{"title":"Justin S Holcomb | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin S. Holcomb, PhD, is a minister and professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored, coauthored, or edited more than twenty books on numerous topics, including abuse, biblical studies, and theology. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, coauthored the award-winning children's book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-god-made-all-of-me-a-book-to-help-children-protect-their-bodies\"\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-god-made-me-in-his-image-helping-children-appreciate-their-bodies\"\u003eGod Made Me in His Image\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/children-books-picture-books-god-made-babies-helping-parents-answer-the-baby-question\"\u003eGod Made Babies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJustin and his wife, Lindsey, conduct a variety of training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. They also provide trainings on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child, sexual, and domestic abuse. The Holcombs live in Orlando and are parents of two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/when-home-isnt-safe\/\"\u003eWhen Home Isn’t Safe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/justinholcomb\/\" class=\"author-page\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"god-made-all-of-me-a-book-to-help-children-protect-their-bodies","title":"God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecognized as an ECPA Bronze Seller of over 100,000 copies sold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb is an invaluable resource and beautifully illustrated story to help families talk about sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause the private parts of our bodies are private, home is the ideal environment for a child to learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others—without conveying a message of shame.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough carefully written language and relatable storytelling, \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e helps parents navigate discussion that can so easily be warped into confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstead of instilling a message that their bodies are shameful—which can often prevent children from recognizing and reporting sexual abuse—Justin and Lindsey Holcomb equip parents to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis helpful guide starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth—the doctrine of creation—to kids and their bodies. With the help of \u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e, parents and caregivers can begin conversations with boys and girls about their bodies, helping kids understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis life-changing resource shows readers how to establish the foundation for a healthy bond with their children to meet increasing challenges of sexuality, which they will inevitably confront in childhood and adolescence. By teaching their children how to establish body and health boundaries, parents are imparting invaluable skills for their kids to express thoughts and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Made All of Me\u003c\/em\u003e is the first children's book written by \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace\u003c\/em\u003e authors, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Parents of young children themselves, the Holcombs are profoundly aware of the dangers kids face, and they regularly counsel victims of sexual abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore God Made All of Me and find encouragement, clear guidance, and the tools necessary to facilitate open conversations about how your children can protect their bodies, an important step in keeping them as safe as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. 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Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need clear help, hope, and healing. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb's acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace\u003c\/em\u003e (Crossway Books, 2011), offered a new vision of how the grace of God can heal the broken and restore the disgraced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace \u003c\/em\u003ewas 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. \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace \u003c\/em\u003ewas a gift to these men and women and all the people who seek to come alongside them in their journey toward healing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace \u003c\/em\u003eforced 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?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis brand new \u003cem\u003eRid of My Disgrace Small Group Discussion Guide \u003c\/em\u003eanswers our collective questions, bringing healing and hope into the safety of the faith community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ProductDownloads\/EVJ-EkrsmPJEopXqTq0j28YBl3YmXqwMlYJElvXxwmiTEA?e=3xSQrH\"\u003efree leader's material\u003c\/a\u003e for additional helps in guiding your group through the process of facing, acknowledging, and beginning to heal from sexual trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. 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Holcomb, a man with many jobs, unpacks how our ideas about work affect how we think about ourselves and others. Instead of work being a ladder to self-worth that we are either climbing up or falling off of, Justin describes a third way where work, even work in a broken world, is a part of what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God, and a tool to help us grow in our love for God and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Justin S. 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Is your church armed with compassion and a care plan for these survivors, or are you somehow communicating insignificance to them?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasyle Tchividjian and Justin Holcomb address the heartbreaking reality that the marginalization of child sexual abuse victims is all too common in the Christian community. They outline specific ways churches have tragically diminished the seriousness of abuse and caused further distress to survivors. Tchividjian and Holcomb skillfully advocate for ways Jesus calls his church to love and serve the wounded among them, so that congregations no longer consign survivors to suffer in silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Basyle Tchividjian and Justin S. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping children feel connected and loved, giving them opportunities to express what they're feeling, providing any necessary professional care, and being patient with behavioral outbursts will all go a long way toward helping children heal. Knowing that God sees, cares for, and understands their suffering will help a traumatized child move forward in their healing. Reminding them that one day all pain and suffering will cease can help turn their minds away from anxiety about future trauma and toward promised future peace and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952610975973,"sku":"9781645070948","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952611008741,"sku":"9781645070955","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Children-and-Trauma__51612.1753471420.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783359062"},{"product_id":"god-made-me-in-his-image-helping-children-appreciate-their-bodies","title":"God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, a group of students and their teacher travel to a zoo safari park to learn all about the different animals. During a fun jeep ride around the park, the guide shares fascinating information about lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, buffalo, and more, pointing out distinctive characteristics about each animal's body and how those qualities make the animals special. Along the way, the children start to notice how their differences in appearance make each of them special too. Their teacher helps them reflect on their own body image and teaches them how they were created uniquely in God's image. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause bodies can be confusing and sometimes embarrassing to children, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb wrote God Made Me in His Image for parents to use in helping their kids understand how God made their bodies in his image. 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