Sometimes the deepest wounds don’t come from enemies—they come from leaders.

From people we trusted to guide, protect, and care for us.

In Ezekiel 34, God doesn’t stay silent about failed leadership.

He grieves it.

He exposes the heartbreak of shepherds who stop shepherding, and the devastating impact that neglect has on His people.

This message unpacks God’s heart toward the scattered and the wounded—the ones who still love Him but no longer feel safe among His people.

It’s not a message of condemnation, but compassion.

Because when shepherds fail, God doesn’t abandon His sheep… He goes after them Himself.

In this episode, we'll explore:

✅ Why spiritual neglect breaks God’s heart

✅ How failed leadership leads to “scattered sheep”

✅ What God’s response reveals about His relentless love

✅ How the church can reflect His compassion for the wounded

✅ Why God’s heart for the scattered must become our mission for restoration

If you’ve ever been hurt by leadership, or if you lead in any capacity yourself, this message will meet you where you are—with both grace and truth.

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Let’s talk about the pain no one expects—hurt inside the church.

If you’ve been shamed with Scripture, silenced in the name of “unity,” or dismissed when you spoke up, this episode is for you.

In Ezekiel 34, God doesn’t look away—He confronts corrupt shepherds, defends His flock, and promises to personally rescue the wounded.

This isn’t just history.

It’s God’s heart on display: He’s not loyal to platforms—He’s loyal to His people.

When leaders exploit, He stands against them.

When sheep are scattered, He gathers and heals.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ What “church hurt” is—and why it cuts so deeply
✅ How God Himself speaks against abusive leadership (Ezekiel 34:1–10)
✅ Why silence in the face of corruption isn’t loyalty—it’s complicity
✅ Hope for the wounded: the Good Shepherd still binds up the broken

If you’ve ever thought, “I love God, but I don’t know if I can trust His people…”

God sees what happened.

He does not minimize your pain.

He names it, and He moves toward you to heal.

❤️ If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who’s been hurt but still longs for healing.

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Let’s be honest—no one expects to get hurt by the people of God.

That’s what makes church hurt so painful.

It’s not just disappointment—it’s betrayal in the name of God.

In this deeply compassionate episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin speaks directly to the pain so many quietly carry—the pain of being wounded by the very place that was supposed to be safe.

Whether it came through gossip, hypocrisy, abuse of authority, or silence when you needed protection, this message reminds you: God sees. God names it. And God heals it.

Drawing from Psalm 55, Ernest explores the story of David’s betrayal—how the wound from a “familiar friend” mirrors the pain many believers feel today.

Yet even in betrayal, we see a Savior who understands—Jesus, who was betrayed by His own, yet turned pain into redemption.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ What “church hurt” really is and why it cuts so deeply
✅ How Psalm 55 gives biblical language to your pain
✅ The difference between opposition from the world and betrayal from within
✅ Why God never minimizes your wounds but invites you to cast your burdens on Him
✅ How to start healing and rebuilding trust—not in people, but in God

If you’ve ever said, “I love God, but I can’t go back,” this episode is for you.

Because the God who was betrayed Himself is also the God who heals the betrayed.

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