Episode 27 - Tending to Our Wounds to Expand Our Kingdom Capacity with Lea Schrumpf
In this episode, Taylor Carlier sits down with trauma-informed coach, ministry leader, and story work facilitator Lea Schrumpf to explore how God meets us in our stories—not to leave us there, but to redeem them. Lea shares her own journey into ministry and story work, offering wisdom on how healing, trust, and vulnerability shape our relationship with God and our ability to lead and love others.
Together, they unpack what it means to live in the "already and not yet" of the Kingdom of God, why tending to our wounds is a vital part of spiritual formation, and how God's kindness leads us into deeper freedom. Whether you're walking through grief, discerning your calling, or longing to experience more of God's presence, this conversation is a reminder that His Kingdom is available here and now—and you have an invitation to participate in it.
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Follow Lea: www.flourishsoulcare.org , The Allender Center & Instagram
The Already Co: @thealreadycoon Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube | thealreadyco.com
Lea Schrumpf is the founder of Flourish Soul Care, where she provides trauma-informed Story Work and couples care, helping individuals and relationships engage the past for the sake of greater freedom, connection, and flourishing. With 25 years in pastoral ministry and specialized training through The Allender Center, she guides people in exploring the stories that have shaped them while encountering the kindness of God in the process of healing and maturing, and she serves as an instructor and facilitator for The Allender Center's Narrative Focused Trauma Care trainings. In addition to her Story Work practice, Lea teaches workshops and leads retreats, equipping pastors, leaders, and caregivers to honor stories well and participate in God's work of restoration. She is passionate about helping people discover that the places of greatest pain can become places of deeper communion with God, themselves, and others. Lea has been married to her best friend, Rob, for 35 years and is the mother of three beloved adult children.