Podcasts about church hurt

When the Scriptures Become Real — Church Hurt, Part One: “When You Get Pricked”What happens when the place that was supposed to feel like home becomes the place where you get hurt?In Part One of our Church Hurt series, “When You Get Pricked,” we have an honest conversation about the pain, disappointment, and wounds that can come from experiences within the church. Sometimes Scripture hits differently when you've lived through the very things it speaks about.This episode explores what happens when we get “pricked” — when something exposes a wound, challenges our perspective, or forces us to confront what we've been carrying.This isn't about bashing the church. It's about bringing real experiences into the light of God's Word and allowing Scripture to become more than something we read — allowing it to become something we live.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the church—the very place where we expect to find grace, community, and care—becomes a place of hurt?In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia talks with Timothy St. John, counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California, about church hurt, healing, rebuilding trust, and finding a healthy church community.Timothy is the author of After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd, a book that addresses the spiritual and emotional wounds that can result when sin and harmful behavior are minimized, normalized, or protected within a church culture.Timothy brings years of experience in biblical counseling to this conversation. He serves as a counseling pastor and oversees a counseling ministry designed to help people bear one another's burdens within the church.If you've experienced church hurt—or if you're a pastor, counselor, ministry leader, or friend trying to help someone who has—this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • How does a single mom handle a 17-year-old son who continually lies, resists her authority, and seems headed in a bad direction? — Melissa Segment 2 • After leaving a church because of failed church discipline and spiritual abuse, how do we keep from becoming bitter and hypercritical of our next church? — Caitlin Segment 3 • If Christians should help immature believers grow, how does that fit with Paul becoming “all things to all people” in 1 Corinthians 9? — Edwin Segment 4 • My professing-Christian husband regularly uses foul language, often with anger, and says the Bible doesn't forbid it. Does it? — Beth ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Jamie joins Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at 17 and stays 25 years, from 1994 to 2020. Jamie describes how YWAM's Founders Circle holds authority without accountability. After the Pulse nightclub shooting, Jamie, speaks out publicly as an affirming Christian. He recounts two years of meetings with international leaders and a talk in which founder Loren Cunningham tells of praying judgment on a man who died the next day. Jamie shares why he and his wife walk away, what they lose, and the community they have now.Support the show

In this powerful episode, we expose the reality of spiritual abuse and toxic leadership in "The Wolves in the Pulpit." Journey from the pain of church hurt into God's true healing, restoration, and divine purpose for your life. Tune in to rediscover your faith, find freedom in Christ, and reclaim your spiritual peace.

