Understanding Trauma and its Impact

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This chapter discusses the concept of trauma and its lasting adverse effects on a person's well-being, emphasizing the need for survivors to receive the good news of the gospel. It highlights the disorienting nature of trauma and the importance of turning to Christ as a source of hope. The chapter also explores the concept of lamentation and the presence of hope in the midst of suffering.

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.