In this episode, a long-term friendship takes an unexpected turn. After years of trust, support, and shared memories, a best friend visits for the holidays, and their bond becomes unexpectedly intimate. What was meant to be a safe, personal connection leaves the narrator feeling confused and abandoned when communication suddenly stops. This story explores trust, vulnerability, and the heartbreak of realizing someone you trusted may not have had the same intentions all along.

SCRIPTURE : PSALMS 146:3 ,PSALMS 121:1-2

IF YOU HAVE BECOME BORN AGAIN TODAY (PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS! SO THAT YOU CONTINUE TO GROW IN FAITH)

https://joycemeyer.org/study/how-to-know-jesus

TEACHINGS TO HELP YOU :

FORGIVENESSS:

https://youtu.be/vVGh0kxR0lQ?si=91Mup3g23_dZR93I

https://youtu.be/sHoapBtEobM?si=p2O69G27y3wXGfdX

https://youtu.be/-bSzmwDUdLk?si=5WtX5HIqx3EHvHuv

https://youtu.be/dvm_1di8tZo?si=xhPkdEZZrDO-18DB

https://youtu.be/k4pJ0ZRmz1s?si=QdCKwM_TyMECp4pY

DISCERNMENT :

https://youtu.be/OhlmlCM-JLg?si=VEGXj8ZmhJznbmvZ

https://youtu.be/mWd2ZeIL7Zk?si=L3_F-375Q8eKgosQ

https://youtu.be/9lbRbt3m2lQ?si=87O8VK9ImuGPA0Lk

PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE:

https://youtu.be/c9g-lDkZL0M?si=foR-ZZI7yx1QUXDF

https://youtu.be/tgjqOBZBG7s?si=x0AYGi7xfuEJFDUD

PRAYER MOVES(ONLINE PRAYER GATHERINGS):

https://www.youtube.com/live/e1xQIMUiT9M?si=qSu4qj3FF_wx9jYv

https://www.youtube.com/live/-M9jWoUyE8k?si=8y6KPpkqW4CYleRP

WORSHIP MUSIC:

https://www.youtube.com/live/GyGIRBqA-xo?si=UF7EZ5Cr50sDqb8e

https://www.youtube.com/live/CbMRN-Xmb5I?si=icoQLWfiCy3tlXkc

INSTRUMENTAL:

https://youtu.be/1Jgo6fzFmgQ?si=7Or_bYspOTWDWZCf

https://youtu.be/Wnd9IwzUZhA?si=i3ofSVgPJzCwK3Io

https://youtu.be/tY_hnGIVl60?si=mEntkO1NEen1K1Lv

HOW TO HEAR AND DIFFERENTIATE THE VOICE OF GOD:

https://youtu.be/dodWNrKGQFg?si=LURoHxpi-63uSlp9

https://youtu.be/0T65Y0NcQp0?si=rogenBgcwmC0PkL7

https://youtu.be/VemJ0H6vrJM?si=nosXGNCrh_VEltJL

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In this episode, someone shares a story about reconnecting with a guy from their past, unresolved feelings, alcohol, and the fallout that followed. What started as a casual hookup turned into a flood of old resentment, forgotten words, and deep embarrassment the next morning. This story explores shame, regret, and the fear of “ruining things,” and what it’s like to sit with your mistakes after the emotions wear off.

SCRIPTURE: MATHEW 5:37

IF YOU HAVE BECOME BORN AGAIN TODAY (PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS! SO THAT YOU CONTINUE TO GROW IN FAITH)

 https://joycemeyer.org/study/how-to-know-jesus

TEACHINGS THAT WILL HELP YOU :