Send us Fan Mail“If my theology costs me nothing but costs my neighbor everything, I ought to examine it very carefully.”In The Bible Says. Now What?, Dan Minor tackles one of the hardest questions in modern faith: what do we do when a biblical interpretation seems to produce harm instead of love?Dan explores the humanity behind Scripture, the layers of culture, language, history, translation, and bias that shape how the Bible has been written and understood, and the way Jesus repeatedly reframed what people had “heard it said” by pointing them back to the heart of God.The message is not an invitation to throw the Bible away. It is an invitation to read it through the clearest lens we have: Jesus.Because having a Bible verse does not automatically mean we have the heart of God. And if our theology produces less dignity, less belonging, less freedom, less safety, or less humanity for someone else, maybe the question is not, “Can I defend this verse?”Maybe the question is, “Does this look like Jesus?”This is a message about Scripture, interpretation, harm, humility, and the radical idea that love is not a loophole. Love is the commandment.#HarvestSarasota #HarvestSarasotaPodcast #DanMinor #TheBibleSaysNowWhat #LoveIsNotALoophole #FaithReimagined #ProgressiveChristianity #InclusiveChurch #BiblicalInterpretation #JesusIsTheLens #LoveGodLoveNeighbor #ChurchHurt #Deconstruction #FaithAfterDeconstruction #Theology #Scripture #BibleStudy #JesusAndJustice #ChristianPodcast #SermonPodcast #SpiritualFormation #FaithAndDoubt #ReligiousTrauma #LoveLikeJesus #Sarasota Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the faith you were certain about starts falling apart?Guest speaker Stan Mitchell shares a deeply personal and moving allegory of his spiritual journey, from growing up believing his religious tradition had reached the top of the “mountain of truth,” to discovering that the mountain was far bigger and more mysterious than he had ever imagined.Stan talks honestly about certainty, deconstruction, religious trauma, grief, losing faith, trying desperately to rebuild it, and eventually discovering something better on the other side.At the bottom of the mountain, certainty gives way to humility. Conviction makes room for curiosity. Comfort is replaced by courage. Doctrine opens into wonder.And instead of spending his life trying to conquer the mountain, Stan discovers what it means to build a humble cottage in the valley and explore the mystery of God without needing to own it.This is a message for anyone who has questioned what they were taught, lost the faith they once knew, or wondered whether there is still something beautiful waiting on the other side of certainty.Maybe losing the mountaintop isn't the end of faith.Maybe it's where a different kind of faith begins.#HarvestSarasota #StanMitchell #FaithDeconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #FaithReimagined #ChurchHurt #ReligiousTrauma #InclusiveChurch #Christianity #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndDoubt #ProgressiveTheology #Jesus #ChristianPodcast Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Tom speaks two months after the first release of this episode to confess, clarify, and also commit to things said in this conversation, differentiating his personal vision from the board's governance of Your Other Family as a nonprofit organization. The episode continues in its original entirety after the confessions and clarifications expressed in this new preface. What now? Last episode, we defined who gender minorities are, people inside the Church and out who don't fit typically into the gendered binary, answering some “dumb questions” about their lived experience. But how do we love gender minorities well, including welcoming them in “Side B” spaces like Your Other Family? Join us for Part 2 of this important conversation as Tom, Erin, and Jesse address the questions, concerns, and fears from our YOB and YOS community members who submitted anonymous feedback. Some of this feedback is uncomfortable. Unknowns are often uncomfortable. We want to enter into healthy conflict with one another and explore the unknown with curious empathy. We hope you enter our discussion with your spirit open, ready to receive whatever Jesus has for you as we all navigate, reclaim, and integrate the complexities of our faith, sexuality, and gender. Together. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE YOFcast 003: Gender Minorities, Part 1 YOBcast 078: Masturbation “Shoot Christians Say” from Tripp & Tyler Trans resource page from Kaleidoscope Gender incongruence course from Equip Resources/seminars on trans ministry and identity from Posture Shift “A Letter to My Cis Side B Family” from Logan on The Matchbook Collective “On Being ‘Socially Legible as a Woman'” with Odessa the Barefoot from New Kinship “Gender-Queer and Gospel-Centered” with Lesli Hudson-Reynolds from Theology in the Raw with Dr. Preston Sprinkle “Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus” with Remington Rathjen from Theology in the Raw with Dr. Preston Sprinkle PODCAST EPISODE PAGE YOFcast 004 RATE/REVIEW US Apple Podcasts Spotify GET IN TOUCH Call the YOFline: 1.706.389.8009 Email Tom: tom@yourotherfamily.org Email Erin: erin@yourotherfamily.org Mail us: Your Other Family / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOF General giving (for non-members) Giving toward membership in YOB Giving toward membership in YOS FOLLOW YOF YOF: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube YOB: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok YOS: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok MUSIC CREDIT Intro/outro theme: “Wilderlove” by John Mark McMillan ft. Joy Williams Benediction theme: “The Breast of Mercy” by John Luca ft. Andy Squyres 100% clearance through Musicbed you are not alone; even the sparrow finds a home

What if the questions we avoid are the ones people are actually asking?Why does the church hurt people? Why do Christians seem so political? What about the LGBTQ community? Why does God allow evil? Has science made faith irrelevant? Asking for a Friend takes on the questions and objections people have about Christianity and helps us learn to engage them with truth, humility, and the love of Jesus.

Skyla shares her story of serving on a team called End Bible Poverty Now at Youth With A Mission's (YWAM) Kona campus in Hawaii, where she pushed leadership to support outreach to deaf communities. When she raised the issue, she was accused of being rude for crying and told she needed more discipleship. Skyla describes being tested, gaslit, and slowly pushed off her team, all while a separate clergy sexual abuse case was being quietly managed on campus. After she was let go, campus security posted false claims about her that stayed up for months. Today, Skyla shares her story to give voice to the many others harmed by YWAM Kona. If her story resonates with you, you can reach her at skylaspeaksout@gmail.com.Support the show

Often times one of the great criticisms leveled at the church is that it can function like a big business. The prosperity gospel gives credence to these criticisms but what about other churches. John and Josh speak about their own experience with church and money.

