#002 Church Hurt

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Church is meant to be a place of healing, safety, and spiritual growth.
But for many people, it became a place of pain.

In this episode, we confront the reality of church hurt—the wounds caused not by the world, but by people who claimed to represent the body of Christ. From spiritual abuse and hypocrisy to betrayal, exclusion, and silence, church hurt can leave deep scars that impact faith, trust, and identity.

We explore what church hurt really is, why it happens, and why it cuts so deeply. More importantly, we talk about what healing can look like—without minimizing the pain or rushing forgiveness. Through Scripture and honest conversation, we examine the difference between God and flawed human institutions, how to process anger and grief, and how to rebuild faith without ignoring the damage.

This episode is for anyone who has stepped away from church, feels conflicted about God because of religious trauma, or is trying to reconcile faith with past wounds. You are not weak for being hurt—and you are not alone.

Healing is possible.
But it starts with telling the truth.

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