Rebecca Taguma on healing wounds of the heart.
About this episode
Rebecca Taguma discusses how God meets us in trauma and grief, emphasizing the importance of community in healing.
What do you do with pain that you can’t fix? In this episode of the MercyCast, I sit down with Rebecca Taguma from the American Bible Society to explore how God meets us in the middle of trauma, grief, and suffering. From refugee camps to local churches, we talk about how Scripture doesn’t avoid pain—it steps directly into it, offering real healing through truth, grace, and community. Rebecca shares her journey from serving vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe to leading trauma healing efforts around the world. We discuss how “heart wounds” impact our lives, why many of us struggle to face our own pain, and how God uses ordinary people to become safe, healing presences for others. I also reflect on how easy it is to isolate when life gets hard—and how the Gospel calls us back into community. Healing isn’t something we achieve alone. It happens when we bring our wounds into safe spaces and allow God to work through His people. This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to be an expert to help—you just need to be willing, present, and rooted in God’s Word. Key Takeaways: You don’t need professional training to care for others—just a willingness to listen and be present…
People in this episode
Host: Let My People Go
Guest: Rebecca Taguma
Topics covered
- healing
- trauma
- grief
- community
- faith
Keywords
- heart wounds
- trauma healing
- Scripture
- community
- pain
- grief
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Bible Society
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