"Pray Tell" provides insights into how reconciliation should be reserved for repentant individuals. Tiffany Bloom writes that reconciliation should be reserved for repentant individuals, not perpetrators who have no interest in turning from their ways. Tiffany Bloom writes that honesty and truth must precede reconciliation. The book explores the importance of truth and honesty in relationships. It challenges readers to examine their own attitudes towards forgiveness and reconciliation. The book is a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
Judith Herman's "Truth and Repair" delves into the profound impact of trauma on individuals and society. The book explores the concept of narrative justice, emphasizing the importance of survivors being seen, heard, and believed. Herman argues that legal justice often fails to adequately address the scale of loss and suffering experienced by trauma survivors. The book highlights the need for societal acknowledgement and accountability for past abuses. It's a significant contribution to the understanding of trauma and its implications for healing and social justice.
In 'Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One', Jenny Blake introduces the Pivot Method, a four-stage process (Plant, Scan, Pilot, and Launch) designed to help individuals navigate career changes effectively. The book is tailored for anyone seeking a new career direction, considering a second career, or looking to use their talents in new ways. Blake draws from her experience at Google and her own career transitions to provide practical advice, case studies, and interactive exercises to help readers manage the risks associated with change and find new opportunities. The book emphasizes the importance of doubling down on existing strengths, identifying new skills to develop, running small experiments, and taking smart risks to launch in a new direction.
In this final episode of Season 2, I'm "opening up my office," which is currently covered with my kids' toys and an interesting but good smell of fresh-cut peonies and coffee. Have a seat and get cozy as I share what’s next for the Broken to Beloved podcast and respond to a few questions I received from the audience. During our break, you can look forward to tuning in to some of my favorite recap episodes and archives from this year’s Summit. And before you know it, Season 3 will be here in five short weeks, starting off with our friend Dr. Hilary McBride, the author of Holy Hurt and The Wisdom of Your Body.
The questions I cover:
- How can we discern when to go back to church?
- How can we reconcile the Old Testament God with the New Testament Jesus?
- What’s the extent and impact of sexual abuse in the church?
- How can reconciliation happen if the perpetrator feels they have done nothing wrong?
Get the full show notes and books mentioned here. 📄
Guest Spotlight ✨
Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker. In his 20+ years of experience in vocational ministry, he experienced three instances of spiritual abuse and toxic leadership. After living with an identity of brokenness for too many years, he learned to recognize and embrace his belovedness.
In 2023, he founded Broken to Beloved, a nonprofit organization that exists to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse and religious trauma.
He is a certified Trauma-Informed Coach (Centre for Healing) and holds a certification in Religious Trauma Studies from the Global Center for Religious Research.
Based in Richmond, VA, Brian loves to go on mini-adventures with his family, exploring their neighborhood, community, and city with his family. As a coffee snob and addict, he could always use another cup.
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