The Hurt Church Podcast

15/10/2025

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11/10/2025

Religious deconstruction is a transformative journey that many individuals embark on, especially those who have experienced church hurt. It often involves questioning and reassessing beliefs that may have caused pain or disillusionment within religious communities. This process, while challenging, provides an opportunity for healing and awakening.

Healing begins when we acknowledge the hurt caused by toxic doctrines, personal experiences, or an unhealthy community environment. It's essential to recognize that these wounds can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our spiritual needs. By validating our emotions and experiences, we create space for genuine healing.

Awakening is the result of this healing process. It is a rediscovery of faith, spirituality, and the divine that honors our personal journey and individuality. This newfound perspective allows us to embrace spirituality without the constraints of previous hurtful teachings, fostering a connection that is based on love, acceptance, and authenticity.

As we navigate through deconstruction, it's vital to seek supportive communities or mentors who encourage dialogue and exploration. By doing so, we can transform our hurt into a powerful catalyst for growth, leading to a profound spiritual awakening that is deeply personal and liberating. Embracing this journey can help us not only heal our own wounds but also contribute to healthier and more compassionate faith communities in the future.

Let’s Talk…

02/10/2025

🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🎙️

I’m thrilled to share that I am setting up interviews for my podcast, The Hurt Church! This series will focus on the topic of church hurt and aims to create an open and honest space for discussions.

If you have a story to share or insights on this important topic, I’d love to hear from you! Stay tuned for updates on episode releases and guest announcements.

Let’s come together to share experiences, learn, and begin the healing process. 🙏💔

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

1943 likes, 159 comments. “Ever wonder where church donations actually go? It might surprise you! Only a small percentage makes it to charity. Wait for the breakdown!”

01/06/2025

25/04/2025

The reason..

23/09/2024

“Our discrimen—the critical turning point. The moment of truth. Will you be brave? Will you put yourself out there? What will you reveal your character to be? If cowardice is failure to do your duty, then courage is the decision to step up and do it. Answering the call. Overriding fear and seizing your destiny. Doing the thing you cannot do because it needs to be done . . . with fortitude and spirit, guts and grit, even if you have no idea if you’ll succeed. This will not be easy. But we cannot fear. We must, as Shakespeare said, “meet the time as it seeks us.” Our destiny is here. Let’s seize it.”

Excerpt From
Courage Is Calling
Ryan Holiday
https://books.apple.com/us/book/courage-is-calling/id1566256916
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‎Business & Personal Finance · 2021

23/02/2024

I hope you’re ready.

Pilot Episode: Meet the Founder/Host

31/01/2024

“This can’t harm me—I might not have wanted it to happen, but I decide how it will affect me. No one else has the right.”

Excerpt From
The Obstacle Is the Way
Ryan Holiday
https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-obstacle-is-the-way/id731075934
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‎Business & Personal Finance · 2014

20/12/2023

Every year, about 2.7 million church members drop from church membership. One of the main reasons is attributed to church members leaving as hurt and wounded victims after experiencing some form of abuse, disillusionment, or from feelings of abandonment and neglect.

It’s well past time we talk about it….

19/12/2023

Disclaimer: The Hurt Church Podcast was created to provide a safe place for believers and non-believers to discuss the topic of “Church Hurt”. Church hurt is a term used to describe a wide range of experiences in which someone was let down, wounded, or trust was broken by someone within the church. With this conversation we hope to bring understanding and healing to those still struggling.

There is no affiliate church or organization associated with this Podcast at this time. As we grow we will always be open to partnering with People and Groups who share our mission.

Recent inquiries about my association with any Church, this podcast and its purpose are not tethered. We aim not to divide any group of believers. Only to foster healing and unity amongst all believers. Never will a name of individuals or otherwise be used during the shows recordings. This is to protect the privacy and integrity of all parties involved.

Thank you,

James Smith
The Hurt Church Podcast.