25 | You Can't Heal What You Can't Name | The Path Home: Phase 3

Have you ever felt like something invisible was blocking you — like no matter how hard you tried, you kept hitting the same wall? What if the problem isn't your faith... it's something you've never been able to name?

Episode Description

In Phase Three of The Path Home series, Debra reveals the 12 Hidden Barriers that might be quietly running the show in your life — and why you can't heal what you can't name. These aren't character flaws. They're survival strategies that once protected you but are now blocking your growth. And religious trauma amplifies every single one. This episode will help you finally see what's been invisible — and that's where freedom begins.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ What hidden barriers actually are and why they feel like truth instead of beliefs

→ The 12 Hidden Barriers and which ones might be operating in your life

→ How religious trauma adds layers of spiritual shame, fear, and guilt to these patterns

→ Why naming the barrier is the first step to freedom — and how seeing it "operationalized" changes everything

→ What it means when you can't unsee something — and why that's actually good news

Healing Truth

You can't heal what you can't name. But once you name it — once you see how it's been running the show — it loses its invisible power. You're not broken. You've been brilliantly adaptive. And now you're ready to let go of what no longer serves you.

Scripture: John 8:32 — "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Founder Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you finally name what's been blocking you, would you share it with a friend who's been feeling stuck? A quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that they're not broken — they've just been bumping against something they couldn't see.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with a safe, loving God. Through addressing generational trauma and naming the hidden barriers, we help you trust God completely and step into the freedom He's always had for you.