Church hurt is real, and Scripture does not ask wounded believers to pretend otherwise. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how the failures of pastors, leaders, and fellow Christians must never be confused with the character of Christ. This episode considers biblical church discipline, leadership failures, bitterness, forgiveness, restoration, and the need for discernment when deciding whether to remain in or leave a local church. Above all, it points wounded believers to Jesus Christ, the faithful Shepherd who heals the brokenhearted and never abandons His sheep. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Shelby returns to finish her story of leaving Youth With A Mission (YWAM) after almost 20 years. Two friends she trusted rise to lead her base, and when she raises concerns about how they treat people, she is accused of attacking them. She is pushed off a program she built, then invited onto their leadership team to quiet her down instead. She takes a sabbatical during the pandemic and starts naming what happened to her as spiritual abuse. When her husband tries to renew the farm lease his family has held for decades, the same leaders try to hold it hostage until she agrees to reconcile with them. She reports them to top YWAM leadership and learns she is one of many victims, then runs into her alleged abusers at a global conference and on the flight home. She shares her full story with local leaders, watches YWAM avoid the word abuse, and is later blacklisted after her team is pressured to remove her from a course she was set to lead. She ends by speaking directly to YWAM leaders and to anyone still inside the organization.Support the show

Church Member 101 is an extremely practical and applicable series meant to help ordinary Christians think biblically about their place in the local church. The purpose is not to scold church members or make faithful people feel unappreciated, but to encourage all of us to examine how we can better love, serve, strengthen, and support the work of God in our church. Correction is never easy to receive, but it is one of God's necessary tools for Christian growth.In this seventh episode and final episode of the series, we talk about how to handle hurt in church without letting it become bitterness, distance, or spiritual damage. If you stay in church long enough, someone will eventually disappoint you, misunderstand you, overlook you, or wound you in some way. This episode gives biblical and practical help for bringing that hurt to God, handling offenses cleanly, refusing bitterness, and keeping your eyes on Christ instead of letting one wound reshape your view of the church.

Can you be a faithful Christian without being committed to a local church? The very real problem of church hurt raises another difficult question: if a church has deeply wounded you, where do you go from there? Segment 1 •Kevin DeYoung answers the Christian who says, “I don't need to go to church.” • The church is a body, a building, and a bride—why does each picture matter? • Does the Great Commission actually support Christian nationalism? Segment 2 • Church hurt is real—but should it cause you to abandon the local church? • Kevin DeYoung explains why you can't separate Jesus from His body and bride. • Been burned by a church? Here's what to look for when finding a healthy one. Segment 3 • A double-murder case is dismissed because the accused is mentally incompetent—what about justice for the victims? • Transgender procedures for children compared to circumcision. Does that comparison hold up? • What happens when a culture loses a biblical understanding of human value? Segment 4 • Why is Britain teaching asylum seekers that rape and sexual harassment are crimes? • You can impose rules—but can laws create moral people? • How religion shapes culture—and why that should motivate Christians to evangelize. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Shelby joins us to share her story of almost 20 years with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a Christian missions group with bases in nearly every country. She signs up at 24 to earn a counseling degree, hoping to help missionaries get better care. Instead, she is pushed to share painful secrets with strangers, watches a visiting speaker ask young women to sit on his lap for healing, and lives under a daily schedule that tracks her every move. She pushes through the flu because stopping looks weak, then nearly dies from dengue fever and dysentery in Haiti with no help paying the bills. She falls in love with a Swiss farmer, settles at a new YWAM base, and builds a close friendship that will change everything. This is part one of her story.Support the show

