Weave & Cleave

The Faithful City
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Weave & Cleave

What happens when people commit to a trauma-informed lifestyle? Perspectives and responses shift, behaviors and actions change. Multi-ethnic groups are woven together, cleaving to each other with resilience and a healthy sense of being and belonging. Join Dr. Sanghoon Yoo, founder of The Faithful City and leader of the AZ Trauma-Informed Faith Coalition, and co-host Michelle Stiffler, writer and owner of Sincerity Method, as they discuss all things faith, science, and resilience.

  1. 11/20/2024

    Art & Advocacy, Expression & Message: An Interview with Tiesha Harrison

    Tiesha Harrison is a Storytelling Visual Artist who engages, educates, uplifts, and transforms communities through her creative pursuits - a calling that was birthed from heartbreak and the loss of her corporate job. At first, art was a means for expression and beauty, something to bring the community together. Then Tiesha lost her sister to domestic violence. Art continued to bring healing to Tiesha, but she began to realize it was much bigger than that. There was a message behind her art, a voice that wouldn't be silenced. Sunflower Soul Project was born. Join us as Tiesha shares the realities of being an advocate and a trauma survivor, a leader and an artist, a visionary and a teacher. Find out how prayer helps her stay balanced and what it feels like to help others find their own creative expression. This interview is a delight.  Tiesha is the leader of Weave & Cleave Creatives! If you're interested in this affinity group, or if you're interested in Sunflower Soul Project workshops, connect with Tiesha at: iamundefinedart@gmail.com. Tiesha's produced collaborative art for the McCain Institute, the City of Chandler, and the City of Phoenix. View Tiesha's art gallery here. www.iamundefinedart.com Follow Tiesha on Instagram @iamundefinedart

    28 min

  2. 10/30/2024

    When Your World Ends: An Interview with Dawn Mann Sanders

    Dawn Mann Sanders is an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland, and newly published author of "When Your World Ends", a book about overcoming adversity and creating a new life - something she knows a great deal about. After unproductive relationships and heartache, Dawn met the man of her dreams. They started a ministry, got married, got pregnant, and suffered a miscarriage. Shortly after a second miscarriage, Dawn's husband unexpectedly died. Dawn lets us into the rawness of her losses and how these losses affected her faith, her sense of self, and her sense of purpose. Using the story of creation from the book of Genesis, she illustrates the void and darkness of loss as a secret place where God hovers with those who are desperate to know how to begin again. When they're ready, He's ready to walk them through the rebuilding process, one day at a time. This episode offers gentle steps for those asking the crushing question: What now? Further tools and resources are available at Dawn's website.  "When Your World Ends" is out through IVP and available wherever you buy books.

    36 min

  3. 10/16/2024

    When Pain Finally Brings Change: An Interview with Jennifer Evans

    Jennifer Evans is a Global Humanitarian (she's been to 49 countries!), Inspirational Speaker, and Executive Director of Grace Sober Living, a nonprofit based in Phoenix, Arizona.  But a decade ago, this wasn't Jennifer's story. She was working for a high profile nonprofit, taking private jets to five star hotels all over the globe. But what many didn't know was that Jennifer was a substance user and high-functioning addict, and had been since age 13. In 2016, Jen's anxiety and depression could no longer be numbed. Burnout zapped her body and mind of energy. She lost everything. But this is when she found Jesus. Jennifer's story of overcoming addiction, burnout, and mental health challenges is vulnerable and unashamed, because as she puts it, "That was my past and now God's able to use it for good." At Grace Sober living, Jennifer is using her experience to help transform the lives of people overcoming drug and alcohol addiction through Christ-centered care and housing. Listen in to this episode for inspiration and true hope.  For more about Grace Sober Living. If you or a loved one is looking for substance use treatment: 480-495-1122. Follow Jen's adventures on social.

    33 min

  4. 10/02/2024

    Being the Bridge: An Interview with Deenbo Kidane

    At the age of eleven, Deenbo Kidane immigrated to the U.S. from Ethiopa, giving her an unique understanding of the challenges immigrants face, as well as the struggles their children face. Her father was a ministry leader, so she also witnessed firsthand the difficulty immigrant ministry leaders encounter when trying to find a supportive, encouraging community. Little did she know, these life experiences would be put to good use one day. Today, Deenbo is the Co-Director of the Daniel Initiative, a network of pastors and church leaders from all over the world. She is also the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church. As she likes to say, she's a 'bridge', encouraging youth not to assimilate or to isolate, but to thrive. Being the bridge is hard work, and Deenbo is honest about that, but she knows she's doing exactly what she's supposed to be doing - and she loves it. Listen in and be encouraged. For more about the Daniel Initiative. For more about El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church.

