Many people have been hurt not by God , but by the people in the church. By judgement instead of grace, gossip instead of guidance, rejection instead of love.

In this episode Aaron and Ruva navigate church hurt and how in each decision there's a consequence. Church hurt can be misdefined when we fail to acknowledge that we have sinned.

People often fill the gap with distractions : relationships , success , money , self-reliance , addictions . Those things may comfort you for a moment , but they don't sustain. In this episode Aaron and Sihle talk about when your faith wavers what do we normally fill that space with ?

Don't let the Gap drive you to substitutes : let it drive you back to God.

Church hurt is real. we don't talk about it enough that pain that sometimes comes from the very place meant to bring healing - the church. in this episode Darrell and Sihle unpack what it looks like and how it feels.

Join us as we have an honest conversation about betrayal, disappointment and forgiveness within faith communities.

Welcome to The Jesus Initiative Pod.

Where faith meets real life. Each episode dives

into honest conversations about purpose growth and living boldly for Christ in todays world. Join us as we talk about the struggles, questions ,and victories of walking with Jesus.

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