Faith Unfiltered

Healing from Church Hurt: A Discussion on Faith


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In this week's episode of Faith Unfiltered, Adrienne and Celena tackle a controversial question: do I have to go to church to be a good Christian? Drawing from their personal experiences and struggles, they discuss their opinions about faith, community and identity while challenging the traditional expectations society often places on believers.

What’s Inside:

✨ Celena’s Journey to Balance Faith and Community

Celena shares her experiences of healing from early church wounds and finding strength in discerning God’s voice over human expectations. She highlights the importance of seeking a healthy community while ensuring our relationship with God remains the ultimate focus.

✨  Wrestling with Faith Beyond the Church Walls

Adrienne opens up about her decision to step away from attending church after experiencing judgment and pressure to conform to man-made rules that weren’t Biblically true. She shares how this journey impacted her life and how she struggled with feelings of shame and self-doubt about her identity as a Christian.

✨ Rethinking the Role of Church

They dive into the deeper question: Does going to church define your faith? And discuss how worship, prayer and personal devotion can keep us spiritually rooted, even outside of traditional church attendance. 

✨ Listening to God’s Voice Above All

Adrienne and Celena reflect on the need to measure our decisions—whether about church, community or life—against God’s guidance. They remind us that obedience to God’s calling is the most important measure of faith.

This episode will get you thinking about how church and community fit into your faith. 

Whether you’re a regular attendee, drop by occasionally or haven’t been in a while, their stories in this episode are a reminder to give ourselves grace, lean into God’s guidance and let go of the pressure to meet others’ expectations.

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Faith UnfilteredBy Adrienne Richardson and Celena Tousley