Episode
When Church Hurt Breaks Your Heart—but Not Your Faith
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- Redeemed Podcast
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- Feb 11, 2026
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- 2215
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Summary
Send a text In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast , host Lauren Burns sits down with speaker, Bible teacher, and author Jackie Hayden for an honest conversation about church hurt, depression, and rebuilding trust in God.After Jackie and her pastor husband were unexpectedly asked to leave their church, she found herself navigating grief, loss of identity, and deep emotional pain. In this episode, Jackie shares how God met her in the middle of heartbreak, how Scripture became an anchor, and why church hurt doesn’t have to be the end of your faith story.This conversation is for anyone who has been wounded by church leadership, disillusioned by community, or unsure how to move forward without becoming bitter or disconnected from God. 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome Lauren introduces the episode and today’s topic: church hurt, faith, and healing. 03:05 – Facing Unexpected Church Hurt Jackie opens up about being asked to leave their church and the shock that followed. 04:32 – Emotional Struggles & Support Systems Navigating grief, depression, and the importance of safe, supportive relationships. 07:49 – Family Impact & Processing Hurt Together How church hurt affected their marriage and family—and how they stayed united. 09:03 – Rediscovering Faith & Ministry Why Jackie chose not to walk away from God, even when walking away from church. 15:27 – Supporting One Another Through Hardships How the Body of Christ can show up better for those who are hurting. 19:33 – Navigating Family, Faith, and Boundaries Healthy boundaries after spiritual disappointment. 19:47 – Scripture as an Anchor in the Storm How God’s Word sustained Jackie during depression and grief. 20:44 – Overcoming Hurt Without Bitterness Choosing healing over resentment. 21:45 – Embracing G…