Untangled Faith 141: Healing and Navigating the Pitfalls of the Advocacy Space. Guest: Lori Anne Thompson
Have you been told to (or seen others) push through personal pain and trauma while engaging in advocacy for the health of the Church without being given the tools to manage your (or their) own emotional wellness? Are you often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted?
Meet Lori Anne Thompson: a compassionate survivor, storyteller, and student. Lori Anne is a devoted wife, mother, and enthusiastic cook who loves to share her passion for sustainable rhythms and healing for those who have survived trauma.
This episode was initially shared in April 2023, but with the heartbreaking loss of Jennifer Lyell, I wanted to share it again. You can find more information on Jennifer Lyell here: Died: Jennifer Lyell, SBC Abuse Survivor and Former Lifeway Executive - Christianity Today
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Lori Anne and Amy talk through these topics in this episode of the Untangled Faith podcast:
Who is Lori Anne Thompson?
The Three Phases of Recovery
How trauma can't be your whole life
Chronic activation
Finding sustainable ways to give back
Red flags to look for
Becoming what we're against
The power of saying no.
Resources:
Victim Impact Statement from Lori Anne Thompson regarding Ravi Zacharias:
https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/bulletin/cpac-trump-transgenderism-oscars.html
Truth & Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice by Judith Herman: https://amzn.to/3mxzx0W
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