Have you ever been hurt by someone at church and wondered whether you should go back?

Church hurt is real. Sometimes it comes from harsh words, judgment, exclusion, or feeling misunderstood by the very people you expected to encourage you.

But what happens when that hurt begins affecting your relationship with God?

In Episode 71 of Transitional Clay, Barry Harper welcomes Cornel Campbell for an honest conversation about church hurt, Christian community, forgiveness, and healing.

Barry shares a painful experience when a prominent church member questioned why he was sitting in the back row with his young son and suggested it was a sign of living in sin.

Cornel opens up about feeling excluded from church friendships and gatherings—until a direct conversation helped him see the situation differently.

Together, they explore why relationships, communication, spiritual maturity, and forgiveness matter when navigating difficult experiences in church.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What church hurt can look like at different stages of spiritual growth
• The difference between helpful correction and hurtful judgment
• Why one person's behavior doesn't define God's character
• How misunderstandings can create distance in Christian community
• Why honest conversations can help repair damaged relationships
• The importance of building relationships beyond Sunday services
• How to recognize whether a church community is spiritually healthy
• Why reaching out to someone who's withdrawing can make a difference
• How forgiveness and prayer can support healing after painful experiences

Barry also reflects on Psalm 34:18, which reminds us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted.

Church hurt may change how you feel about people, but it doesn't have to determine how you see God.

This conversation isn't about dismissing real harm or telling anyone to stay in an unhealthy environment. It's about considering how faith, communication, accountability, and healthy community can help us move forward.

🎙️ Watch Episode 71 of Transitional Clay with Barry Harper and Cornel Campbell.

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• (00:00) - Introducing Church Hurt with Cornell Campbell
• (01:29) - What Church Hurt Looks Like
• (03:06) - When People's Actions Misrepresent God
• (04:02) - Barry's Personal Experience of Church Hurt
• (06:25) - Forgiveness After Being Hurt
• (07:35) - When Correction Becomes an Opportunity for Growth
• (10:09) - Why Relationships Matter in Church
• (12:12) - Feeling Excluded From Church Community
• (13:12) - Recognizing a Healthy Church Culture
• (15:28) - How Honest Communication Changes Perspective
• (18:43) - Church Hurt and Misunderstanding
• (20:00) - Building Trust Through Community
• (23:02) - Recognizing When Someone Is Pulling Away
• (25:09) - Reaching Out and Listening
• (27:56) - Final Encouragement

What happens when you experience spiritual transformation but struggle to stay consistent in your walk with God?

You want to pray more. Spend time in Scripture. Love your family well. Respond differently under pressure. But knowing what needs to change and consistently living it out are two very different things.

In Episode 70 of Transitional Clay, Barry Harper shares the personal journey that led to the creation of The CLAY Path, an eight-week Christian coaching experience designed to help believers move from spiritual insight to faithful action.

Barry openly reflects on his past struggles with addiction, laziness, misplaced priorities, and inconsistency. When he surrendered control of his life to Christ, he began learning the importance of daily spiritual practices.

That journey became the foundation of The CLAY Path.

Inspired by Isaiah 64:8, which describes God as the Potter and us as the clay, this program focuses on allowing God's truth, grace, and faithful practice to continually shape our lives.

In this episode, discover:

• Why spiritual transformation requires ongoing consistency
• How Barry's personal struggles helped shape The CLAY Path
• The difference between sustainable spiritual growth and performance-based faith
• How to build confidence and identity rooted in Christ
• Why daily faithfulness matters in marriage, parenting, work, and community
• How the CLAY Reflection Cycle supports meaningful weekly decisions
• What the eight-week CLAY Path experience involves
• How a personal 90-day Rule of Life can support continued growth

The CLAY Path is an eight-week journey from spiritual insight to faithful action.

If you've been longing for a more consistent relationship with Christ but aren't sure how to move forward, this conversation may help you consider your next step.

Barry also explains the Fit Call process, where you can explore whether the CLAY Path is the right fit for your current season.

🙏 Before making a decision, take time to pray and seek God's direction.

Learn more about The CLAY Path: [https://transitionalclay.com/the-clay-path]

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• (00:00) - Barry's Personal Struggles
• (00:18) - Walking Through Life's Storms
• (01:08) - The Story Behind The CLAY Path
• (01:45) - Isaiah 64:8 — God the Potter
• (02:40) - Building Sustainable Spiritual Consistency
• (03:40) - Applying Faith to Everyday Life
• (04:35) - The CLAY Reflection Cycle
• (05:03) - Surrender and Daily Spiritual Practices
• (05:55) - The Fit Call and Finding the Right Path
• (06:40) - Creating Your 90-Day Rule of Life
• (07:30) - Pray About Your Next Step

What if your past failures weren't proof that you're not good enough—but preparation for where God is taking you next?

In Episode 69 of Transitional Clay, Barry Harper challenges us to make a fundamental mental shift.

Too often, we take past mistakes, disappointments, and outcomes that didn't go the way we hoped and turn them into a statement about our identity:

“I'm not good enough.”

But what if failure isn't your identity?

What if those experiences were opportunities to learn, grow, mature, and prepare for what's next?

Barry shares the example of Michael Jordan's willingness to fail repeatedly on his journey toward success and connects that mindset to something even greater for believers: moving forward with confidence when the Holy Spirit is nudging us toward an opportunity.

Instead of automatically thinking:

“I may fail.”

What if your mindset became:

“I may succeed—because I have God.”

In this episode:

✔️ Stop allowing past failures to define you

✔️ Change the way you think about failure

✔️ See unsuccessful outcomes as opportunities to learn

✔️ Overcome the fear of trying again

✔️ Renew your mind through prayer

✔️ Trust the Holy Spirit when God calls you forward

✔️ Develop a Kingdom mindset about your capabilities

✔️ Move forward even when you can't see the outcome

Your past doesn't get to determine what God can do through your future.

Renew your mind. Trust God. And take the next step.

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st to define your future, and move confidently toward what God is calling you to do.