Episode 157: Trauma-Informed Theology (part 2) with Kimi & Joel Harris (most popular episode from the LW archives)

We are diving into an important topic today addressing abuse and how the church can grow in health and wholeness in our response to survivors. We talk about why victims do not speak up, helpful messages from the pulpit and not so helpful messages. We address how a person can find healing from their abuse and the compassion needed for the long journey. Listen to the first half of this vital conversation in last week’s episode #62.   In part 2, we are talking specifically to leaders and how the church can better come alongside those who have been abused in the church. Joel and Kimberly Harris are transplants fromPortland, Oregon to South Dakota, where Joel is a pastor and worship leader. They have three girls, whom they homeschool. As a family, they value the power of music and storytelling and love to share good books with each other. Kimberly has written for various publications, including Christianity Today and Crosswalk, covering topics such as how abusers groom churches, biblical comfort in suffering, and empathy.   To Connect with Kimi or Joel visit:   ONLINE - https://www.kimiharris.com/ SOCIAL - Instagram - @kimi.n.harris Twitter - @joelharris411   To learn more about this topic, read our book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach & Live (currently a steal at $4.99 on kindle) and Mending the Soul, by Steve Tracy.     Jeff and Terra love creating resources for leaders in the home, work, and community. Are you a woman who is leading and looking for a coaching community to help you live more fully into your design, your call, and your priorities? Email [email protected] and consider joining our first women’s ONE-YEAR leadership cohort led by Terra Mattson and Connie Armerding. There is room for only 12 leaders and the cohort begins in January 2023.   To find more about all our services, from executive coaching and the Wholehearted Leadership Cohort, to professional counseling and Courageous Girls groups, sign up for the monthly newsletters at www.livingwholehearted.com or follow us on Instagram @living_wholehearted. You can also follow Terra on Instagram @terramattson. (Jeff isn’t on social media for his own personal boundaries, but Terra shares once in a while about his fishing adventures and more.)   If you like what you are hearing and find this helpful in ANY WAY, please leave us a review and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. As mentioned in the episode, if you are a leader looking to know your story, wiring, and how to cultivate healthy relationships at home, at work and in your community, consider joining us for the 2023-2024 Wholehearted Leadership Cohort. Go to www.livingwholehearted.com to join the waitlist. Applications will open in January 2023.   To connect with Jeff and Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls #living_wholeheartedpodcast #shrinkingtheintegritygap Facebook @MyCourageousGirls @WeAreLivingWholehearted Websites LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com     Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters http://cpguides.org/