Ep 30 - A funeral brought us face to face, but healing asked us to look inward first

Send us Fan MailGrief has a way of exposing what we’ve carefully hidden—especially when a funeral puts estranged family at the same table. I share how a long goodbye stretched my emotions thin, how a simple act of kindness from my sister disarmed my defences, and why the hug I thought I wanted felt impossibly heavy. This isn’t a tidy redemption arc; it’s the slow, honest work of naming pain, owning pride, and learning to forgive with more than words. We get practical about spiritual warfare in the mind, taking every thought captive, and asking Yahuwah to rewrite the stories that turn loved ones into enemies.You’ll hear the small, human steps that actually move reconciliation forward: fasting to make room for clarity, praying for the removal of lodged hurt, offering a soft greeting when silence would feel safer, and setting boundaries that protect without punishing. We talk about the danger of third‑party stories—how “Chinese whispers” warp motives and multiply offence—and a simple rule that can save relationships: if it wasn’t said to you, treat it as unsaid and take it to prayer. Along the way, we look at Yeshua’s pattern of mercy with Judas and Peter, the humility of examining the log in our own eye, and the comfort of Psalms reminding us that Yah is close to the brokenhearted.If you’re stuck between wanting peace and not feeling ready, you’re not failing—you’re human. Let this conversation give you language, tools, and courage to try again without pretending the hurt never happened. Share this with someone who needs a nudge toward healing, subscribe for more unfiltered faith and mental health conversations, and leave a review telling us the one small step you’ll take this week.Support the show🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going:👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast Got a question or topic you want us to dive into? 📩 [email protected]’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast