Is Trauma Holding You Back? Can One Healing Prayer Really Set You Free? With Pastor Randy Burns

In this deeply moving episode of Coffee Chat, hosts Lisa and Amber welcome their first-ever male guest, Pastor Randy Burns. With over 37 years of pastoral ministry experience and 26 years as a professional counselor, Randy brings profound insights into understanding trauma, the healing process, and how faith intersects with mental health. This conversation moves beyond theory when Randy leads Amber through a powerful healing prayer experience, demonstrating how God's presence can bring refreshment, clarity, and restoration. Whether you're carrying your own wounds or supporting loved ones through theirs, this episode offers practical wisdom for the journey toward wholeness.

Chapter Notes:

1. Introduction to Randy Burns (0:00-5:00)
   • Randy Burns joins as the podcast's first male guest
   • Background in pastoral ministry (37 years) and counseling (26 years)
   • Brief personal history on Randy's education and calling
2. Understanding Trauma (5:00-15:00)
   • Defining trauma as emotional overload, crushed spirit, or brokenness
   • How trauma can be experienced directly or witnessed
   • The impact of religious trauma and church experiences
   • How unresolved trauma shapes our perception of God
3. Sin as a Symptom (15:00-22:00)
   • Looking beyond behaviors to underlying needs and wounds
   • Ministry in challenging environments
   • Creating safe spaces in church communities
4. The Healing Journey (22:00-32:00)
   • Healing as a non-linear, layered process
   • The birthday party analogy - God addressing each stage of life
   • How sensory triggers connect to past trauma
   • Knowing when you're ready to address past wounds
5. Ministry with Unresolved Trauma (32:00-40:00)
   • Can wounded people effectively minister to others?
   • Setting healthy boundaries in helping relationships
   • Self-care practices for those in ministry
   • The "not the lifeguard on duty" principle
6. Healing Prayer Experience (40:00-60:00)
   • Randy guides Amber through a healing prayer session
   • Grounding techniques and becoming present
   • Creating space to hear God speak to specific needs
   • Amber's personal revelation and emotional release
7. Closing Reflections (60:00-66:00)
   • Simplified steps for healing prayer
   • The importance of having others walk with us through trauma
   • Daily refreshment through God's presence
   • Contact information and wrap-up

Guest Bio: Randy Burns has served in pastoral ministry for 37 years and counseling for 26 years. He holds a master's degree in pastoral counseling and is a minister in one of Kansas City's most challenging neighborhoods. Randy brings a unique perspective on healing, combining professional expertise with personal experience and spiritual wisdom. Have Questions? Email Pastor Randy at [e-mail]. 

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