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What happens when the choices we make in this life follow us into the next? In this episode, I sit down with internationally award-winning author P.M. Terrell to discuss her powerful novel, Padlocked. Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, Padlocked follows ordinary people whose lives become forever intertwined through courage, sacrifice, faith, and impossible decisions. Together, we explore the historical research behind the novel, the enduring impact of the Holocaust, and the timeless themes of love, resilience, and redemption that continue to speak to readers around the world. Check out the official Padlocked webpage at https://pmterrell.com/padlocked/ for more information and popular buy links. The book is available in 47 countries.

Last year, I met three women in Dallas: PJay, Sharon, and Shawana. While they didn't know each other, they found one thing in common: helping people recover from trauma. Together, they lead Triumph Over Trauma groups to help their friends and strangers overcome the lasting effects of their bad experiences. Learn more by going to HarperHill.Global. Free curriculum and training are available for you to help others. You might even find that it helps you most of all. #traumarecovery #faithinaction #globalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

In today's episode, you will hear the fourth of four sessions in a series titled Bonhoeffer and Christian Nationalism. This powerful program is led by renowned theologian Dr. Douglas Meeks, who brings lessons from the past to both warn and guide us today. Meeks leads discussion about historical documents that demonstrate the faith of some Christians during Nazi Germany as they watched the rise of fascism overtake society. Today, we are reminded of what we can do here and now to live fully the teachings of Jesus Christ. This series is brought to you from Brentwood United Methodist Church's faith study programs, and includes references from the Barmen Declaration, A New Yorker article titled, Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement? And the following books all written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship  Letters and Papers From Prison Life Together Through wisdom and faith in Jesus, may we become enlightened as to how we can act in our personal and collective lives to rise above authoritarianism.

In today's episode, you will hear the third of four sessions in a series titled Bonhoeffer and Christian Nationalism. This powerful program is led by renowned theologian Dr. Douglas Meeks, who brings lessons from the past to both warn and guide us today. Meeks leads discussion about historical documents that demonstrate the faith of some Christians during Nazi Germany as they watched the rise of fascism overtake society. Today, we are reminded of what we can do here and now to live fully the teachings of Jesus Christ. This series is brought to you from Brentwood United Methodist Church's faith study programs, and includes references from the Barmen Declaration, A New Yorker article titled, Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement? And the following books all written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship  Letters and Papers From Prison Life Together Through wisdom and faith in Jesus, may we become enlightened as to how we can act in our personal and collective lives to rise above authoritarianism.

In today's episode, you will hear the second of four sessions in a series titled Bonhoeffer and Christian Nationalism. This powerful program is led by renowned theologian Dr. Douglas Meeks, who brings lessons from the past to both warn and guide us today. Meeks leads discussion about historical documents that demonstrate the faith of some Christians during Nazi Germany as they watched the rise of fascism overtake society. Today, we are reminded of what we can do here and now to live fully the teachings of Jesus Christ. This series is brought to you from Brentwood United Methodist Church's faith study programs, and includes references from the Barmen Declaration, A New Yorker article titled, Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement? And the following books all written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship  Letters and Papers From Prison Life Together Through wisdom and faith in Jesus, may we become enlightened as to how we can act in our personal and collective lives to rise above authoritarianism.

In today's episode, you will hear one of four sessions in a series titled Bonhoeffer and Christian Nationalism. This powerful program is led by renowned theologian Dr. Douglas Meeks, who brings lessons from the past to both warn and guide us today. Meeks leads discussion about historical documents that demonstrate the faith of some Christians during Nazi Germany as they watched the rise of fascism overtake society. Today, we are reminded of what we can do here and now to live fully the teachings of Jesus Christ. This series is brought to you from Brentwood United Methodist Church's faith study programs, and includes references from the Barmen Declaration, A New Yorker article titled, Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement? And the following books all written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship  Letters and Papers From Prison Life Together Through wisdom and faith in Jesus, may we become enlightened as to how we can act in our personal and collective lives to rise above authoritarianism.

