Episode 248 | Danny Layne and James DeGaffenreid - Bro. James (Part V)

Church hurt doesn’t just bruise your feelings, it can derail your faith, isolate your family, and make you wonder if unity in the body of Christ is even possible. We sit down with Brother James DeGraffenreid to talk plainly about spiritual abuse, controlling leadership, and the slow drift from Spirit-led worship into man rule. He shares what he witnessed in the COGR over time, why these patterns damage people, and how we can respond without turning bitter or giving up on the church.We also get practical about church conflict and recovery. We walk through why believers have blind spots, why honest brotherhood matters, and how Matthew 18 offers a clear way to handle problems without feeding division. If you’ve ever felt pushed out, shamed into silence, or tempted to walk away from fellowship entirely, this conversation names that pain while pointing to a better path rooted in the Holy Spirit and the simplicity of the gospel.Finally, we speak directly to parents and households watching all of this unfold. We talk about praying together, fasting when God leads, inviting people back to church again, and finding a congregation where Christ is lifted up and healing can actually happen. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone rebuilding their faith after religious trauma, and leave a review so more wounded hearts can find hope.Send us Fan MailVisit us online: https://woundedheartswoundedchurches.com