Ep: 5 - Hope in a Divided World: Navigating Trauma, Diversity, and Abundance with Pastors Ana and Jeremías Tamarez

In this conversation, pastors from Nueva Vida and Colorado Springs discuss the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. They emphasize the importance of meeting physical and emotional needs, creating a sense of community and felt safety, and providing support and assistance to those in need. They also address stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings, highlighting the diversity within the Hispanic community and the need for open-mindedness and understanding. This conversation with Pastores Ana and Jeremías Tamarez covers various themes related to their ministry and community. They discuss the professions represented in their congregation and share the story of Javier and his family, who found refuge and support in their community. The pastors emphasize the importance of flourishing and stepping into a life of abundance. They also highlight the significance of the fountain of life and the role of love and compassion in ministering to others. The pastors share their struggles and prayer requests, and they find beauty in serving others and finding unity and hope in a divided world.

For more information about Nueva Vida: https://www.instagram.com/iglesianuevavidacs/

https://nuevavida.newlifechurch.org

https://www.youtube.com/@iglesianuevavidacos6199

Meredith Shuman | Trauma-informed care trainer, Mom

Meredith Shuman is the founder of James Trail, an organization supporting the unique needs of adoptive and foster families. Meredith has over 28 years of experience serving as a therapist, trauma-informed care trainer, and mom. She holds a MSW from the University of Texas. She and her husband Dan, a global health physician have been married 28 years, and they have 5 children, 4 of whom are adopted.  Meredith loves a passport with lots of stamps, a water bottle with lots of stickers, a table with lots of people, and a mountain with lots of trail.

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Ep: 4 - Empowering Adoptive Families: Navigating Lifelong Journeys, Race, and Community Support with Bonni Goodwin