TGC Podcast Loving the Church When You've Been Hurt
Aug 8, 2025
Join Irene Sun, a TGC Women's Conference speaker, Karen Hodge, and Ruth Chou Simons as they tackle the painful topic of church hurt. They share personal stories and explore how to navigate hurt with a gospel-centered approach. The conversation emphasizes the importance of prayer, humility, and accountability in the healing process. They discuss the emotional complexities of church relationships and advocate for reconciliation while urging listeners to ground their connections in biblical teachings. Despite its flaws, they remind us why the church remains a space for hope and healing.
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The Church Is An Embodied Community
- The church is a corporate, embodied body made of sinners and saints.
- That means it can both receive and inflict hurt, so expect relational complexity.
Examine Expectations Before Accusing
- Ask whether your pain comes from being sinned against or unmet expectations.
- Confess any idolatry of expectations and remember people cannot perfectly be Christ.
Pray First Like Job
- Take your complaint to God first and keep praying even while you speak.
- Prayer reorients your heart and often shows whether confrontation or confession is needed.
