Ep 101: How Churches Can Support Trauma Survivors with Rev. Jocelyn Jones

Grace for Breakfast with Iviana Bynum

In this episode of the Grace for Breakfast podcast, we welcome Rev. Jocelyn Jones, an accomplished author, speaker, and entrepreneur, to discuss the vital role of trauma-informed practices within church communities. Rev. Jocelyn shares her journey from journalism to ministry and her passion for helping churches become safe spaces for healing. We talk about:

• Understanding trauma and its impact on individuals and communities
• How to be a trauma-informed church
• The ministry of presence: when to give advice and when not to
• Creating safe spaces in church communities to implement healing ministries

Join us as we explore how faith and healing can coexist to support trauma survivors in church settings.

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