Being Human with Steve Cuss Toni Collier Heals from Childhood Wounds and Adult Betrayal
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Aug 11, 2025 Join Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, as she shares her journey of healing and resilience after childhood trauma and betrayal. An inspiring speaker and author, Toni dives deep into how anxiety affects our lives and how authentic community can aid in overcoming it. She discusses transformative moments from therapy to faith that helped her navigate life's challenges. With a focus on vulnerability, she emphasizes the importance of connection and the unique experiences of women of color in ministry, offering a message of hope and empowerment.
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Theology Shapes How You Heal
- Toni contrasts 'victory' theology with a God who sits with you in pain.
- Learning the 'prodigal God' shifted her focus from shame to accessible grace.
Power Through Weakness
- Toni embraces 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's power shows up in weakness.
- She tattoos 'broken' to remember that weakness invites Christ's strength.
Friends Rushed In During Crisis
- When extortion and infidelity hit, Toni's confessional community rushed to Nashville to support her.
- That network carried her through trauma and inspired her book Don't Try This Alone.
