When Church Hurts: Healing from Spiritual Manipulation. Breaking free, rebuilding faith, & reclaiming peace
Melodi Kitzmiller M.A.Have you been hurt by the church but still long for a genuine relationship with God? Do you wrestle with religious guilt, fear-based teachings, or the wounds of spiritual abuse? You’re not alone. Welcome to When Church Hurts: Healing from Spiritual Abuse, a podcast for Christian women seeking freedom from controlling religious systems while holding onto their faith. Hosted by Melodi Kitzmiller, th... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Categories | SpiritualityEducationSelf-ImprovementReligion & Spirituality | ||||
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Have you experienced church hurt or spiritual abuse? Do you feel a deep need to examine what you've been taught and rebuild your faith on a solid foundation? Welcome to Fearless Deconstruction, a podcast for those ready to courageously break free fro... more
Have you been told to "submit" without understanding the full context? In this episode of "When Church Hurts," host Melody Kitzmiller dives deep into the concept of power dynamics in faith leadership and marriage, exposing how biblical teachings on s... more
Have you been taught that joy is suspect and rest is lazy? Legalism can steal our delight, but God's heart for us is full of it. Join Melodi as she unpacks how rediscovering true rest and divine delight brought spiritual healing to her life, offering... more
What if the holiness of God wasn’t something to fear—but a doorway to peace? In this episode of When Church Hurts, Melodi Kitzmiller explores the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be Thy name,” and how understanding God’s holiness through... more
You Were Never Meant to Live This Exhausted: 5 Areas of Self-Care After Spiritual Abuse Have you ever noticed how exhaustion has become the norm in the U.S.? It's as if our culture is built around the idea that if you're not busy, you're not doing li... more
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What happens when a pastor’s authority replaces your ability to choose? In this episode, The Silent Slavery of Spiritual Abuse, we dive deep into the quiet, devastating loss of freedom that women experience in controlling and legalistic churches. Dra... more
In this episode, we use lectio divina (Divine Reading) to meditate on Psalm 121. One of the saddest things about spiritual abuse is the misuse of scripture. Grab a pen, paper, some colored pencils, or your knitting and join me for Psalm 121. Peaceful... more
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