Unlock Her Next

Church hurt can leave wounds that go far beyond the walls of a church.What happens when the place that was supposed to be safe becomes the place you need healing from? What happens when spiritual leadership crosses the line into manipulation, control, fear, or abuse of authority? And how do you learn to trust God again when someone who claimed to represent Him is the person who hurt you?In this powerful episode of Unlock Her Next, we're having an honest conversation about CHURCH HURT.Inspired in part by the conversations surrounding Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife, we go beyond one story to examine a much larger issue happening within faith communities: spiritual abuse, manipulation, unhealthy leadership, narcissistic behaviors, misuse of authority, and the wounds people can carry long after they leave a church.We’re talking about:• The difference between church hurt, disagreement, and spiritual abuse• Red flags of manipulation and controlling church leadership• What happens when “honor” becomes silence• When “God told me” is used to control people• Narcissistic traits and behaviors that can show up in leadership• Why some people stop attending church after being hurt• How church hurt can affect your ability to trust pastors, leaders—and even God• Why questioning unhealthy leadership does not mean you are questioning God• How to recognize healthy spiritual leadership• Where to turn when you need help• How pastors and leaders can recognize when they are abusing their authority• How to begin healing without abandoning your relationship with GodOne of the most important truths from this conversation is this:Sometimes people don't walk away from church because they stopped loving God. Sometimes they walk away because someone who claimed to represent God wounded them so deeply that they no longer knew how to separate the character of God from the character of the person who hurt them.Sis, you can love God AND tell the truth about what happened to you in church.You can have faith and still have questions.You can establish boundaries and still honor God.And you can heal without pretending it didn't hurt.🔑 MIDWIFE KEYSDiscern the fruit, not the title.Separate God's voice from their voice.Don't just leave the place—heal the wound.And for the leaders:Your anointing does not exempt you from accountability.Because healthy spiritual leadership should never make people more dependent on a personality. It should continually point people back to Jesus.If you've experienced church hurt, spiritual manipulation, toxic church leadership, or you've struggled to trust God or the Church again, this conversation is for you.Share this episode with someone who needs to know that what happened in church does not have to determine what happens next.Welcome to Unlock Her Next with Temeka Thompson with guest Takenya Millhouse. Follow The Yellow Table on Instagram and TikTok @the_yellowtable and visit the website to learn more: https://theyellowtable.my.canva.siteTickets to the Hey Sis Brunch & Good Vibes | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hey-sis-brunch-tickets-1994627800445?aff=oddtdtcreator I help women move forward—not perfectly, just obediently.Until next time—honor her, heal her, and serve her well.

Sis… are you tired of being the strong one?

In this powerful episode of Unlock Her Next, Temeka Thompson — The Midwife of Purpose — dives deep into the emotional exhaustion many women silently carry every single day. From burnout and survival mode to hyper-independence, people pleasing, and perfectionism, this episode uncovers why so many strong women struggle to rest, receive help, and finally take the cape off.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, emotionally drained, mentally overloaded, or guilty for slowing down, this conversation is for you.

This episode is especially for:
✨ Christian women feeling emotionally exhausted
✨ Women constantly carrying everyone else
✨ The “strong friend” who secretly needs support
✨ Women struggling with burnout and survival mode
✨ Women healing from trauma, disappointment, and over-functioning
✨ Women learning to choose peace over performance

Temeka shares practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, emotional healing insights, and Midwife Keys to help women stop surviving and start healing.

This episode also connects directly to her powerful book:
📖 Obedience Over Perfection — available now at:
🌐 https://obedienceoverperfection.com

In this episode we discuss:
✔️ Why strong women struggle to rest
✔️ Hyper-independence and emotional burnout
✔️ Why women feel guilty saying no
✔️ Survival mode and emotional exhaustion
✔️ Christian women and burnout
✔️ Healing from people pleasing and perfectionism
✔️ Resting without guilt
✔️ How obedience leads to healing
✔️ Why you don’t have to carry everything alone

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What “cape” have you been carrying lately?

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You’ve been shrinking… and you know it.Playing small, overthinking your next move, waiting for permission that God already gave you.

In this powerful episode of Unlock Her Next, Temeka Thompson sits down with Takenya Millhouse, founder of The Yellow Table, to have a real conversation about what it means to stop shrinking and finally take up space in the life God called you to.

This episode is for the woman who:

✔️ Feels stuck between who she is and who she’s called to be

✔️ Struggles with fear, doubt, and overthinking

✔️ Knows she’s meant for more—but keeps holding back

Together, we unpack:

• What shrinking really looks like in everyday life
• The moment everything shifts
• How to walk boldly in your purpose
• Practical steps to stop shrinking and start moving

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And sis… this is your reminder:

You don’t need permission. You need obedience.

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Thinking about writing a book in 2026 but unsure where to start?

In this episode of Unlocking Her Next, I take you inside the real process of writing a book—from concept to completion—through my personal journey working with Byrd's World Publishing.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move from idea to published author, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it actually looks like to write a book with structure, support, and strategy.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the book-writing process really looks like in today’s publishing world

• How Byrd’s World Publishing supports authors from vision to execution

• Common mistakes first-time authors make—and how to avoid them

• Why clarity, consistency, and obedience matter more than perfection

• What aspiring authors should be preparing for now if they want to publish in 2026

This conversation is especially for:

• Women who know they have a book inside them

• First-time authors ready to stop overthinking and start writing

• Purpose-driven writers who want guidance, not confusion

• Creatives looking for a clear, faith-aligned publishing path

Your story doesn’t need to be perfect—but it does need to be written.

Heather Byrd | Byrd’s World Publishing

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Sis, take off the cape — you don’t have to be perfect to walk in purpose. In this episode of Unlocking Her Next, Temeka Thompson, The Midwife of Purpose, helps women of faith overcome perfectionism, release pressure, and rest in God’s peace. Through the story of Martha and Mary, discover how to stop performing and start becoming. 

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In this debut episode of Unlocking Her Next, Temeka Thompson dives into what it means to step boldly into your next season. Discover practical strategies to overcome fear, hear inspiring personal stories, and get actionable steps to start transforming your life in real estate, business, relationships, faith, and lifestyle. Join us as we empower women to break barriers and claim success—one bold step at a time.

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