Podcast S1 E7 | Trauma and the Psalms
What do you do when your pain feels too deep for words? In this episode of the Living Pure Podcast, Marsha Brown explores the powerful connection between trauma, the Psalms, and God’s heart for those who are suffering. Discover how Scripture validates grief, fear, and lament, while offering hope through God’s constant presence. Blending biblical truth with insights from neuroscience and trauma-informed care, Marsha explains how trauma affects the whole person and why the Psalms can become a pathway toward healing, emotional regulation, and renewed faith. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, questioned where God was in your pain, or struggled to pray, this episode will remind you that God welcomes your honest heart, and that even when you don’t have the words, His Word does.
PureTalk| Why Shame Hides and Grace Restores
Modern neuroscience shows that when we experience shame or rejection, our brains often respond as though our relationships, and even our safety, are being threatened. For much of human history, being rejected by the community could mean danger or even death. Our nervous systems still carry traces of that survival instinct today.
Podcast S1 E6 | Why Shame Hides and Grace Restores
What if the voice telling you to hide isn’t God’s voice at all? In this episode of the Living Pure Podcast, Marsha Brown explores the life-changing difference between guilt and shame through the lens of Scripture, neuroscience, and emotional healing. Discover how shame attacks our identity, why it drives us into isolation, and how God’s grace invites us out of hiding and into restoration. Through the stories of Adam and Eve, Jesus’ interactions with broken people, and practical insights into the brain and trauma, you’ll learn that your past does not define your future. If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of unworthiness, rejection, or believing you’re “not enough,” this episode offers the hope that grace rewrites the story shame tries to tell.
NOW AVAILABLE | When Worship Becomes The Stage | A book by Marsha L. Brown
Marsha L. Brown’s book, When Worship Becomes The Stage, is available now for pre-order on Kindle at Amazon.
PureTalk | Attachment and the Heart of God
When caregivers consistently respond with love, comfort, and protection, we begin to develop what psychologists call secure attachment. We learn that when we're afraid, someone comes. When we hurt, someone cares. We discover that love is dependable.
Podcast S1 E5 | Attachment and the Heart of God: Why We Were Created for Secure Love
In this episode of the Living Pure Podcast, Marsha Brown explores the powerful connection between attachment theory, neuroscience, and Scripture to reveal God’s design for secure love. Discover how childhood experiences can influence your relationships, your view of yourself, and even your perception of your Heavenly Father. Through the life of Jesus and the truths of God’s Word, you’ll learn how healing relationships, renewed thinking, and God’s steadfast love can reshape your heart and help you become a safe, secure presence for others. If you’ve ever struggled with trust, fear, rejection, or feeling distant from God, this episode offers hope, healing, and a fresh invitation to experience the security of His unfailing love.
God Made The Animals | A book by Marsha L. Brown
God Made The Animals, by Marsha L. Brown. In this colorful book, learn about how much God loves you. He created everything and it is a great first book for babies to learn about creation from the perspective of Genesis.
PureTalk | Why God Gave You Emotions
From the opening pages of Scripture, we learn that humanity was created in the image of God. Throughout the Bible, we see God expressing compassion, delight, righteous anger, grief, and steadfast love. When Jesus walked the earth, He wept with those who mourned, felt compassion for the crowds, rejoiced with His disciples, and experienced deep sorrow in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Podcast S1 E4 | Why God Gave You Emotions
In this episode of the Living Pure Podcast, Marsha Brown explores the biblical purpose of emotions and the fascinating neuroscience behind how our brains process fear, joy, anger, sadness, and other emotional experiences. Discover why emotions are not your enemy but an important part of God's design, helping you recognize needs, process experiences, and grow in wisdom.
PureTalk | What Happens to the Brain During Forgiveness?
One of the remarkable things about Scripture is that God never tells us to forgive because someone else deserves it. Instead, He points us back to His grace.
Podcast S1 E3 | What Happens to the Brain During Forgiveness?
The Living Pure Podcast - Season 1 - Episode 3 - What Happens to the Brain During Forgiveness ?
PureTalk | Boundaries Are Biblical
Many people believe boundaries push others away.In reality, healthy boundaries often preserve relationships.Without them, resentment grows. Exhaustion builds. Eventually, we have nothing left to give.
Podcast S1 E2 | Boundaries are Biblical
Are boundaries selfish, or are they biblical?
Many Christians struggle with guilt when they say "no." But healthy boundaries aren't barriers to love; they're one of the ways God protects relationships and helps us serve others with wisdom instead of burnout.
PureTalk | Why Does My Body React Before My Mind?
Trauma isn't only about what happened to us. It's also about what happened inside our nervous system because of what happened.Sometimes the danger ends, but our body never gets the message.
Podcast S1 E1 | The Polyvagal Theory
The Living Pure Podcast - Season 1 - Episode 1 - The Polyvagal Theory
When (the Lament Song) | Featuring Marsha L. Brown
When (The Lament Song) is an original song written to remind us not everything in our lives is joyful,. Things happen to cause suffering, it's okay to lament or to cry out to God about our struggles. What the Psalms in the Bible teach us is we then call on God to save us and He always comes through for us, perhaps not the way we ask, but He always hears the cries of His people. But no matter what, we praise Him, in every season. Our circumstances, never dictate our worship.
The Vegetable Medley | Kaylyn Aiello
The Vegetable Medley, by Kaylyn Aiello. Getting separated from your mom or dad is scary. Come along with Hudson as he navigates the grocery store while looking for his mom with the help of some friendly vegetables.
Fred and the Fish | Marsha L. Brown
Fred and the Fish, by Marsha L. Brown. Fred the Fish craves friendship, and he seeks it out with everyone he meets. Many animals he met refused to have friendship with him because he was different. He grows discouraged until a fish comes along. This book teaches us that you can build friendships with anyone. No matter how different you are, it's nice to be friends.
PureTalk Special | No Man Called Me, and No Man Can Uncall Me
The ongoing debate surrounding women in ministry has left many gifted, faithful women feeling unseen, unheard, and undervalued. As discussions continue within denominations such as the Southern Baptist Convention, I find myself reflecting on a simple truth…