Soul Grit

Over the last 8 weeks we have heard from therapists and pastors about their own experiences with church hurt and helping others through those wounds. In this episode, Ann recaps what we learned and offers some reflections about the process of talking publicly about church hurt.

Thanks for tuning in to the first ever series on the Soul Grit Podcast. Stay tuned for some fun, light-hearted episodes coming up!

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You may have heard this buzzword among church circles in the past few years. But what does deconstruction mean? Can people still hold onto faith while going through the hard questions?

Ann is joined by Brenna Rubio, a pastor in Southern California who works with people in the margins of Christianity. Along with her co-pastor, she offers a safe place for people to explore their questions.

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How can we continue to love the church even when we have been hurt?

Heather Sanford was in pastoral ministry when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and she had to help her church shift how church was done. She was let go from her position and continues to desire unity and love among her former church family, despite going through her own doubts and depression.

In this episode, Ann and Heather talk about church hurt, depression, and what's next.

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So far in the Church Hurt series, we've been hearing stories of people who have been hurt by the church--primarily by pastors and leaders. But what about the pastors who get hurt (as most do)?

Scott Distler experienced "the Cave," where ministry turns into misery, but he trusted God, got some counseling, and made his way back to a flourishing ministry. Listen in as he shares what he learned about moving through the hurt and keeping your faith intact.

Find out more about Scott and his local ministry at www.miefree.org. His book, The Cave: When Ministry Becomes Misery, is available wherever books are sold.

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As a counselor and church leader, Sovann Pen has encountered many people struggling with church hurt. Then, his own family had to go through the pain of leaving a church when they sensed that God had something else for them. In this episode, Ann and Sovann chat about the pain of leaving a church, choosing a healthy church environment for your kids, and how discipleship really happens in small groups.

You can find links to Sovann's Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast, his YouTube videos, and more at www.sovannpen.com. Follow Sovann @sovannpencounseling.

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How can we move forward when we've been hurt by the church?

Can we ever feel safe to connect with church again?

What do I do in the meantime while I'm hurting?

In this short episode, Ann shares six strategies to help you move through your own hurt without deserting the faith altogether. If reading is easier for you or someone you'd like to share this with, you can also find this content over on the Soul Grit Resources blog.

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Is church hurt more prevalent now post- (or mid-) pandemic?

How does counseling help people walk through church hurt?

Ann talks with Dawn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and host of the Living by Heart channel on YouTube. Both women are therapists, moms, and Jesus lovers. Both experienced the pain of separating from a church family and looking for a new one during the pandemic. Listen in to hear how counselors are helping walk people through church hurt.

Find more of Dawn on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/livinginfluence

or on Instagram @living.byheart

Dawn's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzweJVhO3YngoiPMFh5gf5Q

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Why does it hurt so badly when a pastor or church leader disappoints you?

Do all Christians go through church hurt at some point?

How can we continue to live in Christian community if it hurts?

In this short episode, Ann shares her story of church hurt and why she is passionate to help other Christians stay connected to Christ through this pain. This is Part 1 of a series on church hurt. Tune in over the next few weeks to hear tips and strategies from Ann as well as interviews with other therapists and pastors who work with church hurt.

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Dena Dyer is a writer and speaker who struggled with her mental health from young adulthood. When she was writing about women in the Bible who wrestled with big wounds, she discovered that El Roi, the God who sees, also saw her in her mental health journey.

In this episode, Ann talks with Dena about post-partum depression, panic attacks, medications, and how God worked through Dena's counselor to help her find peace.

You can find more of Dena at http://www.denadyer.com, including a free 5-Day Bible study and a 31 day devotional for busy moms. Find Dena on IG @denadyer

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What is it like to have a bipolar diagnosis?

Can we really just "choose joy"?

Is the Church helping people with mental health diagnoses?

Ann talks with Joe Dea, host of the Buddy Walk with Jesus podcast, about his bipolar diagnosis and how he continues to practice the daily rhythms of inviting God's Kingdom here on earth.

Trigger Warning: if suicide is a sensitive issue for you, maybe skip this one! There are two brief mentions during the episode.

You can find out more about Joe and his work at www.buddywalkwithjesus.com.

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