ACTS 5:1-11 - LYING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 5:1-11 "But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”She said, “Yes, for so much.”9 Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Send us Fan MailJoined by our host, Jared Bulman, Grant & Laurel talk about church hurt, walking with God while guiding others towards Him & much more. If you'd like to listen to this conversation, check out the audio version at podcast.ctk.church or wherever you listen to podcasts.We'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to send any encouragement, questions, or feedback about this episode to Grant & Laurel, please email us at live@jesus.netSpecial Thanks to:Audio Production:Jared BulmanTheme Song:Stephen Folden – stephenfoldenmusic@gmail.comPodcast Graphic:Dejah Kutrovski & Jared BulmanWe'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to send any encouragement, questions, or feedback about this episode to Grant & Laurel, please e-mail us at podcast@ctk.church.Special Thanks to:Audio Production: Gabe ChartierJared BulmanTheme Song: Stephen Folden – stephenfoldenmusic@gmail.comPodcast Graphic:Dejah Kutrovski

On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Tim St. John, counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church and author of After Church Hurt, about faithful wounds versus church hurt. We consider the important difference between the discomfort that comes from loving correction within the body of Christ and the destructive pain that results when sinful patterns are minimized, normalized, or protected within a church. Tim helps us think through why faithful wounds are an essential part of Christian community, how pastors and church leaders can cultivate a culture of humility and repentance, and what distinguishes ordinary relational failures from more serious patterns of church hurt. We also discuss how those who have been deeply wounded by a church can begin to process what happened, discern when it may be necessary to leave, and slowly rebuild trust in Christian community. Along the way, we talk about the importance of acknowledging and naming sin clearly, creating space for lament and grief, resisting the desire for a perfectly comfortable church, and learning to recognize the character and fruit of healthy church leadership. We also consider the unique role biblical counselors can play in caring for those who have experienced church hurt by listening patiently, helping them understand their experiences through Scripture, and continually pointing them toward the character and compassion of Christ. Whether you have personally experienced church hurt, are walking alongside someone who has, or are a pastor or counselor seeking to care faithfully for wounded people, this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for pursuing truth, healing, humility, and healthy life together in the church.

In this special birthday episode (It's Joshs birthday!) Henderson joins us for an awesome conversation about respecting the authority of the pastor versus being manipulated by wolves in sheep's clothing. How can we tell? I don't know that we answer it, but we give it a good try (that's that private education).

When a trusted pastor or spiritual leader falls into sin, the effects can reach far beyond the individual. A Christian leader's moral failure, abuse of authority, or abandonment of the faith can leave believers feeling wounded, confused, and uncertain about their own relationship with God.Dr. David K. Bernard explains how Christians can respond biblically when spiritual leaders fail. He discusses accountability and restoration, the church's responsibility to protect and care for those who have been harmed, and why believers must distinguish faith in Jesus Christ from confidence in human leaders. He also offers practical guidance for processing disappointment without allowing another person's failure to become a stumbling block to faith.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

What if you are not as alone as you feel? Psalm 133 says, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” In this message, Larry Walker unpacks what Christian unity is, what it is not, and why it matters so deeply for the life of the church. Unity does not mean sameness. God's people have different backgrounds, personalities, stories, gifts, and callings. But in Christ, we share the same Savior, the same Father, and the same Spirit. We are adopted into the same family. This sermon explores Psalm 133's images of precious oil and the dew of Hermon, showing how unity is fragrant, sacred, excessive, life-giving, and deeply connected to the blessing of God. It also warns us against cynicism, gossip, and the lie that we are alone.

