James Green-Wounded Not Ruined

James Green shares the raw story behind his book Wounded Not Ruined—a conversation on masks in church culture, childhood trauma, depression, and the path of healing in Jesus.We talk about:-why “you can’t heal who you pretend to be”-how silence turns trauma into identity-the three types of depression (clinical, circumstantial, spiritual)-why movement + sweat can be a practical weapon in the fight-Kintsugi (broken, restored, stronger) and the prodigal son: love outruns shame📘 Get James’ book Wounded Not Ruined: https://amzn.to/4sV6GB7🤝 Join the Faithful Fitness Community: https://faithfulfitness.co If you’re struggling: you are not ruined. Take one step. Tell one safe person.📘Get Coach Alex’s Devotional, “Faithful Fitness” - https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com God meets you on the way.TIMESTAMPS00:00 The mask: “You can’t heal who you pretend to be”12:10 Trauma + seven years of silence (and what hiding does to the soul)26:10 Rock bottom, mentors, and why you need someone in your corner32:10 Discernment: who is safe to tell (and who isn’t) 36:10 Kintsugi + the prodigal son: love outruns shame43:10 Depression: clinical vs circumstantial vs spiritual + fighting back with sweat52:10 Why James wrote Wounded Not Ruined (who it’s for)56:10 Prayer + closingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.