When You Don’t Know

133. When Spiritual Authority Replaces Discernment


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What do you do when spiritual advice about your relationship leaves you feeling anxious, confused, or afraid of getting it wrong?

In this episode of When You Don’t Know, we talk about the tension many Christians experience when church leadership doesn’t support their relationship — not for biblical reasons, but because of feelings, preferences, or a perceived “lack of peace.” For many, this creates deep relationship anxiety and the fear that disagreeing with leaders means disobeying God.

We explore:

• The difference between spiritual guidance and spiritual control

• Why anxiety often shows up when obedience to leaders is confused with obedience to God

• How God actually leads His people — and why fear, pressure, and urgency aren’t part of His voice

• What healthy spiritual leadership looks like in dating and relationships

If you’ve ever felt torn between your faith, your relationship, and your own discernment, this conversation is for you.

You’re not rebellious. You’re not faithless. And you’re not broken for wanting clarity and peace.

👉 Our course Silence the Noise is officially out now!

If you’re ready to finally quiet the noise and feel grounded in your relationship again, now is the perfect time to join.

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