Aundi Kolber

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill tells the stories of myriad hurts committed in the name of Christ and his church. Real pain inflicted on real people has consequences; and, for many in the Mars Hill community, the ripple effects have been long lasting. Individuals' spiritual trauma has born out in subsequent church relationships and even personal spiritual practices like Bible study and prayer.In a culture enamored with therapeutic lingo, it can be hard to determine what true trauma is. Spend any time on social media, and you'll find claims of trauma and invocations against toxic people, especially those associated with the church. Exhorted by Scripture to be "wise as serpents and harmless as doves," how can we discern this kind of abuse when we experience it? How can we create organizations that are hospitable to the hurting? And, what can we do to recover?In this bonus episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, host Mike Cosper sits down with therapist Aundi Kolber to investigate the roots of spiritual trauma and chart a path forward after pain. Committed to an integrated view of humans as divine image bearers, Kolber explains the necessity of embodiment in our spiritual lives and offers practical tips for starting the process of repair after trauma.You can learn more about Aundi and her work at www.aundikolber.com“The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” is a production of Christianity TodayExecutive Producer: Erik PetrikProducer, Writer, Editor, Host, and Mix Engineer: Mike CosperAssociate Producers: Joy Beth Smith and Azurae PhelpsMusic and Sound Design: Kate SiefkerGraphic Design: Rick SzuecsSocial Media: Kate LuckyEditorial Consultant: Andrea Palpant DilleyEditor in Chief: Timothy Dalrymple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Licensed professional counselor and author Aundi Kolber shares insights on healing from trauma and finding compassion in the journey towards true flourishing. She emphasizes the importance of compassionate resourcing, body-centered practices, and the intertwining of strength and vulnerability in the healing process.

Aundi Kolber, a trauma therapist and bestselling author of 'Try Softer,' explores the power of gentleness in healing. She shares a transformative moment from her past when a mentor asked, 'Have you tried softer?' Aundi delves into the impact of childhood trauma on attachment and the importance of safety cues in relationships. She introduces the concept of beauty hunting, emphasizing how nature can aid emotional regulation. With practical tools for compassionate parenting, Aundi champions replacing shame with curiosity to foster connection and repair.