With decades of experience in the field of psychology, therapist and writer Sheila Wise Rowe answered God’s special calling by writing her book, Healing Racial Trauma, and thereafter witnessed how the Lord opened doors for the fulfillment of her dreams—to offer hope and healing, and to lead people unto the Lord’s feet.

Collecting her life experiences, the stories of those she interviewed, and her family’s testimonies, she wrote this book to guide those on the journey of healing from racial trauma. Not long after, she authored Young, Gifted, and Black, telling many stories of celebration and lament in the lives of young Black men and women that point toward hope, joy, and healing. 

In this episode, we highlight the following discussion themes:

• Sheila's ethnic identity journey
• The origin stories behind her books, Healing Racial Trauma and Young, Gifted, and Black
• The importance of prayer and listening in the life of an author

Links from this episode:

• Learn more about Sheila at sheilawiserowe.com

About the Guest:

Sheila Wise Rowe, the author of Healing Racial Trauma and Young, Gifted, and Black, holds a master's degree in counseling psychology. She has ministered to abuse and trauma survivors in the United States for over twenty-five years and in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a decade. Sheila also taught counseling and trauma-related courses. She and her family live in the Boston area, where she is a writer, speaker, and spiritual director.

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About the Host:

Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Podcast Art: Kate Lillard

Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

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