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What happens when God says "you're released" from your church? The Browns share their raw, unfiltered journey of navigating one of Christianity's most silent struggles – finding a new church home.
Their candid conversation reveals the emotional complexity that believers rarely discuss openly. Vernon confesses his protective instinct sparked earlier concerns, while Desiree tearfully shares the family-like bonds that made departure painful despite divine confirmation. Rather than channeling hurt into anger – which both acknowledge would be easier – they chose continued prayers and well-wishes for their former church family.
The Browns offer wisdom from both sides of their experience: the training ground that developed their gifts, the disappointment of unmet expectations, the careful transition planning, and the strange relief of release. Their perspective on church hurt resonates with profound insight: "These are experiences that happen human to human, and humans are faulty on our best days." They caution against allowing hurt from people to become anger toward God.
This conversation creates space for anyone who's wondered if it's time to leave their church, validating the complexity of emotions while offering hope that following God's direction – even through disappointment – leads to peace, confidence, and spiritual growth. Join us for part two as we discover whether the Browns have found their new church home
By Desiree & Vernon BrownWhat happens when God says "you're released" from your church? The Browns share their raw, unfiltered journey of navigating one of Christianity's most silent struggles – finding a new church home.
Their candid conversation reveals the emotional complexity that believers rarely discuss openly. Vernon confesses his protective instinct sparked earlier concerns, while Desiree tearfully shares the family-like bonds that made departure painful despite divine confirmation. Rather than channeling hurt into anger – which both acknowledge would be easier – they chose continued prayers and well-wishes for their former church family.
The Browns offer wisdom from both sides of their experience: the training ground that developed their gifts, the disappointment of unmet expectations, the careful transition planning, and the strange relief of release. Their perspective on church hurt resonates with profound insight: "These are experiences that happen human to human, and humans are faulty on our best days." They caution against allowing hurt from people to become anger toward God.
This conversation creates space for anyone who's wondered if it's time to leave their church, validating the complexity of emotions while offering hope that following God's direction – even through disappointment – leads to peace, confidence, and spiritual growth. Join us for part two as we discover whether the Browns have found their new church home