Rising From The Ashes of Loss with Michael Stone | Created In The Image of God 180

Michael Stone was only two and a half years old when he discovered his mother hanging. His childhood spiraled into abandonment, abuse, and disconnection. Years later, his wife was murdered, leaving him to raise their daughter while living under suspicion for more than forty years until DNA evidence finally revealed the truth.

These experiences could have destroyed him. Instead, they became the ground from which he rose. Through decades of spiritual practice, deep study, and service to others, Michael has reframed trauma as more than survival—it is a misunderstood love story, a force that, when integrated, can return us to belonging and wholeness.

In this conversation, Michael speaks with rare honesty about his path from devastation to transformation, his book Traumatized: A Love Story, and the practices that helped him turn unbearable pain into a life of healing and purpose. His story is not just moving—it’s an invitation to face our own wounds with compassion and courage.