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Trauma is a liar. It claims that all hope is lost and that pain dictates your life. Lisa Saruga understands this struggle deeply. Join us as Lisa Saruga walks with you through her own story and the stories of survivors, demonstrating how you can move through trauma, avoid re-traumatization, and grow stronger in your mind, body, and spirit.
Being a teenager has always been complicated. And these days, it’s even more so; mental-health struggles, social upheaval, climate issues, the rise of AI, wars, and political polarization all add to the sense of uncertainty. In the midst of all that, can Jesus really make a positive difference in your life? What about when being a Christian puts you at odds with the values of your friends and with society in general? Is following Jesus worth it? Our guest, Chris Morphew, wants to show you why it absolutely is.
Lisa Saruga is a licensed professional counselor, EMDR trauma therapist, and Christian Speaker. She advocates for legislation to assist victim/survivors of sexual violence in Washington DC and at the state level. As a trauma therapist and survivor, she is uniquely equipped to speak healing into the hearts of those who have experienced trauma. Her debut book, The Trauma Tree, signifies a new chapter in her commitment to empowering others, marking her as a prominent voice in the field of trauma recovery. You will also find her writing in upcoming Guidepost devotionals. Lisa teaches that healing is possible, even when this world seems to offer no happy ending.
Chris Morphew is an author, teacher, and school chaplain living in Sydney, Australia. He has written over 20 novels for children and youth, including his six-book young adult series, The Phoenix Files. His books include Best News Ever, a 100-day guide to the Gospel of Mark, The Big Questions, a series of short books answer tough questions about life and faith and his latest book, Worth It: Following Jesus When Life Feels Complicated (Christian discipleship book for teens helping them trust Jesus and live for Jesus).
Janet Parshall has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over thee decades. Her passion is to "equip the saints" through intelligent conversation based on biblical truth. When she is not behind her microphone, Janet is speaking across the country on issues impacting Christians. She has authored several books. Parshall and her husband, Craig, live in Virginia and have four children and six grandchildren.