Season 2 - Episode 8: The Bible and Trauma - Warren Lamb

The Soul Care Podcast

Episode #8 Show Notes

Hosts: Jinda Reinig and Kimberly Willess

Special Guest: Warren Lamb

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Jinda and Kimmy are joined once again by our resident soul-care expert Warren Lamb, who explores the intersection of trauma, biblical counseling, and mental health. They discuss how biblical counseling approaches trauma differently from mainstream psychology, emphasizing the normalcy of trauma responses and the importance of understanding suffering through a scriptural lens. The conversation highlights key biblical principles for healing, the role of identity in recovery, and practical strategies for trauma survivors. Warren shares insights on how trauma impacts faith and perception of God, and they conclude with a discussion on the future of biblical counseling in addressing trauma.

Takeaways

• Trauma is a normal response to abnormal circumstances.
• Biblical counseling does not label trauma as a disorder.
• Suffering is a part of the human experience post-Genesis 3.
• The Bible provides the best framework for understanding and healing from trauma.
• Healing is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.
• Identity in Christ is crucial for trauma recovery.
• God is present in our suffering and offers hope.
• Trauma-informed care must be replaced with biblically grounded trauma-wise care.
• The body does not “keep the score;” it responds to what the mind believes and the heart desires.
• Redemption of trauma is possible, and our history does not define our future.

Relevant Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren's Blog
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ

Warrenism of the Week: "History is not destiny. Our history does not define us; it merely explains us. Our history is not who we are; it is where we are from.”