Spiritual abuse is often subtle, masked by scripture, tradition, or authority but its impact is deeply personal and profoundly damaging. In this episode, Keana W. Mitchell gently unpacks what spiritual abuse looks like, how to recognize its signs, and why naming it is the first step toward healing.

Whether you’ve felt silenced in your faith community, manipulated by religious leaders, or shamed in the name of God, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. Keana shares real-life examples, biblical insight, and trauma-informed guidance to help you discern truth from control and begin reclaiming your spiritual voice.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What spiritual abuse is and what it isn’t
• Common signs and patterns to watch for
• Why healing begins with naming the harm
• Steps to rebuild trust in your faith and yourself

Who It’s For:

• Survivors of religious trauma
• Listeners questioning their faith experience
• Anyone seeking a safe, loving relationship with God
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✨ Episode Summary

In this special Christmas episode, Keana W. Mitchell invites listeners into a heartfelt reflection on the meaning of Christmas and the comforting truth of Emmanuel God with us. Whether listeners are surrounded by family, navigating a quiet holiday, or carrying mixed emotions into the season, this episode offers reassurance that God’s presence is constant, steady, and deeply personal.

Keana shares how Christmas reminds us that God steps into our humanity not when life is perfect, but right in the middle of our struggles, transitions, and questions. Through gentle encouragement and spiritual insight, she explores how the birth of Jesus reveals God’s desire to be near, to comfort, and to walk with us through every season.

💛 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• A warm Christmas welcome for listeners tuning in on the holiday
• A personal reflection on how Christmas highlights God’s nearness
• A deeper look at the meaning of Emmanuel God with us
• Encouragement for those experiencing joy, grief, or a mix of both
• A reminder that God’s presence is not dependent on circumstances
• Hope for anyone feeling alone, overwhelmed, or spiritually distant

🕊️ Key Takeaways

• Christmas is more than celebration it’s a reminder of God’s presence.
• Emmanuel means God is with us in joy, in sorrow, and in uncertainty.
• You don’t have to have everything figured out for God to draw near.
• God meets you exactly where you are, not where you think you “should” be.
• His presence brings comfort, hope, and reassurance in every season.

📖 Scripture Focus

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel” which means ‘God with us.’

Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

🎧 Why This Episode Matters

For many people, Christmas can be emotionally complex. This episode offers a gentle space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the truth that God is present not just in the celebration, but in the quiet, the lonely, and the uncertain moments too.

❤️ Final Encouragement

No matter what this Christmas looks like for you, God is with you. His presence is your peace, your strength, and your hope. Emmanuel is not just a name it’s a promise.

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✨ Episode Summary

Are you serving God out of fear or out of love? This week, Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell invites you to explore one of the most important questions in your spiritual journey.

Too often, Christians obey God because they’re afraid of punishment, rejection, or failure. But God doesn’t want slaves He wants sons and daughters. In this episode, Keana breaks down the difference between fear-driven faith and love-led devotion, showing how intimacy with God transforms obedience into joy.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between fear-based obedience and love-based devotion
• Why many Christians struggle with fear-driven faith
• Biblical examples of obedience rooted in love
• How trauma and religious experiences can distort our view of God
• 5 practical exercises to help you shift from fear to love
• How to recognize when you’re obeying out of fear and how to change course

📖 Key Quote

“Fear is a powerful motivator but it’s a terrible master.” Kay Wills Wyma, Just Do It

🛠️ Practical Takeaways

• You don’t have to earn God’s love you already have it.
• You are allowed to change your mind.
• You are allowed to choose intimacy over anxiety.
• Love says: I am already loved.

🎧 Listen & Reflect

Tune in to this week’s episode and begin transforming your relationship with God. Let this be the moment you move from fear into freedom, and from anxiety into intimacy.

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Church hurt is real and it can leave deep emotional, spiritual, and relational wounds. In this episode of the Finding God Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell explores what church hurt is, why it’s so damaging, and how to begin honest conversations with family members who may not understand.

You’ll learn:

• What “church hurt” means and how it impacts faith and mental health
• Why family members may dismiss or minimize your pain
• Practical strategies for starting conversations with loved ones
• Role‑play examples of supportive vs. dismissive responses
• Biblical models of honesty and grief (Hannah, David, Jesus)
• A prayer for peace and journaling prompts to process your emotions

This episode reminds us that talking about church hurt is not about tearing down faith it’s about building a healthier, more authentic relationship with God and with others.

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• James 5:16
• Proverbs 4:23
• Psalm 147:3
• Psalm 34:18
• John 11

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Link to Healing Exercises PDF: Why God isn't wanting to punish you

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In this powerful episode of the Finding God Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell explores the emotional and spiritual impact of toxic church culture and how setting boundaries can be a sacred act of healing. Building on last week’s episode about fear-based theology and its effects on mental health, Keana dives into how exclusion, racism, spiritual abuse, and prosperity gospel distort the image of God and damage our relationship with the Divine.

Through Scripture, psychological insight, and trauma-informed reflection, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for reclaiming your spiritual autonomy. Whether you’ve experienced religious trauma or are simply seeking a more authentic connection with God, this episode affirms that you are worthy of love, safety, and spiritual clarity.

📖 Topics Covered:

• What church culture is and how it becomes toxic
• The emotional and psychological toll of exclusion, racism, and spiritual abuse
• How toxic theology distorts our view of God
• What Scripture says about the true purpose of the church
• The importance of knowing God for yourself
• How to set boundaries that protect your peace and reflect your values

🧠 Key Scriptures:

• Acts 2:42–47 – The early church as a place of unity and generosity
• Galatians 3:28 – Spiritual equality in Christ
• Micah 6:8 – God’s call to justice, mercy, and humility
• Jeremiah 29:13 – Seeking God with your whole heart
• John 15:5 – Abiding in God as the source of life
• John 4:23 – Worshiping in spirit and truth

🛡️ Healing Takeaways:

• Boundaries are sacred and spiritually necessary
• You are allowed to walk away from harmful church environments
• God is not confined to a building God is with you in your healing
• You can seek and find God for yourself, outside of toxic systems

🎶 Featured Song:

“The Answer” by Uniquely Chosen A soul-stirring anthem for anyone searching for clarity, healing, and truth. This song reminds us that God is the answer and that stepping away from toxic church culture can be the first step toward spiritual restoration.

💬 Call to Action:

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s healing from religious trauma or questioning their spiritual path. Follow, rate, and review the podcast to help others find this safe and sacred space.

Episode Title: Relationship with God vs. Religion (Replay)

Podcast: Finding God Podcast

✨ Episode Summary

Due to technical difficulties, this week’s episode on setting boundaries with toxic church culture will be released next week. In the meantime, we’re revisiting a listener favorite: the difference between having a relationship with God vs. religion.

This episode dives into the heart of faith, reminding us that God desires connection, not just ritual. We’ll discuss how religion can sometimes become routine, while a relationship with God is about intimacy, trust, and daily presence.

💡 What You’ll Learn

• The difference between practicing religion and cultivating relationship.
• Why rituals without intimacy can leave faith feeling empty.
• How to strengthen your personal connection with God.

📲 Call to Action

• Subscribe to the Finding God Podcast for weekly episodes.
• Share this replay with someone who needs encouragement in their faith journey.
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