Rebuilding Sanctuary in the Wake of Trauma: Tim Hawkins & Michael Charles Olson
About this episode
Tim Hawkins and Michael Charles Olson discuss the impact of trauma on faith and the journey of rebuilding sanctuary.
This week, we hear from comedian Tim Hawkins, who shares what it took to build a career on clean, relatable comedy—and the surprising lesson he learned when nearly two decades of constant road life led to complete burnout. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from singer-songwriter and pastor Michael Charles Olson, who shares a life influenced by both worship and wounds. Raised in a church where music and faith were woven into everyday life, Michael reflects on how that early sense of sanctuary was later shaken to its core by a church fire that damaged more than just its walls. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned : Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Becky Thompson Upcoming interview: Jeff Hamilton Tim Hawkins Fist Bump - Comedy Special by Tim Hawkins Michael Charles Olson Rocketown Records Daddy Set the Church on Fire: A Journey Toward Restoration - Book by Michael Charles Olson Interview Quotes: “I grew up in a very fun family. We laughed a lot. We enjoyed comedy. I didn’t know what it was. I just know it made me feel good, and it was fun to create it and make people…
People in this episode
Guests: Tim Hawkins, Michael Charles Olson
Topics covered
- comedy
- faith
- burnout
- church fire
- restoration
- sanctuary
Keywords
- clean comedy
- Christian comedian
- worship
- trauma
- connection
- church
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jesus Calling, Rocketown Records
Products: Fist Bump - Comedy Special by Tim Hawkins, Daddy Set the Church on Fire: A Journey Toward Restoration - Book by Michael Charles Olson
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