Have you ever walked away from church feeling confused and heavy — then immediately told yourself you're "just being too sensitive"? That tightness in your chest when certain teachings are mentioned. That knot in your stomach around certain people. You've felt it, but you've pushed it down because good Christian women don't question things like that. Right?

Episode Description

In this episode, Debra helps you finally name what you've been carrying. Because here's the truth: you can't heal what you can't name. This isn't about rejecting faith — it's about healing from harm done in the name of faith. If you've ever felt spiritual discomfort but didn't have words for it, this episode will give you the clarity you've been searching for.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ What religious trauma actually is — and why it's so hard to recognize → Why faithful, loyal Christian women are the LEAST likely to see they're being hurt → The sacred parts of your soul that got trampled — and why it wasn't your fault → Eight common symptoms of religious trauma (and why they don't mean you're broken) → How to start paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you

Healing Truth

You didn't recognize religious trauma because you were BEING good. You were being faithful. You were being loyal. The problem wasn't your heart. These symptoms don't mean you're broken. They mean you've been hurt. And hurt people need healing, not more shame.

Key Quote: "You can't heal what you can't name. And now? You can name it. That's the first step toward healing."

Ready to go deeper?

Do you suffer from religious trauma? Find out! ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com

Read Debra's story and unravel your own. HeIsEnoughBook.com — a redemptive memoir and healing guide.

Ready for complete transformation? TheComingHomeJourney.com Join the Coming Home Journey — A life-changing journey with women who understand and care. You don’t have to do this alone.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and creator of the Coming Home Journey. She helps women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. Known for her voice of gentle clarity and truth, Debra walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

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This is soul-level restoration for Christian women healing religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with God. Through addressing generational trauma and helping you trust God completely, we help you recognize what happened and finally discover God's love that was there all along.