What if trauma wasn’t the end of your story but the beginning of something greater? In this powerful episode, Marion Knell, an expert on trauma care and refugee mental health, shares transformative insights on how trauma and PTSD can shatter lives—but also how, with the right tools, healing and growth are possible. Discover how to move from crisis to growth, and why understanding trauma is crucial for healing relationships.

Guest Speaker: Marion Knell

She is a renowned expert in trauma care, mental health, and refugee support. With a wealth of experience from the European Freedom Network and Refugee Highway Partnership, Marion has developed courses to equip churches and workers in supporting traumatized refugees and sustaining those on the frontlines of care. Recently, she has worked extensively with military chaplains, families, and communities affected by war, particularly in Ukraine, providing hope and tools for post-traumatic growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Trauma and PTSD: Trauma is more than a bad day—it’s a life-altering event that disrupts one's ability to cope, affecting relationships and worldviews.
• The Power of Relationships in Healing: Those with healthy relationships before trauma are often better equipped to recover. Learn why supportive networks are vital.
• Crisis as a Catalyst for Growth: Discover how trauma, while devastating, can also be a stepping stone to post-traumatic growth and a stronger future.
• Rebuilding Shattered Assumptions: Trauma challenges our core beliefs, but with the right tools and understanding, we can reconstruct a new and healthier worldview.

Have you or someone you know experienced trauma? What challenges have you faced in rebuilding your life and relationships? Share your thoughts, comments, or questions—we’d love to continue this conversation with our community.

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What if trauma wasn’t the end of your story but the beginning of something greater? In this powerful episode, Marion Knell, an expert on trauma care and refugee mental health, shares transformative insights on how trauma and PTSD can shatter lives—but also how, with the right tools, healing and growth are possible. Discover how to move from crisis to growth, and why understanding trauma is crucial for healing relationships.

Guest Speaker: Marion Knell
Marion Knell is a renowned expert in trauma care, mental health, and refugee support. With a wealth of experience from the European Freedom Network and Refugee Highway Partnership, Marion has developed courses to equip churches and workers in supporting traumatized refugees and sustaining those on the frontlines of care. Recently, she has worked extensively with military chaplains, families, and communities affected by war, particularly in Ukraine, providing hope and tools for post-traumatic growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Trauma and PTSD: Trauma is more than a bad day—it’s a life-altering event that disrupts one's ability to cope, affecting relationships and worldviews.
• The Power of Relationships in Healing: Those with healthy relationships before trauma are often better equipped to recover. Learn why supportive networks are vital.
• Crisis as a Catalyst for Growth: Discover how trauma, while devastating, can also be a stepping stone to post-traumatic growth and a stronger future.
• Rebuilding Shattered Assumptions: Trauma challenges our core beliefs, but with the right tools and understanding, we can reconstruct a new and healthier worldview.

Have you or someone you know experienced trauma? What challenges have you faced in rebuilding your life and relationships? Share your thoughts, comments, or questions—we’d love to continue this conversation with our community.

🔔 Subscribe to our podcast for more empowering conversations about mental health, trauma healing, and relationship growth rooted in faith and resilience. Don’t miss our upcoming episodes!

Are you ready to dive into the unique challenges faced by Chinese-speaking young adults in America? Today's episode uncovers the heart of their struggles and how tailored mentorship can guide them toward healthy relationships, emotional growth, and spiritual wholeness.

We are honored to have Dr. Lu, the Director of Discipleship Resource Center at AFC, joining us! With a deep understanding of the Chinese diaspora, Dr. Lu leads a counseling center that specifically supports Chinese-speaking young adults navigating life in America. He works tirelessly to create accessible, strategic resources for immigrant churches and young people, empowering them to thrive in their faith, relationships, and mental health.

🎧 Key Takeaways:

1. The growing population of Chinese-speaking young adults in America – who they are and why they are here.
2. How counseling helps bridge cultural gaps, providing emotional and spiritual support for those far from home.
3. The unique role of Chinese immigrant churches in supporting the next generation.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation that brings hope and practical tools for anyone navigating cross-cultural relationships or looking to better support their Chinese-speaking community. Whether you're a young adult, a counselor, or a church leader, this episode will inspire and equip you!