In this episode, Derwin Gray and I talk about what it actually takes to heal. He noticed years ago that people were making their wounds into their identity, and It's Time to Heal is his answer - be honest, expect it to be hard, accept what happened without letting it define you, live from love instead of for it. We get into salvation as healing rather than a one-time event, why the fleshly desires still call after we become believers, and what forgiveness cost him in his own story. We also talk about why healing that stays personal has stopped short of the gospel.Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC. Dr. Derwin L. Gray was named the recipient of the John M. Perkins Justice Award. The award is given to a visionary leader whose life and work exemplify the principles of biblical justice. He is also an award-winning author who has published several books, including “How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation" and NEW RELEASE "Lit Up With Love: Becoming Good-News People To A Gospel-Starved World". You can follow him at @derwinlgray on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as www.derwinlgray.com.Derwin's Book:It's Time to HealConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Straight Bible continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a special hybrid episode featuring Zack Killey of The Berean Files. The conversation begins with Matthew 6:19–24 as the intended Biblical framework and briefly raises the subject of the evil eye, but quickly develops into a much wider discussion about Christian discipleship, the modern church system, house churches, spiritual discernment, prayer, miracles, and what it actually means to follow Jesus.Zack shares his personal Christian testimony, including growing up in church, falling into a destructive lifestyle, touring in a rock band, and experiencing a vivid dream involving Tiamat that ultimately pushed him back toward Scripture and ministry. That journey leads into Revelation 17–19, Babylon, the command to “come out of her,” and Zack's eventual decision to enter church ministry.From there, the conversation examines the American church growth model, 501(c)(3) church culture, mega churches, youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, church membership, pastoral leadership, and whether the modern Sunday-centered model actually resembles the church described in Scripture. Zack, Raven, Top, and Matt discuss house churches, shared leadership, spiritual gifts, the Great Commission, relational discipleship, and why Christian ministry should extend far beyond a weekly church service.The episode also explores church hurt, religious systems, interacting with unbelievers, “people of peace,” the way Jesus ministered among sinners, authentic preaching, the Holy Spirit, and the role of prayer. Zack recounts a dramatic story involving his friend Tony's heart failure and unexpected recovery, leading into a larger discussion about medical diagnoses, faith, spoken words, and a story previously shared by Dr. Jerry Marzinsky.The final portion moves into horror movies, paranormal experiences, spiritual discernment, haunted houses, identity, LARP culture, and what it means for every Christian to live as a witness and part of a royal priesthood of believers.What do you believe the Biblical church should actually look like? Let us know in the comments.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.The Berean Files — Zack KilleyYouTube: youtube.com/@thebereanfilesInstagram: instagram.com/bereanfilesApple Podcasts: The Berean Files on Apple PodcastsSpreaker: The Berean Files on Spreaker00:00 Intro & Studio Audio Issues04:59 Sermon on the Mount Episode 2205:44 Zack Killey's Christian Background10:00 College Rebellion, Rock Band & Rock Bottom14:04 House Fire and a Life Reset16:44 The Dream That Changed Zack's Direction20:39 Tiamat, Babylon & a Call to Tell People About Jesus22:24 Revelation, Babylon & “Come Out of Her”29:49 Entering Church Ministry32:44 The Church Growth Model & 501(c)(3) Concerns40:11 Youth Ministry, VBS & Spiritual Maturity50:39 Mega Churches, Small Churches & the Future58:47 House Churches & Shared Spiritual Gifts67:29 The Evil Eye Is Raised73:09 Church Hurt & Idolizing Christian Leaders76:23 Church Politics and Personal Burnout84:10 Generosity, Small Groups & Home Discipleship87:51 The Great Commission and Everyday Mission90:01 House Churches vs American Church Culture94:54 What Biblical Discipleship Actually Requires95:52 Conspiracy Camp & Training Home Bible Studies100:40 People of Peace, Nonbelievers & Evangelism105:34 Jesus Among Sinners & the “Pastor Voice”111:38 Finney, Prayer & the Holy Spirit in Preaching113:06 A Miracle Story About Tony's Heart Failure121:36 Jerry Marzinsky, Diagnoses & Spiritual Agreement125:42 Horror Movies, Fear & Spiritual Discernment130:00 Haunted Houses, LARP Culture & Identity140:40 What Does It Mean to “Witness”?141:42 Ministry, Saints & the Royal Priesthood145:53 Zack Killey & The Berean FilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

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On this episode, Kim is back with us telling us the powerful story of her encounter with church hurt and manipulative spiritual practices. What role does discipleship play in this? We discuss this and more.

What happened to you was real, but it does not get to have the final word over who you become next.

Church is a full contact sportNobody sits you down and tells you this when you join a church, but church is a full contact team sport, and sometimes your teammates are the ones who hurt you the worst.Conflict in the church is not a sign that something has gone wrong. It is assumed. The question is not whether we will be hurt, but what we will do with the hurt when it comes.

