The Faith and Trauma Center Podcast is a series of conversations between two best friends that explore the intersections of faith/spirituality, trauma, and mental health! We visit a new theme each month, often talking about issues of social justice and advocacy, and then explore that topic over the course of 4 conversations, 1) From a faith/clergy perspective, 2) From a mental health perspective, 3) From a lived experience perspective, and 4) A story or conversation with a guest!
Reverend Dr. Christie Love is an ordained pastor through the Disciples of Christ who has specialized in work around religious trauma. She has spent a decade working with the nonprofit world, working closely with individuals who were facing homelessness and extreme poverty. She loves coffee, plants and lives in the PNW.
Holly Madden is finishing grad school to become a Mental Health Therapist who specializes in trauma, somatic movement and Eco-Therapy. She has also worked in the nonprofit world, focused on supporting families in the foster care system who are working towards reunification. She has a deep love of the wild, natural world, yoga, and navigates the world with ADHD!
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28 Dec 2025
Conversation #16: Deconstructing Wintering
Some of our recommended Books on Wintering: Wintering by Katherine May A Year in Practice by Jacqueline Suskin While the Earth Holds its Breath by Helen Moat Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
9 Dec 2025
Conversation #15 : Reframing the Practice of Prayer
The article that we reference is linked here! The book, Everything is a Story, written by Kaitlin B. Curtice, is linked here! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
2 Dec 2025
Converation #14 A Conversation with Hailey Mitsui
We had the immense privilege of getting to talk with Hailey Mitsui (she/her), a queer Spiritual Director and Somatic Coach located in the Seattle area, about Christianity outside of organized religion. We invite you to connect with her and the incredible work she is doing, including engaging with her podcast, Embodied Spirituality. You can connect with her on her website, haileymitsui.com or on instagram @haileymitsui You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all th...
25 Nov 2025
Conversation #13: Finding Hope and Healing in the Holiday Season
Join us for the free Honoring and Empowering Creatives Virtual Zoom Event November 29, 2025 at 5pm CST! Click here to RSVP and to explore all of our upcoming events! Here is the link to our collection of resources honoring and elevating Indigenous voices this Thanksgiving, which include the books referenced in this podcast episode! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter....
11 Nov 2025
Conversation #12 Welcome the Stranger
The resource we talk about on the Welcome the Stranger Advent Campaign is linked here: https://www.faithandtraumacenter.org/clergyfaith-resources/welcome-the-stranger-advent-campaign We also created a yoga flow honoring the experience of immigration in these violent times, you can find that here. You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to conn...
7 Nov 2025
Conversation #11 Reframing and Responding to the SNAP Crisis
The resource on donations and supporting food pantries is linked here! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
16 Oct 2025
Conversation #10: Musical Manipulation
Listen to the Deconstructed Playlist on Spotify here! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
8 Oct 2025
Conversation #9: Change to our format and the stages of Religious Trauma
Our conversation this week shifted away from the format that we used when we launched our podcast. We wanted to honor both listener feedback and our own hope for this podcast by returning to a weekly topic rather than a monthly topic. We discuss these changes, and Christie talks about the stages of Religious Trauma resource that she has developed for our website. You can view this resource here: https://www.faithandtraumacenter.org/clergyfaith-resources/grief-stages-in-religious-trauma&...
23 Sept 2025
Conversation #8: Christian Parenting: Story Series
This week we got the opportunity to connect with our dear friend, Rue Lohn (he/they). We talked about our Religious Trauma Support group on this episode. You can sign up for more information here. You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
17 Sept 2025
Conversation #7: Christian Parenting: Lived Experience Pathway
This conversation honors the topic of Christian Parenting from our own lived experiences. As with every episode, we issue a trigger warning. You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
9 Sept 2025
Conversation #6: Christian Parenting: Mental Health Pathway
This month is a continuation of our conversation on the trauma many have experienced from the Christian Parenting Movement. This week, we focus on a conversation from a mental health perspective. You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
31 Aug 2025
Conversation #5: Christian Parenting : Faith Leader Pathway
This month's topic was chosen in response to current events. This week, we talk to faith leaders. You can find more resources on our website. You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
25 Aug 2025
Conversation #4: Religious Trauma : Lived Experience Pathway
In this episode, we share some of our own personal experiences with religious trauma, and highlight resources and support for those healing from religious trauma. Lived Experience Pathway Online Support Group You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmail.com
18 Aug 2025
Conversation #3: Religious Trauma: Mental Health Pathway
This week, our conversation on Religious Trauma was geared towards those in the Mental Health field. Linked are a few of the resources mentioned: *Religious Trauma Certificate *Negative Religious Trauma Screening Tool *Faith-Based Referaral Screening Worksheet *Religious Trauma Meditation *Religious Trauma Power and Control Wheel You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website...
10 Aug 2025
Conversation #2: Religious Trauma: Faith Pathway
Reverend Dr. Christie Love has committed a significant amount of energy and passion to her work on religious trauma. As mentioned in the podcast, below are links to some of the resources: Religious Trauma Certificate Negative Religious Experiences Study and other FTC research You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us dire...
30 Jul 2025
Conversation #1: Welcome and Introductions
Same friends, new podcast episode! We have rebranded and made a decision to start a brand NEW podcast around the intersections of faith, trauma, and mental health! Join in weekly for our conversations. We are so excited you are here! You can check out more podcast episodes and learn more about all the resources at the Faith and Trauma Center by visiting our website, faithandtraumacenter.org If you would like to connect with us directly, you can email us at faithandtraumacenter@gmai...
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