transforms communities through her creative pursuits - a calling that was birthed from heartbreak and the loss of her corporate job. At first, art was a means for...
Join us as Tiesha shares the realities of being an advocate and a trauma survivor, a leader and an artist, a visionary and a teacher. Find out how prayer helps her stay balanced and what it feels like to help others find their own creative expression. This interview is a delight. 

Tiesha is the leader of Weave & Cleave Creatives! If you're interested in this affinity group, or if you're interested in Sunflower Soul Project workshops, connect with Tiesha at: iamundefinedart@gmail.com.

Tiesha's produced collaborative art for the McCain Institute, the City of Chandler, and the City of Phoenix. View Tiesha's art gallery here. www.iamundefinedart.com



Follow Tiesha on Instagram @iamundefinedart]]>1698advocacy,advocate,arizona,art,artist,awareness,domesticviolence,expression,grief,leader,leadership,mentalhealth,message,prayer,teacher,teaching,trauma,traumahealing,traumainformedfalse320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-world-ends-an-interview-with-dawn-mann-sanders--62379939
After unproductive relationships and heartache, Dawn met the man of her dreams. They started a ministry, got married, got pregnant, and suffered a miscarriage. Shortly after a second miscarriage, Dawn's husband unexpectedly died. Dawn lets us into the rawness of her losses and how these losses affected her faith, her sense of self, and her sense of purpose. Using the story of creation from the book of Genesis, she illustrates the void and darkness of loss as a secret place where God hovers with those who are desperate to know how to begin again. When they're ready, He's ready to walk them through the rebuilding process, one day at a time.

This episode offers gentle steps for those asking the crushing question: What now?

Further tools and resources are available at Dawn's website. 

"When Your World Ends" is out through IVP and available wherever you buy books.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62379939Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:25:01 +0000The Faithful CityDawn Mann Sanders is an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland, and newly published author of "When Your World Ends", a book about overcoming adversity and creating a new life - something she knows a great deal about. After...
After unproductive relationships and heartache, Dawn met the man of her dreams. They started a ministry, got married, got pregnant, and suffered a miscarriage. Shortly after a second miscarriage, Dawn's husband unexpectedly died. Dawn lets us into the rawness of her losses and how these losses affected her faith, her sense of self, and her sense of purpose. Using the story of creation from the book of Genesis, she illustrates the void and darkness of loss as a secret place where God hovers with those who are desperate to know how to begin again. When they're ready, He's ready to walk them through the rebuilding process, one day at a time.

This episode offers gentle steps for those asking the crushing question: What now?

Further tools and resources are available at Dawn's website. 

"When Your World Ends" is out through IVP and available wherever you buy books.]]>2177author,beginning,bipoc,creation,crisis,end,genesis,grief,loss,miscarriage,pastor,rebuilding,reimagining,suffering,teacher,tragedy,trauma,traumahealing,traumainformedfalse319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-pain-finally-brings-change-an-interview-with-jennifer-evans--62379629
But a decade ago, this wasn't Jennifer's story. She was working for a high profile nonprofit, taking private jets to five star hotels all over the globe. But what many didn't know was that Jennifer was a substance user and high-functioning addict, and had been since age 13. In 2016, Jen's anxiety and depression could no longer be numbed. Burnout zapped her body and mind of energy. She lost everything. But this is when she found Jesus.

Jennifer's story of overcoming addiction, burnout, and mental health challenges is vulnerable and unashamed, because as she puts it, "That was my past and now God's able to use it for good." At Grace Sober living, Jennifer is using her experience to help transform the lives of people overcoming drug and alcohol addiction through Christ-centered care and housing. Listen in to this episode for inspiration and true hope. 

For more about Grace Sober Living.

If you or a loved one is looking for substance use treatment: 480-495-1122.

Follow Jen's adventures on social.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62379629Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:40:02 +0000The Faithful CityJennifer Evans is a Global Humanitarian (she's been to 49 countries!), Inspirational Speaker, and Executive Director of Grace Sober Living, a nonprofit based in Phoenix, Arizona.  But a decade ago, this wasn't Jennifer's story. She was working for a...
But a decade ago, this wasn't Jennifer's story. She was working for a high profile nonprofit, taking private jets to five star hotels all over the globe. But what many didn't know was that Jennifer was a substance user and high-functioning addict, and had been since age 13. In 2016, Jen's anxiety and depression could no longer be numbed. Burnout zapped her body and mind of energy. She lost everything. But this is when she found Jesus.

