Adam Young on Trauma and Theology: Why Your Certainty Might Be Just a Fancy Disguise

In this episode of Being Human, host Steve Cuss interviews trauma counselor and author Adam Young about his book, Make Sense of Your Story. Together, they explore how personal stories and trauma shape relationships with ourselves, others, and God. Adam shares his own journey of understanding childhood wounds, the importance of self-kindness, and how faith can become entangled with coping mechanisms. They discuss the body’s role in healing, the impact of certainty in theology, and practical steps toward emotional freedom. The conversation offers hope, insight, and tools for listeners seeking healing and deeper connection.

Biblical Passages

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Genesis 37-50 (esv.org/verses/Genesis+37%E2%80%9350) (ESV) -The Joseph Story

Episode Resources:

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Nervous System Regulation (acp-mn.com/about-acp/blog/how-to-heal-a-dysreg…)

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What is Polyvagal Theory (polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory)?

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Understanding the Window of Tolerance (nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-und…)

More From Adam Young:

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Adam Young’s Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything (amazon.com/Make-Sense-Your-Story-Everything/dp…)

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Adam Young’s website (adamyoungcounseling.com/how-to-engage-another-…)

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Adam Young’s The Places We Find Ourselves (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-place-we-fin…) podcast

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