What If The Place That Hurt You Is Where You Heal with Senior Pastor, Carlos Ortiz, Jr.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the place that hurt you is the place you heal? That question threads through a raw, hopeful conversation with senior pastor Carlos Ortiz Jr., who opens up about childhood abuse inside the church, a secret life of addiction masked by achievement, and the quiet night in a college dorm when a whisper to “trust” began a long, layered recovery. Carlos doesn’t sell quick fixes. He shows how small daily choices—one sober day, one honest prayer, one well-timed apology—stack into transformation.Doubt becomes a companion, not a verdict. Starting in the book of James, Carlos reframes double-mindedness: let faith drive and let doubts ride. Together we explore practical tools for releasing control—praying “Search my heart,” inviting trusted feedback, and practicing timing as love rather than urgency—and why reflection beats the cultural rush for instant answers.A simple arborist’s lesson lands hard: stakes support young trees, but left too long, they stunt growth. Pride, boundaries, and survival tactics once kept us safe; now they can suffocate maturity, marriages, and teams. Carlos urges us to revisit rather than run—returning to painful places with boundaries to find the healing we avoided.If you’re carrying wounds, wrestling with doubt, or gripping control, this story offers a map: tell the truth, take the next small step, and let humility lead. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review to help more people find their way back to healing.Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com