Abuse, violence, numerous stepdads - that was Victor Marx’s childhood. Today he ministers to other sufferers of PTSD, from military vets to children fleeing ISIS.
Oct 21
The Story Behind the Song: ‘I Can Only Imagine’
MercyMe lead singer, Bart Millard, grew up fearing his abusive father, but everything changed when his dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After losing his father to the disease, Bart struggled with grief and questions about Heaven that eventually inspired him to write the ... Show More
25m 58s
Oct 7
A Thatcher Aide, an IRA Bomb, and the Power of Forgiveness
Harvey Thomas was sound asleep in a hotel when a bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) exploded directly under him. He was catapulted through the roof of the building and buried under ten tons of rubble.As a follower of Jesus Christ, Harvey realized he needed to forgive ... Show More
16m 18s
Dec 2024
Teen Stories: Facing Childhood Trauma
Trauma experienced in childhood has the potential to impact an individual's entire life — which is why it's so crucial to support a teen who's facing a painful past. In today's show, Mark talks with two teens from Heartlight, including one of our youngest residents, who opens up ... Show More
24m 38s
Aug 2023
How to Overcome Despicable Parenting
<p>Meet Lance and Rebecca, whose deep wounds from their lost childhoods haunt their adulthood. As a child, Lance was forced to care for his bipolar, suicidal mother. Rebecca suffered an early life filled with emotional and sexual abuse of the highest order. Did they become self-c ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2025
I Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse
#podcast #survival #mentalhealth #trauma #healingjourney
Seth Gehle shares his journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse, neglect, and trauma. With raw honesty, he opens up about the pain of his past, the struggles he faced along the way, and how he found the strength to heal ... Show More
2h 52m