How do you pray when the people who were supposed to reflect Christ are the ones who wounded you? Church hurt can leave deep scars—bringing disappointment, betrayal, confusion, and even making it difficult to pray. In this heartfelt episode of Encouraging Prayer, Dr. James Banks and host Robby Dilmore explore the biblical path to healing when the pain comes from within the church. Drawing from personal experience and the promises of Scripture, they discuss why the first and best response to church hurt is to run to Jesus, who alone brings healing, grace, and the strength to forgive. Together, they examine how God can transform even the deepest wounds into opportunities for spiritual growth, renewed perspective, and a closer walk with Christ. Whether you've been hurt by a pastor, fellow believer, or church community, this conversation offers hope, practical encouragement, and a reminder that Jesus never fails those who seek Him. To learn more about the power of prayer and discover additional biblical resources from Dr. James Banks, visit jamesbanks.org. You'll find encouragement, books, articles, and more to help you grow deeper in your walk with Christ.

Deconstruction, doubt, and church hurt are reshaping how many people see Christianity, but what happens after you pull everything apart? In this episode, Dave and Josh unpack the deconstruction movement, share honestly about pain, abuse, and big questions about God, and wrestle with whether atheism, science, or “spiritual but not religious” offers anything solid to stand on. They explore what it could look like to move from endless critique to reconstructing a thoughtful, durable faith in Jesus.

Stuck in an unhealthy church and not sure what to do next? When you're facing spiritual abuse and toxic church leadership, when sin keeps getting covered instead of confessed, you really only have four options. Comply. Conform. Confront. Or cut ties.In this episode of Shepherd's Heart, Stewart and Alycia White walk through all four biblically, so you can identify spiritual abuse for what it is and discern which door God is actually asking you to walk through right now. Every one of the four costs you something. None of them should be driven by fear, and none of them should be driven by anger either.We look at what compliance looks like right before it quietly turns into participation. We look at how good people conform to a toxic system without ever meaning to. And we look at what biblical confrontation actually requires before you ever get to the question of leaving a toxic church.Hear this clearly: Walking away from an abusive church is not walking away from Jesus. Sometimes it's the most faithful step toward Him you can take.This isn't cynicism, and it isn't an exit ramp from faith. We love the Bride of Christ. That's exactly why we take it this seriously.SCRIPTURES REFERENCEDActs 5:29 | Ephesians 5:11 | Romans 12:2 | Galatians 2:11-13 | Matthew 18:15-17 | 1 Timothy 5:19-20 | 1 Peter 3:17 | Romans 12:18 | Romans 16:17 | 1 Corinthians 5 | 2 Corinthians 7 | 2 Timothy 3 | James 1:5 | Ezekiel 34 | John 10CHAPTERS00:00 Spiritual Abuse in the Church: The Only Four Options You Have00:30 How to Identify Spiritual Abuse When Something Just Isn't Right01:16 Church Hurt and Biblical Discernment: Why We Do This Show01:58 Comply, Conform, Confront, or Cut Ties02:20 Option 1: Comply (Going Along Without Agreeing)03:43 When Compliance Becomes Participation in Sin | Acts 5:2904:49 Option 2: Conform (When You Adopt the Dysfunction)06:34 Stop Confusing Talent With Anointing08:20 Are You Defending What Once Broke Your Heart? | Romans 12:208:53 Option 3: Confront (Naming Sin in Church Leadership)10:07 Matthew 18:15-17: The Biblical Process for Confronting Sin11:23 Important Exception: Abuse, Assault, and Reporting It11:55 How "Two or Three Witnesses" Gets Weaponized | 1 Timothy 514:28 Confrontation Is Right Even When It Goes Badly18:42 Option 4: Cut Ties (When Leaving a Toxic Church Is Biblical)20:07 Is Leaving a Church Unbiblical? Matthew 18:17 Says No24:43 Walking Away From an Abusive Church Is Not Walking Away From Jesus26:28 Four Questions to Know Which Option God Is Asking of You31:57 These Aren't Four Personality Types, They're Four Doors34:24 Share This With Someone Sitting in That Hard PlaceIf this episode helped you, share it with somebody sitting in that hard place right now. You never know what one conversation can do.Data tells us that 96% of the people watching Shepherd's Heart haven't subscribed yet. If this is your kind of conversation, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one.Questions, or something you're walking through? Email us atinfo@shepherdsheartministries.orgShepherd's Heart is a podcast for Christ-followers who refuse to look the other way. Hosted by Stewart and Alycia White. New episodes every two weeks.#SpiritualAbuse #ChurchHurt #ToxicChurch #BiblicalDiscernment #ShepherdsHeartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shepherd-s-heart--4100466/support.

