219 // Afraid to Be Yourself With God? Why His Unconditional Love Makes Authenticity Safe

Have you ever felt like you need to be careful around God? Like it’s not safe to fully be yourself—especially if you come from a religious background where God was portrayed as harsh, judgmental, or distant?

In this episode, we talk about why that fear didn’t come from God—and how His unconditional love actually makes authenticity safe.

I share personally how both abuse and cultural messages taught me to be smaller, quieter, and less than. And yet, God has never treated me that way. He’s never asked for perfection—only my presence. His love doesn’t diminish who we are; it transforms us into who we were always created to be.

We’ll also look at the biblical story of Hannah and how her raw honesty before God wasn’t rejected or punished—but honored. God met her authenticity with compassion, blessing, and purpose, raising her into a calling only He could give her.

💫 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why fear works against the closeness your heart longs for
• How God’s unconditional love creates safety, not shame
• What Hannah’s story reveals about authenticity and God’s response
• Why being yourself with God isn’t a risk—it’s an invitation

💓 I’ll also share how Relate Escape Place is designed to be a safe, faith-centered space where you can be yourself, grow in biblical truth, and experience God’s love alongside women who truly understand your journey.

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