Weave & Cleave

Grief is a Space for Integration: An Interview with Erica Holmes

Erica experienced trauma early in childhood. It was a secret she kept for years, but soon after stepping into ministry, her body had enough. Every week, Erica began havin

Living the Mission of Movement & Sobriety: An Interview with Ashlynn Howe

Ashlynn describes herself as someone with an “inner restlessness.” That restlessness kept her moving, achieving, and functioning through years of alcohol abuse. As she be

Building Brain Health & Brain Capital: An Interview with Genein Letford

Genein grew up with the adversity of a stutter, but the challenge to solidify her voice pushed her to find other mediums to express herself. She found music and the arts.

Opening the Heart to Healing: An Interview with Nora Poling

Nora had a unique childhood. The child of physicists, she and her siblings were raised in a home where knowledge was priority and feelings weren't tolerated. Still, Nora

No More "I Wish I Would Have": An Interview with Jeff McGee

Jeff McGee grew up as the son of a pastor and a teacher. He walked away from faith in young adulthood, but then the Lord brought him back. Today, he's a Christian leaders

The Ministry of a Trauma-Informed Reset: An Interview with Jeff & Carissa Raderstorf

Jeff and Carissa grew up in two different states with very different childhood experiences. They accepted Christ at different ages, and came into adulthood with different

Called to Be the Person Who Cares: An Interview with Pamela Morrison

Pamela Morrison grew up, as she puts it, "poor without knowing it". As far as she was concerned, she had plenty - friends of all ethnicities, two parents at home, and a s

Leveraging & Managing the Overachiever Trauma Response: An Interview with Hayley Winterberg

Hayley Winterberg grew up in a family dynamic that afforded her a 'perfect ACEs score', as she shares tongue-in-cheek. It's this sense of humor that helped Hayley tap int

Substance Use Support with an Equity Lens: An Interview with Shomari Jackson

Shomari Jackson was raised in East St. Louis, but he spent most of his childhood and teen summers in Arizona visiting his dad. He went to college in Arizona, but as he pu

Codependence & Learning to Ask for Help: An Interview with Carol Lopinski

Carol grew up in a home where church and service to others was paramount. This was a wonderful thing as it prompted her to pursue social work, but it also had its detrime

Faithfulness, Trust & Bringing People Together: An Interview with Ben and Sarah Sanders

Ben and Sarah met at as ASU students at a prayer gathering thirty-five years ago. They were just friends at the time, but God had other plans. Through their time together

Living Simply, Loving Extravagantly: An Interview with Mary Kaech

Mary's life changed in her early teens when her parents divorced. Not only did her family change, she also moved, and went from a private school setting to attending publ

Supporting Well-Being Through Truth-Tested Trauma Care: An Interview with Dr. Curtis Solomon

Curtis enjoyed a childhood surrounded by family and centered on Christ. It was idyllic...mostly. But Curtis also experienced trauma very young - events he didn't consider

Repairing the World: An Interview with Kelly Lubeck

From a young age, Kelly felt like a defender of the marginalized. Events in childhood and adolescence helped to grow her deep empathy, but she admits a desire to repair t

Leading with Light in Business and Ministry: An Interview with Ruth Hoffman

Ruth's trauma story is not your typical Adverse Childhood Experience, but it changed the trajectory of Ruth's life. It transformed her understanding of grace and forgiven

Integrating Politics & Prayer: An Interview with Jannah Scott

Jannah Scott grew up in San Fransisco, amidst diverse friends and the unique leadership of her mother. It's no surprise then that Jannah found her place as a leader in go

The Path to Healing After Childhood Trauma: An Interview with Clay Jones

Growing up with alcoholic parents, Clay knew the shame and pain of neglect and not being heard. But his older sister was there for him, protecting him and nurturing in hi

Finding Power Through Creativity & Community: An Interview with Keiko Ratcliffe

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5! Join us as we speak with Keiko Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of Skye's the Limit! Foundation, an orginization that empowers youth

Shalom and the Process of 'Wholing': An Interview with Dr. Andy Mainiero

Andy Mainiero's missional experience started with obedience and small beginnings. He started house churches and clubs for youth. These ministries grew, and as they grew,

Choosing the Freedom of Forgiveness & Beauty: An Interview with Amber Hunter Jesse

Amber knew profound grief from an early age. First, it was her parent's divorce. Then her father went to prison to serve a life sentence. Four months after receiving a ca