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Traumatized Church with Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson
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- Radical Sacred
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- May 13, 2026
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- 3093
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Summary
Fabulous time today visiting with authors Adrienne Gibson and Scot McKnight on their new book Traumatized Church: What Paul's Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting. Adrienne brings the perspective of a licensed therapist and Scot the knowledge of a New Testament scholar and together they have written a really hopeful and informative book on trauma, the church, Paul and the Corinthians, and on individual and collective healing. A must listen for anyone working in the church or who loves the church! Show Notes: Paul and Thecla from 2nd century Traumatized Church Valor Counseling - Adrienne’s Practice in Mesa, Arizona Scot Mcknight on Substack Scot’s books Key Topics Trauma in the church and its impact Paul's vulnerability and trauma as a leader Trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive church practices Chapters 00:00 The Peace of Wild Things 02:06 Introducing the Authors and Their Journey 09:31 Understanding Trauma 11:47 The Church as a Traumatic Space 15:45 Becoming Trauma-Informed 19:16 Transforming Pain: Insights from Paul and the Corinthians 27:57 Understanding Paul's Humanity 30:46 The Impact of Trauma on Leadership 35:47 The Role of Pastors in Modern Churches 41:34 Breaking the Cycle of Harm in Churches 45:25 The Importance of Trauma Awareness in Ministry