Restored on the Frontline

Episode #2 Bearing the Weight: Understanding Hidden Trauma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551933/fan_mail/new] DISCLAIMER NOTE This podcast is not counseling or therapy. It is an educational, faith-based resource for ministry and academic purposes. If you are experiencing distress, please contact a licensed professional, chaplain, or crisis hotline. A licensed counselor and chaplain were available during the recording to support guests if needed. This project is part of the Doctor of Ministry program in Pastoral Counseling at Liberty University. Questions? Email: ktjewell1@liberty.edu Please complete our LISTENER SURVEY (~1 minute) to help us improve the podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GC67L62 [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GC67L62] EPISODE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Episode 2 of Restored on the Frontline, a podcast dedicated to gospel-centered soul care for first responders. First responders are trained to run toward crisis — but rarely given space to talk about what that work does to them over time. In this episode, we explore what it means to bear the weight of frontline service: the cumulative stress that builds quietly, the emotional residue that lingers after the shift ends, and the silence many adopt simply to survive. We sit down with an EMT and a retired firefighter for an honest, grounded conversation about how repeated exposure to pressure and responsibility shapes the soul. No sensationalism — just real reflection on the cost of carrying weight year after year. Through it all, we return to the hope of the gospel: while stress and trauma try to define us, Christ meets us in the middle of the weight and restores what the job tries to take. METRO DETROIT FIRST RESPONDER RESOURCES FAITH-BASED RESOURCES Woodside Bible Church — 14 Metro Detroit Campuses Pastoral care, chaplain support, groups, and recovery ministries https://woodsidebible.org [https://woodsidebible.org/] Celebrate Recovery (Various Locations) Christ-centered recovery for hurts, habits, and hang-ups https://www.celebraterecovery.com [https://www.celebraterecovery.com/] Reboot Recovery (Trauma & Faith-Based Programs) Trauma healing for military, first responders, and families https://rebootrecovery.com [https://rebootrecovery.com/] Cadence Counseling — St. Claire Shores Christian counselors specializing in trauma-informed care https://cadencecounseling.org [https://cadencecounseling.org/] NON–FAITH-BASED RESOURCES Oakland County Health Network (OCHN) https://oaklandchn.org [https://oaklandchn.org/] Macomb County Crisis Center (MCCMH) https://www.mccmh.net [https://www.mccmh.net/] Wayne County First Responder Support (FST5) https://fst5.org/ [https://fst5.org/] National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988 Immediate mental health crisis support https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 — 24/7 emotional support If this episode resonates with you, follow the show, share it with a responder, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Podcast RSS Feed Link: (copy and paste into your favorite podcast app) https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2551933.rss Hosted by: Travis Jewell — Chaplain, pastor, and first responder soul-care advocate

Why Soul-Care Matters

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551933/fan_mail/new] Podcast Episode #1  Listening Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551933/episodes/18234824 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551933/episodes/18234824] DISCLAIMER NOTE: This is not counseling or therapy. It is an educational, faith-based resource created for ministry and academic purposes. If you are experiencing distress or need immediate personal support, please contact a qualified professional, licensed counselor, chaplain, or crisis hotline.   During this podcast we also had a licensed counselor and chaplain on standby to to talk with our podcasts guests if something triggered traumatic emotions. This project is part of an academic research initiative in Pastoral Counseling within the Doctor of Ministry program at Liberty University.                        QUESTIONS? Email host at ktjewell1@liberty.edu  * **Please complete our LISTENER SURVEY  (~ 1 min) to help us improve our podcast!**   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GC67L62 [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GC67L62] WELCOME to the very first episode of Restored on the Frontline, a podcast dedicated to Gospel-centered soul-care for first responders. The uniform tells one story; the soul often tells another. In this introductory episode, we explore why this project exists, the heart behind it, and the urgent need for a gospel-centered framework for soul care for our first responders.  We sit down with a veteran firefighter and a recently retired police officer turned therapist to talk honestly about the weight most people never see: cumulative stress, moral injury, and the quiet soul residue that follows you home after the sirens fade. No sensational war stories, just real talk about how the job can harden a tender heart and how grace can soften it again. We connect the science of trauma with the hope of the gospel: pain tries to write our identity, but only the gospel can restore our true identity in Christ.  METRO DETROIT FIRST RESPONDER RESOURCES FAITH-BASED RESOURCES Woodside Bible Church – 14 Metro Detroit Campuses Pastoral care, chaplain support, groups, and recovery ministries https://woodsidebible.org [https://woodsidebible.org] Celebrate Recovery (Various Locations) Christ-centered recovery for hurts, habits, and hang-ups https://www.celebraterecovery.com [https://www.celebraterecovery.com] Reboot Recovery (Trauma & Faith-Based Programs) Trauma healing for military, first responders, and families https://rebootrecovery.com [https://rebootrecovery.com] Cadence Counseling — Sterling Heights Christian counselors specializing in trauma-informed care https://cadencecounseling.org [https://cadencecounseling.org] NON-FAITH-BASED RESOURCES Oakland County Health Network (OCHN) https://oaklandchn.org [https://oaklandchn.org] Macomb County Crisis Center (MCCMH) https://www.mccmh.net [https://www.mccmh.net] Wayne County First Responder Support https://fst5.org/ [https://fst5.org/] National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988 Immediate mental health crisis support  https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Crisis Text Line Text “HOME” to 741741 — 24/7 emotional support If this episode resonates with you, follow the show, share it with a responder, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Podcast RSS Feed Link: (copy and paste into your favorite podcast app) https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2551933.rss Hosted by: Travis Jewell — Chaplain, pastor, and first responder soul-care advocate