Humanity's Suffering From A Christian Perspective: Trauma, Perhaps the Greatest Mission Field of the Twenty-First Century! #21
Description
Allison Miller and Gerard MacLellan, discuss the intersection of God and
science in the context of human suffering and trauma, particularly from
a Christian perspective. The hosts emphasize that trauma is a
significant mission field in the 21st century, highlighting the need for
healing and the role of faith in this process. They delve into the
importance of bringing Christ into healing, understanding individual
uniqueness as designed by God, and recognizing that everyone experiences
trauma in some form.
The discussion further explores the concept of temperaments that God has
endowed each person with, which influences their preferences and
behavior. They emphasize that aligning one's career with their God-given
temperament can lead to fulfillment. The hosts also discuss the
negative impact of living in environments that deviate from God's
design, and the resulting trauma that ensues.
The podcast touches on the power of God’s love and the belief that
Christ's sacrifice was an act of love meant to bring healing. They argue
that understanding the depth of God's love can be transformative. The
hosts encourage listeners to embrace their individual journeys with God,
emphasizing the need to help others out of their 'dungeons' of
suffering.
They also discuss the theological aspect of being designed uniquely by
God in the womb and the importance of bringing everything to God for
healing. The hosts assert that bringing issues to light takes away the
power of the enemy, and they advocate for the freedom found in Christ.
The latter part of the podcast focuses on the importance of fighting for
justice and helping the oppressed, in alignment with what they believe
is God’s calling. They emphasize that inaction or neutrality is a
failure to live out one's faith and to do justice. The hosts conclude by
inviting listeners to reach out to them and share feedback or questions
for future podcast episodes.





