Mel Robbins gives powerful advice on how to deal with toxic people—walk away, stop reacting, and protect your peace. But is that the full picture?
In this episode of Truth Behind the Trend, Jen Smith dives deeper, comparing viral self-help advice with God’s timeless truth. What if toxic people aren’t just “toxic”… what if they’re broken, hurting, and lashing out from pain—just like we’ve all done at some point?
Let’s reframe the conversation. Let’s stop labeling and start loving. Because the true path to peace isn’t judgment—it’s compassion, empathy, and transformation.
📖 Key Verse:
Jude 1:22-23 – “Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire... but hate even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.”
🎯 You’ll Learn:
The missing heart issue behind toxic behavior
How Mel’s “Let Them Theory” falls short of true healing
What the Bible says about compassion and confronting sin
Why love—not labels—is the real way out of toxicity
How to guard your peace while still holding space for others to heal
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:19 Mel Robbins' Advice on Toxic People
01:19 Critique of the 'Let Them' Theory
02:13 Understanding Toxic Behavior
02:41 Truths About Toxicity
03:24 Biblical Perspective on Toxicity
08:15 Final Thoughts and Hidden Gems
