176: How Churches Can Respond to Loneliness and Create Space for Forgiveness with Rebecca Taguma
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe welcomes Rebecca Taguma from the Trauma Healing Institute to discuss how churches can effectively respond to the rising needs of trauma care in their communities. As trauma, loneliness, and suffering grow more prevalent, the Church holds a unique and powerful role in offering healing. Rebecca shares the mission of the Trauma Healing Institute and how biblically based small groups are equipping local churches to walk alongside those in pain. Through honest conversation, they highlight the importance of creating safe spaces, embracing a trauma-informed lens, and empowering everyday people to be part of God’s redemptive work.
Quotes
- “We equip the church with tools to help people who are suffering.” — Rebecca Taguma
- “There’s something beautiful about people discovering that their story matters.” — Rebecca Taguma
- “The church is one of the few places where people can find real community and hope.” — Laura Howe
- “We’re seeing trauma on a scale that we’ve never seen before… the Church needs to be ready.” — Rebecca Taguma
- “When you create safety, people feel seen, and healing begins.” — Laura Howe
Resources
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