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Comfort in the Ashes

Explorations in the Book of Job to Support Trauma Survivors

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Comfort in the Ashes

By: Michelle K. Keener, Scot McKnight - foreword
Narrated by: Nan McNamara
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Navigating Trauma in the Church

The church should serve as a refuge for people in pain. And yet, we often end up unintentionally causing more hurt to trauma survivors. Theological platitudes and positive thinking aren't simply dismissive to those who suffer, but they inevitably retraumatize the wounded. Does the Bible have anything practical to offer for church leaders as they engage the pain in their congregations?

Biblical scholar Michelle Keener shows us that the book of Job provides embodied and practical answers for the church today. In this incredible tool for ministry leaders and trauma survivors alike, Keener offers deep wisdom at the intersection of trauma theory and the book of Job for Christian communities; reflection questions for ministry practitioners and those walking alongside those who have experienced trauma; and engagement with the idea of a shattered worldview and how to overcome the effects of that experience.

Comfort in the Ashes helps leaders navigate their own trauma and gives practical guidance for supporting others whose worlds are falling apart. God meets us in our ashes and our pain. It's time for the church to do the same.

©2025 Michelle Kathleen Keener (P)2025 Christian Audio
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