IDENTITY:

https://youtu.be/klkEKMTe3OY?si=XvEXpr0MWy1ZvWXl

https://youtu.be/F0K8OZoBBPo?si=O7912_F8_8MC3Y2Y

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE  AS SINGLE:

https://youtu.be/c9g-lDkZL0M?si=foR-ZZI7yx1QUXDF

https://youtu.be/tgjqOBZBG7s?si=x0AYGi7xfuEJFDUD

PRAYER MOVES (ONLINE PRAYER GATHERINGS):

https://www.youtube.com/live/e1xQIMUiT9M?si=qSu4qj3FF_wx9jYv

https://www.youtube.com/live/-M9jWoUyE8k?si=8y6KPpkqW4CYleRP

WORSHIP MUSIC:

https://www.youtube.com/live/GyGIRBqA-xo?si=UF7EZ5Cr50sDqb8e

https://www.youtube.com/live/CbMRN-Xmb5I?si=icoQLWfiCy3tlXkc

INSTRUMENTAL:

https://youtu.be/1Jgo6fzFmgQ?si=7Or_bYspOTWDWZCf

https://youtu.be/Wnd9IwzUZhA?si=i3ofSVgPJzCwK3Io

https://youtu.be/tY_hnGIVl60?si=mEntkO1NEen1K1Lv

 

 

HOW TO HEAR AND DIFFERENTIATE THE VOICE OF GOD:

https://youtu.be/dodWNrKGQFg?si=LURoHxpi-63uSlp9

https://youtu.be/0T65Y0NcQp0?si=rogenBgcwmC0PkL7

https://youtu.be/VemJ0H6vrJM?si=nosXGNCrh_VEltJL

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 What happens when someone accepts that love might never come—but still wants intimacy?
 In this episode, a 25-year-old virgin shares his experience living outside dating culture, staying out of online debates, and quietly building his life. He talks about wanting sex, closeness, and simple gestures like buying flowers—while feeling judged for even admitting those desires. This story explores unmet needs, social stigma, and the questions no one seems willing to answer. 

IF YOU HAVE BECOME BORN AGAIN TODAY (PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS! SO THAT YOU CONTINUE TO GROW IN FAITH)

https://joycemeyer.org/study/how-to-know-jesus

TEACHINGS TO HELP U  AND ANSWER UR QUESTIONS:

HOW TO PREPARE FOR MARRIAGE AS A SINGLE :

https://youtu.be/c9g-lDkZL0M?si=foR-ZZI7yx1QUXDF

https://youtu.be/tgjqOBZBG7s?si=x0AYGi7xfuEJFDUD

PURPOSE:

https://youtu.be/gTgcGlnK1kk?si=YySDNKMPgNFLFHm7

https://youtu.be/qxQsevUAoPo?si=6gYTC2tdAG31X_KT

IDENTITY:

https://youtu.be/klkEKMTe3OY?si=XvEXpr0MWy1ZvWXl

https://youtu.be/F0K8OZoBBPo?si=O7912_F8_8MC3Y2Y

HOLINESS AND PURITY:

https://youtu.be/dhy8tlIXreU?si=pqvcc1uTvPgjvCrE

https://www.youtube.com/live/so3zG3eiidU?si=iPKTqZrOFc86fmiN

https://youtu.be/0e8Tf96fOP8?si=4htw1RdetY2jgfTq

PRAYER MOVES(ONLINE PRAYER GATHERINGS):

https://www.youtube.com/live/e1xQIMUiT9M?si=qSu4qj3FF_wx9jYv

https://www.youtube.com/live/-M9jWoUyE8k?si=8y6KPpkqW4CYleRP

WORSHIP MUSIC:

https://www.youtube.com/live/GyGIRBqA-xo?si=UF7EZ5Cr50sDqb8e

https://www.youtube.com/live/CbMRN-Xmb5I?si=icoQLWfiCy3tlXkc

INSTRUMENTAL:

https://youtu.be/1Jgo6fzFmgQ?si=7Or_bYspOTWDWZCf

https://youtu.be/Wnd9IwzUZhA?si=i3ofSVgPJzCwK3Io

https://youtu.be/tY_hnGIVl60?si=mEntkO1NEen1K1Lv

HOW TO HEAR AND DIFFERENTIATE THE VOICE OF GOD:

https://youtu.be/dodWNrKGQFg?si=LURoHxpi-63uSlp9

https://youtu.be/0T65Y0NcQp0?si=rogenBgcwmC0PkL7

https://youtu.be/VemJ0H6vrJM?si=nosXGNCrh_VEltJL

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This episode shares one person’s story of growing up with a toxic parent and the lasting impact of a single moment at  young age . During a violent argument, words were spoken that still echo more than a decade later. Though the parent later changed and became better to younger siblings, the trauma remained. This is a reflection on emotional abuse, memory, and how some words never stop hurting—even years after they’re said.

