Holy/Hurt Podcast Ep 1: The House Is Haunted
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Jul 12, 2023 J.S. Park, a Korean-American hospital chaplain and author, shares profound insights into the nature of spiritual trauma, blending Eastern and Western perspectives. He explores how trauma, both 'big T' and 'little T', impacts emotional well-being and spiritual beliefs. The conversation highlights the effects of community betrayal and emphasizes the need for healing in religious contexts. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their pain while engaging in a grounding practice, aiming to foster mindfulness and reconnect with their sense of wholeness.
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Church Trauma
- Dr. McBride recounts her childhood church experience, where a pastor's sexual abuse caused community fragmentation.
- This personal anecdote highlights the insidious nature of spiritual trauma and its ripple effects.
History of Spiritual Trauma
- Spiritual trauma is not a new phenomenon; its academic study is recent.
- Historical and ongoing examples show its deep roots in power abuses and societal injustices.
Spiritual Trauma's Depth
- Spiritual trauma is deeply personal and pervasive.
- Churches have been complicit in oppression and violence, causing trauma.