In this conversation, Kate Tsarenko shares her experience with bullying in the church and its impact on her faith and self-confidence. She also discusses her relationship with a boyfriend who struggled with addiction and how it affected her perception of God.

Ultimately, these experiences led Kate to leave her church community in pursuit of her own dreams and beliefs. She emphasizes her mission to lift people up and the value of focusing on one's own worth rather than the criticism of judgmental people.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:10 Early Experiences in Church

07:12 Meeting the 'Cool Christian'

10:40 Dealing with Addiction

14:39 Changing Beliefs about Money

18:18 The Trauma of the Crushed Ring

21:28 Leaving the Church Community

25:20 Experiencing Bullying

31:05 Triggered by a Request

32:29 Stifling Faith Experiences

33:41 Opening Hearts and Acceptance

34:48 Mission of Lifting People Up

35:20 Takeaway: Do Not Close Your Heart