Trauma Redeemed

A Biblical Response to Medicalized Suffering

In Trauma Redeemed, Dr. Julie Ganschow offers a compelling biblical framework for understanding and addressing catastrophic suffering, challenging the secular medicalization of trauma. As terms like PTSD dominate modern culture, this book calls biblical counselors and Christians to return to the sufficiency of Scripture for healing the soul. Exploring the roots of suffering in the fall of mankind, Ganschow redefines trauma as distress of the soul, providing a gospel-centered model of care that addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Through practical guidance, case studies like Sally’s journey of redemption, and “Consider and Apply” questions, readers discover how to minister to those who have endured abuse, violence, or loss. Emphasizing the church’s vital role in discipleship and healing, Trauma Redeemed equips pastors, counselors, and believers to point the hurting to true hope in Christ. Ideal for anyone seeking a transformative, Scripture-based approach to trauma recovery.

Outstanding Book - AI reader could have been better

The book itself is amazing and I'll probably refer back to it multiple times. It is the best and most biblical treatment of trauma I have seen.

The AI reader for the book was ok, but not great. It really struggled with acronyms. For example, the book addresses a psychological theory known as "PVT." The AI reader read it as "private" every time. It reads "1 Pet 3:1" as "One pet three colon one," rather than "First Peter 3 verse 1." "Ps" was pronounced "peas" rather than "Psalm." Did no one review the AI to make sure it didn't make such obvious errors?

Excellent book. I'd love to have it read better.