96. Fully Known, Deeply Loved, and Never Abandoned

In this episode, I slow way down and sit with one of the most intimate passages in all of Scripture—Psalm 139.

I talk honestly about what it means to be fully known by God—and why that truth can feel deeply comforting for some of us, yet unsettling or even threatening for others.

For many of us, being known has not felt safe. It meant correction instead of care, performance instead of presence, or carrying responsibility that never belonged to us. So when Scripture says God knows us completely, our nervous system may brace instead of rest.

In this episode, I walk through Psalm 139 with a trauma-informed, faith-based lens and explore how early family dynamics, shame, neglect, and survival roles shape the way we experience God’s nearness and authority.

You’ll hear me talk about:

• Why God’s knowing can feel comforting—or threatening—depending on your story
• How trauma and family systems influence our view of God
• The difference between survival roles and secure identity
• How the Unhappy Kid Triangle forms—and how secure love leads us into the Happy Kid Triangle
• What it looks like to move from hiding, control, and defensiveness into presence, connection, and mature leadership
• Why Psalm 139 isn’t a call to try harder, but an invitation to rest deeper

I also share practical, Spirit-led tools to support your healing and growth, including:

• Read the accompanying blog post: Psalm 139 and the Ache to Be Known Without Fear
• The Discover Your Go-To Position on the Unhappy Kid Triangle quiz
• The Healing Mirror practice for gentle inner reflection
• The Happy Kid Toolkit for walking out real change in everyday life
• Book a Biblical Counseling or Family Coaching Session with me

This episode is for anyone who longs to be seen without fear, loved without conditions, and known without shame.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God really knows you—this episode is for you.

xoxo,

Danielle