Why "When Church Hurts?" Was Created: My Journey to Healing

🎙️ Episode 1: Why “When Church Hurts”? My Journey to Healing Description: In this deeply personal first episode, I share my journey through spiritual abuse, legalism, and heartbreaking loss and how God gently led me out of fear and into freedom. From conferences that promised spiritual success to a controlling church that crossed every boundary after the loss of my husband, I open up about the red flags I missed, the guilt I carried, and the moment God told me to wake up. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a church that left you anxious, silenced, or afraid this episode is for you. You are not crazy. You are not alone. This episode is the beginning of a healing conversation. Together, we’ll break free from fear-based faith, reclaim peace, and learn to trust God again. Keywords: Spiritual abuse, legalism, Bill Gothard, IBLP, faith and fear, church hurt, religious trauma, grief and faith, fundamentalism, Christian podcast, healing from toxic churches, women in conservative churches, trauma-informed faith, reconstructing faith. You can expect topics such as healing, grief, boundaries, finding healthy churches, and reclaiming a faith rooted in peace—not pressure. If you’re hurting, I want you to know that healing is possible. Faith doesn’t have to feel like fear. Subscribe, share, and come back each week—we’re in this together. Connect with Me: Website: MelodiKitzmiller.com X: @MelodiKitzmillr Substack: melodikitzmiller.substack.com Help This Podcast Reach Others: If this episode encouraged you, please: Subscribe & Follow Leave a review Share with a friend who needs healing too Together, we’re breaking free, rebuilding faith, and reclaiming peace