Can church hurt and spiritual abuse come from the congregation, not just the leadership?

In this episode of Reclaiming Identity, Kristen Zuray is joined by her husband Josh Zuray for a deeply personal conversation about spiritual abuse beyond the pulpit. After 17 years in ministry as a youth pastor, senior pastor, and church planter, Josh shares what it was like to face resistance, gossip, shame, control, unrealistic expectations, and betrayal from people within the church itself.

This episode explores:

• how wolves in the church can damage the body of Christ

• the difference between healthy accountability and toxic church culture

• how gossip and lies can destroy trust and ministry

• why some churches shame people for leaving

• what happens when believers misuse authority, expectations, and judgment

• how grace, truth, and discernment help people heal from church hurt

Kristen and Josh also talk about why abuse in church settings doesn't always come from behind the pulpit. Sometimes it comes from people sitting in the pews, resisting growth, spreading gossip, or creating unhealthy pressure that crushes leaders and families.

If you've been harmed by spiritual abuse, toxic church culture, or deep church hurt, this episode offers honesty, validation, and hope for healing.

Want to work together? Here's how we can help you reclaim your God-given identity and purpose!

* Snag a free gift and find out more at https://www.adiproject.org

* Coaching: Has the past silenced who you are? Do you want to get unstuck? Sign up for private coaching sessions with one of Adi Project's coaches: https://www.adiproject.org/christian-coaching

* Courses: Do you wonder where God was in your trauma? Want to go deeper in your faith but aren't ready to commit to coaching? Purchase the 9 week Called By Name video course, book, and workbook. https://www.adiproject.org/adi-books-and-merch

* Resources: Do you want to learn more about identity but don't want to read another self-help book? Are you drawn to fantasy fiction? We have you covered with the Redemption of Adi trilogy. https://www.adiproject.org/adi-books-and-merch

* Community: You don't have to walk this journey alone. Join our Identity Building Facebook community and connect with others who are discovering their true identity and purpose. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437640954240014

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What happens when a traumatic religious experience leaves you questioning your identity, your memories, and even your view of Jesus?

In this episode of Reclaiming Identity, Kristen is joined by Kimalee Finelli, author of Under Authority, for a conversation about religious trauma, spiritual abuse, church hurt, and healing.

Kimalee shares her story, how her identity was affected after leaving a harmful religious environment, and what helped her separate abusive spiritual leadership from the real Jesus without walking away from faith.

In this episode, we discuss:

• surviving religious trauma

• the long-term effects of spiritual abuse

• how healing from church hurt begins

• how truth restores identity in Christ

• why Kimalee wrote Under Authority

• encouragement for those still living through traumatic religion

If you've ever needed language for what happened to you in church or in a spiritually abusive setting, this episode offers validation, hope, and a path toward healing.

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Have you ever prayed for healing and wondered why you are still suffering?

In this episode of Reclaiming Identity, Abbi DeWitt talks about praying for healing, what to do when healing hasn't come yet, and how to stay grounded in the truth of God's character while you wait.

Through Scripture, Abbi reminds listeners that every good gift comes from God, that God reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha, and that ongoing suffering does not mean God is the one harming you.

This episode explores:

• whether pain comes from God

• what Paul's thorn in the flesh teaches us

• whether it is okay to keep praying for healing

• how grace meets us in suffering

• what faith looks like while we wait

If you are in a season of pain, confusion, trauma healing, church hurt recovery, or spiritual exhaustion, this episode offers biblical encouragement and hope.

Want to work together? Here's how we can help you reclaim your God-given identity and purpose!

* Snag a free gift and find out more at https://www.adiproject.org

* Coaching: Has the past silenced who you are? Do you want to get unstuck? Sign up for private coaching sessions with one of Adi Project's coaches: https://www.adiproject.org/christian-coaching

* Courses: Do you wonder where God was in your trauma? Want to go deeper in your faith but aren't ready to commit to coaching? Purchase the 9 week Called By Name video course, book, and workbook. https://www.adiproject.org/adi-books-and-merch

* Resources: Do you want to learn more about identity but don't want to read another self-help book? Are you drawn to fantasy fiction? We have you covered with the Redemption of Adi trilogy. https://www.adiproject.org/adi-books-and-merch

* Community: You don't have to walk this journey alone. Join our Identity Building Facebook community and connect with others who are discovering their true identity and purpose. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437640954240014

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