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Have you ever felt lost after life's toughest blows? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Chonta Haynes, a powerhouse coach who turned her life upside down into a story of transformation, resilience, and empowerment. Get ready to hear how she went from heartbreak to living with purpose, and how you can too!

Dr. Chonta Haynes is an Amazon bestselling author, performance excellence transition coach, and biblical money management expert. Known for simplifying complex problems into actionable solutions, she empowers women to live confidently with peace and financial security through her coaching, books, and keynotes.

💬 Key Takeaways:

• How to rebuild your life when everything falls apart
• Why God never wastes an opportunity, even in our lowest moments
• Finding purpose through faith during life’s uncertainties
• Practical strategies for financial security and inner peace

Her personal story of loss and transformation, showing that every setback can be a setup for a stronger comeback.

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In this enlightening episode, we welcome back Robert Smith, a globally recognized expert in trauma, memory healing, and neuroplasticity. Robert is an international speaker and a pioneer in helping individuals rewire their brains to overcome past hurts and create healthier relationships. With previous episodes diving into how the brain and memory work, Robert now shifts focus to a powerful topic—"How to Build Great Relationships by Transforming Your Past."

💡 Key Takeaways:

• How early childhood experiences shape our view of relationships.
• The role of the brain in recreating familiar, sometimes toxic, relationship patterns.
• Why healing past traumas is essential for building loving, fulfilling connections.
• Techniques to adjust memories and break free from old, harmful relational models.

Don’t miss this deep dive into brain science and emotional healing! 🎧

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Are past traumas affecting your relationships? Join us for this transformative episode featuring Robert Smith, a renowned American expert on stress, PTSD, addictions, and neuroplasticity. As an international speaker and "behavior engineer," Robert has spent over 25 years helping people rewire their minds and break free from the negative patterns that damage relationships. 🧠✨

In this episode, Robert dives deep into how our early relationships—with parents, siblings, and even childhood memories—shape our emotional patterns and impact our adult relationships. He explains how trauma, unhealthy conditioning, and unconscious behaviors hold us back from experiencing authentic love and connection.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The brain's role in recycling emotional patterns, even those from childhood
• How past traumas create unhelpful mental loops (like racing thoughts and constant fear of danger)
• Practical techniques to "clean up" old mental references and rewrite your story for healthier, stronger relationships
• Why unresolved trauma can influence weight gain/loss and emotional eating habits
• Real-life strategies for breaking free from repetitive, negative relationship dynamics and stepping into love and emotional freedom

Don't miss this chance to learn from a global expert! Tune in, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs healing. And if you found this episode helpful, please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! 🌟

In today’s episode, we welcome back Marnie Swedberg, an international leadership mentor, keynote speaker, and author of 14 books. As the host of her own radio talk show, Marnie is passionate about helping others deepen their relationship with God through trust. In this insightful conversation, we explore practical ways to develop a deeper, more intimate trust in God.

Key Takeaways:

• 6 Levels of Trust: From curiosity to full confidence in God.
• Why it’s hard to love a God you don’t know.
• Practical ways to grow in trust through daily life.
• Trusting God in the small things, not just the big ones.

Tune in and learn how to cultivate a life rooted in trust and faith. Don't miss this powerful conversation!

Subscribe now and leave a comment! Let us know how this episode impacted your trust journey! 🙏

In today’s episode of Relationship Real Talk, we dive into the crucial topic of trust with our special guest, Marnie Swedberg, an international leadership expert, author of 14 books, and a true testament to resilience. Marnie shares how her journey through life's challenges—from learning to read as an adult to navigating business setbacks, personal loss, and even lightning strikes—has shaped her trust in God.
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This episode focuses on understanding the six levels of trust, with a spotlight on why so many struggle to fully trust God. Marnie discusses how negative experiences with authority figures distort our perception of God and how our belief systems are shaped by our past.
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Key Takeaways:
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🔰 The 6 levels of trust in God—from no confidence to full confidence.
🔰 How past experiences, particularly with authority figures, affect our ability to trust.
🔰 The importance of seeing God as a trustworthy authority figure who is inherently good.
🔰 Practical steps to begin rebuilding trust in God, especially for those who feel abandoned or betrayed by other people.
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