Why do some wounds heal while others become bitterness?

In this episode of Walking with Conviction in an Anxious Age, Pastor Chris Miller continues the Under Pressure series by exploring the hidden path from fear to resentment, bitterness, and victimhood.

Pressure doesn't create who we are—it reveals what formation has been building beneath the surface.

Through Hebrews 12:15 and real-life stories of disappointment, church conflict, burnout, suffering, and God's sustaining grace, we examine:

• Why bitterness rarely starts as bitterness • How fear quietly shapes our reactions and relationships • The danger of rehearsing pain instead of grace • Why resentment feels justified but can become formative • How bitterness promises protection but delivers isolation • The connection between identity, victimhood, and unresolved wounds • Why grace—not willpower—is the cure for bitterness

If you've ever struggled to forgive, found yourself replaying old hurts, carried resentment, or wondered why certain wounds still have power over you, this episode is for you.

Pressure reveals what formation has been building.

What has pressure revealed in you?

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