Truth in Love TIL 533: ACBC Mailbag - Q's related to Trauma (feat. Francine Tan)
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Sep 8, 2025 Francine Tan, a recent PhD graduate focusing on trauma from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares her insights on the intersection of trauma and biblical counseling. She discusses the effectiveness of Scripture in counseling against clinical approaches, and the significance of 'healing memories' in addressing trauma. The conversation also dives into understanding sanctification through trauma, the vivid nature of traumatic memories, and the complexities of shame. Tan highlights the importance of spiritual renewal and the biblical perspective on healing.
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Define Terms Before Debating
- Clarify what people mean by 'clinically informed' or 'trauma informed' before debating them.
- Ask whether they mean adding necessary truths beyond Scripture or merely using descriptive research to inform practice.
Counseling Is Theological Work
- Counseling is fundamentally theological and shaped by how we define the problem.
- Scripture provides divine power and ordinary means of grace to produce life and godliness in believers.
Use Scripture As The Primary Framework
- Use the Bible as the comprehensive framework for understanding traumatic events and responses.
- Place traumatic experiences within Scripture's teaching on sin, the curse, and God's purposes to guide interpretation and response.
