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Sista, Can You Feel A Brother’s Pain? examines how emotional injury formed in childhood continues to shape adult male behavior, faith, and relationships. Dr. Ovedia Rhoulhac uses the biblical story of Mephibosheth to show how a single moment of harm can redirect a life when protection fails. Rhoulhac talks about male silence as a learned survival response shaped early and reinforced over time, not as the absence of feeling or concern. Leaning into pastoral counseling and ministry settings, Rhoulhac says that adult reactions often trace back to an earlier injury that was never named or addressed. This guide looks through a theological lens for understanding responsibility and healing that does not deny harm or excuse behavior. Written for church leaders, counselors, and readers seeking context for male emotional withdrawal, the work argues that restoration begins when injury is acknowledged and faith is applied to lived experience.
Sista, Can You Feel A Brother’s Pain? Understanding His Silence, Healing His Wounds, and Breaking Cycles Through God’s Truth by Dr. Ovedia Rhoulhac is a really thoughtful and affirming look a the molding of men, and how male behavior is often misread or dismissed. Rhoulhac does an excellent job of linking her arguments to theological evidence, such as her use of Proverbs 18:21 to explain how repeated harsh speech during childhood continues to shape self-perception, long after physical punishment has ended. Scripture is applied throughout the entire book with just the right balance, pairing mercy with responsibility, as seen in her use of Ezekiel 18 to affirm accountability alongside forgiveness. This is a book that goes the distance in showing men as capable of healing through truth-telling, faith, and intentional change, offering a restorative vision for healthier relationships and community life. Very highly recommended.
