The Name She Carries

Church Got Me Hurtin' | Season 3 Episode 6

Courtney Bullard & Amber Lieser Season 3 Episode 6

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In this episode, Courtney and Amber have a real and honest conversation about church hurt—what it is, why it happens, and how to navigate it without losing your faith in God.

They acknowledge the pain caused by people within the church while pointing back to an unchanging truth: people may fail, but God never will.

If you’ve ever felt betrayed, judged, or wounded by the church, this episode offers validation, healing, and a path forward grounded in grace and truth.

Scripture Highlight
Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”


Key Takeaways

  • Church hurt is real—and your pain is valid
  • People’s failures should not define your view of God
  • God sees, understands, and cares deeply about your hurt
  • Healing requires time, truth, and often forgiveness
  • You can stay rooted in God, even when people let you down


Challenge Question
How do you separate the pain caused by someone in the church from the truth of who God is—and keep from confusing a person’s actions with God’s goodness?