Religious Trauma, Community & Belonging, Cultural Commentary, Personal Reflection, Trauma Recovery
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Beyond the Bubble: What Two Halftime Shows Taught Me About Belonging
I’m not a football fan, but I watched the Super Bowl for the halftime shows. What I saw revealed something far more important than entertainment: two visions of belonging in America. One triggered memories of my evangelical past—the thin bubble of shared beliefs that burst when I stepped outside the lines. The other showed people… Continue reading
authentic belonging, Bad Bunny, belonging, Brene Brown, church hurt, community, cultural values, dehumanization, division, evangelical church, finding community, halftime show, religious trauma, shared beliefs, Super Bowl, survival vs thriving, trauma response, tribal thinking, true belonging, unity through diversity
A Liminal Space 