The Richard Graves Group
An interdisciplinary and applied subject approach to respond to problems in social and public policy in the areas of race, religion and politics
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IN THE PRESS
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After reading "Forgiveness, Repentance, Healing and Reconciliation"
, I was able to apply it to my own circumstances. It covers the topics concisely but touches on the pitfalls that we encounter in real life as we try to work through the processes of forgiveness, repentance, healing and reconciliation. I think this is a great book to touch people where they are in everyday circumstances. It is a short, easy to read and very comprehendable. It speaks to the most important thing, which is our relationship with God, the primary factor to engage in the process of forgiveness
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The book "Forgiveness, Repentance, Healing and Reconciliation"was a concise read and addressed the different aspects of complete forgiveness! I highly recommend this if you are dealing with issues of forgiveness and healing!
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"Unbelieving Believers" Is a great read, I have used this to teach new members classes. Great book that covers doctrines of the Christian faith!
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BIO
Richard A. Graves is an author, teacher, historian, theologian, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). His professional experience spans public safety and corrections—as an officer, clinician, and administrator—with work involving adults, youth, and families, substance-use concerns, case management, and coordination across service systems.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Ministry and Leadership from Dallas Christian College, a Master of Arts in Religion–Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts in American History from Southern New Hampshire University. He also holds a Postgraduate Executive Certificate in Public/Social Policy from Liberty University and is currently a PhD student in Public Policy, with a focus on Social Policy, at Liberty University’s Helms School of Government.
Speaking Engagements
I am honored to share that I will be speaking at the Replanted Conference Chicago, taking place October 15–17, 2026, at The Compass Church in Naperville, Illinois. Replanted is a conference dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families as they navigate both the joys and challenges of caring for children who have experienced trauma. I'll have the privilege of presenting two sessions:
• Stopping the Spiral: Helping Kids Before Behaviors Become Crisis
• When Coping Becomes Risk: Understanding Youth Substance Use and How Caregivers Can Respond
Learn more: Replanted Registration Invitation Reel
CONTACT
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UPCOMING EVENTS
I'm excited to announce that I will be speaking at the Replanted Conference in Chicago, scheduled for October 15–17, 2026, at The Compass Church in Naperville, Illinois. This important conference focuses on encouraging and equipping, adoptive, and kinship families as they support children who have faced trauma. I will be presenting two sessions: "Stopping the Spiral: Helping Kids Before Behaviors Become Crisis" and "When Coping Becomes Risk: Understanding Youth Substance Use and How Careivers Can Respond." I look forward to sharing and connecting with everyone there! Here is a link for more info: