Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People
7 Lies the Church Taught You About How to Jesus Handled Narcissists
Feb 12, 2026
Episode 327
Kris Reece
7 Lies the Church Taught You About How Jesus Handled Narcissists
If you’ve ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, saying no, or protecting your peace, it may not be conviction - it may be mis-teaching. In this episode, we expose seven common lies many Christians were taught about how Jesus handled narcissistic, controlling, or deceitful people - and why those teachings quietly keep believers stuck in guilt, exhaustion, and self-abandonment.
Using Scripture and cultural context, we unpack what Jesus actually modeled: truth without appeasement, love with boundaries, forgiveness without forced reconciliation, and discernment over religious pressure. From “turn the other cheek” to “submit no matter what,” you’ll learn how these verses are often misused - and how Jesus Himself confronted manipulation, walked away from danger, and protected His mission without sinning.
This episode will help you release false guilt, reclaim biblical clarity, and follow Christ without sacrificing your God-given boundaries.
👉 Watch next: How to identify a ‘Christian’ narcissist
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