Jennifer's story of overcoming addiction, burnout, and mental health challenges is vulnerable and unashamed, because as she puts it, "That was my past and now God's able to use it for good." At Grace Sober living, Jennifer is using her experience to help transform the lives of people overcoming drug and alcohol addiction through Christ-centered care and housing. Listen in to this episode for inspiration and true hope. 

For more about Grace Sober Living.

If you or a loved one is looking for substance use treatment: 480-495-1122.

Follow Jen's adventures on social.]]>1973addiction,alcohol,fawn,fight,flight,global,grace,highfunctioning,humanitarian,international,jesus,nonprofit,pain,sober,stigma,substanceuse,transformation,trauma,traumahealing,unashamedfalse318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-the-bridge-an-interview-with-deenbo-kidane--61782182
Today, Deenbo is the Co-Director of the Daniel Initiative, a network of pastors and church leaders from all over the world. She is also the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church. As she likes to say, she's a 'bridge', encouraging youth not to assimilate or to isolate, but to thrive. Being the bridge is hard work, and Deenbo is honest about that, but she knows she's doing exactly what she's supposed to be doing - and she loves it.

Listen in and be encouraged.

For more about the Daniel Initiative.

For more about El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61782182Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:45:01 +0000The Faithful CityAt the age of eleven, Deenbo Kidane immigrated to the U.S. from Ethiopa, giving her an unique understanding of the challenges immigrants face, as well as the struggles their children face. Her father was a ministry leader, so she also witnessed...
Today, Deenbo is the Co-Director of the Daniel Initiative, a network of pastors and church leaders from all over the world. She is also the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church. As she likes to say, she's a 'bridge', encouraging youth not to assimilate or to isolate, but to thrive. Being the bridge is hard work, and Deenbo is honest about that, but she knows she's doing exactly what she's supposed to be doing - and she loves it.

Listen in and be encouraged.

For more about the Daniel Initiative.

For more about El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church.]]>2260bridge,choice,country,ethopia,firstgeneration,generation,immigrant,immigration,mentor,secondgeneration,selfcare,surge,trauma,traumainformed,validate,ventilate,worship,youthfalse317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-the-small-wins-an-interview-with-lauren-broderick--61685679
When applying the trauma-informed lens in a service setting for childen rather than women, what's different? Lauren answers this question, but more intriguing is her observations of what is the same when applying the trauma-informed lens in different contexts. 1. Understand how trauma has affected you personally. 2. Be prepared for long-term ministry with those you serve. 3. Look for the small wins along the way, and make the time to celebrate them.

As a bonus, Lauren shares her own self-care strategies as a busy mom and executive director. For those who have a tendency to over-function when stressed, you're going to want to give this episode a listen!

For more about CASA of Floyd County, Indiana.

To contact Lauren by email: Lauren@casafloydcounty.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61685679Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:30:01 +0000The Faithful CityLauren Broderick began her trauma-informed journey with Sanghoon and Michelle in 2019 when she worked for Hope Women's Center, a Phoenix-based, multi-site crisis center for women. Now she's the Executive Director of CASA of Floyd County, Indiana,...
When applying the trauma-informed lens in a service setting for childen rather than women, what's different? Lauren answers this question, but more intriguing is her observations of what is the same when applying the trauma-informed lens in different contexts. 1. Understand how trauma has affected you personally. 2. Be prepared for long-term ministry with those you serve. 3. Look for the small wins along the way, and make the time to celebrate them.

As a bonus, Lauren shares her own self-care strategies as a busy mom and executive director. For those who have a tendency to over-function when stressed, you're going to want to give this episode a listen!

For more about CASA of Floyd County, Indiana.

