When the Glass Shatters: Pastor Kelly Green on Faith, Healing, and Renewed Purpose
When trauma strikes, it is like a pane of glass shattering. We can gather the pieces and try to fix it, but our lives do not return to where they were. In this episode of the Faith & Resilience Podcast, Rev. Ellen Corcella welcomes Pastor Kelly Green, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, for a conversation about being wounded, finding healing, and discovering that God can still use what remains.
Kelly shares how a football game changed the trajectory of his life and began a cascade of medical challenges, including traumatic brain injury and cancer. He reflects on how his understanding of Scripture changed, including the words "Be still, and know that I am God," and how he moved from expecting God to work on his timetable to trusting a God who is present with us.
Part of the Thriving in the Wilderness series, this conversation offers hope to anyone carrying loss, illness, trauma, or unexpected change.
Key Takeaways
1. Our wounds are not our identity
2. God will be with us through the healing.
3. We can find renewed purpose and meaning in the aftermath of trauma.
About Our Guest: Pastor Kelly E. Green
Kelly E. Green is a pastor, author, speaker, and veteran of both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. He serves as lead pastor of Moxahala Methodist Church in Ohio. Drawing from his experiences with traumatic brain injury (TBI), cancer, and healing, Kelly shares a Christ-centered message of hope through his Scars Trilogy: Scars Beyond the Surface, Healing Beyond the Scars, and Beyond the Healing.
Connect with Pastor Kelly Green
• Signed copies of the Scars Trilogy: order here
• Website or social media: https://kellygreen232127.substack.com/
Faith and Resilience Podcast Series Thriving in the Wilderness
• Episode #13: Resilience: Your Path Through the Wilderness https://share.transistor.fm/s/1643fd5a
• Episode #14: Dr. Natalie Hamrick: How Faith Transforms Our Response to Stress and Illness https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1eede8a
• Episode #18: Taking Shelter in the Spirit: A Quaker Nurse on Silence, Faith, and Grounding in Uncertain Times https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d2f98bb
You can Find the Faith & Resilience Podcast on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
About Ellen Corcella
Ellen Corcella is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), author of Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma, and host of the Faith & Resilience Podcast, which explores paths toward healing and hope while examining the sacred values that anchor us through life's challenges.
Are you looking for hope in your journey, be sure to check out Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma
• Amazon: amazon.com/author/walk_with_me_ellen_corcella
• BookBaby: store.bookbaby.com/book/walk-with-me2
Connect with Ellen:
• Website: www.ellencorcella.com
• Email: Chaplain_Ellen@ellencorcella.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ellencorcella
• Trauma Informed Resources: www.ellencorcella.com/help-ptsd-grief-trauma-suicide
Support the Podcast
If you enjoyed this episode, help others find it with these simple steps:
• ⭐ Rate the podcast on your listening platform
• 👍 Like and Subscribe to never miss an episode
• 📢 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it
• 💬 Leave a review to help others discover Faith & Resilience
Produced by: Loren Richmond, Jr., Resonate Media Production
Copyright: © 2026 Faith & Resilience Podcast
Until next time, may you be resilient in the struggle, and faithful in the serving.