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  • Faith Deconstruction: Am I Losing My Faith or Finding the Real God

    Faith Deconstruction: Am I Losing My Faith or Finding the Real God
    2026/07/30
    In this powerful and deeply healing episode, Keana explores the truth about faith deconstruction, what it is, where the term came from, why so many people are experiencing it, and how it can actually lead you closer to the Real God rather than away from Him.Drawing from psychology, theology, and lived spiritual experience, this episode helps listeners understand that questioning their beliefs is not rebellion, it's spiritual honesty. You’ll learn how deconstruction works, why it often begins after spiritual harm, and how to navigate it safely while protecting your emotional wellness.This episode is a safe space for anyone who has ever wondered: “Am I losing my faith… or am I finally finding God?”🌱 What We Cover in This Episode• Recap of Last Week’s EpisodeA compassionate review of last week’s topic: Does God love gay people? What the Bible really says about God’s love and acceptance. Keana revisits how Scripture has been misinterpreted, how Jesus modeled radical inclusion, and how harmful theology creates spiritual trauma not spiritual truth.• What Faith Deconstruction Really IsA clear, grounded definition of deconstruction, including:The original meaning from philosopher Jacques DerridaHow the term entered Christian spacesWhy deconstruction is not “losing faith”Why questioning is a sign of spiritual maturityHow deconstruction helps you separate God from harmful theology• Am I Losing My Faith or Finding the Real God?Keana explores the emotional tension of questioning your beliefs and explains why deconstruction often leads to a deeper, more authentic experience of God. Featuring insights from:Dr. Brené Brown on vulnerabilityDr. Carl Jung on self‑awarenessDr. Kristin Neff on shame and compassion• Why Faith Deconstruction HappensA trauma‑informed breakdown of the triggers that lead people into deconstruction:Church hurtSpiritual abuseHarmful teachingsCognitive dissonanceEmotional exhaustionFear‑based theology Includes research from Dr. Andrew Newberg on spirituality and the brain.• How to Deconstruct Your Faith SafelyPractical, emotionally safe strategies for navigating deconstruction:Giving yourself permission to questionSeparating God from religious systemsFinding spiritually safe communityExploring Scripture with curiosityRebuilding slowly and gently Featuring insights from Dr. Lisa Miller on spiritual development.• What Faith Can Look Like After DeconstructionA hopeful look at reconstruction — the phase where your faith becomes more personal, grounded, and emotionally aligned. Includes wisdom from Dr. Carl Rogers on authenticity and spiritual connection.🎶 Featured Song of the WeekThis week’s featured song is “You Love Me” by Keana’s spiritual persona, Unique‑ly Chosen. A healing reminder that God’s love is unconditional, steady, and not shaped by fear‑based theology.✨ All songs featured on the Finding God Podcast including “You Love Me” are available on Spotify. Click the link in the show notes to follow Unique‑ly Chosen and listen throughout the week for encouragement.🔮 Next Week’s Episode PreviewNext week, we’re diving deeper into this journey with:Spiritual But Not Religious: Why More People are Searching for God Outside of the Church💛 Connect With the Podcast• Follow the show for weekly spiritually safe conversations • Share this episode with someone who is questioning their faith • Tag @FindingGodPodcast to continue the conversation • Click the link in the show notes to follow Unique‑ly Chosen on Spotify✨ Affirmation of the Week“I am not losing God — I am finding Him.”📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website https://keanawmitchell.com📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod 👥 Facebook Group Finding God Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod 📸 Instagram Keana W. Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2 🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com 🎵 Follow Unique-ly Chosen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5YLLhbf7bPMgzbLgnsXz1h?si=ws6Phdw6Q3mjyMqB6ulcdg Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations
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    21 分
  • Does God Love Gay People? What the Bible Really Says About God's Love and Acceptance