To contact Lauren by email: Lauren@casafloydcounty.org.]]>1683aces,advocate,anxiety,children,christian,dcs,director,education,executive,faith,foster,grouptherapy,indiana,ministry,nonprofit,peersupport,selfcare,trauma,traumainformed,welfarefalse316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-greater-compassion-in-the-world-an-interview-with-dr-bob-rhoton--61246895
In a time when neuroscience wasn't a household word, Rhoton found the ACEs study. He learned the salutogenic model of treatment. He tried things, collected research, helped people regulate, and taught them how to be accountable to themselves. He started seeing sustainable growth in his clients. He started to see change. Today, he's still on a mission to create change - all over the world.

With a passion for relationship and connection, Rhoton's view of trauma-informed care is simple: it is the intentional application of compassion - without force, control, manipulation, regimentation, or the pursuit of efficiency. You master it for yourself first, THEN you begin applying it to others. This episode is the heart of trauma-informed care. Listen and enjoy.

For more about AZ Trauma Institute.

To contact Dr. Rhoton by email: robert.rhoton@aztrauma.org

**Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61246895Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:45:02 +0000The Faithful CityDr. Bob Rhoton is a therapist and professor, as well as the founder of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President of Trauma Institute International - an impressive resume for a man who admits he didn't intend to take the mental health path over four...
In a time when neuroscience wasn't a household word, Rhoton found the ACEs study. He learned the salutogenic model of treatment. He tried things, collected research, helped people regulate, and taught them how to be accountable to themselves. He started seeing sustainable growth in his clients. He started to see change. Today, he's still on a mission to create change - all over the world.

With a passion for relationship and connection, Rhoton's view of trauma-informed care is simple: it is the intentional application of compassion - without force, control, manipulation, regimentation, or the pursuit of efficiency. You master it for yourself first, THEN you begin applying it to others. This episode is the heart of trauma-informed care. Listen and enjoy.

For more about AZ Trauma Institute.

To contact Dr. Rhoton by email: robert.rhoton@aztrauma.org

**Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**]]>2082aces,ceo,church,compassion,dysregulation,fear,international,kindness,love,mentalhealth,neuroscience,professor,regulation,salutogenic,sustainable,therapist,therapy,trauma,traumainformedfalse315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-god-given-identity-within-the-broader-community-an-interview-with-jake-and-keely-embleton--61085227
Since learning how to vulnerably ask for help, Jake and Keely have dedicated themselves to the work of building encouraging communities where people can grow, learn, and heal. Where they can ask for help, pray, hear the truth, and find their God-given identity.  

This special episode looks at trauma and healing through the male and female lenses, tackling the big questions: 'How do we keep hold of our TRUE identity and how do we help others do the same?' 

Please note, this episode discusses PTSD, post-partum depression, and suicidal ideation.

For more about Mission Connexion.

For more about School Connect.

**Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61085227Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:30:02 +0000The Faithful CityJake and Keely Embleton began their trauma-informed care journey in the mission field of Northern Africa. The people they served needed trauma-infomed care, but as newlyweds and new parents in a new country, they needed trauma-informed care, too. ...
Since learning how to vulnerably ask for help, Jake and Keely have dedicated themselves to the work of building encouraging communities where people can grow, learn, and heal. Where they can ask for help, pray, hear the truth, and find their God-given identity.  

This special episode looks at trauma and healing through the male and female lenses, tackling the big questions: 'How do we keep hold of our TRUE identity and how do we help others do the same?' 

Please note, this episode discusses PTSD, post-partum depression, and suicidal ideation.

For more about Mission Connexion.

For more about School Connect.

**Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**]]>2450anxiety,cbt,community,connection,depression,egypt,emdr,emt,encouragement,guilt,healing,helper,identity,missions,postpartum,ptsd,purpose,school,shame,traumafalse314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-truth-comes-out-an-interview-with-phil-monroe--60733730
Phil's closing remarks: "Things are going to be made right." If you're on a healing journey, may you take those words with you.

For more about Phil Monroe.

For more about Langberg Monroe & Associates.

For more about the Trauma Healing Institute.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60733730Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:13:46 +0000The Faithful CityPhil Monroe knows trauma. He's been a psychologist for decades, he leads a therapy practice with Diane Langberg (another prominent leader in the trauma space), and he writes curriculum for the Trauma Healing Institute, an arm of the American Bible...
Phil's closing remarks: "Things are going to be made right." If you're on a healing journey, may you take those words with you.

For more about Phil Monroe.

