The Role of Religious Language and the Narrative of Scripture in Trauma Recovery

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This chapter explores the significance of religious language and the narrative of scripture in the process of trauma recovery, highlighting how survivors' ability to situate their story within a larger religious context promotes resilience and facilitates healing. It also emphasizes the transformative power of scripture in offering survivors a new narrative to reshape their perception of the world and themselves.

In some ways, trauma has become a buzzword, both culturally and within the church. Even in places that are supposed to be the most safe, traumatic experiences seem rampant. So, how do we deal with it all? Where does God’s will come into play and how can we have hope during some of the darkest times of our lives? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the issues we’re facing when it comes to addressing trauma and how the church can help others see the hope of God—even in the dark.