    Does God Love Gay People? What the Bible Really Says About God's Love and Acceptance
    2026/07/16
    In this powerful and trauma‑informed episode, host Keana W. Mitchell explores one of the most important questions in modern faith communities:Does God love LGBTQIA+ people?The answer is simple yes but the lived experiences of many LGBTQIA+ individuals tell a different story. This episode is not a debate, not a theological argument, and not a conversation about changing anyone’s identity. Instead, it’s a compassionate, research‑based, Christ‑centered look at how Christians have treated LGBTQIA+ people and how God calls us to do better.Keana integrates psychological research, Christian scholarship, biblical truth, and trauma‑informed care to address religious trauma, the weaponization of scripture, and the emotional wounds caused by fear‑based theology. She also offers a path forward for churches seeking to repair harm and closes with a heartfelt prayer specifically for LGBTQIA+ listeners.If you’ve ever wondered whether God’s love includes you or how Christians can reflect Christ more faithfully this episode is for you.⭐ What We Cover in This Episode✔ A trauma‑informed clarificationWhy this episode is not about correcting LGBTQIA+ people, evangelizing them, or debating their identity.✔ Psychological research on LGBTQIA+ mental health & faithIncluding insights from:Dr. Caitlin Ryan (Family Acceptance Project)Dr. Mark Yarhouse (Christian psychologist specializing in LGBTQ+ identity)Dr. Lisa Diamond (sexual orientation researcher)Dr. Brené Brown, Dr. Kristin Neff, and Dr. John Gottman on shame, empathy, and connection✔ Religious trauma explainedHow spiritual teachings, church authority, and scripture have been used to harm LGBTQIA+ people and why this contradicts the heart of Christ.✔ How scripture has been weaponizedReal examples of verses used to shame, exclude, silence, or reject LGBTQIA+ individuals contrasted with how Jesus actually used scripture to heal and liberate.✔ What the Bible actually shows about God’s loveA look at God’s consistent pattern of moving toward the hurting, the outcast, and the misunderstood.✔ How Jesus modeled compassionWhy empathy, connection, and dignity are central to Christlike love.✔ How churches can repair harmTrauma‑informed steps faith communities can take to rebuild trust, restore dignity, and create true belonging.✔ A message directly to LGBTQIA+ listenersAffirmation, compassion, and validation for those who have been hurt by religion.✔ A closing prayer for LGBTQIA+ listenersA gentle, healing prayer asking God to comfort, protect, and restore those who have experienced rejection or spiritual harm.⭐ Key TakeawaysGod’s love is unconditional and it includes LGBTQIA+ people fully and completely.Scripture was never meant to be used as a weapon.Religious trauma is real, and the church must acknowledge and repair the harm it has caused.Psychological research confirms that acceptance saves lives, while rejection creates deep emotional wounds.Jesus modeled compassion, connection, and dignity not judgment or exclusion.Love is the greatest command, the greatest witness, and the greatest reflection of God’s heart.⭐ Who This Episode Is ForLGBTQIA+ individuals seeking spiritual safetyChristians wanting to love people more like JesusPastors, leaders, and churches ready to repair harmAnyone navigating faith, identity, and belongingFamilies wanting to support LGBTQIA+ loved onesListeners healing from religious trauma⭐ Resources MentionedFamily Acceptance Project — Dr. Caitlin RyanSexual Identity & Faith Research — Dr. Mark YarhouseSexual Orientation Research — Dr. Lisa DiamondShame & Empathy — Dr. Brené BrownSelf‑Compassion — Dr. Kristin NeffRelationship Science — Dr. John Gottman⭐ Connect With KeanaInstagram: @keanamitchellTikTok: @keanamitchellYouTube: Worth Loving Podcast + Finding God PodcastWebsite: Paper Anthem Entertainment⭐ If This Episode Spoke to You…Please rate, review, and share the podcast. Your support helps this message reach people who need healing, hope, and a safe place to explore faith.If you want, I can also create:✨ A YouTube description ✨ A short version for RedCircle ✨ Instagram/TikTok/Facebook captions ✨ A thumbnail title ✨ A social media promo scriptJust tell me what you want next.Connect With Finding God PodcastIf today's episode encouraged you:⭐ Follow the podcast⭐ Leave a rating and review⭐ Share this episode with family and friends⭐ Join the conversation on social media⭐ Encourage someone who may need this message todayFinal EncouragementNo matter your story...No matter your questions...No matter your experiences with church or faith...You deserve kindness.You deserve dignity.You deserve compassion.And you deserve to know that you are loved by a God whose love is bigger than fear, shame, rejection, or hurt.Keep seeking. Keep healing. Keep finding God. ❤️📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website https://...
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    22 分
  • Where is God in Your Mental Health Struggles: Finding Peace, Support, Strength and Hope

    Where is God in Your Mental Health Struggles: Finding Peace, Support, Strength and Hope
    2026/07/02
    What You’ll Hear in This Episode✨ Recap of Last Week’s Episode

    A brief reflection on When Praying Feels Hard, exploring how to pray when you’re angry, hurt, or numb and how God meets you in emotional honesty.