How do the threads of your life connect? In this episode, Neelley Hicks interviews Firdaus Kharas, the founder of Chocolate Moose Media about lessons he's learned throughout the diverse experiences of his life. Take inspiration from this episode and consider what your life has taught you.  You can support the groundbreaking work that Harper Hill Global does in the USA and Africa. Give now. https://harperhill.global/donate. Firdaus Kharas, OC, FRSA, D.Hum (hc) LL.D. (hc), is the visionary Founder of Chocolate Moose Media. Since founding the social enterprise Chocolate Moose Media in 1995, Kharas has dedicated his career to tackling some of the world's most pressing issues through innovative media solutions. His work focuses on fostering societal and individual behavioral change using human-centered communications that transcend cultural and national boundaries, all with the goal of improving the human condition with over 5,000 productions created. Firdaus Kharas is a trailblazer in using animation for social change and has emerged as the world's leading and most prolific individual producer and director of media dedicated to social good. In addition to honorary doctorates, he has nine in-person degrees and certificates from eight universities, including Carleton, Harvard, the LSE, Thiel and Stanford. He is the author of a book on creativity and the subject of a documentary. He has traveled to 145 countries in every region of the world.

In this Women Arise podcast, I interviewed Dr. Mario Mendez about how the brain is wired and responds through hate. Each of us has a brain, and it is wired in particular ways to the in-group and the out-group. How can we, as people of faith and hope, come into a sense of our being to bring about a world free from hate? Please consider Harper Hill Global in your tithes and offerings. As we bring light to the world, together, we can overcome. https://harperhill.global/donate

Casey, Lora, and Shandiin Church spread love through the Good Medicine Way in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Circle of Healing: Gently Unwrapping Trauma through Community Education is their expression of Triumph Over Trauma. By integrating the arts, Indigenous practices, and spirituality, they create a safe space for their neighbors. Keep the circle growing. Contribute to https://harperhill.global/donate so more facilitators can be trained.

In this episode, Rev. Amber Armistead shares her grief journey after losing her precious son, Noah. Learn what helped and what didn't to offer better support for yourself and others. Learn more about Harper Hill Global and the programs we offer to help people heal from trauma and promote health. https://harperhill.global Your gifts really make a difference. Donate at https://harperhill.global/donate

In this episode, HHG Founder Neelley Hicks is interviewed by the former news editor of United Methodist News Service about her encounter with Nazis in Nashville.

What if you could be the hero of your own story? In this episode, award-winning author and workshop leader PM Terrell speaks about the power of writing to heal and reclaim your own power. Learn more about online courses at https://www.harperhill.global/courses Support the work of Harper Hill Global: https://HarperHill.Global/donate Check out PM Terrell's books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOXFXK?ingress=0&visitId=fbdabd66-1f15-473a-a9d0-256994ecf3f2&ref_=ap_rdr

How can religious networks assist in reducing mental health crises? In this session, Neelley Hicks, M.Div. will share how NASMHPD's TAMAR (Trauma, Addiction, Mental health, And Recovery) program is providing trauma-informed community care in houses of prayer as well as non-religious settings. TAMAR was developed in the late 1990s as part of a federally funded program for incarcerated women in Maryland. It has since been implemented in multiple justice and behavioral health systems across the nation and used in various faith-based and community programs internationally. The original TAMAR intervention was updated in 2019 to create a clinical intervention that combines psychoeducation about trauma and its impact with concrete techniques designed to help participants of any gender identify their triggers and learn and practice skills for self-regulating trauma symptoms.    Download free Triumph Over Trauma resources and register for facilitator training at https://TriumphOverTrauma.INFO.     Learn more about the Transformation Transfer Initiative (TTI) at https://www.nasmhpd.org/tti-impact.

Elvira Cruz, LSCW, is a behavioral health counselor who speaks about trauma recovery in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. In her work, she applies Triumph Over Trauma training and curriculum. Elvira was trained as a Triumph Over Trauma facilitator at an event in September 2023 sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and the Valley Legacy Baptist Foundation.  Learn more at TriumphOverTrauma.INFO.  Your gifts help us provide Triumph Over Trauma training and mentoring. Give at harperhill.global/donate.

Sylvia Turner of the Mississippi Public Health Institute discusses a statewide recovery program that combines congregational care with mental health education and mentoring. Triumph Over Trauma is integrated with their programs. To register for the MSPHI April 25, 2024 program, go to https://msphicrop.org/. Go to TriumphOverTrauma.INFO for free resources and training. We invite you to support the training and mentoring of Triumph Over Trauma facilitators through harperhill.global/donate.