For more about Langberg Monroe & Associates.

For more about the Trauma Healing Institute.]]>2015abuse,bible,churchhurt,counseling,courage,healing,hope,lament,leadership,pain,presence,religious,rupture,safety,scandal,slow,theology,therapy,transparency,traumafalse313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-people-create-change-an-interview-with-sybil-kolbert--60342103being trauma-informed - knowledge she wishes she'd had when she was working in education. Over eight years, she's learned how to steward the trauma she hears from the survivors she coaches. She's learned how to disciple with a fierce love and a loose grip. She's learned about the importance of teams and the human need for lament. She's learned how to rebuild, and how to help others rebuild.

Now Sybil is taking her knowledge and passion into churches, training them in the sometimes heavy work of helping others rebuild. Her dream? That churches in her central California community would be equipped to love others the way Jesus does.

Join us as we chat with Sybil - coach, writer, author (Finding Home is available here), seminary student, wife, and mother of three young adults. To learn more about Sybil's work, or to contact her, go to her website. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60342103Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:04 +0000The Faithful CitySybil Kolbert has always had a role in helping people create change, but its looked different over the years. She spent the first two decades of her career as a school psychologist, then she stepped into nonprofit work to help survivors rebuild after...being trauma-informed - knowledge she wishes she'd had when she was working in education. Over eight years, she's learned how to steward the trauma she hears from the survivors she coaches. She's learned how to disciple with a fierce love and a loose grip. She's learned about the importance of teams and the human need for lament. She's learned how to rebuild, and how to help others rebuild.

Now Sybil is taking her knowledge and passion into churches, training them in the sometimes heavy work of helping others rebuild. Her dream? That churches in her central California community would be equipped to love others the way Jesus does.

Join us as we chat with Sybil - coach, writer, author (Finding Home is available here), seminary student, wife, and mother of three young adults. To learn more about Sybil's work, or to contact her, go to her website. ]]>1940author,autism,behavior,burnout,change,churches,discipleship,lament,obstacles,rebuild,recovery,restoration,school,seminary,team,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,visionfalse312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-loved-becoming-restored-an-interview-with-jessica-knight--60258458
Chaplain Jessica Knight is the Founder and Executive Director of Fire Revolution Advocacy for Women, an organization that offers programs and resources to sex trafficking survivors to encourage, empower, and support their recovery. Having her own traumatic history, Jessica had questions when she entered advocacy work. As she helped women work toward restoration, she found God was restoring her story, too, giving her a new definition of family, a passion for discipleship, and a deeper commitment in her relationship with Jesus. In other words, she found out what it truly meant to be loved.

This episode talks about solitude and risk, passion and personhood, safe people and community, listening to the Spirit and experiencing God. Oh, and Krav Maga (Jessica is working toward her blue belt!). This episode is sure to encourage you to live in confidence and purpose.

Learn more about Fire Revolution Advocacy.

Read Jessica's personal testimony.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60258458Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:20:02 +0000The Faithful CityWhen Jessica Knight entered chaplaincy school, she had no plans to work with survivors of sex trafficking. God had other plans.  Chaplain Jessica Knight is the Founder and Executive Director of Fire Revolution Advocacy for Women, an organization that...
Chaplain Jessica Knight is the Founder and Executive Director of Fire Revolution Advocacy for Women, an organization that offers programs and resources to sex trafficking survivors to encourage, empower, and support their recovery. Having her own traumatic history, Jessica had questions when she entered advocacy work. As she helped women work toward restoration, she found God was restoring her story, too, giving her a new definition of family, a passion for discipleship, and a deeper commitment in her relationship with Jesus. In other words, she found out what it truly meant to be loved.

This episode talks about solitude and risk, passion and personhood, safe people and community, listening to the Spirit and experiencing God. Oh, and Krav Maga (Jessica is working toward her blue belt!). This episode is sure to encourage you to live in confidence and purpose.

Learn more about Fire Revolution Advocacy.

