Episode 47: Navigating Church Hurt – A Conversation with Derek Perdue
We have a very special guest for this episode – Megan’s dad! In this episode, Derek Perdue talks about his experiences with hurt in churches and how someone can navigate church hurt. TW: This episodes discusses elements of abuse.
A few questions discussed in this episode:
- What is “church hurt”?
- Are many cases of “church hurt” spiritual abuse? Why or why not?
- How can someone separate church hurt from God’s character?
- How can someone participate in the body of Christ if going to church is triggering?
- What advice would you give someone about forgiving their church that hurt them?
Derek Perdue has his Master’s in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN and a degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University. He has had years of pastoral experience, church leadership, and church planting. Derek currently lives in Southern Wisconsin with his wife, Michelle, and has three adult children.
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