    ✨ How Mental Health Impacts Your Life and Faith

    Keana explains how anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional overwhelm affect your mind, body, relationships, and spiritual connection. You’ll learn why mental health struggles can make God feel distant even when He’s close.

    ✨ Insights From Psychologists on Faith & Mental Health

    This episode includes research‑based insights from experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. Kristin Neff, showing how trauma affects the brain, how spirituality strengthens resilience, and why compassion is essential for healing.

    ✨ Myths About Mental Health in the Church

    Keana addresses harmful beliefs such as “If you had more faith, you wouldn’t feel this way” or “Prayer alone should fix everything,” and replaces them with biblical truth and emotional clarity.

    ✨ Why Getting Help Is Biblical

    You’ll hear why therapy, counseling, and mental health support are not signs of weak faith — they are acts of wisdom and stewardship. Scriptures like Proverbs 11:14, Psalm 34:18, and Matthew 11:28 remind us that God uses both prayer and practical support to bring healing.

    ✨ Biblical Examples of Emotional Struggle

    From Elijah’s depression to David’s anxiety, Hannah’s grief, Job’s anguish, and Jesus’ sorrow in Gethsemane, this episode shows how God met His people in their emotional pain — and how He meets you today.

    ✨ How God Supports You in Your Mental Health Journey

    Keana shares how God brings peace, strength, and comfort through His presence, His Word, community, therapy, rest, and spiritual practices that ground your mind and spirit.

    Episode Takeaway

    You can love God and still struggle with your mental health. You can trust God and still need therapy. You can be a believer and still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or numb. None of these things separate you from God’s love. He is near, He is compassionate, and He walks with you through every emotional valley.

    Connect with Keana

    If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be struggling silently.

    Send in your questions for next week’s episode, and stay connected for more faith‑centered conversations on healing, mental health, and spiritual growth.


    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast

    🌐 Website

    https://keanawmitchell.com


    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

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    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b


    📧 Email

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    🤝 Join the Faith After Abuse Community

    If you’re healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you’re invited to join the Faith After Abuse free Skool community, a safe, supportive space to rediscover God’s love without fear or pressure.

    https://www.skool.com/finding-faith-after-abuse-2572


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    22 分
  • How to Talk with Family Members About Church Hurt

    How to Talk with Family Members About Church Hurt
    2026/06/25


    In this revisited episode of the Finding God Podcast, we’re having an honest, compassionate conversation about something many believers struggle with but rarely feel safe talking about — how to discuss church hurt with family members who may not understand, may minimize your experience, or may still be connected to the very spaces that wounded you.

    Whether you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, manipulation, fear‑based teaching, or emotional harm in religious spaces, navigating these conversations can feel overwhelming. This episode gives you language, clarity, and emotional safety as you learn how to honor your story without losing yourself.

    💛 In This Episode, We Explore:
    • Why talking about church hurt with family can feel so triggering
    • How to set emotional and spiritual boundaries before the conversation
    • What to do when family members dismiss, minimize, or spiritualize your pain
    • How to communicate your experience without defending or over‑explaining
    • Why your healing doesn’t require anyone’s approval or agreement
    • How to stay grounded in God’s love when conversations get difficult
    • What Scripture reveals about God’s heart toward the wounded and unheard
    ✨ Key Takeaways
    • Your story is valid, even if others don’t understand it
    • You are not obligated to return to harmful spaces to “prove” your faith
    • God never asks you to stay silent about pain
    • You can love your family while still protecting your emotional and spiritual health
    • Healing often requires new boundaries, new language, and new levels of honesty
    💬 Episode Quote

    “God is not threatened by your truth. He meets you in it.”

