Church is supposed to be a place where we come to connect with God and other believers. But sometimes, church can be a scary place, especially if you've been through church hurt or spiritual abuse before.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, we highlight what healthy pastors and healthy churches look like. We also talk about signs of a safe and healthy church that you can look for when re-engaging with the church after church hurt. If you've experienced religious trauma, know you are not alone. But also know that there are really good and healthy churches out there. Our prayer is this episode helps you find one. And for pastors, we hope this video helps you become a healthier leader and build safe churches.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Why we are talking about this topic
03:55 - The GOOD We are seeing in the Church
05:31 - When the Pastor gets to know you
10:50 - Pastoring is About Being with People
13:10 - Authenticity and Vulnerability
14:43 - Highling Podcast Partners
17:12 - Pastors who apologize and call their own fouls
21:54 - When Pastors are REAL
23:06 - Dealing with Church Hurt Triggers
24:21 - True Pastoral Care
33:31 - Encouragements for Pastors who want to lead well
40:11 - When Churches get it right
43:29 - Volunteering and Money Issues
51:02 - The Power of Seeing People
54:19 - Final words for pastors and churches
01:01:33 - Conclusion and Outro