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What If Church Hurt Makes Gathering Feel Unsafe?
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Today's Scripture: Hebrews 10:24–25
**Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** If you’ve ever heard “do not give up meeting together” and felt guilt rise in your body, this episode is for you. In today’s reflection on Hebrews 10:24–25, Dr. Alison offers a compassionate look at church hurt, spiritual community, and why this passage was never meant to be used as a weapon. We explore:
*How church hurt and religious trauma can shape your nervous system
*Signs of an unhealthy community
*How to discern a healthy spiritual community
*How to take slow, wise steps toward connection after religious harm
Go Deeper:
Episode 17: What is Church Hurt and How do I Heal?
Episode 163: Healing Spiritual Wounds – Understanding Abuse in Faith Spaces with Rachael Clinton Chen
Episode 153: Embodied Healing, Spiritual Trauma, and the Journey Home to Your Body with Dr. Hillary McBride
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