Description
What does it mean to find healing and embrace identity amidst generational trauma and faith?
In this re-edited conversation from Season 2, host Johan Heinrichs revisits the journey of Jared Ross from Cross Lake, Manitoba. Deeply connected to his Indigenous roots, Jared shares his struggles with the legacy of residential schools, personal trauma, and finding faith at 19.
Jared reflects on healing through forgiveness, supporting family, and his vision for reconciliation and revival among First Nations youth. This powerful story explores how identity and faith inspire personal and communal healing.
Time Stamps
[00:09] Revisited conversation with Jared; inspiring story.
[05:56] Role model cousin, supportive, and there.
[07:12] Early introduction to Christianity within family context.
[12:17] Lacked parental guidance; experienced early trauma, bullying.
[13:13] Coping through sports, smoking; healing from trauma.
[18:23] Embracing faith and addressing past childhood trauma.
[22:53] Revival through reconciliation and healing First Nations.
[25:43] Cultural and educational challenges faced by student.
[28:30] Journey with Care: inspiring stories of faith.
PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
So good to hear Jared's story again. I appreciate being able to revisit it today (without having to find it myself!)