    🎧 Listen If You’re Struggling With:
    • Feeling misunderstood by family
    • Being pressured to “just get over it”
    • Explaining why you left a church
    • Navigating spiritual conversations after trauma
    • Rebuilding your relationship with God outside of harmful environments
    ✨ Connect With the Finding God Community

    If you’re healing from church hurt, spiritual abuse, or confusion about faith, you’re not alone. Join our community for gentle conversations, weekly encouragement, and resources to help you rebuild your relationship with God in a safe, grounded way.


    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast

    🌐 Website

    https://keanawmitchell.com



    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

    https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod

    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b


    📧 Email

    paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

    🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen

    🤝 Join the Faith After Abuse Community

    If you’re healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you’re invited to join the Faith After Abuse free Skool community, a safe, supportive space to rediscover God’s love without fear or pressure.

    https://www.skool.com/finding-faith-after-abuse-2572


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    22 分
  • Setting Boundaries in Toxic Church Culture: How to Protect Your Peace

    Setting Boundaries in Toxic Church Culture: How to Protect Your Peace
    2026/06/18

    In this powerful episode of the Finding God Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell explores the emotional and spiritual impact of toxic church culture and how setting boundaries can be a sacred act of healing. Building on last week’s episode about fear-based theology and its effects on mental health, Keana dives into how exclusion, racism, spiritual abuse, and prosperity gospel distort the image of God and damage our relationship with the Divine.

    Through Scripture, psychological insight, and trauma-informed reflection, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for reclaiming your spiritual autonomy. Whether you’ve experienced religious trauma or are simply seeking a more authentic connection with God, this episode affirms that you are worthy of love, safety, and spiritual clarity.

    📖 Topics Covered:

    • What church culture is and how it becomes toxic
    • The emotional and psychological toll of exclusion, racism, and spiritual abuse
    • How toxic theology distorts our view of God
    • What Scripture says about the true purpose of the church
    • The importance of knowing God for yourself
    • How to set boundaries that protect your peace and reflect your values

    🧠 Key Scriptures:

    • Acts 2:42–47 – The early church as a place of unity and generosity
    • Galatians 3:28 – Spiritual equality in Christ
    • Micah 6:8 – God’s call to justice, mercy, and humility
    • Jeremiah 29:13 – Seeking God with your whole heart
    • John 15:5 – Abiding in God as the source of life
    • John 4:23 – Worshiping in spirit and truth

    🛡️ Healing Takeaways:

    • Boundaries are sacred and spiritually necessary
    • You are allowed to walk away from harmful church environments
    • God is not confined to a building God is with you in your healing
    • You can seek and find God for yourself, outside of toxic systems

    🎶 Featured Song:

    “The Answer” by Uniquely Chosen A soul-stirring anthem for anyone searching for clarity, healing, and truth. This song reminds us that God is the answer and that stepping away from toxic church culture can be the first step toward spiritual restoration.

    💬 Call to Action:

    If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s healing from religious trauma or questioning their spiritual path. Follow, rate, and review the podcast to help others find this safe and sacred space.

    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast

    🌐 Website

    https://keanawmitchell.com



    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

    https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod

    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b


    📧 Email

    paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

    🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen

    🤝 Join the Faith After Abuse Community

    If you’re healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you’re invited to join the Faith After Abuse free Skool community, a safe, supportive space to rediscover God’s love without fear or pressure.

    https://www.skool.com/finding-faith-after-abuse-2572


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    19 分
  • When Praying Feels Hard: How to Pray when you're Hurt, Angry, or Numb

    When Praying Feels Hard: How to Pray when you're Hurt, Angry, or Numb
    2026/06/11
    FINDING GOD PODCAST — SHOW NOTESEpisode: When Prayer Feels Hard — How to Pray When You’re Hurt, Angry, or NumbEpisode Summary

    In this deeply honest episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana speaks to the believer who wants to pray but feels stuck — the one who is hurting, angry, numb, or spiritually exhausted. Prayer can feel impossible in seasons of pain, but Scripture shows us that God meets us gently in those moments. This episode explores why prayer becomes difficult, how trauma and emotional overwhelm affect our ability to connect with God, and how to approach prayer with honesty instead of pressure.

    ✨ Recap of Last Week’s Episode

    Keana revisits last week’s conversation, What God’s Voice Sounds Like When You’re Healing, reminding listeners that God’s voice is gentle, patient, and compassionate. Healing helps us separate God’s voice from fear, shame, or past wounds — a foundation that prepares us for today’s discussion on praying through pain.

