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You were made for Shalom.

What is Shalom and if you were made for it, why don’t you feel peace? How do you get it (or Reclaim it)? What does your story have to do with shalom? Is it really possible to find it?

What is Shalom?

It is not merely the absence of conflict – it’s the presence of active peace.

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What happened to Shalom?

Simply put, Shalom was shattered by sin.

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Recent Articles

  • Portrait of a man with a warm, genuine expression suggesting joy and openness

    When Joy With God Feels Off-Limits: Reclaiming Delight in a Faith That Was Mostly Serious
    By Chris Malone • April 15, 2026
    If your relationship with God has been about obedience and endurance, the capacity for delight may have been buried…
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  • Books and study materials on a desk with warm lamp light

    Why Focus Feels Impossible: Trauma, Concentration, and the Man Whose Mind Won’t Stay Put
    By Chris Malone • April 13, 2026
    If concentration has always felt like fighting your own brain, the problem might be a nervous system trained for…
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  • A contemplative portrait evoking the complexity of aging and time

    When Getting Older Stirs Old Wounds: Trauma, Aging, and the Man Running Out of Time
    By Chris Malone • April 10, 2026
    If growing older feels less like a natural process and more like a reckoning, your relationship with time may…
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  • Light streaming into a church sanctuary, a place of spiritual seeking

    When God Feels Like a Threat: Spiritual Hypervigilance and the Man Who Can’t Stop Scanning Heaven
    By Chris Malone • April 8, 2026
    If your relationship with God feels more like surveillance than rest, your story may have shaped your image of…
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  • Storm clouds gathering over a landscape, reflecting inner turmoil

    When the World Burns and So Do You: Trauma, Global Crisis, and the Man Who Can’t Stop Watching
    By Chris Malone • April 6, 2026
    If global crises land in your body like they’re happening in your living room, your story and the world’s…
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  • A path forward, evoking the search for direction and orientation

    When You Can’t Find Your Bearings: Trauma, Disorientation, and Feeling Lost in Your Own Life
    By Chris Malone • April 3, 2026
    If you regularly feel unmoored or lost in ways that don’t match the circumstances, your body might be replaying…
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  • A table set with food in warm morning light

    Taste, Memory, and the Man at the Table
    By Chris Malone • April 1, 2026
    If food has become something you endure rather than enjoy, your body may be remembering something through your taste…
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  • Close-up of guitar strings and hands, evoking the tension of music practice

    When Practice Becomes Punishment: How Trauma Shapes a Man’s Relationship With Music
    By Chris Malone • March 30, 2026
    If picking up an instrument activates dread instead of delight, your body may be replaying a story that has…
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  • Portrait of a man with a thoughtful expression

    Why You Go Quiet: Trauma, Speaking, and the Man Who Lost His Voice
    By Chris Malone • March 27, 2026
    If your voice disappears when it matters most, the silence might not be shyness. It might be a survival…
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  • Hands clasped together in quiet prayer

    When Praying Out Loud Feels Dangerous: Group Prayer and the Man Who Learned Silence Was Safer
    By Chris Malone • March 25, 2026
    When group prayer triggers your alarm system, your story may be shaping what happens when you open your mouth…
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Recent Videos

April 15, I published part 1 of an 8-part series — full of excitement and vision for what I hoped to create. But one comment (a small critique about my lighting) hit something deep. It wasn’t the words themselves… it was what they triggered: an old, familiar voice. The bully in my head. In this video, I talk honestly about how childhood bullying shaped that inner critic, how perfectionism kept me stuck, and why I’m finally choosing to show up anyway — imperfect, vulnerable, and still healing. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by self-doubt, fear of judgment, or the belief that you’re not “good enough” to try — this video is for you. ⸻ 🔑 What I cover: • How one comment triggered childhood wounds • The lie of perfectionism and how it keeps us stuck • Why the inner critic isn’t really your voice • 3 action steps I’m using to show up anyway ⸻ 🛠️ Want to push back against your own inner bully? Leave a comment and tell me how the voice shows up in your life — and what helps you move forward. 🧡 If this resonates, subscribe. I’m building a space for people who want to heal, create, and grow — even while the bully in their head is still talking. Website: 🔗 https://reclaimingshalom.com 10:34
The Bully In My Head Won't Shut Up | Why I’m Showing Up Anyway
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The Bully In My Head Won't Shut Up | Why I’m Showing Up Anyway

