Church hurt is real. Whether you've been judged, manipulated, rejected, gossiped about, or wounded by people who claimed to represent Christ, the pain can run deep. But what happens when that hurt causes us to walk away from God altogether?

In this episode of Faithful & Feminine, we're having an honest conversation about church hurt, spiritual healing, and why the failures of people should never become the reason we abandon our relationship with Jesus. We'll discuss spiritual manipulation, toxic church experiences, false teaching, forgiveness, biblical community, and how to find healing without allowing bitterness to define your future.

If you've ever felt disappointed by the church, this episode is for you. Your pain matters—but so does your healing.

Scriptures discussed include Hebrews 12:2, Acts 17:11, Matthew 7:15, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:13, and more.

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In this episode, we wrap up the multi-part series regarding forgiveness. We discuss the importance of obeying God's Word when He says to forgive our enemies, and how the enemy uses our unforgiveness against us. Listen to learn how you can avoid this trap, and learn why it's important to let yourself forgive and heal.

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I acknowledge that sometimes abusers use forgiveness as manipulation, but that is not what God intended forgiveness to be, and it’s so important that we separate the two.

Because when someone weaponizes Scripture like that, they’re not pointing you to healing—they’re trying to control you. They’re trying to rush you, silence you, or keep access to you. And that’s not biblical. That’s not love. That’s not God.

God never asks you to ignore abuse. He never asks you to stay in harm’s way. He never asks you to pretend something didn’t happen just so someone else can feel comfortable or avoid accountability. 

Forgiveness, the way God calls us to it, is not about protecting the person who hurt you—it’s about freeing yourself from what they did.

And there’s a big difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.

Forgiveness is something you can do with God, on your own, in your own time, between you and Him.

Reconciliation involves the other person—and that requires repentance, change, and safety. And sometimes, that doesn’t happen. And when it doesn’t, it’s okay to have boundaries. It’s okay to step away. It’s okay to protect your peace and your well-being.

So if you’ve ever felt pressured to forgive in a way that felt rushed, forced, or unsafe… I just want to say this clearly:

That was not God’s intention. Like with all things, the person behind something can help determine whether or not it’s good or bad.

The are so many misconceptions when it comes to forgiveness—who it's actually for, what it's about, and what it really looks like to give or receive it. For this episode, we'll be discussing just that.

What forgiveness is vs. what it isn't;

Why it's important to forgive those who hurt us; and

What the Bible says about forgiveness.

This episode is great for anyone struggling to forgive even the strongest of offenses, looking to live a happier life, and working to break free from the pains of the past.

Join me as we discuss forgiveness, and hear about just how powerful it can be.

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Hey everyone! Welcome to the first episode of Faithful & Feminine podcast! In this episode, I just share a few quick things about me and my past, hopefully to help you feel more connected to me, my story, and to help explain why I'm doing what I'm doing. **I'll work on an intro ;)**