Jeremy Sensenig

1/11/2026

Church, Healing, Relationships, Community, Anabaptist, Faith, Forgiveness, Power, Messiness, Needs Assessment

Jeremy explores the role of the church as a haven for the hurting, emphasizing the importance of relationships, healing, and community. He discusses the need to remove roadblocks, assess the needs of individuals, and be willing to engage in the messiness of relationships. The conversation culminates in a call to action for the church to develop a culture of authenticity and support, ensuring that it serves as a refuge for those in need.

Takeaways

Jesus is the answer for the hurting.

The church must be a place of safety and refuge.

Removing roadblocks is essential for healing.

We must be willing to get messy in relationships.

Accurate assessment of needs is crucial.

Church without healthy relationships is a country club for pretenders.

We need a plan to get involved in our community.

Authenticity in relationships fosters a culture of healing.

The church should reflect the love of Christ to the world.

Fellowship is vital for spiritual growth and support.

Titles

The Church as a Haven for the Hurting

Removing Barriers to Healing in the Church

Sound bites

"We must remove our roadblocks."

"Is our church a place of safety?"

"Can we just release those?"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation

03:01 Church as a Haven for the Hurting

09:10 Removing Roadblocks to Healing

18:52 Assessing Needs and Getting Involved

29:28 The Messiness of Relationships

38:39 Plans for Being and Doing in Community