Model to Paster, Abuse to Healing - Ash's Story

Ash shares his remarkable journey from trauma and addiction to faith and healing, highlighting the integration of therapy, faith, and inner healing. This episode explores trauma, spiritual encounters, and the transformative power of God’s grace.Keywordstrauma, domestic violence, faith, healing, EMDR, spirituality, addiction, inner healing, Christian faith, therapy, transformationKey topicsTrauma and childhood abuseSpiritual encounters and conversion to ChristianityThe role of EMDR in trauma healingThe integration of faith and therapyGod’s grace and transformation in life’s wildernessChapters00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guests02:42 Early life and childhood in the UK and Australia03:57 A night of extreme violence and escape09:25 First encounters with trauma and PTSD in adolescence10:51 Modelling career and lifestyle in Australia and Europe17:20 Spiritual searching and initial encounters with God20:22 Moving to the UK and deepening faith journey25:16 The Thames Marchioness boat tragedy and loss of friends27:42 Seeking God in the stars and Paris29:32 Reading Mere Christianity and spiritual awakening35:15 Returning to London and church involvement39:37 Call to ordination and theological training45:44 Ordination and life as a pastor48:13 Founding Eremos Place and focus on wilderness and healing51:12 God’s presence in trauma and wilderness52:21 The role of therapy, EMDR, and faith in healing57:40 Advice for those struggling and supporting others01:00:18 Encouragement for pastors supporting trauma survivors01:01:41 The importance of team-based healing approaches01:02:45 Closing prayer and reflection01:05:29 Sharing and Community Support01:05:45 God In Mind - EndResourcesEMDR Therapy - https://emdrassociation.org.uk/HTB Church in Paris - https://www.htb.org/St Paul’s Hammersmith - https://www.stpaulshammersmith.org/HTB Church in London - https://www.htb.org/Eremos Place - https://erimasplace.org/Guest linksWebsite - https://www.eremosplace.com/Website - https://www.godinmind.org.ukInstaYoutubeAsh Meaney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit godinmind.substack.com