    38 min

  5. 09/18/2024

    Celebrating the Small Wins: An Interview with Lauren Broderick

    Lauren Broderick began her trauma-informed journey with Sanghoon and Michelle in 2019 when she worked for Hope Women's Center, a Phoenix-based, multi-site crisis center for women. Now she's the Executive Director of CASA of Floyd County, Indiana, where she's applying the trauma-informed lens as an advocate for foster children.  When applying the trauma-informed lens in a service setting for childen rather than women, what's different? Lauren answers this question, but more intriguing is her observations of what is the same when applying the trauma-informed lens in different contexts. 1. Understand how trauma has affected you personally. 2. Be prepared for long-term ministry with those you serve. 3. Look for the small wins along the way, and make the time to celebrate them. As a bonus, Lauren shares her own self-care strategies as a busy mom and executive director. For those who have a tendency to over-function when stressed, you're going to want to give this episode a listen! For more about CASA of Floyd County, Indiana. To contact Lauren by email: Lauren@casafloydcounty.org.

    28 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    Creating Greater Compassion in the World: An Interview with Dr. Bob Rhoton

    Dr. Bob Rhoton is a therapist and professor, as well as the founder of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President of Trauma Institute International - an impressive resume for a man who admits he didn't intend to take the mental health path over four decades ago. What kept Rhoton in the field? As he says, "The more I learned, the more dissatisfied I was with what was out there."  In a time when neuroscience wasn't a household word, Rhoton found the ACEs study. He learned the salutogenic model of treatment. He tried things, collected research, helped people regulate, and taught them how to be accountable to themselves. He started seeing sustainable growth in his clients. He started to see change. Today, he's still on a mission to create change - all over the world. With a passion for relationship and connection, Rhoton's view of trauma-informed care is simple: it is the intentional application of compassion - without force, control, manipulation, regimentation, or the pursuit of efficiency. You master it for yourself first, THEN you begin applying it to others. This episode is the heart of trauma-informed care. Listen and enjoy. For more about AZ Trauma Institute. To contact Dr. Rhoton by email: robert.rhoton@aztrauma.org **Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**

    35 min

  7. 08/21/2024

    Finding God-given Identity within the Broader Community: An Interview with Jake and Keely Embleton

    Jake and Keely Embleton began their trauma-informed care journey in the mission field of Northern Africa. The people they served needed trauma-infomed care, but as newlyweds and new parents in a new country, they needed trauma-informed care, too.  Since learning how to vulnerably ask for help, Jake and Keely have dedicated themselves to the work of building encouraging communities where people can grow, learn, and heal. Where they can ask for help, pray, hear the truth, and find their God-given identity.   This special episode looks at trauma and healing through the male and female lenses, tackling the big questions: 'How do we keep hold of our TRUE identity and how do we help others do the same?'  Please note, this episode discusses PTSD, post-partum depression, and suicidal ideation. For more about Mission Connexion. For more about School Connect. **Looking for Season 1 of Weave & Cleave? You'll find it under 'Journey On: Faith Communities, Resilience, and Agents of Change'. Don't miss these 11 interviews!**

    41 min

  8. 08/07/2024

    When the Truth Comes Out: An Interview with Phil Monroe

    Phil Monroe knows trauma. He's been a psychologist for decades, he leads a therapy practice with Diane Langberg (another prominent leader in the trauma space), and he writes curriculum for the Trauma Healing Institute, an arm of the American Bible Society. But because of his faith and his relationship with Christ, Phil also knows trauma healing. He knows it takes time and he willingly recognizes that much of his work in helping others heal is maintaining a level of hope his clients can't yet realize. In this episode, Phil speaks candidly about lament, church hurt, and trauma's role as both a block to God and a door to God. He also shares the one question church leaders can consider if their church experiences scandal. This episode is too good to miss. Keep a pen and notebook handy because you're going to want to take notes! Phil's closing remarks: "Things are going to be made right." If you're on a healing journey, may you take those words with you. For more about Phil Monroe. For more about Langberg Monroe & Associates. For more about the Trauma Healing Institute.

    34 min
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What happens when people commit to a trauma-informed lifestyle? Perspectives and responses shift, behaviors and actions change. Multi-ethnic groups are woven together, cleaving to each other with resilience and a healthy sense of being and belonging. Join Dr. Sanghoon Yoo, founder of The Faithful City and leader of the AZ Trauma-Informed Faith Coalition, and co-host Michelle Stiffler, writer and owner of Sincerity Method, as they discuss all things faith, science, and resilience.

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  • Creator
    The Faithful City
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright The Faithful City
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    Weave & Cleave

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