Episode 79: Surviving Trauma & A Path to ForgivenessFinding God In the Hardest Parts of Your Story With Esau McCaulley

Published: Nov. 16, 2023, 9:15 a.m.

b"I was thrilled to have this conversation about a book that's easily one of my favorites this year. The brilliant author, professor, and public theologian, Esau McCaulley is here to share his personal experience with the many faces of trauma and how he stayed connected to the goodness of God through all of it.\\nEsau\\u2019s new book, How Far to the Promised Land, is a gripping, powerful story of one man\\u2019s journey of survival and hope. This conversation is packed with so much incredible insight all the way through to the end. Here\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. Esau's early experiences with trauma (6:59)\\n2. How being a dad has been part of Esau\\u2019s healing (11:48)\\n3. Racial trauma (18:08)\\n4. How to integrate different parts of yourself (28:53)\\n5. Why we have to tell our stories (31:18)\\n6. Esau\\u2019s thoughts on forgiveness (40:35)\\nCheck out How Far to the Promised Land here!\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\nGo to storyworth.com/bestofyou and save $10 on your first purchase!\\nStart taking control of your health today at WildHealth.com/BESTOFYOU\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 78: Grace, 3 Types of Forgiveness, & Why Forgiveness and Boundaries Go Hand in Hand\\nEpisode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety\\u2014How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer\\nEpisode 76: When Self-Help Isn\\u2019t Enough\\u2014Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith\\nEpisode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul\\u2014Why It Happens & What It Means\\nEpisode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing\\u2014Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning with Cindy Gao\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"