Abuse

Three Ways to Equip Churches to Support Individuals Who Have Experienced Human Trafficking: Podcast Episode 059

Three Ways to Equip Churches to Support Individuals Who Have Experienced Human Trafficking: Podcast Episode 059

Blockbuster movies and summertime are as American as baseball, fireworks, and apple pie. However, one recently released movie addressing human trafficking is generating significant cultural conversation. Here are three ways churches be equipped to support individuals who have experienced human trafficking. 

The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047

The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047

In today’s podcast episode, Catherine interviews Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope, a UK-based mental health ministry that has developed a theology of mental health, and is spearheading a mental health friendly church project.

Equipping Churches to be Trauma Informed: an interview with Robert and Lori Crosby: Podcast Ep 044

In today’s episode, guests Robert and Lori Crosby talk with Catherine Boyle about their book and ministry, Reach Hurting Kids Institute. The Crosbys are presenting a ministry intensive on creating a trauma-Informed children’s or youth ministry at DATC2023.

False Accusations of Abuse: How Churches Can Support Families with Disabilities: Podcast Ep 025

False Accusations of Abuse: How Churches Can Support Families with Disabilities: Podcast Ep 025

In today’s episode, Catherine Boyle discusses how churches can use wisdom to detect or rule out abuse and how to support families with disabilities through abuse allegations and investigations.

Rest Is A Weapon

Rest Is A Weapon

The Lord knows that always feeling tired keeps us in a weakened state. Rest, on the other hand, strengthens and sharpens us. Here are a few small strategies that the Lord helped me implement to feel more rested, and grow stronger mentally, physically and spiritually.

Defined by Trauma or Defined by Christ?

Defined by Trauma or Defined by Christ?

I have PTSD from a very traumatic childhood. I have a testimony that shocks people. But we have all experienced traumas. We must stop using other people’s trauma to define ourselves. Here’s why.

Emma's Story: Sexual Abuse Trauma and the Process of Recovery, Part 2

Emma's Story: Sexual Abuse Trauma and the Process of Recovery, Part 2

This post is part 2 of our interview with “Emma,” a woman who endured years of sexual abuse by someone she knew. Read part 1 here. We share her experience in these posts to increase awareness of opportunities for abuse and provide prevention and recovery resources to parents and ministry leaders alike.

Emma’s Story: Sexual Abuse Trauma and The Process of Recovery, Part 1

Emma’s Story: Sexual Abuse Trauma and The Process of Recovery, Part 1

We recently interviewed “Emma,” a woman who endured years of sexual abuse by someone she knew. We share her experience in two blog posts, to increase awareness of opportunities for abuse and provide prevention and recovery resources to parents and ministry leaders alike.

Navigating Sexual Abuse-For Parents

Navigating Sexual Abuse-For Parents

This post is a continuation of our series on sexual abuse trauma and prevention. Today’s blogger is Brianna Edwards, LMHC and Registered Play Therapist.

The Importance of Confronting Abusive Behavior 

The Importance of Confronting Abusive Behavior 

This post is shared as part of our series on sexual abuse trauma, but also addresses the importance of confronting and correcting abusive behavior of any kind. Repentance and transformation to the mind and actions of Christ must always be the goals.