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When Church Hurt Breaks Your Heart—but Not Your Faith
Season 1
Episode 97
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Send a textIn this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns sits down with speaker, Bible teacher, and author Jackie Hayden for an honest conversation about church hurt, depression, and rebuilding trust in God.After Jackie and her pastor husband were unexpectedly asked to leave their church, she found herself navigating grief, loss of identity, and deep emotional pain. In this episode, Jackie shares how God met her in the middle of heartbreak, how Scripture became an anchor, and why church hurt doesn’t have to be the end of your faith story.This conversation is for anyone who has been wounded by church leadership, disillusioned by community, or unsure how to move forward without becoming bitter or disconnected from God.00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
Lauren introduces the episode and today’s topic: church hurt, faith, and healing.03:05 – Facing Unexpected Church Hurt
Jackie opens up about being asked to leave their church and the shock that followed.04:32 – Emotional Struggles & Support Systems
Navigating grief, depression, and the importance of safe, supportive relationships.07:49 – Family Impact & Processing Hurt Together
How church hurt affected their marriage and family—and how they stayed united.09:03 – Rediscovering Faith & Ministry
Why Jackie chose not to walk away from God, even when walking away from church.15:27 – Supporting One Another Through Hardships
How the Body of Christ can show up better for those who are hurting.19:33 – Navigating Family, Faith, and Boundaries
Healthy boundaries after spiritual disappointment.19:47 – Scripture as an Anchor in the Storm
How God’s Word sustained Jackie during depression and grief.20:44 – Overcoming Hurt Without Bitterness
Choosing healing over resentment.21:45 – Embracing God’s Redemptive Plan
Trusting God with what was lost—and what’s still unfolding.26:00 – Finding Your God-Given Ministry Path
Encouragement for listeners unsure of their next step.31:38 – Final Encouragement & Hope for the Hurting Listener
A closing word for anyone walking through church hurt today.Church hurt is real it doesn’t have to separate you from God Healing takes time, and healthy community God can redeem seasons of loss into deeper purpose Faith can grow even after disappointment with peopleContact Lauren:Website laurenburns.netInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/Redeemed Newsletter: subscribepage.io/eft4YTMerch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Desc Patriot Mobile. As someone who cares deeply about faith, freedom, and supporting companies that align with our values, They’re America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider and they give back to organizations that support religious freedom, free speech and our veterans and first responders.
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Lauren introduces the episode and today’s topic: church hurt, faith, and healing.03:05 – Facing Unexpected Church Hurt
Jackie opens up about being asked to leave their church and the shock that followed.04:32 – Emotional Struggles & Support Systems
Navigating grief, depression, and the importance of safe, supportive relationships.07:49 – Family Impact & Processing Hurt Together
How church hurt affected their marriage and family—and how they stayed united.09:03 – Rediscovering Faith & Ministry
Why Jackie chose not to walk away from God, even when walking away from church.15:27 – Supporting One Another Through Hardships
How the Body of Christ can show up better for those who are hurting.19:33 – Navigating Family, Faith, and Boundaries
Healthy boundaries after spiritual disappointment.19:47 – Scripture as an Anchor in the Storm
How God’s Word sustained Jackie during depression and grief.20:44 – Overcoming Hurt Without Bitterness
Choosing healing over resentment.21:45 – Embracing God’s Redemptive Plan
Trusting God with what was lost—and what’s still unfolding.26:00 – Finding Your God-Given Ministry Path
Encouragement for listeners unsure of their next step.31:38 – Final Encouragement & Hope for the Hurting Listener
A closing word for anyone walking through church hurt today.Church hurt is real it doesn’t have to separate you from God Healing takes time, and healthy community God can redeem seasons of loss into deeper purpose Faith can grow even after disappointment with peopleContact Lauren:Website laurenburns.netInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/Redeemed Newsletter: subscribepage.io/eft4YTMerch https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Desc Patriot Mobile. As someone who cares deeply about faith, freedom, and supporting companies that align with our values, They’re America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider and they give back to organizations that support religious freedom, free speech and our veterans and first responders.
and use promo code REDEEMED to get a FREE month of service when you sign up.Patriot Mobile
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Patriot Mobile. As someone who cares deeply about faith, freedom, and suppo