How Do You Stay At Church When You've Seen Too Much? - Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Brianna Parker

How Do You Stay At Church When You've Seen Too Much? - Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Brianna Parker

From Jude 3 Project by Jude 3 Project, Inc

July 13, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 338

About this episode

Lisa Fields and Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker discuss the complexities of church hurt and the journey towards healing.

What happens when the people who helped shape your faith become the very people who wound it? In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker to discuss the reality of church hurt, leadership failures, betrayal, and the difficult question many believers are asking: Is it still worth staying? Rather than offering easy answers, they explore what it looks like to pursue healing instead of bitterness, why social media often rewards outrage over restoration, and how to hold onto Jesus when people let you down. In this episode, you'll hear about:• Why church hurt doesn't have to define your faith• The difference between accountability and revenge• Why healing is harder—and more valuable—than building an identity around pain• How to discern whether it's time to stay, leave, or simply let go• What faithfulness looks like in a culture obsessed with calling people out For more, grab @lisavfields book “When Heroes Fall" here: https://lisavfields.com/when-heroes-fall/ or wherever books are sold. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project…

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Host: Lisa Fields

Guest: Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker

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