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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 38 MIN

Ep 5 When Family is Hard - Setting Boundaries

from Hope through the Hard · host leviaherrin

Boundaries with family are some of the hardest to set—but they’re also some of the most important. In this episode of Hope Through the Hard, we share our own journey of drawing healthy boundaries with our families, how God models boundaries in Scripture, and why boundaries are not punishment but protection.We’ll walk through:Why boundaries are biblical—seen in the Garden of Eden and in the life of JesusPractical steps to set boundaries with clarity, courage, and loveMisconceptions about boundaries (are they bitterness? disobedience? permanent?)Our personal story of setting boundaries with family—what has led to reconciliation, and what still hasn’tHow to hold hope when others resist your boundariesIf you’ve ever feared losing a relationship by saying no, or struggled with guilt for protecting your peace, this episode will remind you: boundaries aren’t about pushing people away—they’re about guarding your heart, your calling, and your family so you can live freely in God’s design.✨ Boundaries are not bitterness. They are stewardship. They are hope.

Boundaries with family are some of the hardest to set—but they’re also some of the most important. In this episode of Hope Through the Hard, we share our own journey of drawing healthy boundaries with our families, how God models boundaries in Scripture, and why boundaries are not punishment but protection.We’ll walk through:Why boundaries are biblical—seen in the Garden of Eden and in the life of JesusPractical steps to set boundaries with clarity, courage, and loveMisconceptions about boundaries (are they bitterness? disobedience? permanent?)Our personal story of setting boundaries with family—what has led to reconciliation, and what still hasn’tHow to hold hope when others resist your boundariesIf you’ve ever feared losing a relationship by saying no, or struggled with guilt for protecting your peace, this episode will remind you: boundaries aren’t about pushing people away—they’re about guarding your heart, your calling, and your family so you can live freely in God’s design.✨ Boundaries are not bitterness. They are stewardship. They are hope.

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