Faith Rehab
The Faith Rehab podcast brings real talk about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith. We are a safe place that exists to bring comfort and community to those who have been hurt by the imperfections of the church. We create a safe space for people to experience genuine Christian acceptance and community, no matter where they are on their journey. We help people repair their relationship with Jesus and His followers, if they can. We help people find hope and experience community wherever they are on their path.
We talk openly about spiritual disappointment, church conflict, leadership failures, doubt, and the process of rebuilding trust. These conversations are not about attacking faith — they are about restoring it. We work to create a safe space to talk about church hurts and trauma without getting stuck there. We believe faith can survive questions. We believe healing takes time. And we believe honesty is healthier than pretending.
We help people answer the “now what?” questions in their spiritual journey. We work to have people tell us, and inspire us, by talking about how they got through it and found their sanity.
In short, we talk to real people and share real stories about:
— What hurt?
— What’s helped?
— Where ya headed?
Join us as we explore together, search together, scream together, cry together, and learn to live together as imperfect people. Join those of us who are just trying to be real, no matter what that looks like right now. Faith Rehab is about restoration, not rebellion. It is about transformation, not perfection.
If you’ve ever felt spiritually confused, burned out, or unsure where you belong in church culture, this space is for you.
Welcome to the conversation.
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Episodes
14 episodes
Ep. 14 - Ruth’s Story; The Rabbi & Synagogue Let Her Down
In this episode of Faith Rehab Podcast we get to interview Ruth. Ruth is a mother of four and has been helping people in her community for decades. She is a therapist; she has worked in community mental health, she has worked a myriad of client...
Ep. 13 - Deana Herd: The Secret That Cost Her Dad His Job
In this episode of Faith Rehab Podcast we get to interview Deana Herd. She is an executive coach and trainer who lives in Texas. She has trained Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, and individual executives. She confirms that people in Texas...
Ep. 12 - Boundaries in Church: You're Allowed to Say No
In this episode of Faith Rehab Podcast we talk about the topic of boundaries in relationships, and in church. We talk about why it is so difficult to have boundaries in a faith space that reminds us to give our all to God. To paraphrase Dr Henr...
Ep. 11 – Elizabeth Priller: Ex-Jehovah's Witness, Still Chasing the Light
Elizabeth Priller’s story; Ever feel like you are the only in a room?In this episode of Faith Rehab Podcast we get to hear from Elizabeth. She is an award-winning nurse, author, former EMT, former law enforc...
Ep. 10 – Ten Episodes! What We Have Learned So Far
This is our tenth episode of the Faith Rehab Podcast, where we talk about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith. We remind ourselves of our goals: “we exist to bring comfort and community to those who have been hurt by the imperfections of...
Ep. 9 - Matthew Scott-Lee: The Part of Me the Church Wanted to Fix
Today’s episode is with Matthew Scott, a friend that Heidi has known from kindergarten. They met because they lived in cold weather, needed mittens and both used black socks for their hands. Matt grew up going to church and in a loving family. ...
Ep. 8 - Truls Neal - You're Not Black Enough: Church, Race & Grace
On this episode of Faith Rehab Podcast we get to hear from Truls Neal, a career Probation Officer, manager, and Director. He is an accomplished leader, a husband, a father, and a friend. He is the son of a white Norwegian mother and an African ...
Ep. 7 - Grace's Story — Missions, Domestic Abuse, and the Church
Before you listen: This episode touches on abuse. If anything you hear today resonates with you, resources are available. Two we recommend — Flying Free Now ( www.flyingfreenow.com ), a...
Ep. 6 - Emma Lenz - Almost Welcome - Policies Over People
Emma Lenz is a dynamic communications professional — she knows better than most how organizations craft a message. So when the Christian youth organization she'd spent years believing in started getting called out for the gap between what they ...
Ep. 5 - You're Not Crazy: 4 Steps to Heal Church Hurt
You've felt it. Someone in the church said or did something that hurt you — and instead of being seen, you got a Bible verse and a "I'll pray for you."In this episode, CJ, Steve, and Heidi walk through
Ep. 4 - Church Hurt Is Real — But Do You Actually Have It?
Not all church hurt comes from scandals, abuse, or headline-worthy moments. Sometimes it’s subtle. Quiet. Hard to name.In this episode of Faith Rehab, we move beyond our personal stories and start unpacking what church hurt actu...
Ep. 3 - Steve: Pushed Out of the Church I Loved
In this episode of Faith Rehab, we sit down with Steve McNitt to hear his personal story of church hurt—what happened, how it impacted him, and what helped him move forward.Steve shares the painful experience of being pushed out...
Ep. 2 - CJ: Church Hurt as a Preacher’s Kid
In this episode of Faith Rehab, we sit down with our producer CJ Mateo as he shares his story of growing up as a third-generation pastor’s kid—and how that shaped his view of church, leadership, and faith.From church planting and busy mi...
Ep. 1 – Heidi: I Was a Pastor’s Wife
Welcome to Faith Rehab — real talk about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith.In this first episode, we share who we are and why this podcast exists. We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but we share a common ...