In this episode, John and Josh share their own experience of the fall of Ravi Zacharias and the difficulties when your heroes in the faith fall. For our video watchers, we apologize for the first 40 minutes that there is no video because of a tech error.

Most of us would never say we believe some people matter more than others. But what happens when our actions reveal a seating chart we didn't realize was there?In James 2:1-13, James confronts favoritism in the church and challenges the way Christians judge people by wealth, reputation, family, appearance, and status. His words are uncomfortable because he doesn't dismiss favoritism as personal preference or harmless bias. He calls it sin.But this message isn't only for those who have judged others. It is also for anyone who knows what it feels like to be judged, overlooked, or made to feel like the wrong kind of person. The answer James points us toward isn't more judgment, it is mercy.What does loving your neighbor actually require? How should the mercy of Jesus change the way Christians see and treat people? And what if some of our hardest judgments reveal places where we still need Christ's mercy ourselves?People who receive mercy don't add to the load; they share it.In this message from the Faith in Work Boots series, Pastor Jason explores James 2:1-13 and what it teaches about favoritism, Christian judgment, church hurt, mercy, holiness, loving your neighbor, and a faith in Jesus that changes how we treat people around us.Send us Fan MailLinkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor.   Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email dirtpathpastor@gmail.com

In this episode, the hosts explore the nuances of faith deconstruction, leadership accountability, and community resilience within Christian faith. They share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical advice for navigating faith challenges and church dynamics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories02:15 Encounter with a Mysterious Creature06:20 Squatch Watch09:23 Deconstruction and Construction in Faith10:45 Healthy Deconstruction vs. Reckless Tearing Down12:02 Deconstructing Faith and Traditions16:39 Resurrection as an Anchor of Faith18:21 Responding to Church Hurt and Leadership Failures22:23 Grace, Doctrine, and Humility in Faith27:38 The Path of Self-Emptying and Servanthood39:24 Handling Difficult Church Situations44:24 Maintaining Relationships and Patience45:51 Church Leadership and Accountability54:54 Forgiveness and Leadership Reinstatement01:00:12 Deconstructing Cultural and Theological Norms01:02:29 The Importance of Community and Wisdom01:04:05 Closing Remarks and Future Topics

Pastor Jason shares from Psalm 55 and uses Davids time of hurting to show how we can handle the hurt that we may face in our lives.

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This week we sit down with worship artist Cory Asbury — live from the tour bus — to talk about his journey through church hurt, online criticism, and what it looks like to come out the other side still singing. Cory opens up about the story behind "Reckless Love," his new song Prodigal God, and why he's done being cautious with his faith. If you've ever felt beaten up by the church or beaten down by the noise of social media, this episode is for you!

We are starting a series of podcasts all based around the brokenness we often find in the church and the damage it can do. Today we start with talking about a protective mechanism for this which is being real and authentic.

What makes a spiritual leader trustworthy? Through 1 Timothy 3:1 through 7, Chrissy Cole examines biblical leadership and the character God desires in those who lead. Trust begins with calling, is earned through character, starts at home, and takes time, ultimately pointing us to Jesus as the perfect trustworthy Shepherd and the One we must surrender our lives to follow. (00:00) - Leaders You Can Trust (03:09) - Men and Women Building the Church Together (04:51) - Qualifications for Trustworthy Leaders (06:16) - Church Hurt and Healthy Leadership (08:35) - Everyone Is Leading Someone (11:37) - Trust Begins With Calling (15:41) - Godly Ambition or Selfish Ambition? (19:14) - Ownership, Apology, and Accountability (20:45) - Trust Is Earned Through Character (28:10) - Trust Starts at Home (32:58) - Trust Takes Time (38:47) - Jesus, the Perfect Trustworthy Shepherd (42:53) - Surrendering Your Leadership to Jesus