TEACHINGS ABOUT HOW TO FORGIVE FORGIVENESS:

Apostle femi: https://youtu.be/OBrqYAifxdM?si=9Vog641636unVdfY

Apostle Micheal:https://youtu.be/dvm_1di8tZo?si=tVJwMAr82-EZXvu2

Apostle joshua:https://youtu.be/aFxF-pJSdIg?si=oaHnHzVN7yy2_Dpm

Jocye Meyer:https://youtu.be/bSvCfOKb1nc?si=5exdSlh38Mcg6P5T

Andrew wommack :https://youtu.be/M7LANeFDFBA?si=qsJyREFWD4BAlJs2

📚 Toxic Parents – Susan Forward (classic guide on healing from toxic parenting)

👉 Toxic Parents on Amazon (Susan Forward)

 • Google Books preview/info page:
 👉 Toxic Parents on Google Books

(This book helps you understand toxic parental patterns and reclaim your life) 

📘 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson (healing from emotionally unavailable or immature parents)

👉 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – borrow/preview

HOW TO HEAR AND DIFFERENTIATE THE VOICE OF GOD:

https://youtu.be/dodWNrKGQFg?si=LURoHxpi-63uSlp9

https://youtu.be/0T65Y0NcQp0?si=rogenBgcwmC0PkL7

https://youtu.be/VemJ0H6vrJM?si=nosXGNCrh_VEltJL

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He was quiet, withdrawn, and hurting — but no one could have imagined how close he was to the edge. After opening up about loneliness and regret, a young man seemed to be doing a little better, until days later he was gone. His friend, who had listened, invited him to dinner, and even called the police for a welfare check, now wrestles with crushing guilt and endless ‘what ifs.’ In this episode, we share the story of losing a friend to suicide, explore the silent burden of survivors’ guilt, and remind every listener that while we can show love and support, we cannot carry another person’s choice alone. Most importantly, we point to the God who comforts the brokenhearted and gives hope even in the darkest grief.

Helpful Links

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1 John 4:19

Hebrews 13:5-6 (NIV):

"Keep your lives free from love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.' So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me

Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV):

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discourage

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...

At 24, she launched her career full of passion and drive — but financial pressures and personal struggles left her vulnerable. When her much older boss began showing interest, the line between mentorship and manipulation blurred. What began as gifts and favors turned into a two-year affair that traded promotions for peace of mind, and left her questioning her own worth and success. In this episode, we unpack the silent shame many professionals carry, the hidden costs of compromising boundaries, and how to reclaim your confidence and identity beyond your past choices — with wisdom, compassion, and God’s grace.

Scriptures

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7–8 (NIV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. — Ezekiel 36:26

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord — Acts 3:19

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. — Luke 15:7

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...

 

At just 22, this young woman has lived through more suffering than most face in a lifetime — abuse, abandonment, and the silence of a world that failed to protect her. In her own words, she shares the weight of growing up without family, being assaulted multiple times, and carrying the pain of being unseen and unheard. But her story doesn’t end there. In this episode, we reflect on her experience, speak truth against shame, and point to the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ — a hope that says healing and love are still possible, even after the darkest nights.”

🙏 Call to Action

“If you’re listening and this story resonates with you, know this: you are not alone. There is healing, and there is hope. Share this episode with someone who might need encouragement today, and if you have your own story you’d like to bring into the light, send it to us so we can pray with you and for you

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...

