What do you do when the people you trust most in your church are the ones who hurt you?

From small disappointments to life-altering abuse, “church hurt” covers a spectrum of pain—and it’s far more common than most of us realize. In this candid conversation, we share our own stories of hurt inside the church, unpack why it feels so personal, and explore how to heal without losing your faith.

We’ll talk about:

The difference between abuse and disappointment in church life

Why hurt in the church cuts deeper than in other areas of life

Practical steps to process your pain and find safe people

How forgiveness, patience, and leaning in can lead to healing

Whether you’ve been hurt by gossip, poor leadership, betrayal, or worse, our prayer is that you’ll discover hope, perspective, and a next step toward restoration.

If you’ve experienced church hurt—you are not alone.

We’re here to say: we’re sorry for what happened, and we believe God can heal what’s been broken.