EP 18 The Truth about your Trauma

Connection Card Question!We are not experts on trauma We are not here to diminish true traumaWe are wanting to discuss trauma under the light of scriptureHas trauma become an idol?Lauren’s SOS from the SpiritLauren’s recent therapy experienceOne definition of trauma Lauren found: “anything that happens to you that you don’t receive support in getting through”Lauren’s unchecked anxiety was opening the door to her depressionModern science behind the brainSilence and SolitudeBecoming hypersensitive to your own emotions and bodySubtle and underlying belief systems rising to the surfaceSubjective “truth”Crafty questions framed in ways to lead to questioning truthThe blurred line between practical tips based on science vs contradicting clear biblical theology “Original trauma vs original sin” conceptErika’s response to this “new theology” (junk)Be cautious!“Focus on the Family” Is focusing on our trauma, drawing us to think much of ourselves and idolatry?When trauma care results in us always focusing on our trauma, seeing everything through the lens of our trauma or allowing it to keep us from being obedient to the Word and the pursuit of our relationship with God, then we need to reconsider our focus on our trauma.God’s sovereignty and providence and purposeGet help and process the trauma with counsel that is grounded in ScriptureWhere is your focus? What are you letting your mind sit and meditate on?The trouble with trauma becoming your identityFun Cup Question!Contact us @ theironwomenpodcast@gmail.com and follow/share us on Facebook and Instagram @theironwomenpodcast <br/>