Read Jessica's personal testimony.]]>2000celebration,chaplain,childofgod,community,discipleship,family,healing,kravmaga,love,passion,restoration,risk,safepeople,safety,solitude,spirit,survivor,trafficking,trauma,traumainformedfalse311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-5-rs-of-humility-compassion-and-spiritual-growth--59690950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59690950Wed, 22 May 2024 05:50:02 +0000The Faithful CityMuch is going on in our world. Much is happening in our own lives. Busyness pulls us. Opinions divide us. Trouble unsettles us. We need Jesus, but what does it look like to pull closer to Him? In this episdoe, Sanghoon and Michelle discuss 5 Rs that...2113compassion,humility,peace,polarization,polarized,receive,reflect,relax,release,respond,spiritual,spiritualgrowth,stillness,trauma,traumainformedfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-the-steps-available-an-interview-with-brooke-weimar--59680096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59680096Wed, 08 May 2024 05:10:02 +0000The Faithful CityBrooke Weimar, elementary school teacher in Thailand, reflects on the steps God was laying out for her long before she had a true desire to follow Him. Her story is genuine and warm, a reminder that God uses even the most mundane realities of our...1897cleave,counseling,discipleship,elementaryschool,faithful,healing,mentalhealth,reflection,spiritual,spiritualgrowth,teacher,teaching,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,weavefalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-the-2nd-annual-conference-and-announcing-affinity-groups--59267916
This episode discusses preparations for the 2nd Annual Weave & Cleave conference to be held on May 2, 2024, and the exciting launch of affinity groups - interest groups to keep you connected to others in a similar field. This is a movement that mobilizes and empowers its people, so get connected by listening in and then registering for the free conference (thanks to funding from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health) here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59267916Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:40:02 +0000The Faithful CityIn May 2023, hundreds of individuals from various sectors and organizations gathered for a day of trauma-informed speakers, workshops, and connections. Guess what they found. Unity. The work of trauma healing and hope is always unifying. That's why...
This episode discusses preparations for the 2nd Annual Weave & Cleave conference to be held on May 2, 2024, and the exciting launch of affinity groups - interest groups to keep you connected to others in a similar field. This is a movement that mobilizes and empowers its people, so get connected by listening in and then registering for the free conference (thanks to funding from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health) here.]]>1862affinity,annual,application,apply,conference,connectivity,groups,holistic,humility,interest,second,spring,trauma,traumainformed,unity,wellness,wholepersonfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-should-be-the-first-place-people-go-for-help-an-interview-with-robert-and-karen-cheong--59266682
Using the framework of the gospel, they're creating churches invested in discipleship, counseling, and trauma healing. Their commitment is abiding in Christ, the One who is real and near, the One who loves us and cares for us. Their work is heartwork, the only kind of work that outweighs harm.

Join us as the Cheongs share their journey, their ministry, and what it's like to live together and work together. This is an encouraging episode for anyone wondering if love can truly overshadow suffering.  

Want to hear Robert and Karen speak? Be sure to attend the 2nd Annual Weave & Cleave conference in Arizona on May 2, 2024. The event is completely free, thanks to funding by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Register here.

Learn more about Gospel Care Ministries at gospel.care.

Check out Robert's books where you buy books: Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World, Restore: Changing How We Live and Love, and God Redeeming His Bride: A Handbook for Church Discipline.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59266682Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:20:02 +0000The Faithful CityKaren Cheong was seeking trauma healing when her husband, Robert, began asking the question, "Where does Jesus make a difference in brokenness?" Decades later, Gospel Care Ministries was born, a ministry that equips church leaders and church members...
Using the framework of the gospel, they're creating churches invested in discipleship, counseling, and trauma healing. Their commitment is abiding in Christ, the One who is real and near, the One who loves us and cares for us. Their work is heartwork, the only kind of work that outweighs harm.

Join us as the Cheongs share their journey, their ministry, and what it's like to live together and work together. This is an encouraging episode for anyone wondering if love can truly overshadow suffering.  

Want to hear Robert and Karen speak? Be sure to attend the 2nd Annual Weave & Cleave conference in Arizona on May 2, 2024. The event is completely free, thanks to funding by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Register here.

Learn more about Gospel Care Ministries at gospel.care.

