Lindsey A Holcomb – författare

The statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. But as sobering as the statistics are, they don’t begin to speak to the darkness and grief experienced by these victims. Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need clear help, hope, and healing. In Rid of My Disgrace, a couple experienced in counseling victims of sexual assault explains how the grace of God can heal the broken and restore the disgraced.Justin and Lindsey Holcomb outline an approach for moving from destruction to redemption. While avoiding platitudes and shallow theology, Rid of My Disgrace combines biblical and theological depth with up-to-date research. This book is primarily written for those who have been assaulted (either as children or adults) but also equips family, friends, pastors, and others to care for victims in ways that are compassionate, practical, and informed.

God Made Me in His Image is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps kids understand their bodies as good gifts from God, created with purpose, dignity, and care.Through a lively zoo safari adventure, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb invite children to explore the amazing variety of animal bodies while also reflecting on what makes human beings uniquely special. As students learn about lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, and other animals, they are guided to see that just as each creature is wonderfully made, their own bodies have been thoughtfully designed by God.Part of the God Made Me series, this book helps young children think about body image through the lens of the doctrine of creation, offering a Christian perspective that is both clear and reassuring. With colorful illustrations and helpful notes for parents and caregivers in the back, it provides families with a practical, grace-filled way to start important conversations about bodies, identity, and how God’s truth shapes the way we think and feel about ourselves.

Children can experience trauma from a variety of situations, including neglect, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, death of a loved one, bullying, racism, and more. Trauma occurs when children are exposed to an experience perceived as threatening or harmful and respond with intense fear that affects them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help parents and caregivers recognize the signs of trauma and guide them in stepping into children’s lives and demonstrating Jesus’s care and protection for them. The compassionate and helpful response of parents or caregivers can help children who have experienced trauma to access spiritual, emotional, and physical healing.

God Made Babies is a clear, biblical, and age-appropriate resource that helps parents confidently answer their children’s questions about where babies come from.Written by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, this thoughtful book equips parents to begin and continue conversations about sex in a way that is grounded in God’s design and tailored to a child’s level of understanding. Rather than avoiding the topic or deferring to culture, it encourages families to approach these discussions with openness, wisdom, and truth, giving children a healthy and God-centered foundation from the start.Rooted in the story of creation, the book presents reproduction as part of God’s good design, helping children see both the beauty and purpose behind it. As part of the God Made Me series, it also includes a helpful parent section with practical guidance, ensuring caregivers feel prepared to navigate these important conversations at every stage of their child’s development.

The statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. But as sobering as the statistics are, they don’t begin to speak to the darkness and grief experienced by these victims. Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need clear help, hope, and healing. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb’s acclaimed book, Rid of My Disgrace (Crossway Books, 2011), offered a new vision of how the grace of God can heal the broken and restore the disgraced.When Rid of My Disgrace was published, it exposed many Christians to the horrors of sexual abuse and assault for the first time. It enabled many who have been victimized to finally seek help and hope within the framework of their faith. Rid of My Disgrace was a gift to these men and women and all the people who seek to come alongside them in their journey toward healing.But Rid of My Disgrace forced us—as a church—to ask ourselves further questions. How can our churches become a safe place to talk about abuse? Can we participate somehow in the healing of the men and women among us who have been abused?This brand new Rid of My Disgrace Small Group Discussion Guide answers our collective questions, bringing healing and hope into the safety of the faith community.Download the free leader's material for additional helps in guiding your group through the process of facing, acknowledging, and beginning to heal from sexual trauma.