How can the church better support those dealing with trauma? Dr. Steve Midgley shares his insights on how faith and empathy can lead to healing.
Steve is a psychiatrist turned pastor, Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK, and co-author of Mental Health and Your Church. In this episode, Caleb Gray and Dr. Steve Midgley dive into the importance of understanding trauma and the church's role in helping individuals find comfort and healing.
The conversation dives into topics such as:
• The difference between ‘big T’ and ‘little t’ trauma.
• How churches can create spaces that encourage healing through empathy.
• The role of lament in processing grief and trauma.
• Why professional mental health support and community care must go hand in hand.
Listen now for a deeper understanding of how the church can offer genuine support to those in pain.
Find out more about Steve: https://bcuk.org/
You can order Steve’s book “Mental Health and Your Church” here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mental-Health-Your-Church-Depression/dp/1784987786
Or find it at The Good Book Company
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