Check out Robert's books where you buy books: Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World, Restore: Changing How We Live and Love, and God Redeeming His Bride: A Handbook for Church Discipline.]]>2353brokenness,care,church,churches,disciple,discipleship,equip,gospel,heartwork,jesus,ministry,suffering,train,training,trauma,traumainformedfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-freedom-true-identity-become-art-an-interview-with-gabby-avalos--58912320
This captivating interview covers it all - mental health and its ability to cloud identity, the healing power of unconditional belonging, and art's ability to communicate rich, colorful faith. If you need a dose of freedom over fear, this episode is for you.

To view Gabby's work, check out her website!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58912320Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:30:02 +0000The Faithful CityGabby Avalos was an ASU student when she joined an internship that connected her with Pastor Yoo and his diverse community of servant leaders. She thought it'd be a short-term connection. She thought she'd pursue social work after getting her degree....
This captivating interview covers it all - mental health and its ability to cloud identity, the healing power of unconditional belonging, and art's ability to communicate rich, colorful faith. If you need a dose of freedom over fear, this episode is for you.

To view Gabby's work, check out her website!]]>1941art,artist,asu,avalosfineart,cleave,community,identity,international,internationalart,leadership,paint,painter,paintings,professionalartist,recovery,serve,suicideprevention,traumainformed,trueidentity,weavefalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-who-is-there-the-timelessness-of-truth--58913375lifestyle that models Jesus - one that is authentic. In these quick, digital times where 'current' is outdated within a day, it's reassuring to know the truth will always be timeless. Truth extends across decades, integrates holistic facets, and continues to make an invisible God visible. Enjoy this discussion, and if you're intrigued, pick up a copy of 'The God Who is There', by Francis Schaeffer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58913375Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:30:01 +0000The Faithful CityA fifty-five year old book sparks a lively conversation between Pastor Yoo and Michelle. What could be relevant about words penned so many decades ago? Francis Schaeffer's 'The God Who is There' explores themes of compassion and patience, the fight...lifestyle that models Jesus - one that is authentic. In these quick, digital times where 'current' is outdated within a day, it's reassuring to know the truth will always be timeless. Truth extends across decades, integrates holistic facets, and continues to make an invisible God visible. Enjoy this discussion, and if you're intrigued, pick up a copy of 'The God Who is There', by Francis Schaeffer.]]>1707author,belief,book,booktalk,disciple,discipleship,francisschaeffer,godwhoisthere,integrate,integration,lifestyle,modeling,perfection,philosophy,system,systems,traumainformedfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-greatest-tool-is-listening-an-interview-with-sunshine-acres-children-home--58589188
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58589188Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:30:01 +0000The Faithful CityAt Sunshine Acres Children's Home, children ages four to eighteen-plus live together in homes with house parents. Much of their schooling and programming is at Sunshine Acres, creating a sense of community and family. Staff members, Joe, Fred, and Rob...
]]>1879attunement,burnout,children,childrenshome,community,compassion,compassionfatigue,desert,family,houseparent,intentional,listening,nervoussystem,reactive,school,transition,transitionalhousing,trauma,traumainformed,trustfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/integration-sincerity-movement-an-interview-and-a-vision--58580476
Dr. Yoo announces the launch of the Weave & Cleave Movement, a movement that is diverse, fearless, synergistic, and integrated. No need to do more, know more, or have more to be a part of this movement! The Weave & Cleave Movement believes a healthy person is one step closer to a healthy society. Listen in!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58580476Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:40:02 +0000The Faithful CityWeave & Cleave's podcast co-host, Michelle Stiffler, shares a little about her passion for physical movement, and the launch of Sincerity Method - an approach to integration that blends strength training, mind-body disciplines, and somatic...
Dr. Yoo announces the launch of the Weave & Cleave Movement, a movement that is diverse, fearless, synergistic, and integrated. No need to do more, know more, or have more to be a part of this movement! The Weave & Cleave Movement believes a healthy person is one step closer to a healthy society. Listen in!]]>1192coach,courageous,crosssector,diversity,fearless,healthy,integrated,integration,mindbody,movement,nasmcpt,personaltrainer,simplicity,sincerity,society,somatics,strenthtraining,synergy,traumainformed,wholepersonfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-conditions-the-approach-that-promises-belonging-an-interview-with-derek-sessom-lpc--58236644
(Looking for season 1? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience & Agents of Change'.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58236644Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:15:01 +0000The Faithful CityDerek Sessom, LPC and the Trauma-informed Care Coordinator at Trinitas Church in Phoenix, AZ, has been committed to trauma-informed living for nearly a decade. Listen in as he talks about the solution to loneliness, the key elements of acceptance, and...