    ✨ What We Cover in This Episode1. Why Prayer Feels Hard in Painful Seasons
    • How emotional overwhelm and survival mode affect prayer
    • Why numbness is a protective response, not spiritual failure
    • How anger toward God creates shame and avoidance
    • Insights from psychologists like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Diane Langberg, and Dr. Julie Gottman
    2. Biblical Examples of People Who Struggled to Pray
    • David’s honest laments (Psalms 13, 22, 42)
    • Hannah’s wordless prayer in bitterness of soul
    • Elijah’s exhaustion and despair in 1 Kings 19
    • Job’s raw questions and emotional honesty
    • Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane
    3. What to Do When You Can’t Pray
    • Praying honestly instead of perfectly
    • Using breath, silence, and stillness as prayer
    • Borrowing prayers from Scripture, worship, or written prayers
    • Praying small, simple, one‑sentence prayers
    • Allowing God to come to you instead of striving
    4. Bible Verses for Hard Seasons
    • Psalm 34:18
    • Romans 8:26
    • Psalm 13
    • Psalm 42:5
    • Matthew 11:28
    • 1 Peter 5:7
    5. Practical Ways to Reconnect With God
    • Creating a safe prayer space
    • Using grounding techniques before prayer
    • Journaling your prayers
    • Praying through music or Scripture
    • Giving yourself permission to slow down
    ✨ Key Takeaway

    God is not disappointed in your struggle. Prayer is not a performance — it’s presence. God meets you in your numbness, your silence, your anger, and your tears. You are not failing spiritually. You are healing, and God is near.

    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast

    🌐 Website

    https://emoryrose.bandzoogle.com


    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

    https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod

    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b


    📧 Email

    paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

    🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen

    🤝 Join the Faith After Abuse Community

    If you’re healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you’re invited to join the Faith After Abuse free Skool community, a safe, supportive space to rediscover God’s love without fear or pressure.

    https://www.skool.com/finding-faith-after-abuse-2572


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    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations
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    23 分
  • What God's Voice Sounds Like When You are Healing

    What God's Voice Sounds Like When You are Healing
    2026/06/04
    In this week’s episode, Keana explores a question many believers wrestle with but rarely say out loud: What does God’s voice actually sound like when you’re healing?When you’ve walked through trauma, heartbreak, or long seasons of survival mode, your ability to hear God can feel distorted. Not because God has changed — but because your nervous system, your trust, and your internal world are shifting.This episode gently unpacks how healing transforms the way you perceive God’s voice, how to distinguish His voice from fear or shame, and how to recognize the tender, patient, protective tone God uses with His wounded children.If you’re in a season of rebuilding your faith, reconnecting with God, or learning to trust His voice again, this episode will meet you right where you are.🔄 Recap From Last Week’s EpisodeLast week, we talked about rebuilding your relationship with God after trauma. Keana explored:How trauma affects your spiritual perceptionWhy God can feel distant or unsafe after painful experiencesInsights from trauma experts like Dr. Diane Langberg and Dr. Bessel van der KolkBiblical examples of people who reconnected with God after deep painThe truth that God meets you where you are, not where you think you “should” beThis foundation sets the stage for today’s conversation about hearing God’s voice in a healing season.🧠 Why Healing Changes How You Hear GodKeana explains how trauma impacts the nervous system and why healing opens space for you to hear God with more clarity, gentleness, and safety. Healing quiets fear, softens shame, and helps you separate God’s voice from the voices of your past.❌ What God’s Voice Does Not Sound LikeDuring healing, God’s voice does not sound like:CondemnationPressurePanicShameHarshnessThese tones often come from trauma, fear, or old religious messages — not from God.💜 What God’s Voice Does Sound Like When You’re HealingGod’s voice in a healing season is:GentlePatientAffirmingClarifyingProtectiveConsistentIt sounds like rest, reassurance, and unconditional love.👂 How to Discern God’s Voice While HealingKeana shares practical tools to help listeners recognize God’s voice, including:Checking the fruitChecking the toneChecking alignment with ScripturePaying attention to the body’s responseNoticing patterns of peace vs. fear📖 Biblical Examples of God Speaking to the WoundedThis episode highlights stories of Hagar, Elijah, David, the woman at the well, and Thomas — showing how God speaks gently and personally to those who are hurting.🌱 Practical Ways to Hear God More ClearlyListeners learn trauma‑informed spiritual practices such as breath prayer, grounding, journaling, and focusing on Scriptures that reveal God’s gentleness.💬 Final EncouragementGod’s voice has never stopped speaking. Healing simply helps you hear Him more clearly. You are not too broken, too slow, or too wounded for God to speak to you. His voice is steady, loving, and patient — and He walks with you at your pace.📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website https://emoryrose.bandzoogle.com📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod 👥 Facebook Group Finding God Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod 📸 Instagram Keana W. Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2 🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com 🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen New Music Coming Soon!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations
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    19 分
  • Why Religion Can't Save You but God's Love Can

