In this episode, we interview Dr. Trent Langhofer. Trent is a professor, counseling clinical director, and pastor in Colorado Springs, CO. Trent shares his powerful story of drug addiction and being found by God, and how this has shaped his life ever since. We discuss helpful ways to connect with those stuck in addiction and about steps to take when we feel trapped ourselves. Trent describes the two transformational forces of love and pain, as well as steps we can take when stuck in comfort and mediocrity. Check out Trent's book recommendations under Resources below.
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Mentions & Resources
Resources
(You can find all of the following book recommendation from Trent at www.amazon.com)
-The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk (how trauma manifests in the body) -Healing Trauma: Attachment, Mind, Body and Brain, by Dan Siegel & Marion Solomon -In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, by Gabor Mate (understanding addiction) -Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl (classic on finding meaning through suffering) -The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning (God's grace for the beat down and burnt out) For Counseling Needs & Training:
- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)
- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#
- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)
To find community in whatever you're struggling with:
- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)
To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:
- Alpha Course