(Looking for season 1? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience & Agents of Change'.)]]>1627acceptance,belonging,christianfaith,church,counselor,created,creator,faith,jesus,loneliness,lpc,noconditions,permission,teach,trauma,traumainformed,trinitasfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/direction-for-the-new-year-season-3-launch--58236227
(Looking for season 1? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience & Agents of Change'.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58236227Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:45:02 +0000The Faithful CityWelcome to 2024, and season 3 of Weave & Cleave! Dr. Sanghoon Yoo and Michelle Stiffler chat about the disciplines they keep year in and year out, how they begin a new year, and how they each commit to their spiritual relationship and spiritual...
(Looking for season 1? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience & Agents of Change'.)]]>1739christian,christianfaith,disciplines,faith,jesus,mindset,newyear,prayer,relationship,resilience,salvation,spiritual,spiritualdiscipline,spiritualgrowth,spiritualpractice,trauma,traumainformedfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/only-you-reflections-on-the-trinity-final-episode-for-2023--57800358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57800358Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:55:01 +0000The Faithful CityMaybe, if we really consider faith, faithfulness, and trauma-informed compassion for others and ourselves, everything can be simplified into two words: Only YOU. Only God. Pastor Yoo and Michelle reflect on the specific attributes of Father, Son, and...1897belonging,comforter,community,direction,discipleship,father,grateful,holyspirit,movement,newyear,son,thankful,trauma,traumainformed,traumainformedcare,traumainformedcommunity,trinityfalse219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-own-trauma-surfaces-in-spaces-where-you-lead-an-interview-with-kathleen-welcher--57636000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57636000Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:03 +0000The Faithful CityKathleen Welcher was brand new in her role as Care and Connections Pastor at First Christian Church (Phoenix, AZ), when she took Pastor Yoo's trauma-informed care training, and to her surprise, got triggered. Four years later, Kathleen is amazed to...1700abortion,belonging,church,cleave,community,issue,leader,leadership,ministry,samepage,speakup,standup,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,unity,weave,womanfalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evidence-of-fruition-cross-and-glory-part-2--57279770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57279770Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityIf Life and Hope are evidence of fruit in a Christ follower, so are Cross and Glory. No question, cross is a familiar, but difficult word. But perhaps, in bending to take up our own cross and carry it each day, this is where we begin to understand...1580carry,characteristics,christ,cross,disciple,discipleship,emmaus,follower,glory,grandcanyon,healing,jesus,trauma,traumainformedfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evidence-of-fruition-life-and-hope-part-1--57293196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57293196Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:11:46 +0000The Faithful CityIn 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...1485belonging,characteristics,christ,disciple,discipleship,earthly,eternal,follower,fruit,fruition,heavenly,hope,jesus,life,production,trauma,traumainformed,worldfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defining-worship-or-expressing-worship--56859107private 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56859107Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:03 +0000The Faithful CityWhat 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...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.]]>1728adoration,discipleship,expression,music,pray,prayer,sing,space,spirit,spiritual,spiritualformation,transformation,trauma,traumainformed,worship,worshipleaderfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-perceptions-of-belonging-shape-your-relational-dna-an-interview-with-pastor-aubrey-barnwell-katrina-harrell-lpc--56857663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56857663Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:35:02 +0000The Faithful CityPastor 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...2039belonging,challenges,concerns,discipleship,dna,hospitable,hospitality,isolation,legacy,mentalhealth,rejection,relational,transparency,trauma,traumainformedfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-h-i-n-e-part-2-of-2-learning-to-be-with-people-who-don-t-look-act-think-talk-like-us--56458394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56458394Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityPastor 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,...1413belonging,disciple,discipleship,diversity,empower,holistic,humility,incarnate,incarnation,multiethnic,nurture,servantleader,spiritual,trauma,traumainformed,unityfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-h-i-n-e-part-1-of-2-an-acronym-for-real-holistic-discipleship--56458395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56458395Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000The Faithful CityWho 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...1494belonging,disciple,discipleship,fathergod,holistic,integrated,jesus,spiritual,trauma,traumainformed,wholepersonfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-3-cs-of-a-community-of-belonging--56195533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56195533Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityWhat 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...1588accept,celebration,challenges,community,concerns,journey,nextsteps,principles,recovery,relationship,shame,steps,trauma,traumainformedfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-discipleship-and-taking-the-form-of-the-one-you-follow--56195466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56195466Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:10:02 +0000The Faithful CityIf 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,...1598coach,communitiy,disciple,discipleship,jesus,longgame,mentor,process,reconciliation,recovery,stages,trauma,traumainformedfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-better-than-a-growth-mindset--54307067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54307067Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityBeing, 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...1481anxiety,anxious,becoming,countercultural,goals,growth,growthmindset,innerself,mindset,outcomes,perspective,spirit,trauma,traumainformed,traumainformedcarefalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-communities-of-belonging--54307068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54307068Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityYou'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...1691belonging,comfortable,communitiesofbelonging,community,conference,discomfort,helpingpeople,highlights,recovery,safeplace,tolerance,trauma,traumainformed,traumainformedcare,windowoftolerancefalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-go-of-perfection-and-people-pleasing-and-finding-belonging-an-interview-with-sheridan-correa--53853302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53853302Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000The Faithful CitySheridan 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,...2138belonging,belongingproject,helping,helpingothers,recovery,trauma,traumainformed,traumainformedcare,victory,woundsfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-communities-and-policy-change-an-interview-with-jesse-kohler-ctipp--53853301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53853301Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityJesse Kohler, Executive Director of CTIPP, shares the beginnings of the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice, including the vision, the hope, and the dream. CTIPP is a national organization that supports the work of both government and...1859communities,community,government,policy,presson,reform,resilience,support,together,traumainformed,traumainformedcarefalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-brings-faith-leaders-and-government-agencies-together-an-interview-with-tracy-cruickshank--53395928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53395928Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityThe Maricopa County Public Health Department is the third largest in the country, so when Tracy Cruickshank began dreaming about connecting faith leaders with substance use prevention and recovery training, it was no small undertaking. She met...1400belonging,county,healing,health,healthdepartment,maricopacounty,needsassessment,opioidcrisis,recovery,rootcauses,substanceuseprevention,traumainformed,traumainformedcare,traumarecoveryfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-communities-on-mission-an-interview-with-pastors-jad-and-jamie-levi--53394891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53394891Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:01 +0000The Faithful CityJad and Jamie Levi, pastors of Trinitas Church in Phoenix, Arizona, realized they didn’t need a physical location to be the church. They have a unique model for creating communities on mission and bringing heaven to earth, empowering people to extend...1577belonging,church,community,empowering,engaging,heavenonearth,ministry,mission,relationship,trauma,traumahealing,traumainformedfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-victor-s-mentality-an-interview-with-domingo-arambula--53394327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53394327Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:01 +0000The Faithful CityDomingo Arambula, Arizona State Rep & Team Lead for Celebrate Recovery talks about facing people pleasing, establishing boundaries, and living in the victor’s mentality. He gives all the credit to his relationship with Jesus. Listen as Domingo...1666belonging,celebraterecovery,cleave,overcoming,peoplepleasing,recovery,staterep,traumainformed,victorsmentality,weavefalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-being-not-human-doing--53188817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53188817Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityHow do we co-journey with others who have experienced trauma and its effects? We prepare. We reflect and receive and ready ourselves for grace, acceptance, and unconditional love. This produces a capacity for endurance over performance and...1335acceptance,being,cleave,co-journey,doing,endurance,faithfulness,grace,journey,love,productivity,resilience,trauma-informed,unconditional,weavefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brief-history-of-the-faithful-city-weaving-multi-ethnic-groups-together--53188824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53188824Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000The Faithful CityDr. Sanghoon Yoo, gives the history of The Faithful City, the discipleship group he founded with ASU students twenty years ago. Integrate faith, science, and trauma-informed principles, add patience, humility, and sensitivity, and a movement of...1333asu,discipleship,faith,faithfulness,history,humility,journey,multi-ethnic,patience,science,sensitivity,trauma-informed,weavefalse11full