Jesus and Therapy? Yes. You can have both. — with Charles Mortensen Let’s not sugarcoat it:Needing help doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re done pretending.And therapy? It’s not a betrayal of your faith. It’s how some of us finally start to breathe again. We’ve been told: Lies. Straight-up lies that have kept too many […]
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Church is supposed to be a sanctuary.But what happens when it becomes the place that breaks you? In this unfiltered and courageous conversation, we’re diving into the kind of pain the Church doesn’t like to talk about—church hurt.We’re talking spiritual manipulation, toxic leadership, cult-like control, and the paralyzing guilt that keeps many trapped in pews, […]
“He turned my mourning into dancing… and my ashes into beauty.” This episode will leave you speechless—in the best way. When the unthinkable happened, Ruth Santana’s world shattered. A betrayal that could’ve broken her, but God wasn’t done writing her story. Through deep valleys of pain, therapy, and the relentless love of Jesus, Ruth found […]
In this raw and courageous episode, we’re facing one of the hardest topics: narcissistic abuse. Whether you grew up under the manipulation of a narcissistic parent, felt emotionally hijacked in a romantic relationship, or constantly feel drained by a “friend” who leaves you confused and questioning your worth—this episode is for you. We’re not just […]
This Episode Will Challenge EVERYTHING You Thought You Knew About Forgiveness! We’ve all heard it: “You HAVE to forgive AND reconcile.” But is that really what the Bible says? If you’ve ever felt pressured to restore a relationship that wasn’t safe… If you’ve struggled with guilt for enforcing boundaries… If you’ve been told, “But that’s […]
Host Aggie Park and guest Joanne Choi explore the topics of money & wealth, through the lens of faith. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into a challenging yet important question for people living in wealthy countries: Can we enjoy comfort and luxury while staying true to our deepest values and purpose? What does it […]
Aggie Park has hand-picked this Season 8 theme—”Raw, Real, & Redeemed: Christian Faith, Struggles, and what We Don’t Talk About Enough.” This first episode reveals her back story, shares her experiences on TikTok and Instagram, and why she wants to start podcasting to go deeper. Asian American Christians often struggle with vulnerability due to performance-based […]
We close out season 7 with a great appreciation for Victoria hosting many poignant conversations. I (DJ Chuang) am very grateful for her life and she has shared that with us on Erasing Shame. Check out these 3 top episodes of season 7: Emotions as a Strength (s7e02)Rest: Season 7 Episode 1Pastor’s Kids Unlearning Legalism […]
Do you know hard it is to deal with spiritual abuse? There’s so many layers of complexities, mixed emotions, confusion from gaslighting, power dynamics, broken trust, and sometimes even worse. Finding a freely available resource to help you heal and recover can be quite a long journey. I’d imagine having extra help would be welcomed. […]
#TW #trigger warnings: suicidal ideation, domestic violence, child abuse, family trauma, complex trauma, church hurt, spiritual abuse, depression This extended episode is not easy listening and not family friendly. Prepare yourself for uncomfortable and painful storytelling before you tap the play button. Be ready to pause or stop listening when you feel triggered or it’s […]