In this episode, we talk with Scot McKnight and Adrienne Gibson about their important book, The Traumatized Church. Together, they explore how trauma affects individuals, families, and faith communities—and what it means for the church to become a safer, healthier, and more trauma-informed place for people seeking healing and recovery. Scot McKnight is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the author of more than ninety books, including A Church Called Tov, PIVOT, the award-winning The Jesus Creed, and The Blue Parakeet. Adrienne Gibson is a licensed professional counselor who helps individuals and families navigate trauma, attachment, and recovery. She also consults with faith communities seeking to implement trauma-informed care and ministry-safe environments. Her clinical experience, combined with her master's degree in New Testament, brings a unique perspective to this important conversation. If you haven't already, we also invite you to listen to CGU Episode 116 with Scot McKnight and his daughter and co-author Laura Barringer, where we discussed their books A Church Called TOV and PIVOT. We survive on your donations: donate at [www.commongroundsunity.org/donate](http://www.commongroundsunity.org/donate). CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. CGU App: https://www.oddcircles.com/short/g/commongroundsunity Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the CGU App, newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at [john@commongroundsunity.org](mailto:john@commongroundsunity.org). Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”
