I Was Hurt in Church—Now What?

Ever been hurt in Church? In this throwback episode, we’re diving into the messiness and beauty of biblical community.

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So Good Moments: 

• The difference between Church hurt and spiritual abuse.
• The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. 
• Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.
• The 3 stages of biblical community.
• 3 practices for dealing with Church hurt. 
• How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?
2. Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage? 
3. How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?
4. What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?
5. In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and for the Church? 

Resources:

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda
Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. 
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin
How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt 
How to Find a Christian Counselor
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Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It
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