In this opening episode of Grown & Holy: Christian Talk After Dark, we get real about something most people never say out loud: how deeply it hurts to be denied for credit, loans, or financial opportunities.

When that “We’re sorry, you’re not approved” hits your inbox… it doesn’t just hit your credit score.

It hits your confidence.

It hits your identity.

It hits that place inside of you that already wondered, “Am I enough?”

Raquel Long — The Realtor for the People — takes you into the emotional and spiritual side of money trauma, uncovering why those repeated rejections feel so personal and how they quietly shape the way we see ourselves, our future, and even our faith.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ Why credit denial feels like rejection of you, not just your application

✨ The hidden shame and silence surrounding financial setbacks

✨ How money trauma impacts mental health, self-worth, and decision-making

✨ What the Bible says about identity, restoration, and starting again

✨ A practical first step to begin healing from financial wounds

✨ Why your credit story does not define your value or your destiny

This is the conversation your heart has been waiting for.

Tender. Honest. Healing.

The kind you only have after 9pm with someone who truly sees you.

If you’ve ever felt embarrassed, discouraged, or defeated by your financial past—this episode is your safe space, your reset, and your reminder:

You are worthy of credit. You are worthy of stability. You are worthy of the life God promised.

Pull up and press play. Your healing starts tonight