What the Bible Says About Trauma and Healing: 2 Corinthians
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On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by New Testament scholar Dr. Scot McKnight and trauma-informed counselor Adrienne Gibson for a conversation about trauma through the lens of 2 Corinthians. Together, they explore Paul’s vulnerability, the four common trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and the importance of processing our stories within healthy community. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 10–13
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 11
- Acts 13
- Acts 20:7–12
- Isaiah 42:1–4
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING RESOURCES:
Valor Counseling — Adrienne Gibson
Christian counseling resources through Adrienne Gibson:
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