Description

In this episode of Through the Trauma Podcast, Amber Larkins shares her personal journey with the church, discussing the reasons for her departure and her reflections on the dynamics within church communities. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connection, the need for powerful leadership, and the call to return to the church with a renewed perspective. Through her experiences, she highlights the challenges faced by individuals within the church and the need for awareness and action to address these issues.

Takeaways

• God has placed this on my heart.
• I want to create a safe place for people.
• Many people struggle with church dynamics.
• Non-Christians often show more compassion.
• Church leadership needs to be held accountable.
• There is a lack of genuine connection in churches.
• Spiritual warfare is real and needs to be addressed.
• We must reflect on our own sins before judging others.
• God calls us to stand firm in our faith.
• Awareness of issues is the first step to changes

Sound Bites

• "I want to talk about why I left the church."
• "I felt like I was 100% alone."
• "Why do non-Christians act more like Christians?"
• "This is not every church and this is not every Christian."
• "I welcome your thoughts and opinions."
• "There's a lack of power in the pulpit."
• "I hope that you're encouraged and inspired."

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church, trauma, faith, community, leadership, spirituality, personal journey, healing, God, Christianity