When we think of the Pharisees, we think of hypocrisy. But it was so much more: Satan used highly religious men to create a facade of false righteousness that still deceives some in the church today. In this teaching, we explore the deep, dangerous roots of 'Toxic Religion' and how Jesus gave us the blueprint to spot it. Whether you are seeking to protect your own heart from spiritual pride, or seeking healing from serious church hurt or spiritual betrayal - God desires healing and truth for our heart. Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Somebody in the church hurt you. Does that give you a reason to leave, or just an excuse to quit? In this episode of The Pursuit, James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Matt Moody pick up the thread from this weekend's Storm the Gates message and preach the whole different sermon James promised: when leaving a church family is legitimate, and when it's abandoning the household of God.If someone in a church family has ever hurt you, or you're carrying an offense you know you need to deal with, this one is for you.Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus.Episode GuideThese guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus: https://mycpcc.com/guideTo submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus.To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform @CrosspointCity0:00 Intro0:12 Welcome back: baby Rhodes and a preaching break1:17 Free episode guide1:38 The whole different sermon2:16 For the person nobody called3:52 Why Groups are the first responders5:06 Have you ever been hurt by a church family?7:43 Nobody talks about Chick-fil-A hurt8:40 Quitting on the church vs. quitting on Christ11:47 Why James didn't quit at 1913:33 Why Moody stayed15:03 Five legitimate reasons to leave a church20:19 Leaving too quickly, staying too long20:56 What quitting actually looks like23:37 Don't bring those problems here26:01 Problems become patterns26:28 40 million people waiting on an invite28:43 One invite can change an eternity31:58 Two years of texts that changed a life32:57 Leave your gift at the altar35:09 Who goes first? Matthew 1837:56 A reconciliation story from this weekend42:58 Text, call, or face to face?46:16 How to start the conversation50:22 What if it makes things worse?52:36 One thing to do in the next 48 hours54:29 Closing

What happens when church hurt, stage IV cancer, and deep theological reconstruction collide with an unshakable conviction that God is better than we've been told? In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Micole and Bethany Wallace share their remarkable journey—from serving fourteen years as worship pastors, to losing the ministry they thought would be home forever, to discovering Restoration City, walking through reconciliation with former friends, and facing Bethany's stage IV breast cancer diagnosis. Together they explore union with Christ, emotional healing, the impact of trauma on the body, the restoration of relationships, and the radical trust that grows when we stop pleading with God and begin to rest in His unwavering goodness. It's a conversation about worship, healing, forgiveness, hope, and the long game of love that reminds us reconciliation is not just possible—it's at the very heart of the gospel.For more info on Micole, Bethany and Restoration City Church:https://www.restorationcity.church/Micole and Bethany lead worship for our Rethinking God with Tacos Reunion. Join us this Sept (24-26) in Charlotte.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-god-with-tacos-reunion-2026-tickets-1986548921300?aff=oddtdtcreatorJOIN A Family Story's Mailing Listhttps://dashing-field-76805.myflodesk.com/pie4be6wtoJOIN the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacosFollow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/Follow Jason on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis SEND A DONATION!!https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8

Bel joins us from Australia to share her story of growing up in a church in the Sydney Anglican Diocese. When she was six, she nearly died in an accident at church. Soon after, her family moved to a new church led by a man we call Rev T. He called himself a counselor and claimed he could help people no doctor could. Bel describes a community shaped by control, fear, and the constant feeling of being watched. She shares how Rev T's counsel tore her family apart, how her sister was sent away from home and put through an exorcism, and how a private meeting in his office crossed lines no pastor should ever cross. Today, Bel is a wife, a mom, and a survivor. She shares her story in the hope of making the church a safer place.Support the show

Why do we gather together in worship?In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud guides us through the heart of communal worship and invites us to rediscover its purpose. We'll explore together why meeting at church matters, not just for our relationship with God, but for our relationships with each other. We'll consider the power of worshiping side by side, raising our voices as a family, and shifting our focus from ourselves to the One who truly deserves our praise.Join our community as we pause, pray, and devote ourselves to making worship about God, inviting Him to draw us closer both to Him and to each other.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app