156 views July 11, 2025 4:46 pm

Have you ever wondered how something broken can become more beautiful than it was before? In this introductory video, we explore the ancient art of Kintsugi where broken pottery is repaired with gold, making the fractures part of its unique beauty-and discover how this concept parallels our own journey from brokenness to restoration. In this series, I share personal experiences of pain and healing, exploring how the Hebrew word shalom-symbolizing wholeness, peace, and harmony-is not just a distant memory of Eden's perfection, but a blueprint for restoring every aspect of our lives. Whether you're facing the aftermath of a relationship, the loss of a dream, or deep personal trauma, this series is for you. Together, over the next six weeks, we will: • Dive deep into understanding God's original design for flourishing beyond mere peace. • Reflect on the realities of how trust and wholeness can shatter in our lives. • Discover practical, faith-driven, and psychologically grounded pathways to mend our broken pieces. I invite you to join me on this transformative journey. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and visit reclaimingshalom.com/halom-series for additional resources, reflection questions, and community discussion. Remember, your breaks don't define you-they are the starting points for creating something even more beautiful. Be kind to yourself and let's move from brokenness to restoration together. Also visit https://reclaimingshalom.com/shalom-series for additional resources, reflection questions, and community discussion. 7:00
From Brokenness to Restoration: The Shalom Journey — PART ONE
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From Brokenness to Restoration: The Shalom Journey — PART ONE

143 views April 14, 2025 9:09 am

Want to learn about self-kindness? We become like the people we surround ourselves with. If your inner critic is loud, it’s time to find a community that models self-compassion. Seek out friends, mentors, and faith-based groups that encourage grace and growth. You don’t have to walk this journey alone—in fact, you can’t do it alone. Let’s build a circle of support and self-kindness together. #SelfCompassion #GrowthMindset #FaithCommunity @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 1:01
Stop Self Sabotage With This Proven Method
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Stop Self Sabotage With This Proven Method

83 views March 11, 2025 12:47 pm

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! 💜 In this video, we explore how mindfulness can help us manage our inner critic and transform our self talk. Through understanding mental wellness and practicing self criticism awareness, we'll learn practical tools for personal growth that create lasting change. Let's walk this healing path together! ✨ @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 0:30
How This Simple Pause Technique Will Change Your Life!
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How This Simple Pause Technique Will Change Your Life!

299 views February 20, 2025 11:00 am

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! 💜 In this video, I explore how our self criticism impacts our mental wellness and share practical strategies for cultivating self kindness. Through mindfulness and personal growth, we'll discover how to quiet that harsh inner voice and embrace a more compassionate way of being. Let's walk this healing path together! ✨ @ReclaimingShalom #HealingJourney #ReclaimingShalom 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 16:13
Your Inner Critic Doesn't Control You | 5 Ways to Reclaim Power
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Your Inner Critic Doesn't Control You | 5 Ways to Reclaim Power

125 views February 15, 2025 2:30 pm

Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! Healing from trauma is messy, but it’s possible. In this short, I’ll share how your journey to peace and wholeness starts today. Let’s walk this road together! 💜 @ReclaimingShalom #HealingFromTrauma #ReclaimingShalom" 0:12
STOP Letting Trauma Control Your Life
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STOP Letting Trauma Control Your Life

143 views February 4, 2025 12:34 pm

Learn how to heal from trauma and find freedom and peace in your life. Discover techniques for trauma recovery and overcoming childhood trauma in this empowering video. #healingtrauma #ReclaimingShalom #traumahealingjourney Welcome to Reclaiming Shalom! In this first video, we explore how trauma affects our lives and begin the journey toward authentic healing and peace. Whether you're carrying the weight of past experiences or supporting someone who is, this channel offers a space where faith meets healing. Join me as we discover practical tools, biblical wisdom, and honest conversations about trauma, healing, and finding true shalom - the deep peace and wholeness we were meant to experience. ✨ In this video: • What Reclaiming Shalom is all about • How trauma shapes our stories • Why healing is possible • The journey ahead 🔔 Subscribe to join our community of healing: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimingShalom 💡 Want to dive deeper? Visit https://reclaimingshalom.com 10:09
Healing from Trauma: Finding Freedom & Peace
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Healing from Trauma: Finding Freedom & Peace

78 views February 3, 2025 6:12 pm

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