Season: 22 Episode: 302
Summary
Church hurt is one of the deepest wounds a believer can experience—and often, it’s carried in silence. In this episode, Shanda sits down with author and speaker Teasi Canon to talk about her personal journey of healing from church hurt and how God restored her faith in the midst of it. Together, they unpack why church hurt is so common, how to process pain in a healthy way without deconstructing your faith, and what to do when you’ve been wounded by leadership or a church community. Teasi shares practical wisdom on discerning when to stay or leave a church, separating the failures of people from the truth of God, and taking the first step toward healing. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can love Jesus while struggling to trust His church, this conversation will meet you with hope, honesty, and biblical clarity.
Teasi’s Website: https://www.teasicannon.com
Question One:
Teasi, many listeners may know your story from your recent interview with Mike Winger. For those who haven’t heard it, can you briefly share why this topic of healing from church hurt is so close to your heart?
Question Two:
Church hurt is something many Christians quietly carry. Why do you think it’s such a common and painful experience?
Question Three:
What’s the difference between healthy processing of church hurt and deconstruction that leads to leaving the faith?
Question Four:
Many people equate “leaving the church” with “leaving God.” How can we help people separate the sins of people from the truth of who God is?
Question Five:
When someone is wounded by leadership or a church community, what is the first step toward healing?
Question Six
How do you know when it’s time to leave a church versus when to stay and work through the issues?
Question Seven:
What would you say to the person listening who loves Jesus but feels like they can’t walk back into a church right now?
Question Eight
What would you say to the person listening who loves Jesus but feels like they can’t walk back into a church right now?
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