On Church Hurt–and Letting God Speak for Himself: Alison Cook
Cut off at the knees by church hurt? Bad imitations of God don’t necessarily mean God’s the bad actor. Dr. Alison Cook gets real about church hurt in all its avatars—and how each hits your own relationship with God. Learn how to sort out tacky misrepresentations of God from His bona fide character, take baby steps toward healing, and rebuild the trust that got flushed. Don’t let church hurt get the last word.
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About the Guest
Alison Cook
Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. She is the author of the bestselling books I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul. Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Dr. Alison empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy relationships, and experience a loving God who is for them.
Originally from Wyoming, Alison trained at Dartmouth College (BA), Denver Seminary (MA), and the University of Denver (PhD), where she specialized in integrating psychology and theology. Alison’s doctoral dissertation centered on the relationship between religion and prejudice. She is certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
She, her husband, and their two adult children spend as much time as possible in the mountains of Wyoming.
About the Host
Shelby Abbott
Shelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with the ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States. Abbott is the author of Jacked and I Am a Tool (To Help with Your Dating Life), Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress and DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard. He and his wife, Rachael, have two daughters and live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.