What does the Bible say about how trauma affects us?

And does it have anything to say about how to effectively process and release trauma in such a way that we can be free from it for good? We’re getting into it on this week’s episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast. I’ve got three things to share with you about processing trauma from a Kingdom perspective that may just shock you. If you’re ready for it, grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let’s Go!

BOOK REFERENCES INSIDE THIS EPISODE:

• Who Switched Off My Brain, Dr. Caroline Leaf
• A More Excellent Way, Henry W. Wright

JOIN US FOR REVIVE WOMAN CONFERENCE · MAY 19-21, 2023 ·  Erica and the women of REVIVE Woman cordially invite you to join us for REVIVE Woman Conference happening in Tampa, Florida (and online). Over three days, you will experience anointed worship, powerful prayer, heartfelt fellowship and a sharpening word. You will leave encouraged, equipped and empowered to GO and make a bold and confident sound into the earth for Jesus and His Kingdom. You’ll be ready to GO In His Name! Grab your seat, Sis. Go to revivewoman.org/conference for event details and to register.

JOIN THE QUIET TIME CHALLENGE · Want to go deeper into the five components of a highly-effective quiet time? Or, better yet, want to practice an effective, 30-minute quiet time for five mornings straight with me as your guide? Then hop into The 10-Day Quiet Time Challenge! We’re running live from May 1-12, with recordings of all past sessions already available.

When you join the Challenge you’ll also get the recordings from the live sessions and an activation workbook that contains templates and journal pages to make implementation of your new habit a breeze. Plus, there’s a BONUS when you join us before May 15th . . . a free general admission ticket to the upcoming REVIVE Woman Conference happening May 19-21 (your ticket “works” for both the in-person and the online experience!). Go to revivewoman.org/QT Challenge to register. See you inside! Xoxo – Erica

Scripture References Mentioned in This Episode:

Psalm 38:3-8
3 There is no soundness in my flesh
because of your indignation;
there is no health in my bones
because of my sin.
4 For my iniquities have gone over my head;
like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.

5 My wounds stink and fester
because of my foolishness,
6 I am utterly bowed down and prostrate;
all the day I go about mourning.
7 For my sides are filled with burning,
and there is no soundness in my flesh.
8 I am feeble and crushed;
I groan because of the tumult of my heart.

Psalm 6:1-7
1 O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,
nor discipline me in your wrath.
2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing;
heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.
3 My soul also is greatly troubled.
But you, O Lord—how long?

4 Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;
save me for the sake of your steadfast love.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of you;
in Sheol who will give you praise?

6 I am weary with my moaning;
every night I flood my bed with tears;
I drench my couch with my weeping.
7 My eye wastes away because of grief;
it grows weak because of all my foes.

Psalm 109:17-20
17 He loved to curse; let curses come upon him!
He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!
18 He clothed himself with cursing as his coat;
may it soak into his body like water,
like oil into his bones!
19 May it be like a garment that he wraps around him,
like a belt that he puts on every day!
20 May this be the reward of my accusers from the Lord,
of those who speak evil against my life!

Proverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 3:5-8
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.

Proverbs 4:20-23
20 My son, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Let them not escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.
22 For they are life to those who find them,
and healing to all their flesh.
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life.

Links to Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

JOIN US FOR REVIVE WOMAN CONFERENCE · MAY 19-21, 2023 ·  Erica and the women of REVIVE Woman cordially invite you to join us for REVIVE Woman Conference happening in Tampa, Florida (and online). Over three days, you will experience anointed worship, powerful prayer, heartfelt fellowship and a sharpening word. You will leave encouraged, equipped and empowered to GO and make a bold and confident sound into the earth for Jesus and His Kingdom. You’ll be ready to GO In His Name! Grab your seat, Sis. Go to revivewoman.org/conference for event details and to register.

JOIN THE QUIET TIME CHALLENGE · Want to go deeper into the five components of a highly-effective quiet time? Or, better yet, want to practice an effective, 30-minute quiet time for five mornings straight with me as your guide? Then hop into The 10-Day Quiet Time Challenge! We’re running live from May 1-12, with recordings of all past sessions already available.

When you join the Challenge you’ll also get the recordings from the live sessions and an activation workbook that contains templates and journal pages to make implementation of your new habit a breeze. Plus, there’s a BONUS when you join us before May 15th . . . a free general admission ticket to the upcoming REVIVE Woman Conference happening May 19-21 (your ticket “works” for both the in-person and the online experience!). Go to revivewoman.org/QT Challenge to register. See you inside! Xoxo – Erica

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Erica co-leads a local church alongside her husband, Doug, in Tampa, Florida called REVIVE Church of Tampa. You can visit the church’s website for more information about who we are, what we believe and how we show up as the Church in the heart of West Tampa and beyond.

REVIVE Church of Tampa

REVIVE Church of Tampa streams services live on Friday nights at 7pm ET and Sunday mornings at 11am ET. You can find those livestreams on our church Facebook page:

Live Services – Fridays at 7pm ET and Sundays at 11am ET

If you’re interested in joining the online campus of REVIVE Church of Tampa, you are welcome to join our community group on Facebook where we offer weekly discussion around the Friday and Sunday messages as well as discipleship Zoom groups and the opportunity to host others in your home as you stream services. You can find us here:

The ROCC: REVIVE Online Campus Community

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About this podcast:

Positioned to Prosper is a weekly podcast that covers the ins and outs of what it means to live a lifestyle of breakthrough and victory in your relationships, health, finances and beyond. Your host, Erica Pyle, is no stranger to jumping without the proverbial parachute while maintaining a firm grip on godly wisdom. A self-described slayer of pragmatism and a “walk by faith” kind of girl, Erica is an unabashed believer in the power of God to radically transform lives. Front-footed in faith as she offers straight-up truth, strategies, and wisdom for living victoriously, and equipped with her love for the word of God, her certification as a holistic health coach, and years of experience in personal finance and taxation, Erica is ready to help you get positioned to prosper.