EP 33| Don't Drop Your Faith: Healing After Church Trauma

07/10/2025 7 min Episodio 34
EP 33| Don't Drop Your Faith: Healing After Church Trauma

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TRANSCRIPT
Mav:
Child of God, hear me out. I've seen a lot of young people leaving the church, leaving their faith. As a therapist, I've supported many through spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Now, I'm a believer in Christ, so I can speak about your faith in Christ and the church trauma some have experienced. If you've experienced church trauma, chances are you might have also faced childhood abuse or neglect. From my clinical observation, people with untreated trauma often gravitate towards highly structured institutions or communities. These structures provide a sense of grounding and survival. But as you heal, you might realize you don't want to stay in such a controlling environment. Leaving these communities can be re-traumatizing, but it's okay to step away.
Mav:
There's a local church assembly where you go for fellowship, hear the word of God, volunteer, and form connections. Then there's the universal church, which knows no borders, race, or gender. It's the church you belong to when you receive Jesus as your Savior. While you may leave your local assembly, don't leave your faith in Jesus. Your faith is personal. Paul said, "I bear on me the mark of our Lord Jesus Christ." Your faith in Jesus is personal and not tied to what others did or didn't do. Jesus died for you, and His blood brings you value. Don't cast away your confidence in Jesus because of misunderstandings at the local church.
Mav:
The devil knows the value of your faith. You can trust God for a job, a good marriage, and wonderful things through Jesus' name. The blood of Jesus gives you authority on earth. Don't drop your faith for anyone. They didn't die for you; Jesus did. If you've experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse, you need your faith. Your healing is spiritual, not just psychological. I can talk about psychological techniques, but I choose a faith-based approach. Your faith is crucial, and the devil knows it. Whatever disappointment or hurt you face, seek therapy with a trauma-informed therapist. But don't leave your faith behind.
Mav:
It's okay to step away from a local assembly while you heal. We're blessed in this generation with access to the word of God through YouTube and Christian apps. Your faith has cash and social values. Wherever you are, make sure your first connection is to Jesus. Stay there. I'm going to pray with you before I leave.
Mav:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray for every heart that might be broken, disappointed, rejected, or abandoned, especially those who've experienced trauma. I pray that you heal every heart and strengthen them in these last days. Keep your faith in Jesus. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' name, amen. Take care, stay confident, stay beautiful. Until next time.

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