Psalm 23 is a powerful psalm reminding us that the Lord is our shepherd.

Yet for those who have been hurt by their earthly shepherds, their pastors, the psalm can sound

trite or even off-putting. And sadly, this reality often keeps victims of religious trauma

from the very scriptures that can provide healing.

Welcome to the Roy's Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church.

I'm Julie Roy's. And in this episode, I talk about religious trauma and reconnecting with the scriptures

with K.J. Ramsey, author of The Lord is My Courage, stepping through the shadows of fear

toward the voice of love. Though K.J. experienced a loving shepherd growing up, she and her husband

later served in a toxic church with a narcissistic and abusive pastor. This experience left

KJ with deep wounds and an aversion to much of the Bible.

Yet she found a safe place in Psalm 23.

And as she began reading and studying the passage, she began hearing the loving voice of Jesus.

And she began to realize that some of the things she'd learned about the passage were false.

In this podcast, KJ tells her journey of pain and trauma, but also

of healing and renewed intimacy with God. KJ also shares insights from her training as a trauma-informed

counselor. She explains how stress leaves many of us in states of dysregulation, but how the

Holy Spirit functions as a co-regulator, bringing us back to health.

This is an extremely fascinating and helpful podcast, and I'm so excited to share it with you.

But first, I'd like to thank the sponsors of this podcast, Judson University and Marquart of Barrington.

Judson University is a top-ranked Christian

University providing a caring community and an excellent college experience. Plus, the school

offers more than 60 majors, great leadership opportunities, and strong financial aid. Judson University

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