At just 14, he experienced sexual abuse that left him feeling powerless, confused, and ashamed. Many boys are told ‘guys can’t be victims,’ which can make them stay silent and carry the pain alone. In this episode, we share his story, confront myths about male sexual abuse, and remind listeners that abuse is never the victim’s fault. We discuss the importance of speaking up, seeking help, and finding comfort in God’s love and restoration, even after the darkest experiences.”

Resources to help you ( please check through these links)

https://abuserecovery.org/

Bible Study Toolshttps://www.biblestudytools.com14 Encouraging Verses to Give Abuse Survivors Hope - Topical Studies

Books 📚 

https://www.amazon.com/Not-Quite-Healed-Survivors-Childhood/dp/0825442702

https://www.amazon.com/Victims-No-Longer-Classic-Recovering/dp/006053026X

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Impact-Sexual-Abuse/dp/1945270659#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=How%20can%20you%20begin%20to,with%20victims%20of%20sexual%20abuse.

https://books.google.com/books/about/Counseling_Survivors_of_Sexual_Abuse.html?id=JB4ttU6TixIC#:~:text=This%20powerful%20book%20deals%20with,abuse%20find%20healing%20and%20hope.

https://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Survivors-Sexual-Abuse-Library/dp/1591605199

https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Heart-Victims-Childhood-Sexual/dp/1600063071

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounded-Heart-Heartache-Transformation/dp/0801015685

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...

“She was good to me. But I still felt invisible.”

He was in a long-term relationship, headed for marriage — at least that’s what everyone thought.

On paper, she was perfect. She cooked. She prayed. She cared.

But in his heart, something was missing. He felt unseen. Unheard. Slowly disappearing into a version of life that didn’t reflect who he really was. And the guilt of wanting to leave someone who had done nothing “wrong” was almost unbearable.

This episode explores emotional neglect that has no villain — and the quiet suffering of many men who feel like passengers in their own lives.

🔹 Is it selfish to want more in a relationship?

🔹 What does it mean to be truly seen in love?

🔹 Can you love someone and still need to walk away?

We walk with him through the guilt, the confusion, and the honest prayer:

“Lord, is this love or is this settling?”

🛐 Our closing prayer is for clarity. For relationships where someone feels invisible. For those stuck between loyalty and loneliness

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...

“I went for help. I found humiliation.”

He sat in the church circle, heart on sleeve, trembling with trust. He had been struggling. Emotionally. Spiritually. Mentally. And he did what many men are afraid to do — he opened up. Confessed his sin. Shared his weakness.

But instead of support, he found betrayal.

The very people who prayed with him turned into the people who gossiped about him. The inner circle became a source of public shame. He was judged, misquoted, and left spiritually homeless.

In this episode, we dive deep into spiritual betrayal — when those who are supposed to help us, harm us.

🔹 What do we do when the Church wounds us?

🔹 How do we process pain from religious spaces?

🔹 Is there still a place for us at the table after we’ve been cast out?

Let’s talk about real hurt — and real healing.

🛐 At the end of this episode, we pray for those suffering in silence in the name of community. For those who need healing from spiritual trauma. For those who feel unseen, even in church

Helpful resources to help you grow in faith and for you to share a prayer request

Helpful Websites

Joyce meyer

https://joycemeyer.org

https://joycemeyer.org/Grow-Your-Faith/requestprayer (prayer requests)

If you are looking for prayer, encouragement, word and teachings

woman evolve

https://www.womanevolve.com/connect

for women specifically( devotionals, connecting to family

Apostle Joshua selman

https://media.koinoniaglobal.org/sermons/

For studying the word , sermons (You can as well download these sermons)

Bennyhinn

prayer requests(https://www.bennyhinn.org/prayer/)

Teachings of the word (https://bennyhinn.media/programs/)

Perry stone ministries

https://perrystone.org/prayer-request/

Elevation church

https://www.elevationchurch.org/egroups?campus=Elevation+Online

Belong to a group

https://www.elevationchurch.org/contact?...