"Finding Grace in Church Trauma" with Ginny Barker

Liz and Rosie chat with Ginny Barker about her desire to create safe spaces for authentic healing and deeper connection with God.

GOD’S WORD

“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness - without it no one will see the Lord. Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many.” (Hebrews 12:14)

God is Peace. Among trouble and trauma, God is with us helping us pursue peace with everyone so others are able to see Him. He can see the whole picture and is our peace when roots of bitterness start to form.

All scripture is breathed out by God and there are no better words than these.

INSPIRING STORIES

God is living among His people. Ginny Barker shares of of God’s unfailing goodness. She has experienced trauma in and outside the church. Her story highlights the need for compassion in trauma that leads to peace.

Ginny Barker comes to us from Asheville, NC. She is married to her best friend, Matt and is a mother of four adult children and one granddaughter. Ginny spends her time as a realtor and is fascinated by severe weather, childbirth, and old houses. She is passionate about making the church a safe place for human beings.

“It is absolutely essential to heal from trauma to see God as a God of compassion.”

-Ginny Barker

“I never got the message that the world needed what’s inside of me and that concept just rocked my world.”

-Ginny Barker

Where to find Ginny:

Instagram @barkercrowd

Website: Cheetosforbreakfast.com

Links mentioned

Tears of Eden. The editorial board and writing she helps.

https://www.tearsofeden.org/

Book mentioned

https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Pews-Impact-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1957321067

Advocacy training program she is a part of.

https://www.giveherwings.com/curriculum

Luminate Suggested Resources

The Body Keeps the Score

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GO2CSNVW8ST3&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1663167752&sprefix=the+body+keeps+the+%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1

Raising Boys and Girls – Are My Kids on Track?

https://www.amazon.com/Are-Kids-Track-Emotional-Milestones/dp/076421912X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=73HSKKI9XN2B&keywords=raising+boys+and+girls+are+my+kids+on+track+book&qid=1663167656&sprefix=raising+boys+and+girls+are+my+kids+on+track+book%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/B08SHX5632/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HRZ63Q542OSK&keywords=Emotionally+Healthy+Spirituality&qid=1663167802&s=audible&sprefix=emotionally+healthy+spirituality+%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1