Have you ever left a church, walked away from religion—or even from God—because the pain of disappointment felt unbearable?

What if the wholeness you long for isn’t about doing more to “earn God’s approval,” but about shifting your perspective of who He really is?

Could the story of Joseph teach us how to move from trauma, betrayal, and waiting… into humility, forgiveness, and trusting God’s timing?

In this episode of the Counterfeit Systems Series, I share a raw and honest conversation with a friend who admitted, “Raquel, I’m not sure I can open my heart to God again. Religion has caused me too much trauma.” Her words reflect what many are silently wrestling with—painful experiences in the name of God that leave us limping away, unsure if we can ever return.

But as we unpack Joseph’s story, we see that trauma and disappointment don’t have to have the final say. Joseph endured betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and years of waiting. Yet through it all, he held onto humility, forgiveness, and trust in God’s timing. His life shows us that even when we aren’t in control, God’s sovereignty is at work.

We'll discover five perspective shifts that realign us with our Creator:

1. Anchoring in God’s Word

2. Being honest when we’ve gotten it wrong

3. Slowing down

4. Trusting the process,

5. Finding a Holy Spirit-led community.

These shifts move us beyond counterfeit systems of tradition, culture and religion and into authentic Kingdom living—where wholeness and purpose become possible again.

- If you’ve been hurt by religion

- If you’ve questioned God’s love

- If you’re struggling to trust Him with your future

- Or if you want to know why people leave the church and never come back....this episode is for you.

I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a fresh perspective on aligning your wealth, health, and relationships with the principles of the Kingdom.

Enjoy!

Your Kingdom BFF,

Raquel

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🎧 Related Episode: Counterfeit Systems Series

05 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 1 | Exposing the Root & the Fruit of Oppression

06 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 2 | Deconstructing Religion, Reclaiming God

07 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 3 | Blended Beliefs & Broken Foundations

08 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 4 | Who God Really Is—and Who You Really Are

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