CRACKED OPEN – Episode 12: TRUSTDescription:In this deeply emotional episode of Cracked Open, we dive into one of the hardest battles a human heart can face — trust.How it’s built.How it’s broken.How it changes us.And how we slowly learn to rebuild it again… even when we don’t believe we can.This isn’t a polished discussion from someone who has it all figured out.This is raw.This is honest.This is me, speaking from a place of heartbreak, confusion, faith, and a desperate search for meaning.In this episode, I talk about what it feels like when trust collapses in a relationship — how it affects your mind, your body, your faith, and your entire sense of self. I open up about loss, betrayal, fear, and the heavy reality of trying to stand back up when the world you counted on suddenly disappears.We explore:Why trust is so fragileHow betrayal rewires the way we see loveThe silent collapse after someone you believed in walks awayHow trust issues are often more about us than themWhy missing the person who hurt you doesn’t make you weakThe battle between your emotions and your faithWhat trusting God really means when everything else has fallen apartHow to rebuild trust in yourself, others, and in GodThe quiet shift that begins healingWhy heartbreak can be the doorway to growth, not the end of your story This episode is for anyone who feels lost, abandoned, rejected, overlooked, or shattered by someone they trusted with their whole heart. It’s for anyone trying to make sense of a season that doesn’t make sense. It’s for anyone who needs to hear that God is still with them, even in the darkest places.You’ll also hear reflections on how grief, confusion, free will, and divine timing all collide when trust is broken — and why sometimes God allows doors to close not to punish you, but to protect you.This is not just a podcast episode.It’s a journey — through heartbreak, honesty, faith, and hope.If you’re listening today, I’m praying this episode meets you exactly where you are.🎵 Songs Mentioned in This Episode:“God Does” — The Red Clay Strays YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mZQibEIBaMSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Y3F0st8cpY6uDzbFW7wZE“Take Your Time” — Joseph O’BrienYouTube: https://youtu.be/T0LlFcKTJIsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ovhrbfkA7CKxXi7oZqe3u“Time” — Aodhán King feat. Lauren DaigleYouTube: https://youtu.be/_oijQjNC1hsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4t2h4E4H0S8tHT3wzHPNLB “I Hope You Dance” — Lee Ann Womack(Chris Stapleton version also referenced)YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kgdpa8GIjfI?si=ifCHA5gYK7Rxa9rMYouTube: https://youtu.be/R1T9f-GY3jUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2IfEEMcARpI5t3CevPcqHO