    Why Religion Can't Save You but God's Love Can
    2026/05/28
    💛 Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply healing episode of the Finding God Podcast, we explore one of the most misunderstood truths in Christianity: religion cannot save you but God’s love absolutely can. Many of us grew up believing that God’s acceptance was tied to our performance, our behavior, or our ability to follow religious rules. But Scripture, psychology, and the life of Jesus all reveal a different story. Today, we break down the difference between religion and relationship, and we look at why God’s unconditional love is the only thing that truly transforms, heals, and saves. 🔄 Last Week’s Episode Recap Last week, we talked about why God’s love is not performance‑based. We explored how: God loved us before we changed His love is not tied to our behavior Fear and shame are not tools God uses Jesus consistently loved people into transformation This week builds directly on that foundation. ✨ What We Explore in This Episode 💔 Why People Confuse Religion With God’s Love We unpack the reasons so many believers mix up rules with relationship, including: Childhood conditioning Fear‑based church cultures The desire for structure and predictability Misrepresentation of God by religious systems The human tendency to earn approval You’ll learn why this confusion is common and how to break free from it. 💛 The Difference Between Religion and God’s Love We take a deep dive into the contrast between: Religion: rules, pressure, performance, fear God’s Love: relationship, grace, identity, transformation You’ll hear how religion focuses on the outside, but God’s love transforms from the inside out. ⛓️ Why Religion Can’t Save You We explore why religion falls short: It modifies behavior but doesn’t heal the heart It creates fear instead of freedom It produces shame instead of restoration It cannot heal trauma or change identity Scripture clearly teaches that salvation is a gift, not a reward 💖 Why God’s Love Can Save You (Side‑by‑Side Comparison) This section breaks down the truth: Religion says “earn it” / God says “I came to you first” Religion says “try harder” / God says “rest in Me” Religion says “your mistakes define you” /God says “My grace covers you” Religion says “change first” /God says “you are changed because you are loved” This comparison brings clarity and freedom. 📖 Biblical Examples We look at people in Scripture who relied on religion and those who discovered God’s love: People who trusted religion: The Pharisees Saul before becoming Paul The Rich Young Ruler People transformed by God’s love: The Woman at the Well The Prodigal Son The Thief on the Cross These stories reveal that religion never saved anyone but God’s love always did. 🧠 Psychology + Faith: Why Love Heals We connect Scripture with modern psychology, referencing leading experts like: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Dr. Gabor Maté Dr. Sue Johnson Dr. Kristin Neff Their research confirms what the Bible has always taught: Love, not fear, is what heals the human heart. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Healing Exercises You’ll learn practical ways to shift from religious pressure to God’s love: Daily love reminders Rewriting harmful beliefs Stillness practices Scripture meditation Releasing the “spiritual scorecard” These tools help retrain your heart to trust God’s love. 🤝 Join the Faith After Abuse Community If you’re healing from religious trauma or spiritual abuse, you’re invited to join the Faith After Abuse free Skool community a safe, supportive space to rediscover God’s love without fear or pressure. https://www.skool.com/finding-faith-after-abuse-2572💬 Final Thoughts Religion can give you structure, but it cannot save you. Only God’s love can heal, restore, and transform your life. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of the Finding God Podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear the truth about God’s love. 📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website https://emoryrose.bandzoogle.com📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod 👥 Facebook Group Finding God Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod 📸 Instagram Keana W. Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2 🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com 🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen New Music Coming Soon!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations
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