CNLP 504: John Eldredge on the Surprising Symptoms of Trauma, Why You Still Feel Depleted, and the Challenges of Deconstruction

NYT bestselling author, John Eldredge, returns to the podcast to talk about the collective trauma we’ve been through. He outlines the surprising signs of trauma, including memory loss, why you still feel depleted, the future of the church, the craziness of mindfulness and the challenges of deconstruction.

Welcome to Episode 504 of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes below or search for the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.

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Quotes from Episode 504

Before we can rebuild human connection, we have to rebuild personal wellbeing. @wildatheart Click To Tweet If you begin to cultivate quiet in your life, you will find God. @wildatheart Click To Tweet The way you wake up and the way you go to bed up frames your mental experience. @wildatheart Click To Tweet The soul is healed through union with God. @wildatheart Click To Tweet

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